13 Questions
What type of material can be used as paneling for the structural steel or wood framing in cooling towers?
Aluminum
In a forced draft tower, where are the drift eliminators located?
Where the air exits the packed section
What type of tower has fans that draw air upward against the downward flow of water?
Induced draft tower
Which type of cooling tower requires large electric motors due to the cumbersome path that the air has to take?
Counter-flow induced draft tower
What is the purpose of using dry towers instead of other types of cooling towers?
For situations where the cooling water supply is unavailable or highly restricted
Where should the fans in mechanical draft cooling towers be lubricated?
Every three months, or as specified by the manufacturer
What is the purpose of the drift eliminators in a cooling tower?
To remove water entrained in the air
In a crossflow tower, what type of airflow do the fans provide as the water falls through the packing?
Horizontal airflow
Which type of cooling tower has the fan, basin, and piping located within the tower structure?
Forced draft cooling tower
What is the main advantage of a crossflow cooling tower?
Occupies less floor space
In which direction is the airflow in a counter-flow cooling tower?
Opposite to the falling water
Where should cooling towers be located in relation to the systems they serve?
As near as possible
What could happen if a cooling tower is located below the system it serves?
Condenser water could drain out of the system
Test your knowledge about mechanical draft cooling towers and their subclasses. Learn about forced draft cooling towers, induced draft cooling towers, and the airflow patterns in these types of towers.
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