Lightweight cooling tower
US4637903A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/11
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cooling tower is formed from fiberglass reinforced polyester resin structural components including a basin, vertically extending columns, vertical side panels, and a cover. The fill material for heat/mass exchange is supported directly by the basin to eliminate the weight of a separate support system and to reduce the load on the columns and panels. A fan is mounted on the cover, and the weight of the fan is supported by the cover and the columns. The panels do not have to support the weight of the cover and the fan, and the panels can be formed of relatively thin, lightweight material. The columns do not have to support the weight of the fill material and can also be relatively lightweight.
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