Double Cross flow vs. Other Types
| Feature | Double Cross flow | Single Cross flow | Induced Draft Counter flow |
| Air Inlets | Two opposite sides | One side | All around the bottom perimeter |
| Plan Area (Footprint) | Wider for same capacity | Wider (one-sided) | More compact |
| Pump Head Required | Low (gravity basin) | Low | Higher (pressurized nozzles) |
| Fill Accessibility | Excellent (from central plenum) | Excellent (from open side) | Poor (requires fill removal) |
| Freeze Risk | High (two exposed sides) | High | Lower (water enclosed in pipes) |
| Common Use | Medium to large industrial | Smaller units, space-constrained sites | Very common, all-around use |
Typical Applications
- Large Industrial Processes: Where high capacity is needed and a wider, lower-profile structure is acceptable (e.g., chemical plants, manufacturing facilities).
- HVAC for Large Buildings/Campuses: Where space allows for a wider footprint.
- Power Plant Auxiliary Cooling.
- Situations where low pump head is a key design criterion.
- Applications with water containing moderate suspended solids where easy maintenance access is valued.