Cooling Tower Suppliers: Which Cooling Tower Is Best for Tropical Climates

1. Cooling Tower Suppliers: Which Cooling Tower Is Best for Tropical Climates Submitted By : Tower Tech Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd

2. Cooling towers have been proven effective in cooling down the water used and in rejecting heat produced in the industrial processes. However, the climate conditions can somehow affect the performance of cooling towers due mainly to the fact that they make use of the surrounding air as well as water supply to do their job. Today we are going to talk about how you can choose the right cooling tower system for areas with tropical climates.  • The latent heat of evaporation is the primary source of energy utilized by industrial water cooling towers to deliver their effect. The extent of the cooling tower’s performance relies on water flow rate, water inlet and outlet temperature, and ambient wet bulb temperature. 

4. Before we dig further on the discussion, let us first define the kinds of temperature that directly and indirectly affects the function of cooling towers that are offered by different cooling tower suppliers. Dry Bulb Temperature - This is the temperature of moisture-free air. This is measured by a thermometer that is exposed in the air but protected from extraneous radiation and moisture. Wet Bulb Temperature - This is simply the opposite of Dry Bulb Temperature. This is the measure of the temperature of the moisture in the air. The thermometer that measures this has a bulb that is wrapped in a wet muslin cloth.

5. Cooling towers are used by both small and large industries in countries all over the world. And they have been proven to help cool down the water and to reject heat produced in industrial processes. However, the climate conditions in various places can somehow affect the performance of cooling towers due mainly to the fact that they make use of the surrounding air as well as water supply to do their job. • In tropical climates, the air is usually hot and humid. Because of this condition, cooling towers will have to exert a lot more effort in lowering the temperature of the air that it releases. This will result in an increase in water consumption and fan power. 

6. So how does one decide what kind of cooling tower to use in a tropical climate? Here are a few guidelines.  • Obviously, in a warm environment, a high-capacity cooling tower will be needed since there is a large amount of hot air that needs to be eliminated and converted to cooled air, therefore, more energy is consumed and more power is exerted.

7. Tower Cell Capacity In such conditions, you will need to consider the tower cell capacity. Multiple towers are assembled together to increase their capacity. Each tower is referred to as “cell.” The more cooling towers in a group, the higher the capacity. 

8. Protection from sunlight • The circulating water in the tower must not be exposed to direct sunlight to avoid microbial growth, which will then lead to algae formation that can damage the internal cooling tower parts. Crossflow-type cooling towers are automatically eliminated from the list because its design exposes the water to sunlight. Counterflow-type towers are the best choice since it has a protective casing unit for the water fill.

10. Options depending on Air Movement • Natural Draft Cooling Towers. This kind of tower depends mainly on the natural air movement that flows through the tower to cool the water. In tropical climates, the air is typically warm and denser, which means it will easily circulate in and out of the tower, while the cooled air remains within the tower, and the air cycle continues. • Mechanical Draft Cooling Towers. This kind of tower creates its own air using engine-powered fan turbines to circulate air through the tower. However, it uses more power than natural draft towers. 

11. Certifications The performance of cooling towers is tested and analyzed by the Cooling Technology Institute, a world-renowned organization that verifies cooling towers. This is to ensure that your cooling tower is not altered to run at temperatures but have extremely low efficiency when it comes to output. It is important that as much as possible your machine is CTI-certified. 

12. Material In generally hot weather, the material used in the construction of the cooling towers must be able to withstand hot temperature, humidity, and occasional rainfall. It must be durable and resistant to drastic changes in air temperature and possible natural disasters such as thunderstorms, typhoons, and earthquakes. 

14. There have been several studies that analyzed the function of cooling towers in particular climates. Researchers from the Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research investigated the performance of a cooling tower in their country during the summer season when the temperature is extremely hot. They were able to figure out the relationship between airflow, electrical, and water consumption. According to Al-Bassam and company, airflow may be of significant contribution to cooling efficiency but also results in a higher electrical and water consumption. 

15. Tropical climate areas have high temperatures as a common characteristic but differ in terms of airflow, amongst many other factors. In choosing a cooling tower, one must have a thorough knowledge of the factors mentioned above and be able to decide on the most appropriate kind of cooling tower to use. A lack of frequent air movement means you will have to have a fan to produce the air you will need to circulate through the tower. Warmer air means higher water and electricity consumption for cooling, therefore you must ensure constant water supply and a strong electrical source. 

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