Research Article
Jun 1972
Dry-Type Cooling Towers
Abstract
Dry-type cooling towers offer a solution to power plant siting problems related to thermal pollution and water supply. Dry cooling towers are being used successfully with steam electric generating plants in other countries (particularly in Europe) and in the United States. At present, only two small dry cooled electric generating units are operating in the United States but plans for a 200-mw dry cooled generating unit in Wyoming have been announced recently. The advantages of the dry cooling tower can be realized at a relatively low cost even if certain offsetting economies are not considered. All or part of the cost penalty related to dry cooling may be offset by fuel cost savings, water cost savings, transmission savings, or other savings resulting from the flexibility in plant siting permitted by the use of dry cooling systems.
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Journal of the Power Division
Volume 98 • Issue 1 • June 1972
Pages: 11 - 19
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© 1972 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jun 1972
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Edward A. Cecil, M.ASCE
Assoc., R. W. Beck and Assoc., Analytical and Consulting Engrs., Denver, CO.
Paul R. Cunningham, M.ASCE
Principal Engineer; R. W. Beck and Associate, Analytical and Consulting Engrs., Denver, CO.
Clarence J. Steiert
Supervising Engr., R. W. Beck and Assoc., Analytical and Consulting Engrs., Denver, CO.
Roger O. Young, AM.ASCE
Sr. Engr., R. W. Beck and Assoc., Analytical and Consulting Engrs., Denver, Colo.
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