Numerical and experimental study of an induced draft cooling tower: Effects of single and double air inlets on cooling performance and water consumption | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Numerical and experimental study of an induced draft cooling tower: Effects of single and double air inlets on cooling performance and water consumption
Key Points
Enhanced cooling performance is observed with double air inlets compared to single inlets, leading to efficient operational efficiencies.
Water consumption decreases by 15% when utilizing dual air inlets to optimize airflow dynamics and thermal transfer.
Numerical study examines cooling metrics across various air inlet configurations during peak operational conditions.
Findings suggest potential for energy savings and water use reductions under designed cooling tower systems.