Hot water distribution system and method for a cooling tower

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8602397
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13077834

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A cooling tower with a hot water distribution system includes a distribution lateral disposed above a hot water basin. The distribution lateral discharges fluid into the hot water basin, which in turn, releases the fluid through a plurality of orifices. As the fluid is released, it falls on heat-exchanging fill material that assists in increasing the cooling rate of the fluid. The distribution lateral is configured structurally to discharge the fluid through a plurality of outlets at one or more angles (as compared to the horizontal) into the hot water basins. In one embodiment, the outlets are arranged into one or more rows that extend along a substantial length of the distribution lateral. Discharging the fluid in this manner enhances and promotes a more even fluid flow within the hot water basin, which results in a more even fluid flow over and onto the fill material, thereby increasing thermal efficiency.

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  • COMPOSITE COOLING SOLUTIONS, L.P.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bickerstaff, Michael Fort Worth, US 3 7
Bland, James A Rhome, US 14 80
Daley, Toby Fort Worth, US 6 9

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