On Duty
January 1, 2010
All cooling towers use a combination of heat and
mass transfer to cool process water. Use this special editorial collection of
cooling towers to arm yourself with tower knowledge and help you protect your
process equipment.
For more information about any of the towers included in this roundup, use the
provided contact information or contact editor Linda Becker at (630) 694-4332
or e-mail BeckerL@bnpmedia.com, and she will provide you with contact names and
information.
Modular Cooling Tower
TTXE Series is a counterflow, mechanical-draft cooling tower
designed to reduce installation time and costs, operating costs and tower
maintenance. Individual cooling tower modules are available in sizes ranging
from 155 to 882 tons, with modular “plug and play” interconnectivity that
allows up to 100,000 cooling tons, or 300,000 gal/min, per installation. The
factory-assembled towers are designed for power and process cooling
applications. Tower Tech Inc., (405)
290-7788
Custom Cooling Towers
Cooling towers are designed and engineered to suit
customer’s operating conditions and environmental requirements. Materials of
construction include pultruded FRP, timber, standard FRP and RCC. Each tower is
built to suit the client’s operating conditions. Infill is made out of PVC, PP,
timber and other materials.
Paharpur Cooling Towers
Ltd., [91] 33 2479 2050
Cooling Tower Systems
Company provides complete cooling tower engineering, design,
and construction services for wood, fiberglass, steel or concrete towers. Users
can customize the cooling towers to fit the facility needs or requirements.
Tower designs include crossflow and counterflow designs, pultruded fiberglass
structures, double-wall construction.
Cooling
Tower Depot, (800) 371-5959
Induced-Draft, Counterflow Tower
Paragon is offered in single modules in sizes from 55 to 250
tons. Standard features include seamless engineered plastic (HDPE) shell;
corrosion-proof construction; direct-drive fan system; totally enclosed
VFD-rated motors; low pressure drop self-propelled PVC water distribution
system; and high efficiency PVC fill. The counterflow tower is factory
assembled for simple installation and has a 15-year shell warranty. Delta
Cooling Towers Inc., (800) 289-3358
Evaporative Cooling Tower Systems
Evaporative systems provide cooling below dry bulb ambient
temperature. The systems cool by evaporating a small portion (approximately 1.5
percent of flow) of recirculating water. It maintains temperature to within 3°F
of wet bulb ambient. According to the company, it saves approximately 97
percent of water compared to tap water systems. Features include a stainless
steel indoor sump for freeze protection; stainless steel or fiberglass cooling
tower construction; high temperature fill; backup pumps; isolated plant water
systems via heat exchanger or closed circuit evaporative tower; filtration; and
cooling tower stands. Dry Coolers Inc., (248)
969-3400
Fiberglass Cooling Tower Parts
Fiberglass-reinforced plastic provides a strong and durable
material for process cooling equipment and accessories. The company uses a
special process to make its fiberglass-reinforced plastic, which is suited for
a range of industries and applications including cooling towers,
corrosion-resistant equipment, corrosive environments, electrical and
electronics, marine environments and water/wastewater treatment. Custom and
standard shapes are possible. Bedford Reinforced
Plastics Inc., (814) 623-8125
Fiberglass Field-Erected Crossflow Cooling Towers
For applications where extended equipment life is required,
the Pegasus provides corrosion protection, superior structure, strength and
optimized thermal performance. The patented fiberglass-reinforced polyester
structure is engineered to minimize structural air restriction. The
field-erected, crossflow cooling tower has a five-year warranty on the
mechanical equipment, FRP structure, equipment support and fill.
Composite
Cooling Solutions (CCS), (817) 246-8700
Steel Cooling Tower
Factory assembled or field erected, Marley NC Class are
designed for low sound levels using high efficiency fans and low splash noise
heat transfer media. Other features include CTI certification for guaranteed
thermal performance; FM approval; and ASHRAE 90.1 compliance rating for energy
efficiency. Wind load modifications to meet the strict Florida Building Code.
Rugged galvanized steel is standard with a choice of stainless steel upgrades
to part or the entire tower structure. Integral louvers are also standard for
zero water splashout and superior winter operation.
SPX
Cooling Technologies, (800) 462 7539
Cottonwood Filter Screens
Cottonwood filter acreens are designed to keep airborne
debris such as cottonwood seed, insects, leaves, pollen, paper, construction
debris and more out of cooling towers, air-cooled chillers and HVAC systems.
Screens are constructed of an engineered, vinyl-coated polyester mesh with a
nonstick surface, heavy-duty reinforced binding and industrial-grade fasteners.
Filters are cleaned with a broom, brush, shop vacuum or garden hose — even the
rain will rinse them clean.
Air Solution Co.,
(513) 860-9784
Counterflow Cooling Tower
FPT Series utilizes Composolite modular system, a
fiberglass-panel technology that provides users with a strong, fire-retardant
pultruded fiberglass tower with a UV-protected, nonskid coating.
Factory-assembled components and subassemblies provide fast, consistent and
safe construction as well as low maintenance. The counterflow tower includes a
pultruded fiberglass deck with nonskid coating. Midwest
Towers Inc., (405) 224-4622
Closed-Circuit Cooling Towers
Induced-draft FXV product line includes single air inlet
cells and larger, higher capacity dual air inlet models. Standard design
features satisfy environmental concerns, minimize installation costs, maximize
year-round operating reliability and simplify maintenance requirements. Thermal
performances of all are independently certified by the Cooling Technology
Institute (CTI), eliminating the need for onsite field tests. The company’s
Combined Flow Technology employs a combination of coil and wet-deck heat
transfer surfaces to increase performance. They are designed to ease access for
maintenance and offer low sound levels and low operating weights.
Baltimore
Aircoil Co., (410) 799-6200
Fiberglass Cooling Towers
Line of single- and dual-cell cooling towers is made of
extra-thick fiberglass to provide a long service life. Fiberglass-reinforced
polyester casings and water basins have UV-inhibitor in the gel coat to
eliminate fiberglass deterioration and pigment fading. Tower is supplied
assembled on a structural steel integral base. Pipe connections are welded in
place for easier installation and hookup. Additional features include PVC fill;
standard NEMA-frame TEFC motors with no belts or gear reducers; low speed
propeller fans; stainless steel internal framing and hardware; one-piece water
distributor with no moving parts and nonclogging design; PVC drift eliminators;
and nonferrous inlet baffles.
Berg Chilling
Systems, (416) 755-2221
Custom and Predesigned Cooling Towers
Design features of counterflow and crossflow cooling towers
include guaranteed thermal performance. Other features include computer
analysis for optimum design, custom and predesigned sizes, minimum fan
horsepower, low pumping head and aesthetic design. With rugged, heavy-duty
construction using wood, concrete, steel or fiberglass, the towers are
constructed for easy maintenance and through bolted framing.
Tower
Performance Inc., (973) 966-1116
Fiberglass Cooling Towers
Features of the FC Series include fiberglass construction of
the tower casing and basin, reinforced fiberglass internal structural supports,
304 stainless steel fan support and fasteners, and PVC fill, drift eliminators,
louvers and water distribution system. The leakproof, one-piece basin has
molded, recessed bolt pockets for mounting on two I-beams. The integral inlet
louver system prevents splash and windage loss and eases access to the basin.
The TEAO direct-drive fan motor has double-sealed, permanently lubricated motor
bearings to eliminate motor maintenance. Thermal
Care Inc., (888) 828-7387
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