Material of Construction of Cooling Tower
Component | Common Materials | Key Reasons |
Casing/Structure | Galvanized Steel (G.S.), Stainless Steel, FRP | Strength, corrosion resistance, durability. |
Fill (The Heart) | PVC, PP, Wood, Ceramic, PP | High surface area, corrosion resistance, lightweight. |
Cold Water Basin | Reinforced Concrete, G.S. with lining, FRP | Must hold water, resist corrosion and biological growth. |
Drift Eliminators | PVC, PP | Efficiently capture water droplets, highly corrosion-resistant. |
Fan & Mechanical Parts | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, FRP | Lightweight for blades, strong and corrosion-resistant for gears. |
Nozzles | ABS, PVC, Nylon, PP, Ceramic | Corrosion-resistant, precise water distribution. |