This section provides an overview for cooling towers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 17 cooling tower manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A cooling tower is a device used to cool a certain fluid. The target fluid can be exhaust gas, process water, circulating water, etc. The most commonly used type of cooling tower is the cooling tower for circulating water. The most commonly used type of cooling tower is for cooling circulating water, which is widely used because of its simple structure.
Cooling towers range in size from relatively small ones used for air conditioning to huge ones as large as a skyscraper used for cooling an entire plant.
When cooling water is cooled by a cooling tower, there is a risk of bacteria growing in the circulating water, which can be harmful to human health, so additives are generally injected to control water quality.
Cooling towers are used in various aspects.
In everyday life, they are used for air conditioning in large commercial facilities and for freezers in large warehouses. As the size and capacity of cooling systems increase, cooling towers are used.
In industrial applications, cooling towers are used to cool the inlet air of gas turbines in power plants and to cool exhaust gases in process plants. In industrial applications, cooling towers are used when it is more rational to cool an object, and the recovered heat is often reused from the viewpoint of energy conservation. The most commonly used heat transfer medium is tap water.
Cooling towers are a type of heat exchanger. In principle, the cooling object is cooled by exchanging heat through the application of air to the circulating cooling object.
Cooling towers can be broadly divided into two types: open type and closed type.
In the open type, heat is extracted by direct contact with the cooling target with the outside air inside the cooling towers. This type is used when the cooling target is a harmless liquid.
The open type is often used for cooling circulating water and consists of a water storage tank, circulation pump, water supply unit, and chemical injection unit, and has the following structure: Water in the water storage tank is circulated by the circulation pump and constantly introduced into the cooling towers. In the cooling towers, the water is heated by the atmosphere to keep the temperature in the storage tank at a constant low level. Since water evaporates little by little in the cooling towers, the water level in the storage tank is kept constant by the water supply system. Bacteria can grow in water storage tanks due to prolonged circulation, so the water is sterilized by a chemical injection system. The same mechanism is used for cooling towers that do not circulate drinking water.
In enclosed cooling towers, the cooling target is cooled by indirect exposure to the atmosphere through conduit coils or other means. Enclosed cooling towers are used when it is not desired to open the cooling object to the atmosphere.
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Thermal Care, Inc., established in 1969, is an ISO 9001-certified industrial water chiller and process cooling equipment manufacturer in Niles, Illinois. The company ships worldwide, and has domestic and worldwide sales offices in Canada, Mexico, Central, and South America. Its product lineup includes cooling towers, portable chillers, reservoirs, and temperature controllers. Further, Thermal Care produces standardized and customized cooling systems for a vast range of industries, from food and dairy, to aviation, medical, and industrial.
Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC), founded in 1906 and headquartered in Milford, Delaware, specializes as a manufacturer and installer of cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and ice thermal storage systems. Employing over 1,000 individuals and active in more than 100 countries, BAC serves a broad spectrum of industries, from power generation to data centers. The company places a strong emphasis on energy-efficient solutions. Its diverse product offerings are designed for optimal performance while aiming to reduce energy consumption.
Tower Tech, Inc., founded in 1984 and currently a subsidiary of Creative Pultrusions Inc. (Creative Composites Group), is an American manufacturer based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, specializing in cooling tower solutions. The company's offerings include modular cooling towers like industrial concrete, composite, and closed-circuit cooling towers. It also offers various related accessories such as substructures for wind loads, basin heater packages, as well as motor pre-wiring and water level control systems. Additionally, the company provides cooling tower rental services, utilizing open-circuit evaporative designs for scalable cooling solutions. These services address the need for continuous operations during planned maintenance, retrofitting, emergencies, and disasters.
Delta Cooling Towers, Inc. is a manufacturer of custom HDPE cooling towers, storage tanks, air strippers, and scrubbers for critical industrial applications. They offer a wide range of cooling towers, including force draft and induced draft cooling towers, and air strippers constructed of fiberglass, stainless steel, or aluminum. Their gas scrubbers are suitable for the removal of various gases and odor control applications. Additionally, they provide various storage tanks with a capacity ranging from 200 to 10,500 gallons, making them ideal for groundwater remediation, cooling, and water treatment in multiple fields.
Amcot Cooling Tower Corp., founded in 1986 and located in Ontario, Southern California, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of fiberglass and steel cooling towers. The company offers a diverse range of products, including the ST series, AST series, R-LC series, and D-LC series. These cooling towers are utilized in industrial and commercial applications to dissipate excess heat generated by machinery, refrigeration systems, and HVAC systems. The company’s products play a vital role in maintaining optimal operating temperatures and efficiency in industries, including manufacturing, power generation, and commercial HVAC.
SPX Cooling Tech, LLC was established in 1957 in Overland Park, Kansas, specializing as a manufacturer and supplier of cooling solutions such as cooling towers and evaporative fluid coolers. Located in Kansas City, their R&D Center stands as the technological cornerstone for various product lines. With a network extending to over 150 global locations, SPX Cooling Tech offers localized solutions across HVAC, industrial cooling, and refrigeration sectors, covering everything from system design to maintenance.
Conair, founded in Cranberry Township, PA, in 1959 is a manufacturer of resin drying, blending, feeding, and conveying/material handling equipment. The company's product portfolio includes Gravimetric Batch Blenders, Blending Accessories, Self-Contained Vacuum Loaders, Compressed Air Material Loaders and Vacuum Pumps/Dust Collectors. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, customized services, technical support and 7/24 customer service.
Heat Transfer Equipments Pvt Ltd, established in 1989 and based in Coimbatore, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial dry cooling towers. Its product portfolio includes a range of cooling towers, air-cooled condensers, heat exchangers, and steam boilers with ISO certifications. The company also offers prompt customer services, a team of professional engineers, and quality control assurance. The company's products are used in multiple industries, including power, pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and petroleum.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 6 | 42.9% |
India | 6 | 42.9% |
Italy | 1 | 7.1% |
Canada | 1 | 7.1% |