Cross Flow Cooling Tower A Cross Flow Cooling Tower is a design where airflow is perpendicular (horizontal) to the downward flow of water within the tower. This configuration offers distinct operational and maintenance advantages, making it common in commercial HVAC, power plants, and industrial applications
How It Works
- Hot Water Inlet: Hot water is pumped to elevated distribution basins (hot water basins) on both sides of the tower.
- Gravity Distribution: Water flows downward through orifice holes or nozzles in the basins onto the fill media.
- Airflow: Ambient air is drawn horizontally across the falling water stream by fans, creating a crossflow pattern.
- Heat Transfer:
- As water falls through the fill, it breaks into droplets or thin films.
- Air moving perpendicularly absorbs heat and evaporates a small portion of water.
- Cooled Water Collection: Cooled water collects in the cold water basin at the bottom.
Air Exit: Warm, humid air is discharged vertically upward through the fan stack.