Sizing of a hyperbolic cooling tower

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To estimate the height and diameter of a hyperbolic cooling tower for a water requirement of 50,000 m3/h and a cooling duty of 730,000,000 kcal/h, a natural draft design is appropriate. The specified water temperatures of 50ºC to 35ºC and a wet bulb temperature of 28ºC indicate favorable conditions for efficient cooling. Typical turndown rates for such towers should be considered, as they can impact operational flexibility. Evaluating the option of 2-3 towers may be beneficial, especially in relation to the time versus capacity required curve over the project's lifespan. Overall, careful planning is essential to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of the cooling system.
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Hello. I need to estimate height and diameter of a cooling tower. My water requirements are 50000 m3/h, for a cooling duty of about 730 000 000 kcal/h. For this capacity, I thought that an hyperbolic tower, natural draft, would be the best choice. Am I right?

Water temperatures in-out would be 50ºC-35ºC. My wet bulb T is 28ºC.

A second question: this capacity is the maximum I will need for my project life. Which are normal turndown rates for this kind of tower? Is it worth thinking on 2-3 towers considering the time vs capacity required curve?

Thanks
 
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