List the components for a cooling tower and explain it’s primary operation.

What will be an ideal response?


The primary purpose of a cooling tower is to cool water. The basic components include; a water basin, water make-up system, fan, shroud, motor, drift eliminators, louvers, water distribution system, splashboards, support columns and beams, water pump. Most cooling tower systems also include; level control systems, pH control, PPM control and blowdown, and temperature control.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Wall ____ are the main framing members in walls.

A. partitions B. plates C. soles D. studs

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In a comfort cooling system with a fixed metering device, as the heat load is reduced, the superheat will

_____. a. decrease b. increase c. remain the same d. change unpredictably

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Absolute encoder positioning does not require a home position.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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