17-31: Energy Performance of Evaporative Recovery (ER) Using Cooling Tower &

This paper evaluates the energy savings potential of Evaporative Recovery (ER) using cooling tower and coil arrangement as fresh air pre-cooling in hot and humid climatic conditions. Energy saving chart was generated for various climatic conditions across the USA to predict the energy performance of ER using cooling tower and coil in fresh air pre-cooling applications. Results show that ER using cooling tower and coil has an energy savings range between 40% to 90% higher than those of thermal wheel and run-around-coils.