Comparison with Other Coolers
| Feature | Pure Dry Cooler | Adiabatic Hybrid Cooler | Wet Cooling Tower |
| Water Use | Zero | Low (Intermittent) | Very High (Continuous) |
| Energy Use | Highest (on hot days) | Lower | Lowest |
| Cooling Efficiency | Low (on hot days) | High & Stable | Highest & Stable |
| Plume | None | None | Visible Plume |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium | High |