Applications of Induced Draft Induced Draft Cross Flow Cooling Tower
- HVAC Systems:
- Commercial buildings
- Hospitals, universities
- Shopping malls
- Industrial Processes:
- Plastic injection moulding
- Chemical processing
- Food and beverage
- Power Generation:
- Auxiliary cooling systems
- Geothermal plants
- Smaller turbine cooling
- Refrigeration Plants:
- Ice plants
- Cold storage facilities
Maintenance Requirements
- Regular Tasks:
- Basin cleaning (algae, sediment)
- Fill media inspection
- Distribution basin orifice cleaning
- Mechanical Maintenance:
- Fan balancing and bearing lubrication
- Drive alignment checks
- Motor maintenance
- Water Treatment:
- Biocide dosing
- Scale/corrosion inhibitor treatment
- Bleed-off control
Selection Considerations
- Choose When:
- Lower pumping energy is priority
- Water contains suspended solids
- Maintenance accessibility is important
- Footprint space is available
- Freeze protection is needed in cold climates
- Avoid When:
- Space is severely limited
- Highest thermal efficiency is critical
- Fan noise upward discharge is problematic
- Corrosion-resistant materials budget is limited
The Induced Draft Cross Flow Cooling Tower remains popular because it balances operational efficiency, maintenance simplicity, and reliability—making it the workhorse for commercial and many industrial cooling applications worldwide.