cooling tower water consumption calculation

In addition, a method f o r simulation of cooling tower performance a t various operating conditions i s presented. The rule-of-thumb design method provides information useful i n power plant cycle o p t i m i z a t i o n, including tower dimensions, water consumption r a t e, e x i t a i r temperature, power requirements and construction cost. A rule-of-thumb method for the optimized design o f cooling towers is presented. The cooling tower f i l l constant (Ka) i s defined and values derived. The Merkel equation (the fundamental equation of heat transfer i n wet cooling towers) i s presented and discussed. In the report the theory of heat exchange i n wet cooling towers i s briefly sumnarized. Simplified method of cooling tower design and simulation f o r use i n power p l a n t cycle o p t i m i z a t i o n. INTRODUCTIONĪbstract A survey of wet cooling tower l i t e r a t u r e was performed t o develop a Images are produced from the best available original document. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.ĭISCLAIMER Portions of this document may be illegible in electronic image products. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. Neither the United States Government nor any agency Thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. DE-AC07-76ID01570.ĭISCLAIMER This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary f o r Resource Application, Office of Geothermal, under DOE Contract No. This is an informal report intended for use as a preliminary or working document Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office

Cooling tower water consumption calculation