Counter Flow Cooling Tower Components & Differences from Cross flow
| Component | Function in Counter flow |
| Pressurized Spray System | Nozzles atomize water above fill (not gravity basins). |
| Vertical Fill Sheets | Typically more compact, higher efficiency film-type fill. |
| Air Inlet Louvers | Located at bottom around entire perimeter. |
| Induced Draft Fan(s) | At top, creates upward airflow through vertical path. |
| Drift Eliminators | Critical due to upward air velocity carrying droplets. |