CLOSED-CIRCUIT Cooling Tower
Open Circuit Tower | Closed Circuit Tower | |
| Cost | Win on First Cost | Win on Lifecycle Cost |
| Protection | Exposes the process fluid | Protects the process fluid |
| Operation | Higher water/chemical use, higher pumping energy | Lower water/chemical use, lower pumping energy |
| Best For | Non-critical cooling, budget-driven projects | Critical processes, sensitive equipment, harsh environments |