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Closed Circuit Cooling Towers

Product Detail
Engineering Data ....................................................................................... C2
Closed Circuit Cooling Towers
Structural Support .................................................................................... C5

Engineering Specifications ....................................................................... C6

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Engineering Data
REMARK: Do not use for construction. Refer to factory certified dimensions & weights. This brochure includes data
current at time of publication, which should be reconfirmed at the time of purchase. In the interest of product
improvement, specifications, weights and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Up-to-date engineering
data and more can be found at www.BaltimoreAircoil.com.

VFL 24 X - VFL 48 X
VFL

1. Fluid in ND100; 2. Fluid Out ND100; 3.Access Door; 4. Make Up ND25; 5. Overflow ND50 for VFL 24X - VFL 36x and ND80 for VFL 48X; 6.
Drain ND50; 7. Vent ND15.

Spray
Operating Shipping Heaviest Air Fan Pump Coil
Model No. H L L2 W Water
Weight Weight Section Flow Motor Motor Volume
VFL (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Flow
(kg) (kg) (kg) (m3/s) (kW) (kW) (L)
(l/s)

VFL 241-H 1950 1280 1280 1855 3350 1820 1250 7,6 4 5,9 0,55 (1x) 176
VFL 242-H 2220 1460 1460 2015 3350 1820 1250 7,4 4 5,9 0,55 (1x) 229
VFL 242-J 2230 1490 1490 2015 3350 1820 1250 8,1 5,5 5,9 0,55 (1x) 229
VFL 243-J 2470 1670 1670 2230 3350 1820 1250 7,9 5,5 5,9 0,55 (1x) 282

VFL 361-L 2800 1810 1810 1855 4560 2730 1250 12,7 11 9,0 0,75 (1x) 258
VFL 361-M 2810 1820 1820 1855 4560 2730 1250 13,8 15 9,0 0,75 (1x) 258
VFL 362-M 3130 2090 2090 2090 4560 2730 1250 13,4 15 9,0 0,75 (1x) 338
VFL 363-K 3470 2280 2280 2350 4560 2730 1250 10,8 7,5 9,0 0,75 (1x) 418
VFL 363-M 3540 2350 2350 2350 4560 2730 1250 13,0 15 9,0 0,75 (1x) 418

VFL 481-M 3490 2170 2170 1855 5480 3650 1250 15,1 15 12,1 1,1 (1x) 341
VFL 482-L 3930 2490 2490 2090 5480 3650 1250 13,6 11 12,1 1,1 (1x) 448
VFL 483-L 4390 2830 2830 2350 5480 3650 1250 13,4 11 12,1 1,1 (1x) 556
VFL 483-M 4400 2840 2840 2350 5480 3650 1250 14,6 15 12,1 1,1 (1x) 556
VFL 484-M 4860 3170 3170 2560 5480 3650 1250 14,3 15 12,1 1,1 (1x) 664

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VFL 72 X - VFL 96 X

Closed Circuit Cooling Towers

1. Fluid in ND100; 2. Fluid Out ND100; 3.Access Door; 4. Make Up ND50; 5. Overflow ND80; 6. Drain ND50; 7. Vent ND15.

Spray
Operating Shipping Heaviest Air Fan Pump Coil
Model No. H L1 L2 W Water
Weight Weight Section Flow Motor Motor Volume
VFL (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Flow
(kg) (kg) (kg) (m3/s) (kW) (kW) (L)
(l/s)

VFL 721-L 5150 3150 3150 1855 4560 2730 2400 20,0 11 17,9 1,1 (2x) 258
VFL 721-M 5160 3160 3160 1855 4560 2730 2400 21,8 15 17,9 1,1 (2x) 258
VFL 721-O 5190 3190 3190 1855 4560 2730 2400 24,6 22 17,9 1,1 (2x) 258
VFL 722-N 5880 3700 3700 2090 4560 2730 2400 22,8 18,5 17,9 1,1 (2x) 338
VFL 722-O 5900 3720 3720 2090 4560 2730 2400 24,0 22 17,9 1,1 (2x) 338
VFL 723-L 6610 4210 4210 2350 4560 2730 2400 19,3 11 17,9 1,1 (2x) 418
VFL 723-O 6650 4250 4250 2350 4560 2730 2400 23,4 22 17,9 1,1 (2x) 418
VFL 724-O 7320 4790 4790 2560 4560 2730 2400 22,9 22 17,9 1,1 (2x) 498

VFL 961-P 6520 3850 3850 1855 5480 3650 2400 28,7 30 24,2 2,2 (2x) 341
VFL 962-N 7285 4360 4360 2090 5480 3650 2400 24,5 18,5 24,2 2,2 (2x) 448
VFL 962-O 7310 4400 4400 2090 5480 3650 2400 25,9 22 24,2 2,2 (2x) 448
VFL 962-P 7400 4500 4500 2090 5480 3650 2400 28,3 30 24,2 2,2 (2x) 448
VFL 963-O 8210 5060 5080 2350 5480 3650 2400 25,6 22 24,2 2,2 (2x) 556
VFL 963-P 8310 5160 5160 2350 5480 3650 2400 27,9 30 24,2 2,2 (2x) 556
VFL 964-P 9300 5810 5810 2560 5480 3650 2400 27,4 30 24,2 2,2 (2x) 664

General Notes
1. All location dimensions for coil connections are approximate and
should not be used for prefabrication of connecting piping.
2. If discharge hoods with positive closure dampers are furnished,
see table in section Engineering Data – Straight Discharge Hood
with PCD for added weight and height.
3. For external static pressure up to 125 Pa use next larger motor
size.
4. For indoor applications of fluid coolers, the room may be used as
a plenum with ductwork attached to the discharge only. If inlet
ductwork is required, an enclosed fan section must be specified;
consult your BAC Balticare representative for details.
5. Fan cycling results only in on-off operation. For additional steps
of control, two-speed fan motors are available. More precise
capacity control can be obtained with modulation fan discharge
dampers or a BALTIGUARD® Drive System
6. Make up, overflow, suction, drain connections and access door
can be provided on side opposite to that shown; consult your
BAC Balticare representative.
7. Shipping/operating weights indicated are for units without
accessories such as sound attenuators, discharge hoods, plume
abatement coils, etc. Consult factory certified prints to obtain
weight additions and the heaviest section to be lifted.

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Sound Attenuation
HD Horizontal Intake Sound Attenuation
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1.Discharge attenuator, 2. Access Door, 3. Intake Attenuator; W & H = Unit Dimensions (See Engineering Data).

Dimensions (mm) Maximum Weight (kg)

Model No
VFL Intake Discharge
L2 L1 Total
Attenuator Attenuator

VFL 24X 3125 1820 655 235 890

VFL 36X 3375 2730 660 315 975

VFL 48X 3375 3650 660 385 1045

VFL 72X 3375 2730 980 500 1480

VFL 96X 3375 3650 980 605 1585

Note: All units with HD attenuators ship in 2 pieces.

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Structural Support
REMARK: Do not use for construction. Refer to factory certified dimensions & weights. This brochure includes data
current at time of publication, which should be reconfirmed at the time of purchase. In the interest of product
improvement, specifications, weights and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Up-to-date engineering
data and more can be found at www.BaltimoreAircoil.com.

The recommended support arrangement for units consists of parallel I-beams running the full length of the unit, spaced as shown in the following
drawing. Besides providing adequate support, the steel also serves to raise the unit above any solid foundation to ensure access to the bottom
of the unit. To support units in an alternate steel support arrangement, consult your BAC Balticare Representative.

Closed Circuit Cooling Towers

Units with and without Sound Attenuation
Maximum Allowable
Model No. A B
Beam Deflection
VFL (mm) (mm)
(mm)

VFL 24X 2426 1194 10

VFL 36X 3334 1194 13
VFL 48X 4253 1194 13

VFL 72X 3334 2344 13

VFL 96X 4253 2344 13

1. (4) Ø 22 mm mounting holes; 2. Support Beams; 3. Fan Side; 4. Outline of Unit; 5. Outline of Attenuator “HD” (optional).

Notes:
1. The recommended support arrangement for these units consists
of two parallel I-beams extending the full length of the unit.
Supports and anchor bolts are to be designed and furnished by
others.
2. All supporting beams are to be flush and level at top and must be
oriented relative to gage line as shown.
3. Recommended design loads for each unit support beam should
be 70% of the total unit operating weight applied as a uniform
load to each of the unit beams. Beams should be designed in
accordance with standard structural practice. For the maximum
allowable deflection of beams under the unit refer to above table.
4. All mounting holes have a diameter of 22 mm at the locations
shown.
5. If vibration isolators are used, a rail or channel must be provided
between the unit and the isolators to provide continuous unit
support. Additionally the support beams must be designed to
accommodate the overall length and mounting hole location of
the isolators that may differ from those of the unit. Refer to
vibration isolator drawings for these data.

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Engineering Specifications
1.0 Closed Circuit Cooling Tower
1.0 General: Furnish and install ____factory assembled, forced draft,
centrifugal fan, closed circuit cooling tower(s) with vertical air
discharge, conforming in all aspects to the specifications and
schedules as shown on the plans. Overall dimensions shall not
exceed approximately ____mm long x ____mm wide x ____ mm
high. The total connected fan kW shall not exceed ____kW. The total
connected pump kW shall not exceed ____kW. The closed circuit
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cooling tower(s) shall be Baltimore Aircoil Company Model(s)
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1.2. Thermal Capacity (water as heat transfer fluid): The closed-
circuit cooling tower(s) shall be warranted by the manufacturer to cool
______l/s of _______ water from ____°C to ____°C at ____°C
entering wet-bulb temperature.
(Alternate1.2.) Thermal Capacity (aqueous glycol solution as heat
transfer fluid): The closed circuit cooling tower(s) shall be warranted
by the manufacturer to cool ________l/s of _____% by volume
ethylene/propylene glycol solution from ______°C to _____°C at
_____°C entering wet-bulb temperature. Coil pressure drop shall not
exceed ________bar.
1.3. Corrosion Resistant Construction: Unless otherwise noted in
this specification, all steel panels and structural members shall be
constructed of heavy-gauge Z600 metric hot-dip galvanized steel,
with all sheared edges given a protective coating of zinc-rich
2.0 Construction Details
2.1.Tower Structure: The closed circuit cooling tower shall be
constructed of heavy-gauge steel utilizing double-brake flanges for
maximum strength and rigidity and reliable sealing of water-tight
joints. All sheared edges shall be protected with a coating of zinc-rich
compound.
2.2. Casing Assembly: The closed circuit cooling tower shall include
a coil casing section consisting of a serpentine coil, spray water
distribution system, and drift eliminators, as indicated by the
manufacturer. Plastic drift eliminators shall be removable in easily
handled sections. They shall incorporate a minimum of three changes
in air direction.
2.3. Coil Assembly: The cooling coil shall be fabricated of
continuous lengths of all prime surface steel at the manufacturer’s
own facility, and hot-dip galvanized after fabrication. The cooling coil
shall be pneumatically tested at 15 bar. The cooling coil shall be
designed for low pressure drop with sloping tubes for free drainage of
fluid and shall be compliant to PED. Maximum allowable working
pressure shall be 10 bar.
2.4. Water Distribution System: Water shall be distributed evenly
over the coil at a minimum flow rate of 3,1 l/s/m to ensure complete
wetting of the coil at all times by large-diameter, non-clog, plastic 360°
distribution nozzles, spaced across the coil face area in PVC spray
branches by snap-in rubber grommets, allowing quick removal of
individual nozzles or complete branches for cleaning or flushing.
3.0 Mechanical Equipment
3.1. Fan System: The fans and motors shall be factory installed at the
base of the unit in the dry entering air stream to provide greater
reliability and ease of maintenance. The forwardly curved centrifugal
fans shall be heavy-duty centrifugal flow types. Fan housings shall
have curved inlet rings for efficient air entry and rectangular discharge
cowls shall extend into the basin to increase fan efficiency and
prevent water from entering the fans. Fans shall be mounted on a
steel fan shaft supported by heavy-duty self-aligning, relubricatable
ball bearings with cast iron housings and designed for a minimum L10
life of 40 000 hours (280 000 hrs average life). The fan shaft shall be
protected with a two-part epoxy coating for corrosion protection.
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compound and the exterior protected with the Baltiplus Corrosion
Protection.
(Alternate1.3.) Corrosion Resistant Construction: Unless
otherwise noted in this specification, all steel panels and structural
members shall be protected with the BALTIBOND® Corrosion
Protection System. The system shall consist of Z600 metric hot-dip
galvanized steel prepared in a four-step (clean, pre-treat, rinse, and
dry) process with an electrostatically sprayed, thermosetting hybrid
polymer fuse-bonded to the substrate during a thermally activated
curing stage and monitored by a 23-step quality assurance program.
(Alternate 1.3) Corrosion Resistant Construction: Unless
otherwise noted in this specification, all steel panels and structural
members shall be constructed of Type 304 or 316 stainless steel and
assembled with stainless steel nut and bolt fasteners.
1.4. Quality Assurance: The closed circuit cooling tower
manufacturer shall have a management system certified by an
accredited registrar as complying with the requirements of ISO-
9001:2000 to ensure consistent quality of its products and services.
1.5. Warranty: The manufacturer’s standard equipment warranty
shall be for a period of not less than one year from date of startup or
eighteen months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first.
Nozzles shall utilize a two-stage diffusion pattern to provide
overlapping, umbrella spray patterns that create multiple intersection
points with adjacent nozzles.
2.5. Spray Pump System: The closed circuit cooling tower shall
include a close-coupled, bronze-fitted centrifugal pump equipped with
a mechanical seal, mounted on the basin and piped to the suction
strainer and water distribution system. It shall be installed so that it
can be drained when the basin is drained. The pump assembly shall
include a metering valve and bleed line to control the bleed rate from
the pump discharge to the overflow connection. The pump motor shall
be totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) type with IP 55 protection and
class B insulation suitable for outdoor service, _____ kW,
_______Volt, ________Hz, ______Phase.
(Alternate 2.5.) Spray Pump System-Remote Sump: On
installations requiring a remote sump, the closed circuit cooling tower
shall be modified to accommodate the use of an independent basin
and pump (both by others) for recirculating water.
2.6. Basin Assembly: The combination basin/fan section shall be
constructed of heavy-gauge Z600 galvanized steel. The basin shall
be provided with large area lift out strainers with perforated openings
sized smaller than the water distribution nozzles and an anti-vortexing
device to prevent air entrainment. The strainer and vortex device shall
be constructed of the same material as the cold water basin to
prevent dissimilar metal corrosion.
3.2. Fan Motor/Drive System: Fan motor(s) shall be totally enclosed
fan cooled (TEFC), IP-55, class F, selected for _____Pa static
pressure. Fan motor(s) shall be suitable for _____ volts, ____ phase,
____ Hz electrical service and shall be mounted on an easily
adjusted, heavy-duty motor base. V-belt drives and all moving parts
are protected with removable screens.
(Alternate 3.2.) Baltiguard® Fan System: Two single speed fan
motors, one sized for full speed and load, the other sized for 2/3
speed and approximately 1/3 of full load kW shall be provided in each
cell for capacity control and standby protection from drive or motor
failure. Two-speed motor(s) is not an acceptable alternative.
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4.0 Drift Eliminators

4.1 Drift Eliminators: Eliminators shall be constructed of specially sections. They shall have a minimum of three changes in air
formulated plastic material and be removable in easily handled direction.

5.0 Access
5.1 Basin Access: Circular access doors shall be provided for easy routine maintenance.
access to the make-up water assembly and suction strainer for

6.0 Sound
5.1 Sound Level: To maintain the quality of the local environment, cooling tower operating at full fan speed shall not exceed the sound
the maximum sound pressure levels (dB) measured 15 m from the levels detailed below.

Closed Circuit Cooling Towers

Location 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 dB(A)

Discharge

Air Inlet

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