Understanding the Design of Nuclear Cooling Stacks

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Nuclear cooling towers are typically designed in a hyperboloid shape to enhance airflow and cooling efficiency. This design allows for a larger surface area, promoting better heat exchange while minimizing the structural material required. Cooling towers are primarily utilized in power plants that employ steam turbines, as they help reduce the temperature of water released into local ecosystems. While most nuclear power plants utilize cooling towers, not all do, and some coal plants also incorporate this technology for similar cooling purposes.
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Can someone point me to a website or book that explains why nuclear cooling stacks are shaped the way they are? (i.e. hyperboloid)

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Cooling towers are for plants that use steam turbines. They don't have to use them. When they are used, less hot water is released to the local water system. Not all steam-turbine-driving nuclear power plants use cooling towers. Some coal plants use cooling towers.
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