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.