Parts of a Cooling Tower

Front

Water distribution system

Back

Evenly distributes the water on top of the cooling tower.

Front

Fill

Back

Water falls down on these splash bars to create smaller droplets.

Front

Fan

Back

Used to force or induce air flow.

Front

Drift eliminators

Back

Minimize water loss and prevent water from being blown out of the tower.

Front

Makeup water

Back

Water used to replace the water lost during blow down and evaporation.

Front

Basin

Back

A water compartment located at the bottom of a cooling tower.

Front

Suction screens

Back

Used to filter out debris.