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What is a “Bottle-Shaped FRP Cooling Tower”?

It is a compact, induced-draft, factory-fabricated cooling tower made of Fiber Reinforced Plastic, featuring a cylindrical or slightly tapered “bottle-like” outer casing, usually housing all components in a single, integrated unit.
It is NOT a giant hyperbolic natural draft tower made of FRP (FRP is not structurally suitable for that scale).

Design & Configuration

1. Shape & Structure:
   1. A vertical cylindrical FRP shell (like a bottle) with a narrower top (where the fan is) and a wider bottom (housing fill and basin).
   1. Often a single, self-contained package. The entire tower (basin, fill, drift eliminators, fan stack) is one FRP mold.
2. Airflow Type:
   1. Almost exclusively Induced Draft (fan at the top, pulling air up).
   1. Airflow pattern is typically Counter flow: air moves up, water trickles down.
3. Size Range:
   1. Small to medium capacity. Common for commercial HVAC and light industrial use (e.g., 50 to 1,000 cooling tons).
   1. Much smaller than natural draft hyperbolic towers.

Key Features & Advantages

1. Compact Footprint:
   1. Cylindrical design is space-efficient compared to rectangular FRP towers.
2. Excellent Corrosion Resistance:
   1. Full FRP construction resists chemicals, algae, and harsh environments.
3. Low Noise & Aesthetics:
   1. Smooth, enclosed shape reduces wind noise. Often considered more visually acceptable.

1. Reduced Drift & Splash-Out:
   1. Enclosed design minimizes windage drift and contains water spray better than open towers.
2. Ease of Installation & Relocation:
   1. Lightweight, pre-assembled unit. Often delivered as a “plug-and-cool” system.

Typical Applications

• Rooftop HVAC systems for hotels, hospitals, offices.
• Plastic injection molding machines.
• Process cooling in food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical plants.
• Data center cooling.
• Anywhere space is limited and corrosion resistance is needed.