SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc. - a division of SPX Corporation
We are a leading full-line, full-service cooling tower and air cooled heat exchanger manufacturer. The companies that formed SPX Cooling Technologies were founded more than 100 years ago and have more than 250 global patents in the process cooling, industrial, refrigeration, and HVAC markets. With more than 150 offices, subsidiaries, and partners worldwide, we have the global reach and local services necessary to deliver solutions for our customers. Our corporate headquarters are in Overland Park, Kansas, United States.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Air and Climate
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
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About Us
Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that create value for our customers and help meet growing worldwide demand in the process cooling, industrial, refrigeration and HVAC markets. The talent and dedication of our people are reflected in the products we design and build around the world. What is equally compelling is the energy and enthusiasm they exhibit in helping their communities and each other.
What is A Cooling Tower?
A cooling tower is a specialized heat exchanger in which air and water are brought into direct contact with each other in order to reduce the water's temperature. As this occurs, a small volume of water is evaporated, reducing the temperature of the water being circulated through the tower.
Water, which has been heated by an industrial process or in an air-conditioning condenser, is pumped to the cooling tower through pipes. The water sprays through nozzles onto banks of material called 'fill,' which slows the flow of water through the cooling tower, and exposes as much water surface area as possible for maximum air-water contact. As the water flows through the cooling tower, it is exposed to air, which is being pulled through the tower by the electric motor-driven fan.
When the water and air meet, a small amount of water is evaporated, creating a cooling action. The cooled water is then pumped back to the condenser or process equipment where it absorbs heat. It will then be pumped back to the cooling tower to be cooled once again. Cooling Tower Fundamentals provides a level of basic cooling tower knowledge and is a great resource for those wanting to learn more.