Comparison Table of types of packing in cooling tower
| Feature | Splash Packing | Film Packing | Trickle/Grid Packing |
| Primary Action | Creates droplets | Spreads thin film | Hybrid: film & splash |
| Efficiency | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Fouling Resistance | Excellent | Poor | Good to Very Good |
| Air Pressure Drop | Moderate to High | Low | Low to Moderate |
| Water Pressure Drop | High (pumping head) | Low | Low |
| Best For | Dirty/scaling water, heavy loads | Clean water, space constraints | General industrial use, balanced needs |