A closed circuit cooling tower, also called an evaporative fluid cooler, cools a process fluid inside a closed coil while spray water and air pass over the outside of the coil. The process fluid never contacts the air, keeping it clean and contaminant-free.
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A closed circuit cooling tower (evaporative fluid cooler) cools a process fluid that flows through a closed coil bundle, while a separate external circuit sprays water over the coil and a fan draws air through it. Heat passes from the warm fluid in the coil to the spray water, and then to the atmosphere as a portion of that water evaporates.
The key difference from an open cooling tower is that the process fluid stays sealed inside the coil and never mixes with the air or spray water. This keeps the cooled fluid clean, free of dust, debris, and contaminants — protecting chillers, condensers, heat exchangers, and sensitive process equipment from fouling and corrosion.
| Feature | Closed Circuit | Open Circuit |
|---|---|---|
| Process fluid & air contact | No contact (sealed coil) | Direct contact |
| Fluid cleanliness | Clean, contaminant-free | Exposed to air & debris |
| Equipment protection | High (low fouling) | Lower |
| Maintenance | Lower system fouling | More frequent cleaning |
| Freeze protection | Possible (glycol, dry mode) | Harder in winter |
| Best for | Chillers, sensitive process | General water cooling |
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