74-01: The Generation of Visible Plumes by Wet/Dry Cooling TowersCondenser cooling in modern power plants, either fossil or nuclear fueled, involves the use of enormous quantities uf water. Protection of water as a natural resource requires that its quality and availability be carefully regulated. In cases where the sheer volume of wc1ter has not been available, or where thermal loads have been excessive for the receiving body of water, more satisfactory means of condenser cooling than once through open systems

These misconceptions or "Old Cooling Tower Tales" can cost you money in all phases of dealing with cooling towers

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This paper will explore the various factors involved for both counterflow and crossflow cooling towers

The purpose of this paper is to show why altitude is an important factor that should be taken into consideration when designing or testing a tower

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