Visualizing the Flow with the Parts To understand how these parts work together, let’s follow the paths of water and air: Water Path (Falls Vertically): Air Path (Flows Horizontally, then Up):
Major Applications of Cross Flow Cooling Towers A cross flow cooling tower is a type of heat rejection device where air flows horizontally across the falling water (which moves vertically). This design is efficient, accessible for maintenance, and relatively quiet, making it popular in many industries. Here are the major applications of cross flow...
Major Parts of a Cross Flow Cooling Tower 1. Structure and Casing 2. Cold Water Basin (Sump) 3. Water Distribution System This is a defining feature of cross flow design. 4. Fill (or Packing) 5. Air Inlet Louvers 6. Drift Eliminators 7. Fan and Drive Assembly 8. Mechanical Equipment Support
Fill Types in Cross Flow Cooling Towers Feature Splash Fill Film Fill Hybrid Fill Primary Mechanism Breaks water into droplets Spreads water into a thin film Combines splash and film Thermal Efficiency Lower Highest High Fouling/Clogging Resistance Excellent Poor Good Air-Side Pressure Drop Low Higher Moderate Water Quality Suitability Dirty,...
Hybrid Fill As the name implies, this is a combination designed to get the “best of both worlds.” High Efficiency: It still achieves most of the high-efficiency benefits of a full film fill.