Cooling towers are heat rejection systems commonly integrated in industrial and commercial facilities to remove excess heat from processes, equipment, or air conditioning systems. They work by transferring heat from water to the air through evaporation, cooling the water in the process. This cooled water is then recirculated back into the system to absorb more heat, completing the cycle. Cooling towers are widely used in power plants, manufacturing operations, refineries, and HVAC systems in large buildings, where maintaining optimal temperatures is critical for efficiency and equipment longevity.
Lathrop Trotter is proud to partner with EvapTech to offer custom new and replacement field erected cooling towers and field erected cooling tower aftermarket services. We service all wood and fiberglass (FRP), crossflow, and counterflow cooling towers. We also provide spare parts, inspections, structure repairs, and performance improvements.
Cooling towers are widely used where maintaining optimal temperatures is critical for efficiency and equipment longevity. Examples include:
- Power Plants
- Manufacturing Facilities
- Refineries
- HVAC in Large Buildings
EvapTech’s Cooling Towers
EvapTech provides field erected cooling tower products for commercial HVAC, power generation, and other industrial processes. They design and manufacture innovative cooling solutions that meet customer needs in the power generation, industrial, refrigeration, and HVAC evaporative cooling markets.
EvapTech has its own fill and drift eliminator shop, Tower Components Inc., providing greater control over the quality and availability of the product.
- Vertical air and water flow design allows for a smaller footprint, making them ideal for space-constrained applications.
- Enhanced thermal performance through direct air-to-water contact, ensuring effective heat transfer
- Designed with high-quality materials to withstand harsh industrial environments, ensuring long service life
- Simplified maintenance features, including easy access to key components to help reduce downtime
- Horizontal airflow and open basin design provide better access for maintenance and cleaning compared to counterflow towers.
- Crossflow design optimizes energy efficiency, allowing for effective heat dissipation with lower fan speeds.
- Quiet operation due to lower air velocities makes them suitable for installations where noise is a concern
- Ideal for large-scale applications with customizable configurations to meet diverse cooling needs
- Pre-designed for streamlined manufacturing and quicker installation, reducing lead times and project costs
- Built with corrosion-resistant materials, designed for long service life in challenging conditions
- Features like accessible fill media and fan areas simplify regular maintenance, minimizing operational downtime
- Optimized for energy-saving operation, providing effective cooling with reduced fan energy requirements
Tower Components has film fill products in a variety of mil thicknesses and heights to meet the requirements of every application.
- Optimized for maximum heat transfer efficiency, providing effective cooling across various tower designs
- Manufactured from UV-stabilized, corrosion-resistant PVC, Opti-Pac fill media is built to withstand harsh environmental conditions
- Design reduces fouling, minimizing the buildup of particulates and biological contaminants, extending service life and improving cooling efficiency
- Available in various configurations to fit both crossflow and counterflow cooling towers, suitable for applications in industrial, HVAC, and process cooling
- Improves cooling efficiency with reduced airflow resistance, leading to potential energy savings in cooling tower operations
High-quality gear drives and composite drive shaft assemblies for cooling tower applications, known for durability and performance, catering to various industries’ cooling needs.
- Right-Angle Gearboxes – Designed to facilitate efficient power transmission in cooling towers; available in both single and double reduction configurations
- Composite Drive Shafts – Custom-engineered to connect electric motors to gearbox input shafts; drive shafts accommodate spans from 2 ft to over 20 ft
- Gen II Gearboxes – Gen II right-angle gearbox incorporates enhancements for improved performance, including a leak-free design and lower operating temperatures
FanTR offers specialized ventilation products for cooling systems, including various types of fans designed for:
- Cooling Towers
- Air Coolers
- Condensers
The product line includes:
- Aluminum and composite fans
- Models tailored for low noise, high efficiency, and durability in industrial settings
- Standard models to those with low-noise and corrosion-resistant features
- Direct-drive system as a maintenance-friendly alternative to pulley and belt systems
