Advantages and Disadvantages of Indirect Dry Cooling Tower
Advantages:
- Protection of Primary System: The boiler feed water (condensate) remains isolated in a separate, clean loop, protected from any potential external contamination.
- Operational Flexibility: The power cycle and the cooling cycle can be controlled more independently.
- Ability to Use Natural Draft: The natural draft tower design is highly reliable and consumes far less electricity than massive fan arrays.
- Smoother Operation: Less sensitive to rapid changes in ambient temperature and wind compared to direct systems.