NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL GOVERNMENT DISTRICT

DISTRICT COOLING PLANTS DCP-01

COOLING TOWERS EVALUATION REPORT

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I. Introduction
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Cooling Towers of the plant were tendered according to project specs and
schedules.
The tender document schedules called for 15 cell x 4125 TR heat rejection
cooling towers.

II. Tenderers
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The following tenderers were invited to quote for this project:

- Kelvion Europe
- Hamon France
- Evaptech USA

III. Tenderers Participated

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All tenderers participated and submitted their offers. Some of the tenderers
submitted several offers for evaluation. The offers received are as follows:

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Kelvion
Hamon
Evaptech
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: One offer :15 cells each has 4400 TR.
: One offer :15 cells each has 4125 TR.
: One offer:8 cells each of 4125 TR and 7 cells each of
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same heat rejection but having a different fan motor size.

IV. Tender Evaluation Preparation

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The final evaluation report shall be issued after the review of the
missing/required data from each tenderer, as per the hereafter evaluation
comments.

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1 Hamon Offer:
Hamon offers the following:

• Offers to supply 15x 4,125TR counter flow field erected cooling towers.

1.1 General Comments:

1. Bidder to fully comply with all applicable specification items and present
the deviations if any.
2. Consider the MOM as part of the compliance.
3. Sound data sheet shall be provided.
4. Motor data sheet shall be provided.
5. Drift eliminator data sheet shall be provided.
6. Fill Eliminator data sheet shall be provided.

1.2 Mechanical Comments:

1. Source quality control test reports shall be provided. (item 1.03 I)

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The ladder and platform around the cooling tower basin shall be included in

FRP material sourced from Malaysia is not acceptable, FRP shall be sourced
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from a reputable origin in Europe.

4. Maintenance services to be provided as an optional scope as per

specifications. (item 1.07)
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5. Fan hub shall be constructed of cast iron with epoxy coating or HDG steel with
triple epoxy coating against corrosion or steel with hot fusion bonded epoxy
400-500 micron as per specification item 2.02 K 2.

6. Compliance for item 2.02 M 2 is not clear, please provide clear deviation from
specifications.

7. Cooling tower fan shall be capable of operating at 15% above design speed,
tender to abide by specification. (item 2.02 K 7)

8. Sound attenuators shall be provided to achieve 72 dba as per

specification. Sound attenuator details shall be provided.

9. A minimum external static pressure of 20Pa shall be provided, however

external static pressure considered by supplier shall be supported by
calculations and verified by CFD analysis.

10. CFD analysis shall be carried out by supplier as per project specification. If
higher wet bulb temperature is required after conducting CFD the cooling

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tower selection to be revised at no additional cost as per specifications (

item1.04 G)

11. Tenderer to fully comply with item 2.02 G, for UV and Corrosion protection.

12. Bearings are not applicable by the tenderer in the drive shaft. Please clarify

13. Oil drum and reservoir are not applicable in the Gear reducer drive. Please
clarify. (item 2.02 L 4)

14. Pipe material for water distribution head shall be FRP and lateral pipes shall
be propylene not PVC. (item 2.02 N 1)

15. Cooling towers shall be capable of operation at 50% flow rate.

16. The air inlet louvers shall be supported with pultruded FRP and stainless steel
structural members as per specification. (item 2.02 R)

17. Direct isolation (no base) with restrained spring isolators shall be used for
Vibration Control of the tower. (item 2.04)
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18. Stainless steel SS316L anti vortex plate shall be provided.
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19. Motor and gear removal system shall be provided.

20. Origin for oil level switch, and hardware shall be provided.

1.3 Electrical Comments:

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1. Motor data sheet and performance curves are to be submitted and to include:
a) General Characteristics
b) Geared motor basic data.
c) Motor Characteristics
d) Gearbox Characteristics
e) Performance data motor
2. Motor manufacturer origin certificate to be submitted.
3. Motor to be de-rated for 50ᵒc ambient temperature.
4. Motor space heater are to be provided
5. Recommended VFD rating & size are to be provided
6. Cooling tower fan motors must be inverter duty type.
7. For Motor power sizing a 15% power reserve should be taken into
consideration (Motor nameplate = 1.15 x Max. Absorbed power on the curve)
8. Full compliance with specification section 23 05 13 (common electrical
requirement for HVAC equipment)
9. Motor factory test reports to be submitted.
10. Provide Motor thermal protection sensor to be PT100.

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11. The Max. Absorbed power on curve and the nominal nameplate power rating
to be clearly indicated.
12. Motor terminal box technical data to be indicated in the data sheet, showing
cable max. Cross-sectional area, cable diameter, material terminal box…etc.
13. Wiring diagrams detailing wiring for power, signal, and control systems and
differentiating between manufacturer-installed wiring and field-installed wiring
to be submitted.
14. It’s the contractor responsibility to coordinate between motor manufacture
and VFD manufacturer to fulfill the project & operation requirements
(Maximum cable length, resonant frequency test… etc.).
15. Interface with PLC/SCADA for plant shall via Modbus.

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2 Evaptech Offer:

Offers to supply 8 x 4125 TR and 7 x 4125 TR counter flow mechanical draft

cooling towers.

2.1 General Comments:

1. Bidder to fully comply with all applicable specification items and present
the deviations if any.
2. Consider the MOM as part of the compliance.
3. Motor data sheet shall be provided.
4. Drift eliminator data sheet shall be provided.
5. Sound data sheet shall be provided.
6. Fill Eliminator data sheet shall be provided.

2.2 Mechanical Comments:

1. Supplier to coordinate with the contractor the availability of providing all labor,
material, equipment, and services necessary for the cooling towers accessories
and hock-up. Also for testing, warranty, coordination with others for it. (1.01 A)

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Compliance (1.03 G) shall be amended by the supplier.

3. The ladder platform around the cooling tower basin shall be included in the
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tenderer offer.

4. Tenderer shall comply with item 2.02 K 5 for gear reducer.

5. Delivery time shall be indicated in submittal.

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6. Cooling tower fan shall be capable of operating at 15% above design speed.
(item 2.02 K 6,7).

7. Cooling towers shall be capable of operation at 50% flow rate.

8. A minimum external static pressure of 20Pa shall be provided, however

external static pressure considered by supplier shall be supported by
calculations and verified by CFD analysis.

9. CFD analysis shall be carried out by supplier as per project specification. If

higher wet bulb temperature is required after conducting CFD the cooling
tower selection to be revised at no additional cost as per specifications ( item
1.04 G)

10. Pipe material for water distribution head shall be FRP and lateral pipes shall be
propylene not PVC. (item 2.02 N 1)

11. Nozzles material shall be polypropylene. (item 2.02 N 2)

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12. Tenderer shall provide full coordination with contractor for concrete basin
dimensions and cooling tower loading points

13. The air inlet louvers shall be supported with pultruded FRP and stainless steel
structural members. (item 2.02 R)

14. Water level control shall be provided as per specification (item 2.02 T).

15. Motor and gear removal system shall be provided.

16. Direct isolation (no base) with restrained spring isolators shall be used for
Vibration Control of the tower. (item 2.04)

17. Cooling towers noise level shall not exceed (72 dB) during operation as
indicated in specification item 2.06 D

18. All cooling tower cells (15 no.) shall be identical having the same fan and
motor.

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19. FAN origin shall be USA. Selection datasheet shall be provided.

20. Origin for internal parts, fill, drift eliminators, nozzles and FRP casing shall be
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provided.

21. Stainless steel SS316L anti vortex plate shall be provided.

2.3 Electrical Comments:

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1. Motor data sheet and performance curves are to be submitted and to include:
f) General Characteristics
g) Geared motor basic data.
h) Motor Characteristics
i) Gearbox Characteristics
j) Performance data motor
2. Motor manufacturer origin certificate to be submitted.
3. Motor to be de-rated for 50ᵒc ambient temperature.
4. Motor space heater are to be provided
5. Recommended VFD rating & size are to be provided
6. Cooling tower fan motors must be inverter duty type.
7. For Motor power sizing a 15% power reserve should be taken into
consideration (Motor nameplate = 1.15 x Max. Absorbed power on the curve)
8. Full compliance with specification section 23 05 13 (common electrical
requirement for HVAC equipment)
9. Motor factory test reports to be submitted.
10. Provide Motor thermal protection sensor to be PT100.
11. The Max. Absorbed power on curve and the nominal nameplate power rating
to be clearly indicated.

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12. Motor terminal box technical data to be indicated in the data sheet, showing
cable max. Cross-sectional area, cable diameter, material terminal box…etc.
13. Wiring diagrams detailing wiring for power, signal, and control systems and
differentiating between manufacturer-installed wiring and field-installed wiring
to be submitted.
14. It’s the contractor responsibility to coordinate between motor manufacture
and VFD manufacturer to fulfill the project & operation requirements
(Maximum cable length, resonant frequency test… etc.).
15. Interface with PLC/SCADA for plant shall via Modbus.

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3 Kelvion Offer:

Offers to supply 15 x 4125 TR counter flow induced draft cooling towers.

3.1 General Comments:

1. Bidder to fully comply with all applicable specification items and present
the deviations if any.
2. Consider the MOM as part of the compliance.
3. Motor data sheet shall be provided.
4. Sound Data sheet shall be provided.
5. Drift eliminator data sheet shall be provided.

3.2 Mechanical Comments:

1. Source quality control test reports shall be provided.(1.03 I)

2. CFD analysis shall be carried out by supplier as per project specification. If

higher wet bulb temperature is required after conducting CFD the cooling tower
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selection to be revised at no additional cost as per specifications ( item 1.04 G)

3. Cooling towers shall be capable of operation at 50% flow rate.

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4. The vibration switch shall stop the fan motor in case of sensing excessive fan
vibration as per specification (item 2.02 K 4)

5. The ladder and platform around the cooling tower basin shall be included in the
tenderer offer.
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6. Cooling tower fan shall be capable of operating at 15% above design speed.
(item 2.02 K 6,7).

7. Cooling towers noise level shall not exceed (72 dB) during operation as indicated
in specification item 2.06 D. sound attenuation data sheet shall be provided.

8. Cooling towers shall be capable of operation at 50% flow rate.

9. A minimum external static pressure of 20Pa shall be provided, however

external static pressure considered by supplier shall be supported by
calculations and verified by CFD analysis.

10. Speed reducer gears shall be rated in accordance with CTI Std-111. (2.02 L 2)

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11. Pipe material for water distribution head shall be FRP and lateral pipes shall be
propylene not PVC.(item 2.02 N 1)

12. Tenderer shall provide full coordination with contractor for concrete basin
dimensions and cooling tower loading points

22. Motor and gear removal system shall be provided.

23. Origin for FRP structure and casing shall be from a reputable origin in Europe.

24. Origin for oil level switch, and hardware shall be provided.

25. Stainless steel SS316L anti vortex plate shall be provided.

3.3 Electrical Comments:

1. Motor data sheet and performance curves are to be submitted and to include:
k) General Characteristics
l) Geared motor basic data.
m) Motor Characteristics

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Gearbox Characteristics
Performance data motor
Motor manufacturer origin certificate to be submitted.
Motor to be de-rated for 50ᵒc ambient temperature.
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4. Motor space heater are to be provided
5. Recommended VFD rating & size are to be provided
6. Cooling tower fan motors must be inverter duty type.
7. For Motor power sizing a 15% power reserve should be taken into
consideration (Motor nameplate = 1.15 x Max. Absorbed power on the curve)
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8. Full compliance with specification section 23 05 13 (common electrical

requirement for HVAC equipment)
9. Motor factory test reports to be submitted.
10. Provide Motor thermal protection sensor to be PT100.
11. The Max. Absorbed power on curve and the nominal nameplate power rating
to be clearly indicated.
12. Motor terminal box technical data to be indicated in the data sheet, showing
cable max. Cross-sectional area, cable diameter, material terminal box…etc.
13. Wiring diagrams detailing wiring for power, signal, and control systems and
differentiating between manufacturer-installed wiring and field-installed wiring
to be submitted.
14. It’s the contractor responsibility to coordinate between motor manufacture
and VFD manufacturer to fulfill the project & operation requirements
(Maximum cable length, resonant frequency test… etc.).
15. Interface with PLC/SCADA for plant shall via Modbus.

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Cooling Towers Manufacturer Hamon Evaptech Kelvion
Model No. ECE836‐636U ECE736‐636U Polacel CMDIF19 1200‐DHS‐180‐PS/2
15‐cells 8‐cells 7‐cells 15‐cells
Counter flow field Erected Fiberglass Counter Flow  Fiberglass Counter Flow 
Specification Type Counter flow
Mechanical Draft Mechanical Draft
Capacity (TR)
Heat Rejection (TR)     (all cells/1‐cell) 4,125 4,125 4,125 4,400
Water Flow Rate (GPM) 8,242 8,250 8,250 8,242
Entering Water  Temperature (°F) 97 97 97 97
Leaving Water Temperature (°F) 85 85 85 85
Ambient Air (DB/WB) Temperature (°F) 80 80 80 80
Pressure Drop  (FT)
Pumping Power ‐ ‐
PP/19 mm cross fluted (suitable for 
Fill Material PVC Polyvinyl Chloride Film Fill Packs Polyvinyl Chloride Film Fill Packs
TSS<70ppm)
Fill Thickness   (mm) ‐ ‐ ‐ 19
Drift Eleminater Effeciency %
Drift Eleminater Material %
Structure / Frame Material Pultruded FRP profiles Fire Retardant Pultruded FRP Fire Retardant Pultruded FRP Fiberglass reinforsed polyster
Casing Material FRP 12 oz. Fire Retardant FRP 12 oz. Fire Retardant FRP Fiberglass reinforsed polyster
External State Pressure  ‐ ‐ ‐ 20 kPa
Fan Motor Size (KW) 132 200 185 186
Sound matt Yes Yes No
Noise not to exceed 72 dB(A) Yes No No
Ladders No Yes yes
L x W x H 12 x 12 x 10.8 10.97 x 10.97 x 7.79 10.97 x 10.97 x 7.79 12.3 x 9.84 x 8.5
6 months from the receipt of clean LC,  26 to 28 weeks from the date of receipt 
Delivery Time                                                       of payment and CT drawing approval 
GA drawing approval whichecer is latest
1. Motor  Finland (ABB) USA Europe
2. Gearbox USA(amarillo) / Belgium (Hansen) USA Europe
3. Fan Fan : Netherlands (Howden) Brazil Europe
4. Vibration Switch United Kingdom (FFE)  USA Europe
5. FRP Structure Malaysia USA Malaysia/ India/ UAE
6. Drift Eliminators France (Hamon) USA Europe
7. Transmission Shaft USA (Addax) USA Europe
8. Internal parts viz. fill  . Cooling Fills : Europe                                   
France (Hamon) ‐
eliminators . FRP Casing : Malaysia / India / UAE
Country of Origin
9. Nozzles, Sprayers France (Hamon) ‐ ‐
10. PVC/RTR pipes  ‐
‐ USA
flange gasket
11. Pultruded FRP  ‐
‐ USA
materials
12. oil level switch ‐ USA ‐
13. Hardware ‐ USA ‐
14. Cooling Fills ‐ ‐ Europe
15. FRP Casing ‐ ‐ Malaysia/ India/ UAE