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The characteristic shape of these cooling towers is usually rectangular shape. Depending on
design, there may be several small fans installed at
top of
cooling tower. However,
fan(s) may also be located at
sides of
cooling tower and
air may be ducted.
The counter-flow type of cooling tower makes use of air flowing in
opposite direction and against
flow of
water. In one design, water flows out through rotating spreader arms to distribute
water and let it drop through
plastic diffusers evenly.
In this design,
shape of
cooling tower is a bottle shape. It is fitted with one single large fan to suck
air to create
airflow. The diameter of
area where
heat exchange takes place is made larger so that more contact surfaces is exposed. The fan is heavy and huge. Its speed is usually made lower than that of
motor by
use of reduction gears.
There may be a few designs. Some use fans located at
bottom, some have fans at
top, some have large fans, some make use of several small fans.
The materials used in cooling towers have to be selected to be able to withstand ultraviolet ray exposure from
sun, moisture and other outdoor weather effects.
Cooling towers are truly rugged workhorses of industry.
Folks, be cool!
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