10 Questions
What type of cooling tower has the fan located at the base?
Mechanical draft
Which type of cooling tower eliminates water loss by evaporation and drift?
Dry
In which type of cooling tower is the airflow counter to the water flow?
Induced draft
What is a general maintenance guideline for mechanical draft cooling towers?
Clean and repaint corroding exterior metal surfaces annually
Where is the distribution system located in an induced draft tower?
Under the drift eliminators
What type of cooling towers use one or more fans to move large quantities of air through the tower?
Forced draft cooling towers
In which type of cooling tower is the airflow perpendicular to the falling water?
Crossflow tower
Which type of tower occupies less floor space but is taller to accommodate a given capacity?
Counter-flow tower
What is the main advantage of a crossflow tower?
Low-pressure drop
Where should cooling towers be located to prevent the condenser water from draining out of the system?
As near as possible to the systems they serve
Test your knowledge about mechanical draft cooling towers, including forced draft and induced draft towers, as well as crossflow and counter-flow airflow configurations. Learn about the movement of air through these types of cooling towers.
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