Advantages and disadvantages of this type of cooling tower have been previously
described [6] as
Advantages
No moving or other mechanical parts
Relatively little maintenance
No recirculation or air required
Fig. 5.11 Induced draft
(mechanical) counter-flow
cooling tower
Forced Draft Counterflow Tower
Water
Outlet
Water
Inlet
Air
Inlet
Air Outlet
Fan
Fill
Fig. 5.12 Forced
(mechanical) draft counterflow cooling tower
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