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CONTENTS
1 Product Introduction
3 Why BAC?
4 Unique Features
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Capacities ranging from 4.1 to 624 nominal tons in a single cell
ENERGY SAVINGS:
9 Maintains the efficiency of the system with clean process fluid.
9 Operating in free cooling mode during the winter saves on energy consumption.
DRY OPERATION:
9 Operating dry conserves water and treatment chemicals, prevents icing, and eliminates plume.
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independent validation.
SEISMIC CERTIFICATION
9 Shake table testing is the most reliable method of proving operability
after a seismic event, mitigating risks from the unsafe assumptions
taken in calculations
9 Functional tests are conducted before and after shake table testing PRODUCT MANUAL: CLOSED CIRCUIT COOLING TOWERS 3
to verify operability
Unique Features
CLOSED CIRCUIT COOLING TOWERS
F XV FXV DUAL AIR INL ET
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Fl o w a n d
29 - 424 Nomin al T o n s* 3 4 4 - 6 2 4 No mi n a l T o n s*
internal walkway
s Highest single cell capacity
s Patented Advanced Coil Technology
minimizes scaling and fouling s Patented Advanced Coil Technology
potential minimizes scaling and fouling
s Patented Combined Flow Technology potential
increases cooling capability
s Patented Combined Flow Technology
s Single point wiring for motors and increases cooling capability
vibration cut out switch
s Pre-assembled platform packages s Single fan per cell
s Low sound options available s Replacement for field erected units
s Independent fan operation on concrete basins
s Redundancy using the s Reliable year-round operation
BALTIGUARD™ Fan System
s Reliable year-round operation
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Capacity
Range
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UNIQUE FEATURES
requirements
s Plume reduction capabilities
s Suitable for sound sensitive
s Suitable for sound sensitive
applications s Utilizes a combination of sensible,
applications
adiabatic, and evaporative heat
s Motors, drives, and bearings are
s Motors, drives, and bearings are transfer
located in the dry, entering air stream
located in the dry, entering air stream
s Reduces water consumption by up to
s Ideal for indoor and ducted
s Ideal for indoor and ducted 70% over conventional evaporative
installations
installations products
s Suited for dry operation
s Suited for dry operation s Suitable for high temperature
s Redundancy using the process fluids greater than 180º F
s Redundancy using the
BALTIGUARD™ Fan System
BALTIGUARD™ Fan System s Winter dry operation
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LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Note: The TriArmor® Corrosion Protection
9 Energy Efficient System and EVERTOUGH™ Construction are two
s unique materials of construction available on the
Capacity is certified by the Cooling Technology Institute using water, ethylene glycol,
new FXV.
and propylene glycol
s All units meet or exceed ASHRAE Standard 90.1 energy efficiency requirements
s Advanced Coil Technology reduces evaporation directly off the coil and minimizes the
potential for scaling and fouling, maintaining capacity
s Closed loop cooling process further reduces fouling, maintaining process efficiency
s Premium efficient/inverter duty fan motors and high efficiency pumps are standard
s Independent fan operation (optional)
s Variety of coil configurations and HP options to minimize system energy use
9 Sound Reduction Options
s Standard fan is low sound and high efficiency
s For further reduced sound levels, Low Sound Fans, Whisper Quiet Fans, and sound
attenuation are available (optional)
s Particularly sound sensitive installations can be accommodated by facing the quiet
blank-off panel to the sound sensitive direction
System
s TriArmor® Corrosion Protection System for a seamless cold water basin Fluid Out WATER
s EVERTOUGH™ Construction provides superior rugged construction for the entire unit Coil
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9 Crossflow configuration provides direct access for easy maintenance to the cold water Air In WATER
9 Spray distribution system is easy to inspect while the unit is operating Inlet
Shields
AIR
9 Hinged access doors and standard internal walkway provide easy access to the unit’s Fill Surface Spray Pump
cold water basin, drift eliminators, fan drive system, and heat transfer coil Principle of Operation
9 Combined inlet shields smooth airflow for optimal thermal performance and block
sunlight in locations susceptible to algae growth
9 Motor removal system facilitates motor replacement (optional)
9 Fill surface is elevated to facilitate flushing of the dirt and debris from critical areas PRODUCT MANUAL: CLOSED CIRCUIT COOLING TOWERS 7
FXV Dual Air Inlet
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Note: The FXV Dual Air Inlet has the largest
single cell capacity in the industry with 624
nominal tons.
EASY MAINTENANCE
WATER WATER
Coil Coil
9 Crossflow configuration provides direct access for easy maintenance to the cold water Fluid In
WARM AIR WARM AIR
Fluid In
basin, spray distribution system, and drive system WARM AIR WARM AIR
WATER WATER
9 Hinged access doors provide easy access to the unit’s cold water basin, drift
Cold Water Air Inlet Lovers
Basin
eliminators, fan drive system, and heat transfer coil Spray Pumps
Fill Surface
9 The fill surface is elevated above the sloped cold water basin to facilitate cleaning of
critical areas
VF1 Installation
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Note: Series V Closed Circuit Cooling Towers
are certified by the Cooling Technology
Institute using water, ethylene glycol, and
propylene glycol as the process fluid.
FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION
9 Centrifugal fans can overcome the static pressure imposed by external ductwork, allowing Fluid In
sensitive installations
Fan
Air In
Spray Pump
9 Well suited for operation during low ambient conditions and can operate dry
Principle of Operation VF1
9 Motors, drives, and bearings are located in the dry airstream, protecting them from
moisture, condensation, and icing
9 Modular design reduces assembly time (VFL models ship in one piece)
Optional Extended Surface
Water Distribution System
9 All models ship with motors and drives factory installed and aligned Fluid In
Air In
Fluid Out
Spray Pump
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Note: The HXV offers up to 70% water
savings compared to conventional closed
circuit cooling towers.
LOW ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT PRODUCT
EASY MAINTENANCE
9 Crossflow configuration provides direct access for easy maintenance to the cold water
basin, spray distribution system, and drive system Prime Surface Coil is Hot-dip Galvanized
After Fabrication
9 Hinged access doors and standard internal walkway provide easy access to the unit’s cold
water basin, drift eliminators, fan drive system, and heat transfer coil
9 Electrostatic coating on dry finned coils prevent corrosion without impeding performance
9 Drift eliminators are easily removed for access to the prime surface coil
9 Spray distribution system is easy to inspect while the unit is operating
9 This mode employs the use of both coils, the dry finned coil and the prime
System Warm Air Out
Fluid In Finned
Coil
surface coil. Water is sprayed over the prime surface coil, allowing evaporative Air In
cooling to occur, before falling over the fill, further cooling the spray water. Fluid Out
Prime
9 Provides the most capacity by employing the use of both coils. Water is saved Surface Coil
in this mode as the finned, dry coil, reduces the amount of heat that needs Air In
to be rejected in the prime surface coil. Flow through the wet coil can also be Warm Air
9 In this mode, the process fluid bypasses the prime surface coil, and instead
Warm Air Out
Fluid In Finned
Coil
only circulates through the dry finned coil. Recirculating water serves to Air In
saturate and adiabatically pre-cool the incoming outside air, resulting in Fluid Out
significantly lower air temperatures and greatly increasing the rate of sensible Axial Fan
Air
heat transfer.
Prime
Surface Coil
BENEFITS:
Air In
9 Provides a middle capacity range when outside temperatures will not allow for Air
dry cooling.
Spray Pump Water Consumption
Sump Fill
Adiabatic Mode
9 In this mode, the spray water is turned off, saving pump energy, and the fluid Air In
to be cooled is circulated through both the finned and prime surface coils. Fluid Out
Both coils receive full flow, utilizing the maximum heat transfer surface area. Axial Fan
Air
BENEFITS: Prime
Surface Coil
eliminated. This is the best mode of operation during extremely cold weather. Air
Dry Mode
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How will the HXV
WORK for you?
HXV First Cost Benefits
Heat rejection equipment must be selected for the maximum heat load at summer
peak air temperatures. In most climates peak wet-bulb temperatures are significantly
lower than peak dry-bulb temperatures. Evaporative cooling equipment based on the
ambient air wet-bulb therefore has a greater temperature driving force, allowing the
use of lower system temperatures. This greater driving force also allows the use of less
heat transfer surface area. Since the HXV utilizes evaporative cooling during peak load
operation it inherently benefits from this advantage. Evaporatively cooled units such
as the HXV have a plan area and fan horsepower advantage over the typical air-cooled
arrangement, saving on support structures and electrical hook-ups. The HXV design
also avoids the corrosion and scaling that can be associated with spraying of standard
Dry-bulb/Wet-bulb Difference Versus Climate Zone
air-cooled equipment on design days for additional capacity. The lower process fluid
temperatures that can be achieved compared to air-cooled systems and the greatly
reduced fouling factors of closed loop cooling result in lower first cost of process
equipment such as chillers or refrigeration compressors. Lastly, the costs associated
with plume abatement are eliminated, as the design is inherently plume-free.
Construction Options
Welded Type 304 Stainless Steel Cold Water Basin[2] s s s
TriArmor® Corrosion Protection System s
Thermosetting Hybrid Polymer s s s s
EVERTOUGH™ Construction s
Stainless Steel Construction s s s s s
Coil Options
Cleanable Header Coil s s s
Straight Through Cleanable Coil s s
Stainless Steel Coils s s s s s
ASME "U" Stamp Coils s s s s
Extended Surface Coil s s s
Drive System
BALTIDRIVE® Power Train s s s
Gear Drive s
BALTIGUARD™ Fan System s s s s s
Independent Fan Operation s s
Note 2: Seams between the panels inside the cold water basin are welded for FXV and FXV Dual Air Inlet. The basin is leak tested and welded seams are provided with a five year leak-proof warranty.
Note 3: Safety cages available on ladders when required by local safety standards.
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