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Cooling Tower Make-up Water |
Cooling Tower Make-up Water Flow Rate Calculation
To calculate the make-up water flow rate, determine the evaporation rate using one of the following:
1. The evaporation rate is approximately 2 GPM per 1 million BTU/Hr of heat rejection.
2. The evaporation rate is approximately 3 GPM per 100 tons of refrigeration.
3. Evaporation Rate (GPM) = Water Flow Rate (GPM) x Range (°F) x 0.001.
Multiply the evaporation rate by the appropriate correction factor in the table below to calculate the make-up water flow rate, in GPM.
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Cycles of Concentration |
Correction Factor |
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2 |
2.00 |
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3 |
1.50 |
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4 |
1.33 |
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5 |
1.25 |
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6 |
1.20 |
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7 |
1.17 |
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8 |
1.14 |
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9 |
1.13 |
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10 |
1.11 |