“ADVANCES IN COOLING TOWER PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT”: A REVIEW

Cooling towers assume a pivotal role across diverse industries, HVAC systems, and power generation by effectively dissipating heat through the evaporation of water. The imperative of optimizing cooling tower performance cannot be overstated, as it underpins both economic feasibility and environmental stewardship. This comprehensive review amalgamates recent research endeavours dedicated to enhancing cooling tower efficiency. Key focus areas encompass the intricacies of heat and mass transfer, water distribution methodologies, fan speed fine-tuning, and meticulous exergy analysis. By synthesizing a diverse corpus of studies, this review provides a comprehensive vista on strategies and innovations that conduce to the heightened efficiency of cooling tower operations, rendering it an indispensable compendium for engineers, researchers, and practitioners. The amalgamation of these discernments catalyses endeavours toward energy-conscious and ecologically sustainable cooling tower operation. In parallel, this literature review delves into the dynamic sphere of cooling tower technology, spotlighting recent progressions in cooling tower fill media technology and their consequential ramifications for bolstering heat dissipation efficiency and sustainability. An array of research inquiries is scrutinized, underscoring their potential to usher in enhanced energy efficiency and bolster environmental sustainability across the gamut of industrial applications. This survey also investigates pioneering approaches, spanning deflector plate configurations, numerical modelling, auxiliary ventilation strategies, and the repercussions of air equalization on cooling tower performance. Furthermore, it expounds on groundbreaking studies poised at the intersection of mitigating emissions and elevating the design paradigms of cooling towers, accentuating their multifaceted impact on industrial processes. This comprehensive exploration of these scholarly investigations avails valuable insights and lays the groundwork for the optimization of cooling tower functions, with a firm resolve to elevate their operational performance.