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FRP Cooling Towers

FRP cooling towers are evaporative heat exchangers built mainly from fiberglass-reinforced plastic components. They reject heat from water used in chillers, refrigeration, or process equipment. The use of FRP (glass-fiber/thermoset resin) for shells, fan decks, basins and plenum provides exceptional corrosion resistance to water treatment chemicals and weather. FRP towers are lighter and have better insulating properties than traditional wood or galvanized steel towers. Counterflow or crossflow FRP towers can achieve high cooling efficiency (often >70%) while requiring minimal maintenance.

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Key Features

  • Composite Construction: Fiberglass-reinforced resin parts (shell, louvers, fan stack).
  • High Corrosion Resistance: Withstands chlorides and biocides without rust.
  • Anti-Microbial Gelcoats: Many use special resins to inhibit algae/legionella growth.
  • Lightweight Design: No heavy steel components (10× lighter than concrete).
  • Efficient Fill Media: Special PVC/FRP-filled packs to maximize heat transfer.
  • Modular Assembly: Factory-built cells or field-erected fiberglass sections.

Benefits

  • Lower Operating Cost: Durable FRP means less downtime and long intervals between recoating.
  • Energy Efficient: High-efficiency design with optimized drift eliminators.
  • Chemical Tolerant: Can handle aggressive water chemistries that would destroy metal towers.
  • Low Maintenance: No rust, no rot – typically only fan motor and belts need attention.
  • Customizable: Sizes range from small indoor units to large industrial cells; can incorporate noise dampening, variable fan control, etc.

Applications

  • HVAC systems (chiller condenser water cooling).
  • Industrial process cooling in chemical, petrochemical, and power plants.
  • Marine and offshore cooling (FRP handles salt air).
  • Power generation (open cycle cooling).
  • Any facility with water-cooled equipment requiring corrosion-free construction.

Technical Specifications

  • Materials: FRP shells (polyester or vinylester resin), PVC or ceramic fill, polypropylene drift eliminators.
  • Sizes: Cells from ~1m³ to 100s of m³ (airflow).
  • Fan Types: Axial (FRP blades/steel), static vs fan-driven.
  • Thermal Range: Design based on approach temperature (e.g. cooling range 5–15°C).

Unique Selling Points

  • Corrosion Immunity: Perfect’s FRP towers have anti-microbial resin shells for long life.
  • Lower Lifetime Cost: Energy and water-efficient operation combined with minimal upkeep.
  • Versatility: FRP can be molded into large shapes (round or field-erect) that metal cannot economically match.
  • Environmental Safety: No biocide leaching into surroundings; with drift eliminators, water loss and bacteria are minimized.
  • Made in India: (for local suppliers) Emphasis on high-quality craftsmanship in domestic FRP tower manufacturing.