Effect of Varying Number of Filler Mesh Arrangements in Induced Draft Cooling Tower on Cooling Capacity and Effectiveness

Authors

  • Yanto Budi Prasetya Universitas Pawyatan Daha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26905/jtmt.v20i1.12714

Keywords:

Cooling tower, Filler, Performance, Effectivity

Abstract

The use of filler in lowering the temperature of the air condenser can affect the performance improvement of a cooling tower. This study aims to determine the effect of many filler arrangements on the cooling capacity and effectiveness of cooling water. The research was carried out by building an induced draft cooling tower by varying the amount of infill arrangement. Based on the research results, it was found that there were significant differences in the capacity and effectiveness of the cooling tower from the 5 number of filler variations. Cooling towers that use 5 filler variations have the best cooling capacity and effectiveness, namely 622.45 kJ/s and 22%.

Author Biography

Yanto Budi Prasetya, Universitas Pawyatan Daha

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Pawyatan Daha, Kediri 64182

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2024-03-15

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Vol. 20 No. 1 (2024): March 2024

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