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Water Distribution System
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Warm water flows through external piping (not included
with the tower) into a splash box chamber at the top of the
Aquatower. A splash box prevents the incoming water from
spilling out of the basin and helps provide uniform water
distribution. Water then flows by gravity from the basin
through nozzles to the fill.
Eliminator air-seal removed showing distribution area above fill
Hot water distribution basin covers are provided as
standard equipment to keep the distribution basin free from
airborne debris and to reduce the likelihood of biological
growth.
All Aquatowers use Marley "Spiral Target" nozzles.
These inert polypropylene nozzles are evenly spaced
thoughout the distribution basin to assure uniform water
distribution over all portions of the fill. Their large openings
resist clogging. Nozzles are easy to remove and replace if
you ever want to change the design water flow rate.
Spiral-target distribution nozzle
Fill/Louvers/Drift Eliminators
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Fill sheets include integral louvers and drift eliminators,
designed to minimize resistance to airflow. This patented
arrangement prevents water from escaping the fill sheets,
assuring proper heat transfer throughout wide variations in
airflow. Users find this fill operates ice-free even in extremely
cold weather.
The thermoformed .4mm thick PVC fill sheets withstand
hot water temperatures as high as 52°C. Fill sheets are
immune to biological and corrosive decay and their flame
spread rating is less than 25 per ASTM E-84. Galvanized
structural tubes support and stabilize the fill. They also hold
the bottom of the fill sheets above the cold water basin
floor to simplify basin cleaning. Removable 25 x 25 mesh
galvanized air inlet screens keep larger airborne trash out of
the collection basin and fill area.
MX Fill
Cold Water Collection Basin
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The Aquatower's collection basin reduces operating
weight, simplifies basin cleaning, and assures proper
outflow. Water flows from the elevated area under the fill
into the basin's rear depressed section, where side suction
piping connects. A bottom outlet is also available for gravity
flow applications.
Standard equipment on each tower basin includes:
a screened suction connection; a threaded overflow
connection; a threaded and plugged drain connection;
and a float-operated make-up valve. Models 492A through
496B also include a bottom outlet conforming to flat flange
specification. A blank cover plate is provided to seal the
outlet connection not used.
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