[HTML][HTML] Effect of fill length and distribution system on the thermal performance of an inverted cooling tower

P Navarro, J Ruiz, AS Kaiser, M Lucas - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
In the design of a cooling tower there are two key aspects, the thermal performance and
emissions level. The main objective of this paper was the experimental optimisation in terms …

[HTML][HTML] Analytical modelling and optimisation of a solar-driven cooling system enhanced with a photovoltaic evaporative chimney

J Ruiz, P Martínez, F Aguilar, M Lucas - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar-driven heat pump systems can significantly reduce the energy use in buildings,
thereby contributing to meet Europe's climate commitments, including building …

Analysis of thermal performance characteristics of rotating packed beds using response surface methodology

G Kumar, S Gole, DS Murthy - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Cooling towers play a crucial role in various industries to dissipate the heat of circulating
water. This process involves the direct contact of atmospheric air and hot water from the …

Utilizing Reversed Brayton Cycle for Enhanced Cooling Tower Technology

A Karmakar, BC Salomon, S Acharya… - Heat Transfer …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study demonstrates an enhanced cooling tower technology (ECTT) under which the
ambient air is precooled and dehumidified to improve the cooling tower efficiency. The …

[HTML][HTML] Design and optimization of a geothermal absorption cooling system in a tropical climate

C Maragna, A Altamirano, B Tréméac, F Fabre… - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The electricity required for air conditioning is soaring worldwide. Absorption chillers
represent an alternative to classical vapor compression systems, using heat instead of …

[HTML][HTML] Wet cooling tower performance prediction in CSP plants: A comparison between artificial neural networks and Poppe's model

JM Serrano, P Navarro, J Ruiz, P Palenzuela, M Lucas… - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The efficiency of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants strongly depends on
steam condensation temperatures. Current cooling systems, either wet (water-cooled) or dry …

[HTML][HTML] A comparative study on predicting wet cooling tower performance in combined cooling systems for heat rejection in CSP plants

P Navarro, JM Serrano, L Roca, P Palenzuela… - Applied Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Combined Cooling Systems constitute a promising strategy to reduce water
consumption in Concentrated Solar Power plants. This paper addresses the comparative …

Theoretical modeling and investigation of the influence of deaerator on the transient process in power plants

S Yao, W Zhang, L Xu, X Du, H Wei - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Deaerator is one of the most important equipment for steady state and dynamic operation of
power plants. The deaerator energy storage utilization process is one of the most essential …

Enhancing efficiency of a laboratory-scale hybrid cooling tower using Fe3O4-water nanofluid and spiral coils

DF Heravi, HR Goshayeshi, R Saleh - Heliyon, 2025 - cell.com
This study presents an in-depth investigation into improving the efficiency of a laboratory
scale hybrid cooling tower by utilizing Fe₃O₄-water nanofluid at varying mass fractions …

Performance analysis of a cooling tower system used for cooling hot thermal distillate from a desalination system under severe climatic conditions

AS Al Ghamdi, AM Mahmoud, S Ahmed… - Desalination and Water …, 2023 - Elsevier
The water storage and distribution terminal in a city on the East coast of Saudi Arabia
receives very hot potable water from thermal desalination process. The flowrate of water is …