Closed cooling tower cooling process
The cooling process in a closed-circuit cooling tower is as follows:
- Cooling water enters the cooling tower tank.
- The cooling water is pumped to the cooling tower's heat exchanger.
- The cooling water in the heat exchanger exchanges heat with the heat source to be cooled, absorbing heat.
- The cooling water flows out of the heat exchanger and enters the other side of the cooling tower tank.
- The cooling water is pumped back to the heat exchanger for the next cooling cycle.
- During the cooling cycle, dirt and microorganisms may accumulate in the cooling water, requiring regular cleaning and maintenance.
- Closed-circuit cooling towers also require the addition of chemicals, such as preservatives and biocides, to prevent microbial growth and corrosion.
In short, closed-circuit cooling towers achieve cooling by circulating cooling water to absorb heat and reduce the temperature of the heat source.