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Select the right cooling tower fill. R. Burger. Hydrocarbon Processing August 1994, 73(8), 141--143.

Guidelines are given to assist the selection of fill material for cooling towers. A wide range of heat transfer materials is listed and the cooling mechanism is discussed. Cellular fill is recommended but operating temperature is important. PVC is widely used for temperatures up to 130 degrees F, chlorinated PVC for temperatures up to 160 degrees F, olypropylene for temperatures up to 190 degrees F, and for higher temperatures high-temperature plastics are available. Alternative fills such as plastic V-bars are also recommended. Three case histories are described. They are a Gulf coast public utility, a midwest university complex, and a chemical plant. Performance penalties are discussed. 6 refs.

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