THERMODYNAMICS

5.6 Water Cooling Tower (CT 01)

Description :

The apparatus is bench mounted arrangement of energy sources, fitters and absorbers together with appropriate measuring instruments, which can be mounted in a graduated linear track. The track consists of two parallel horizontal rails supported on steel structured frame with adjustable level legs.

Standard features :

Self - contained unit. Counter current unit. Direct contact cooling. Structural components are made from clear acrylic sheets.

Experiment Capabilities :

Teaches basic principle of cooling tower operation such as water flow pattern , mass balance of water and air and pressure drop across packing. Investigation of tower performance at a range of cooling loads and inlet temperatures.

Technical Specifications :

Water pump 0.5 hp , centrifugal type. Maximum working temperature : 50 degree C Centrifugal blower ,maximum air flow 18 cu. m/min , adjustable speed. Variable area , flow meter for water side 0.5 - 3 lpm. With control valve. 2 set of glass thermometers 0 - 100 degree C 1 set of inclined tube manometer read air flow rate directly to lpm. @ 27 degree C 1 set of inclined manometer , 0 - 40 mmH20 to measure packing resistance. 1 set of wet and dry bulb air thermometer. 1 set of water heater , adjustable watts.

Power Supply : 220 VAC 50 Hz., 1 phase.

Dimension : width x height x length 0.4 x 1.2 x 0.7 m^3 (approx.)

Weight : 40 kgs. (approx.).

Shipping Specification : 0.63 m^3, 80 kgs. (gross weight ) approx.

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