Open cooling towers
Open cooling towers are used to meet high water flow demand.
Industry applications: water recooling on diesel motors, generators
Requirements:
There are no special requirements towards water
Investments costs are more important than service costs
Low water temperature is available (ca 5°K higher above wet bulbe temp.)
Installation:
- Open area
- On top of buildings
- High-ceilinged hall
Advantages:
- Simple system
- Small foot print
- Low noise
- Small weight
- Small electricity demand
- Favorable investment cost
- Simple installation
- Wide range of accessories