Project : Upgrading Air Cooled Package System at Existing AFC Building

Cooling Tower Make Up Water Calculation

Given (from Schedule of Technical Data of Equipment) ;

Water Flow Rate = 534 igpm

Hot Water temperature = 97°F

Cold Water Temperature = 87°F

Wet Bulb Temperature = 82°F

Make up water (%) = Evaporation Loss (%) + Drift Loss (%) + Blowdown Loss (%)

Where ;

Evaporation Loss = 0.85%

Drift Loss = 0.02%

Blowdown Loss = 0.22%

Therefore,

Make up water (%) = 0.85% + 0.02% + 0.22%

= 1.09% of total circulating water flow rate x hr

Hence, considering safety margin, a make up of 2% of the circulating water flow rate is sufficient.

Take Oeration hr = (8 hrs /day) x (2 days)

= 16 hrs

Make up Water = (2% of circulating water x 16 hrs) x 60

= {(2% x 534 igpm) x16hr x60

= 10,253 igals

Proposed Tank Size = 3.66m (W) x 3.66m (D) x 3.66m (H)

(Pressed Steel Tank)

Proposed Pump House = 2m (W) x 1.2m (D) ------below staircase

Pump House Location (below staircase)
Make Up Tank Location