FRP composite materials are extremely resistant to corrosion and rot. Besides these, they present a longer and yet more efficient service life. FRP-based products hardly require an energy-intensive replacement or much maintenance.
There are fills that are made up of PVC or wood. The PVC material is more likely to be used in the FRP cooling tower which will help in promoting heat transfer by increasing the water and air contact. Fill can be sprinkled or can be used as film type depending on what serves best for the cooling tower.
Frame and casing – The structure used in the frame and casing of the FRP cooling tower is made up of fiberglass-reinforced plastics. Most of the towers have the edge and external casings, while the rest of the frame serves as the casing.
Fans – The most common types of fans used are the propeller and centrifugal fans. The FRP cooling towers have induced designs with employed propeller fans, while both propeller and centrifuge are practiced in the forced draft cooling towers.
Coldwater basin – It is where the water drips down from the fills. It contains heaters, mainly during winter, to prevent the freezing of the water in the basin.
Air inlets – These allow the air in to allow direct contact with the hot water for cooling.
Drift eliminators – The use of this in the FRP cooling towers is to remove water droplets from the air and minimize loss of process water.
Driveshafts – The function of driveshafts is to transmit power from the motor’s output shaft to the gear reducer’s input shaft. The driveshaft needs to be corrosion-resistant.
Gear-reduced solutions – Gearboxes available for the FRP cooling tower are designed to increase horsepower and fan speed.