Why cooling towers are better than chiller Chiller and cooling towers both are used to remove heat from a liquid used as a coolant in large appliances such as power plants. A cooling tower removes heat from the water discharged from a condenser. The drained water is then returned to the system to cool it again or drain it into the environment. Coolers absorb heat from a coolant that is completely contained in a cooling system. The chiller then transfers heat to the air around the radiator. Although chillers and cooling towers perform similar functions, they differ depending on the type and components used and the type of equipment they cool and operate
Types of chillers and cooling towers Cooling towers are designed in two main types: mechanical draft and natural draft. Mechanical draft cooling towers rely on fans to draw cool air into the system to remove heat from the water. In natural towers, which are usually seen at a nuclear power plant, the exhaust air is used, which is passed into a high chimney. When the air rises, it provides cooling properties. Coolers are designed as coolers that are either water-cooled or air-cooled. Air-cooled chillers require less maintenance than water-cooled chillers, while the latter consume less power than the former.
Main components The main components of a cooling tower are the pool and the pumps. The distribution basin collects the water discharged from the circulating water system. Pumps supply the cooling towers with water and generate a stream of water that facilitates cooling. Coolers use compressors, evaporator heat exchangers and condenser heat exchangers. The condenser heat exchanger is the main component that dissipates the heat from the radiator to the air.
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