Cooling Tower Approach and Range

Range, approach, heat rejection (gpm × 500 × range BTU/hr), and fan kW per ton against typical 5-10 °F approach / 8-12 °F range targets.

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Range = T_in − T_out. Approach = T_out − T_wb. Efficiency = range / (range + approach) = range / (T_in − T_wb). Heat rejection (BTU/hr) = gpm × 500 × range. Fan kW per ton = fan_kW × 12000 / heat_rejection.

Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) ATC-105 standard practice by name; ASHRAE Handbook (HVAC Systems and Equipment) cooling-tower chapter by name.

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