TP20-25: A Detailed Thermal Analysis and Optimization of an Existing Field Erected Cooling Tower

This paper addresses a project involving the detailed analysis, upgrade and optimization of a field erected cooling tower at a district cooling facility located in the Midwestern United States. Examination and evaluation of the existing equipment will be explained in detail along with the optimization of the tower by upgrading the air moving system and water distribution. Observed and measured performance results are presented demonstrating the effectiveness of the project.