MECHANICAL DRAFT COOLING TOWERS DESIGN AND FABRICATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. Scope References General Design 4.1 Fill 4.2 Casing 4.3 Louvers 4.4 Partitions 4.5 Structural Framing 4.6 Drift Eliminators 4.7 Water Distribution System 4.8 Fan Assemblies 4.9 Tower Access 5. Material 5.1 Lumber Quality 5.2 Lumber Inspection and Preservation Treatment 5.3 Hardware 6. Performance Testing 6.1 Preparation for Testing 6.2 Procedures for Performance Test 7. Equipment Data 7.1 Proposal Information 7.2 Documentation History of Change EGE 13-D-20 Mechanical Draft Cooling Tower Data Sheet

1. SCOPE This Guide defines requirements for the design, fabrication, and performance of field-erected, induced draft cooling towers. Package cooling towers for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and small cooling water systems will be covered by a separate specification. 2. REFERENCES The following publications form a part of this Guide. The references cited with dates in this Guide were used in its development. For all references which have been superseded, revised, and/or corrected, the user of this Guide is obligated to determine if the latest versions of the cited references have any impact on the content of this Guide or its use. The Mobil Technology Company (MTC) Guide Sponsor should be consulted if there are any concerns or questions.
Mobil Engineering Guides EGE 00-B-5 EGE 00-C-4 EGE 33-B-9 (1989) (1993) (1991) Equipment Sound Levels Equipment and Packaged Units General Purchasing Requirements Electrical Induction Motors

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Standards B16.47 B16.5 (1990) (1988) Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 Through NPS 60 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

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ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Standard A123 (1989) Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

CTI (Cooling Tower Institute) Publications Std 103 ATC 105 Std 111 WMS 112 Std 114 Std 119 Std 131 (1986) (1990) (1986) (1986) (1986) (1986) (1986) Redwood Lumber Specifications Acceptance Test Code for Water-Cooling Towers Gear Speed Reducers Pressure Preservative Treatment of Lumber for Industrial Water-Cooling Towers Douglas Fir Lumber Specifications Timber Fastener Specifications Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Panels for Applications on Industrial Water-Cooling Towers

CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Standard 29 CFR 1910 (1993) Title 29, Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards

3. GENERAL 3.1 Cooling towers shall be designed and supplied in accordance with the requirements of this Guide, EGE 00-C-4, the requirements specified on EGE 13-D-20, and shall be a CTI Code Tower. The design shall comply to applicable local, state, or other regulatory requirements, such as those of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 3.2 The tower shall consist of a minimum of two cells, unless otherwise specified in the project specifications. 3.3 The supplier shall assist Mobil in determining the optimum tower orientation with respect to the prevailing summer wind direction, tower geometry, and design. 3.4 3.5 The sound level from a cooling tower (fan plus water noise) shall comply with EGE 00-B-5, Group V. All electrical equipment shall be in accordance with the area classification specified on EGE 13-D-20.

3.6 Where cooling towers are subjected to icing; fans, motors, and gears for crossflow towers shall be designed to rotate in either direction. Gears shall be designed for lubrication in either direction. 3.7 Galvanized material specified for cooling tower service shall be hot dipped with a minimum of 0.76 kg of zinc per square meter (21/2 oz per square foot) in accordance with ASTM 123. Damage to the galvanized coating shall be repaired in the field by the supplier with Valspar 13-F-12 (M2-7 Inorganic Zinc Rich) or equivalent material, subject to Mobil approval. 3.8 Nonstructural members, such as fill, casings, and louvers, shall not be utilized to furnish part of the structural strength of the tower. 4. DESIGN 4.1 Fill

4.1.1 Fill shall be assembled and arranged in sections to permit easy handling and removal from the tower. The fill shall be properly supported, and crossflow splash bars shall be fastened to prevent warping or buckling under all expected operating or icing conditions.

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4.1.2 The fill in counterflow towers shall be designed to withstand a minimum live load of 244 kg/m 2 (50 lb/ft ) at 21C (70F).

4.1.3 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polypropylene are used as fill materials. Treated lumber is used as fill support. 4.1.4 PVC splash-type fill shall have a minimum thickness of 1.2 mm (50 mil), and film-type fill shall have an average thickness of 0.3 mm (12 mil). 4.1.5 exist. 4.2 Film-type fill shall not be used where potential hydrocarbon leaks, into the cooling water system,

Casing

4.2.1 Tower casings shall be of single-wall construction utilizing fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) with ultraviolet inhibitors. Casing joints shall be lapped and sealed to prevent loss of water. 4.2.2 4.2.3 Casing panels shall be constructed of FRP in accordance with CTI Std 131. The casing FRP material shall have a flame spread rating of 25 or less.

4.2.4 Corrugated panels shall be designed with corrugations on 100 mm (4 in.) centers and minimum 2 2 weight of 2.44 kg/m (8 oz/ft ). Flat panels shall have a minimum thickness of 6 mm (1/4 in.). 4.2.5 The casing panels shall be nailed to the columns and braces with Type 316 stainless steel serrated nails which include neoprene and Type 316 stainless steel washers. 4.3 4.3.1 Louvers Louvers shall be constructed and supported as follows:
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(a) Corrugated FRP louvers shall be 4.8 kg/m (16 oz/ft ) minimum weight supported on 1.22 m (4 ft) centers, maximum. FRP louvers shall be constructed in accordance with CTI Std 131 and shall have a flame spread rating of 25 or less. (b) Treated lumber louvers shall be 19 mm (3/4 in.) minimum thickness supported on a one meter (3 ft) center, maximum. (c) Louver assemblies shall be designed to prevent warping or sagging and shall rest on supports. Hanging louver designs are not acceptable. 4.3.2 Towers that may be subject to icing conditions shall have retainer bars on the louvers to prevent damage to the fill from sliding ice. 4.4 Partitions

4.4.1 Watertight partitions shall be provided between cells of the cooling tower to permit taking any one cell out of service without affecting operation of the other cells. 4.4.2 Longitudinal partitions or wind walls shall be provided to minimize loss of water during high winds. Partition wall locations shall not affect fan operation.

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4.4.3 Partition wall material shall be constructed of corrugated FRP with 2.44 kg/m (8 oz/ft ) minimum weight. Partition wall panels shall be constructed in accordance with CTI Std 131 and shall have a flame spread rating of 25 or less. 4.5 Structural Framing

4.5.1 Anchored columns located on the tower periphery shall extend to piers and shall be anchored to the piers by Type 316 stainless steel or coated cast iron baseplates with anchor bolts provided by others. 4.5.2 All columns shall be shop fabricated and of sufficient length to permit extension below the curb. Interior columns shall be extended and field fitted to the basin floor. Any column that is field cut shall be treated with a suitable wood preservative. 4.5.3 The main framing members shall be fitted and through bolted at each connection. Nails are not permitted for connecting framing members. Load transfer shall be accomplished by shear connectors. All structural connections, splices, and joint connectors shall be in accordance with CTI Std 119. 4.5.4 All castings shall be coated with epoxy.

4.5.5 As an alternative to wood, the supplier may propose other materials subject to Mobil review and approval. 4.6 Drift Eliminators

Unless otherwise specified on EGE 13-D-20, the drift eliminator system shall be designed to limit the loss of water to a maximum of 0.005 percent of the water circulation rate. The supplier shall guarantee the drift in accordance with the latest CTI test method. Other requirements of drift eliminators are that they be: (a) (b) (c) Constructed of PVC for a flame spread rating of less than 25. Designed to remain rigid at all operating temperatures and to resist deterioration. Designed and constructed to permit easy handling for cleaning and/or replacement.

Drift eliminators shall be installed tightly to all walls and around columns/beams to prevent air bypass. 4.7 Water Distribution System

4.7.1 The distribution system shall be designed to provide an even distribution of water over all portions of the tower cell and shall allow for individual cell shutdown. 4.7.2 The distribution header in a counterflow tower shall be provided with a cleanout connection, consisting normally of a removable plug located at the end of the header on the bottom. 4.7.3 The hotwater distribution basin in a crossflow tower shall be designed to be self-draining and nonclogging. It shall be easily accessible for cleaning and maintenance. Basin covers shall be provided for all hot water distribution basins. 4.7.4 The distribution system for a crossflow tower shall include balancing valves on each cell. The valves shall be designed for positive shutoff. 4.7.5 All piping headers, laterals, and crossovers shall be galvanized steel, high-impact polyvinyl chloride, or fiberglass reinforced plastic.

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4.7.6 The distribution piping shall be protected with a standpipe or other pressure relief system to protect against excessive pressure. 4.7.7 The supplier shall terminate all inlets to the distribution piping with flanges. Carbon steel flanges through NPS 24 (NPS = nominal pipe size, inches) shall have an ASME B16.5 rating. Flanges over NPS 24 shall have and ASME B16.47 rating (series B is preferred). 4.8 Fan Assemblies

4.8.1 The fan assembly shall consist of fan, gear speed reducer, drive shaft, motor, couplings, guards, and supports. 4.8.2 Fans shall be of the high-efficiency, low-speed propeller design. Blades shall be individually fastened to the hub in a manner permitting manual adjustment of the blade pitch. Prior to shipment, fan blades shall be statically balanced. 4.8.3 The natural dynamic resonant frequency shall not be any multiple of a harmonic of the operating fan speed. Fans shall not be operated within 10 percent of a critical speed. The tip speed of fan blades shall not exceed 60 m/s (12,000 fpm). 4.8.4 Fans larger than 3.7 m (12 ft) in diameter shall have a minimum of six blades.

4.8.5 When fan hub and propeller are of dissimilar metals, they shall be insulated from each other to prevent electrolytic corrosion. 4.8.6 Drive shafts shall be composite, tubular, single piece design. Drive shaft assemblies including disks, bolts, and nuts, shall be dynamically balanced at full load speed to ensure smooth operation. All materials shall be corrosion-resistant and not sensitive to chloride stress cracking. 4.8.7 A manually reset, externally energized, vibration cutout switch shall be provided for each fan drive to automatically interrupt the supply of energy to the driver. It shall be mounted on the mechanical equipment assembly outside the fan stack. The switch shall be the double pole/double throw type, explosionproof. 4.8.8 Gear speed reducers shall be provided in accordance with CTI Std 111 and the following requirements: (a) The gears shall be the spiral bevel reduction type designed for the maximum fan pitch angle at the design fan speed. The minimum service factor shall be 2.5 of the motor nameplate rating. All bearings exposed to axial loads shall be thrust bearings. (b) Gear box vents and oil fill pipe, complete with level indicator, shall be located outside the fan stack. All components of the system, including oil filler lines, shall be connected to the gear box by wire reinforced neoprene oil-type flexible tubing. The tubing shall be properly secured to avoid sagging or vibration. 4.8.9 Motors shall be in accordance with EGE 33-B-9 and with the following requirements:

(a) Motors shall be mounted horizontally outside the fan stack at a location easily accessible for maintenance. (b) Motor power shall meet fan requirements at design pitch angle and speed, at minimum ambient air temperature.

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(c) Two-speed or reversible motors shall be provided when specified on EGE 13-D-20. Adjustable speed motors shall be bid as an option if specified on EGE 13-D-20. 4.8.10 Couplings shall be Type 304 stainless steel including bolts and bolt inserts; rated for a minimum service factor of 2.5 of the motor maximum startup torque and designed for heavy-duty shock load conditions. Couplings bored larger than the manufacturers nominal rating are subject to Mobil approval. 4.8.11 Coupling guards shall be supplied between the motor and fan stack. Two piece coupling guards shall be provided. Guards shall comply with OSHA standards (referenced under Code of Federal Regulations; see Sec. 1910.219) and local regulatory requirements at the installation site. They shall be fabricated from spark-resistant materials and shall be of 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) minimum thickness. Bolts or screws, where used, shall be 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) nominal diameter minimum. Guards shall be fabricated from solid metal sheet or plate. Guards fabricated from expanded metal, perforated plate, or woven wire are not acceptable. 4.8.12 The fan, gear, and driver shall be supported on a unitized steel support base. The base should be bolted to the tower structural columns. The support shall be of a rigid design, hot-dip galvanized after fabrication, and designed to ensure permanent alignment of the motor, drive shaft, and reduction gear. Mounting plates for the motor and gear shall be provided with jack screws to aid in alignment. 4.8.13 (11/4 in.). 4.8.14 (a) (b) 4.8.15 Fan tip clearance shall range between a minimum of 19 mm (3/4 in.) and a maximum of 32 mm Fan windmilling prevention shall be accomplished by the following means: Crossflow towers shall include an electromechanical brake on the motor. Counterflow towers shall include a backstop on the gear reducer. Fan stacks shall conform with the following:

(a) Fan stacks shall be constructed of fiberglass reinforced plastic and bolted to the tower framework. Velocity recovery stacks shall be provided and shall have a minimum height of 4.3 m (14 ft). (b) Each fan stack shall have two equidistant observation ports. Covers for the observation ports shall be easily removable and shall be fastened to the fan stack with stainless steel bolts and wing nuts. The openings shall be a minimum of 150 mm (6 in.) in diameter to enable sound pressure level measuring devices to be inserted. (c) Fan stacks shall have removable segments of sufficient size to allow removal of all mechanical equipment components. 4.8.16 Fan decks and water distribution decks shall be designed for a live load of 2.87 kPa (60 psf). They shall be reinforced for any concentrated or distributed dead loads such as fans, drivers, and maintenance equipment used to service and handle them. The fan deck shall be fabricated from pressure-treated redwood lumber (tongue and groove) with a minimum thickness of 38 mm (11/2 in). 4.9 Tower Access

4.9.1 The tower shall be equipped with at least one full stairway at one end and a stairway or ladder with safety cage at the other end. The stairway and ladder shall be designed to reach within 150 mm (6 in.) of grade level. Stairway, ladders, guardrails, and walkways shall conform to OSHA requirements (referenced

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under Code of Federal Regulations; see Sec. 1910.24 and 1910.27). Where applicable, a covered stairway may be considered as protection against icing. 4.9.2 Ladders, stairways, and walkways shall be arranged with sufficient space to give safe access to both the interior and the top of the tower. 4.9.3 One endwall of the tower shall be equipped with a treated lumber stairway rising from the level of the cold water basin curb to the fan deck. Stairs shall be 45 degrees, 0.9 m (3 ft) wide with 200 mm (8 in.) rise and run. Landings shall occur at 1.8 m (6 ft) elevations. Guardrails, kneerails, and toeboards shall be 50 mm 100 mm (2 in. 4 in.). Guardrails shall be through-bolted to the stairway posts. A hot-dip galvanized vertical steel ladder with safety cage per OSHA recommendations shall be provided at the other end of the tower. Ladder shall rise from the level of the cold water basin curb to the fan deck. 4.9.4 The fan deck of the crossflow tower and the perimeter of the hot water distribution basins shall be surrounded by a treated lumber 50 mm 100 mm (2 in. 4 in.) guardrail, kneerail, and toeboard conforming to OSHA standards. 4.9.5 Each cell of the crossflow tower shall be equipped with vertical ladders extending downward from the fan deck level to a walkway above the waterline in the hot water distribution basins. Ladders shall be constructed of treated 50 mm 100 mm (2 in. 4 in.) eased-edge lumber. Walkways shall extend out to the splash box cover and flow-control valve. 4.9.6 All access doors in a crossflow tower that pass through the endwall of the tower at the cold water basin curb level shall be of watertight construction and mounted in substantial frames that are securely bolted to the tower framing. A 610 mm (24 in.) wide treated wood walkway shall extend the full length of the crossflow tower at the curb level. Hinged doors shall also be provided in each partition between cells. If the floor of the cold water basin is 1.2 m (4 ft) or more below the walkway, the walkway shall have 50 mm 100 mm (2 in. 4 in.) guardrails, kneerails, and toeboards. 4.9.7 Each cell of a counterflow tower shall have a 760 mm (30 in.) square lift off access hatch in the fan deck floor and a ladder leading down to a 0.9 m 1.83 m (3 ft 6 ft) landing at the drift elimination level. Each landing shall have a lift off hatch for entry to the top of the fill and distribution level. 5. MATERIAL 5.1 Lumber Quality

5.1.1 Cooling tower lumber shall be supplied in accordance to CTI Std 103 and/or Std 114. The preferred lumber is redwood or Douglas fir. Indigenous lumber, proven in cooling tower service for a minimum of ten years, may be offered with complete specifications for Mobil review and written approval. 5.1.2 Redwood shall be inspected, approved, and certified by the California Redwood Association. This service shall be performed by an equivalent agency for the inspection/selection of other types of lumber. 5.1.3 The size, grade, specification, and design of all supports, beams, columns, bracing, and connections shall be based on stress values given in CTI Std 103, or the equivalent, for the lumber selected. 5.1.4 Dense No. 1 Douglas fir or redwood lumber of select structural grade, or better, shall be used for framing members such as columns, diagonals, girths, fan beams, floor joists, panel studs, louver posts, fan decks, interior partitions, distribution basin floors, stairways, and platforms.

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5.2.1 All structural lumber materials shall be inspected and graded prior to fabrication and preservation treatment. The materials shall be inspected by the Redwood Inspection Service or the equivalent. The inspection report shall be submitted for review prior to shipment. 5.2.2 All members constructed of lumber shall be treated for biological attack with a wood preservative. The type and method of lumber treatment shall be in accordance with CTI WMS 112 and shall be specified on EGE 13-D-20 by the supplier. Copies of treating reports shall be supplied to verify compliance with CTI WMS 112. 5.2.3 5.3 5.3.1
(a) (b) (c)

Incising of wood is not permitted. Hardware Hardware and fastenings shall be as follows:
Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type 316 stainless steel, ring-grooved or serrated. Nuts, bolts, and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon bronze or Type 316 stainless steel. Joint connectors and structural castings (except baseplates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type 316 stainless steel or FRP. Baseplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type 316 stainless steel or epoxy coated cast iron. Anchor bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type 316 stainless steel. Fan assembly (1) Fan blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRP with leading edge protection. (2) Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Epoxy or urethane coated carbon steel. (3) Connecting hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type 316 stainless steel. Water distribution system (1) Spray nozzels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polypropylene brass, polystyrene, or other approved plastic. (2) Inlet flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coal tar epoxy coated galvanized steel or FRP. (3) Hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon bronze or Type 316 stainless steel. (4) Control valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast bronze or cast iron body, epoxy coated with Type 316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stainless steel trim. Drive shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Composite carbon fiber and epoxy. Drive shaft couplings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type 316 stainless steel. Motor and gear supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hot-dip galvanized carbon steel. Gear box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast iron. Oil fill and drain lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type 316 stainless steel.

(d) (e) (f)

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5.3.2 (a) (b)

Copper base alloys shall not be used in an ammonia environment for the following conditions: In aqueous phase ammonia content in excess of 100 ppm. In vapor phase partial pressure in excess of 0.345 kPa abs (0.05 psia).

5.3.3 All materials in contact with the circulating water shall have a minimum design temperature of 60C (140F). 6. PERFORMANCE TESTING 6.1 Preparation for Testing

Mobil shall make all preparations for an on-site performance test, and shall give the supplier at least 30 days notice of the date on which the acceptance test is to be conducted. 6.2 Procedures for Performance Test

The cooling tower shall be tested for thermal performance within the guarantee period. The acceptance test, as well as the analysis and evaluation of the test data, shall be performed by one or more representatives of the Cooling Tower Institute in accordance with CTI Test Code ATC 105 (Parts I and II), and witnessed by the manufacturer and Mobil. A drift loss test shall be conducted by CTI when specified on EGE 13-D-20. 7. EQUIPMENT DATA 7.1 Proposal Information

The following data shall be included in the proposal: (a) Completion of EGE 13-D-20.

(b) Tower performance curves, showing cold water temperatures versus wet-bulb temperatures for cooling ranges of 8.3C (15F), 11.1C (20F), 13.9C (25F), 16.7C (30F), 19.4C (35F) at the design range at 90, 100, and 110 percent of the design water circulation rate. (c) (d) Tower characteristic curve showing KaV/L versus L/G for the design conditions. Guaranteed pressure loss versus flow curve for spray nozzles when proposed.
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(e) Fan performance and power requirement curves. The design data point at required actual m /s (acfm), blade pitch, and horsepower shall be clearly identified. (f) Drawings showing dimensions of the tower. The drawings shall include basin details, stairways, ladders, access ways, and location of water connections. (g) Technical specifications for all valves.

(h) Description of the fill material, shape, method of installation, fire-resistant qualities, and compatibility with other materials. The ability of the fill material to withstand temperature shock, as well as attack by hydrocarbons and other contaminants, shall also be described.

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(I) Description of the casing material, method of construction, strength-to-weight ratio, type of jointing, and sealing of joints. (j) Description of the louver material, method of construction and support, winterization (when required), and means of self-draining. (k) (l) Materials and details of construction of partitions, structural framing, and drift eliminators. Materials and description of the water distribution system, including the cleaning facilities.

(m) Technical description of spray nozzles. Design of nozzles and attachment (collar, ring, etc.) shall be clearly defined in the proposal. The supplier shall state where this design has been used successfully in similar installations. (n) (o) (p) (q) 7.2 Technical description of fan assemblies. Vibration switch specifications. Technical specifications for lumber and wood preservation treatment. Completed Vendor Equipment Sound Level Report Forms from EGE 00-B-5, Appendix B.

Documentation

After receipt of the purchase order, the following documentation and certified drawings shall be furnished by the supplier on an agreed-upon time schedule: (a) Overall dimensions and elevations of all assemblies and subassemblies, including all clearances.

(b) Location (elevation and orientation) of every connection to the equipment: nozzles, brackets, clips, supports, and lifting lugs. (c) Loading diagram and stress analysis, including all structural calculations for wind loads, seismic loads, and live and dead loads, with structural connector analysis. Calculations shall be complete, with all steps and data identified. (d) Detailed drawings showing individual subassemblies and fabricated pieces with material specifications, quantity, and other applicable data. (e) (f) (g) Basin details drawings. Anchor bolt location. Details showing the following: (1) (2) (3) (4) Fill elevation and fill construction (dimensions should be finished sizes). Water distribution system, including headers and control valves. Fan, fan ring construction, and the cross-sectional assembly of fan gear. Framing connections and column supports.

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(5) (h) (i) (j)

Oil and vent piping.

Field erection and assembly drawings. Drawings showing inlet piping locations. Operating and maintenance instructions for tower and auxiliary equipment.

(k) Complete parts list showing recommended spare parts with prices and delivery time for the auxiliary equipment.

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HISTORY OF CHANGE

The history of change contained herein does not constitute a complete listing of revisions and changes made to this document. Only revisions and changes of significant technical content (per sponsor and Steering Committee) are listed. EGE 13-B-20 1994 EGE 13-B-20 1994 supersedes the 1988 version with the following significant technical changes: 1. 2. 3. 4. The grade of stainless steel for all components and hardware has been standardized as Type 316. The minimum gear service factor has been increased to 2.5. Drive shaft material has been changed to composite carbon fiber and epoxy. The data sheets have been revised to the Cooling Tower Institute standard "Bid Form" format.

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ISSUE 1 2 APPLICABLE TO: Type of Units Used: m/kg/C ft/lb/F SITE DATA *Tower Site (Ground Level, Roof, Basin Curb Elevation, etc.) *Elevation Above Sea Level, m (ft) (Grade) *Tower Orientation *Prevailing Summer Wind Direction *Design Average Wind Velocity, km/h (mph) *Structural Design Wind Load, kg/m (lb/ft ), km/h (mph) *Seismic Zone *Fan Deck Loading, kg/m (lb/ft ) Available Plot, LxW, m (ft) *Miscellaneous (Obstructions, Laydown, etc.)
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ISSUE

APPROVED

JOB NO. P.O. NO. LOCATION

ITEM NO. DATE UNIT DATE:

" PROPOSAL

" PURCHASE

" AS BUILT

PROPOSAL NO.: MANUFACTURER: TYPE: MODEL NO.:

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DESIGN CONDITIONS *Design Water Flow, m /h (US gpm) *Design Hot (Inlet) Water Temp., C (F) *Design Cold (Outlet) Water Temp., C (F) *Design Inlet Wet Bulb Temp., C (F) *Ambient Dry Bulb: Design, Max./Min., C (F) *Maximum Drift Loss, Percent of Water Flow Evaporation Loss at Design, m /h (gpm) Total Pumping Head Above Basin Curb, m (ft) *Depth of Basin, m (ft) Air Inlets, Number of Sides Air Inlet Height Above Curb, m (ft) Design L/G Water Loading, m /hrCm (gpm/ft ) Slope of Characteristic Curve Design KaV/L or KaY/L
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12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

ECONOMIC EVALUATION FACTORS *Pumping Head, $/m ($/ft) *Fan Motor Input Power, $/kW *Fan Motor Hookup by Motor Size, $/Fan *Concrete Costs, $/m ($/cyd) *Basin Area, $/m ($/ft ) *Basin Wall Area, $/m ($/ft )
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28 29 30 31 32 33 34

Note: Items designated by an asterisk (*) shall be completed by Mobil. All other items shall be completed by the supplier.

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PHYSICAL DETAILS Number of Cells Fans per Cell Tower Overall Dimensions (less stairs): Length, m (ft) Width, m (ft) Height, Basin Curb to Fan Deck, m (ft) Nominal Cell Size (centerline of columns): Length, m (ft) Width, m (ft) Fan Stack Height, m (ft) Required Inside Basin Dimensions: Length, m (ft) Width, m (ft) Column Extension Below Basin Curb, Perimeter/Interior, m (ft) Number of Concrete Perimeter Piers Required Number of Concrete Interior Piers Required Distance, Top of Fill to Bottom of Drift Eliminators (DEs), m (ft) Distance, Top DES to Fan Deck Bottom, m (ft) Stairways: Number per Tower Description Materials Hardware Location Ladders: Number per Tower Material Location Safety Cages included? (Yes) (No) Type Lumber Treatment/Items Treated STRUCTURAL MATERIALS Structural Hardware Material: Bolts, Nuts Washers Nails Nail Type Structural Connectors: Type Material Anchor Assemblies: Anchor Connector Material Anchor Bolt Material *Anchor Bolts/Grout Furnished by? Mechanical Drive Supports: Description Material 69 70 66 67 68 64 65 60 61 62 63 55 56 57 58 59 50 51 52 53 54 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 40 41 42 37 38 39 35 36

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Note: Items designated by an asterisk (*) shall be completed by Mobil. All other items shall be completed by the supplier.

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STRUCTURAL MATERIALS (contd) Mechanical Drive Supports (contd): Hardware Material Casing: Materials Thickness or Weight Fastener Material Support Span, m (ft) Louvers: Materials Thickness or Weight Fastener Material Support Span, m (ft) Method of Support Vertical Spacing Ice Retainer Bar Included? (Yes) (No) FRAMEWORK Columns: Material & Grade Size , mm (in.) (nominal) Spacing, m (ft) Splice Type Horizontal Ties: Material & Grade Size , mm (in.) (nominal) Vertical Spacing, m (ft) Splice Type Diagonals: Materials & Grade Size , mm (in.) (nominal) DECKING, BASINS, & PARTITIONS Fan Deck: Material & Grade Decking Thickness , mm (in.) (nominal) Joint Type Joist Size , mm (in.) (nominal) Spacing, mm (in.) Joist Support , mm (in.) (nominal) Spacing, mm (in.) Overlay Crossflow Hot Water Distribution Basin: Material & Grade Decking Size , mm (in.) (nominal) Joint Type Joist Size , mm (in.) (nominal) Spacing, mm (in.) Joist Support , mm (in.) (nominal) 101 102 103 104 105 106 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 91 92 87 88 89 90 83 84 85 86 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 72 73 74 75 71

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DECKING, BASINS & PARTITIONS (contd) Joist Support Spacing, mm (in.) Curb Size , mm (in.) (nominal) Joint Type Basin Cover included? (Yes) (No) Description Materials Partitions/Wind Baffles: Material & Grade Size , mm (in.) (nominal) Wieght or Thickness 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116

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FILL Material Designation or Trade Name Manufacturer Average Fill Height, m (ft) Fill Air Travel, m (ft) Fill Volume, m /cell (ft /cell) Net Fill Plan Area, m (ft ) SPLASH FILL Size: Width, mm (in.) Thickness, mm (in.) Spacing (center to center): Horizontal, mm (in.) Vertical, mm (in.) Number of Vertical Rows Fill Orientation to Air Flow: (Parallel) (Perpendicular) Basin Curb to Bottom Fill Layer, mm (in.) Support: Method Material Wire Gage or Size Type of Coating Maximum Horizontal Fill Support Span, mm (in.) Vertical Fill Support Span, mm (in.) Maximum Allowable Continuous Operating Temperature, C (F) Total Splash Area, m (ft ) Other Information
2 2 2 2 3 3

117 118 119 120 121 122 123

124 125

126 127 128

129 130

131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140

FILM FILL Type (modular, sheet, cellular) Individual Fill Pack Dimensions, m (ft) Nominal Sheet Thickness After Forming, mils Material of Sheets Sheet Spacing, mm (in.) 141 142 143 144 145

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FILM FILL (contd) Fill System Load Bearing Cap. (supports included) kg/m (lbs/ft ) Surface Area, m /m (ft /ft ) Max. Allow. Cont. Operating Temperature, C (F) Nozzle Outlet Above Top of Fill, mm (in.) Fill Support: Method Material Size , mm (in.) (nominal) 1500 1511 1522 1533 1544 1555
2 3 2 3 2 2

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1466 1477 1488 1499

Maximum Fill Support Span, m (ft) Average Fill Air Velocity, m/sec (ft/min) Other Information DRIFT ELIMINATIONS (DES) Material Designation or Trade Name Manufacturer Type (Cellular, Wave, Blade, etc.) Number of Passes Blade Spacing or Flute Size, mm (in.) Maximum Support Span, mm (in.) Support: Method Material Thickness of Material Size , mm (in.) (nominal)

1566 1577 1588 1599 1600 1611 1622

1633 1644 1655 1666 1677 1688

Exit Velocity, m/sec (ft/min) Other Information (Drain Boards, etc.)

WATER DISTRIBUTION - Crossflow Towers Headers: Number per Tower Inlet Diameter, mm (in.) Flange Rating & Type Material, Schedule Centerline Height Above Basin Curb, m (ft) Location (side) (end) Support: Method Material Size , mm (in.) (nominal) 1754 1765 1776 1787 1699 1700 1711 1722 173 174

Other Information Flow Control Valves: Number/Cell Manufacturer Diameter, mm (in.) Materials Body Stem

1798 180 1810 182 183 1843

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WATER DISTRIBUTION - Crossflow Towers (contd) Flow Control Valves (contd) Locking Disc Seat Other Distribution Nozzles: Type Manufacturer Material Number per Cell Orifice Diameter, mm (in.) Recommended Operating Depth, mm (in.) 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 WATER DISTRIBUTION - Counterflow Towers Upspray or Downspray Headers: Number per Tower Inlet Diameter, mm (in.) Flange Rating & Type Material, Schedule Centerline Height Above Basin Curb, m (ft) Location (Side) (End) Support: Method Material Size , mm (in.) (nominal) 203 204 205 206 197 198 199 200 201 202 196 185 186 187 188

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Maximum Support Span, m (ft) Distribution Laterals: Material, Schedule Number per Cell Diameter(s), mm (in.) Fasteners to Structure Method of Attachment to Main Header Support: Method Material Size , mm (in.) (nominal)

207 208 209 210 211

212 213 214 215

Maximum Support Span, m (ft) Distribution Nozzles: Manufacturer Type Material Number per Cell Nominal Spacing, mm (in.) Orifice Diameter, mm (in.) Operating Pressure, mm H2O (in. H2O)

216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223

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MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT *Reverse Operation Required? (Yes) (No) Fans: Number Type or Model Manufacturer Diameter, m (ft) Number of Blades per Fan Fan Speed, RPM Tip Speed, m/sec (FPM) First Critical Speed, RPM Second Critical Speed, RPM Rated Power/Fan (Design at motor ouput shaft) kW (BHP) Air Delivery Per Fan, m /h (acfm) Design Exit Air Temperature, C (F) Exit Air Density, kg/m (lbs/ft ) Fan Static Efficiency, percent Fan Total Efficiency, percent (Total) Static Pressure Drop, mm H2O (in. H2O) Velocity Pressure at Fan, mm H2O (in. H2O) Velocity Recovery, mm H2O (in. H2O) Net Total Pressure, mm H2O (in. H2O) Design Pitch Setting, degrees Maximum Pitch Setting, degrees Maximum/Minimum Tip Clearance, mm (in.) Blade Material Hub Material Hardware Material Hub Cover (Seal Disc) Material Hub Cover (Seal Disc) Diameter, m (ft) Hub Bore (Straight) (Tapered) Fan Moment of Inertia (WR ), kg-m (lb-ft ) Fan Stack: Manufacturer Materials Height, m (ft) Distance, Fan above Fan Deck, mm (in.) Distance, Fan to Top of Stack, mm (in.) Stack Throat Diameter at Fan Level, m (ft) Inlet Diameter, m (ft) Exit Diameter, m (ft) Method of Anchoring Fan Stack Hardware Fan Guard Screens Included? (Yes) (No) Materials Hardware Gear Speed Reducer: Manufacturer 267 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266
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225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253

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MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT (contd) Gear Speed Reducer (contd): Model Number Type Case Material Gear Speed Reducer Efficiency, percent AGMA Service Factor, Base on Motor Nameplate Gear Ratio AGMA Rating Based on 2.5 Service Factor kW (HP) Number of Reductions Type of Oil Lubrication System Anchor Hardware Material Case Protective Coating External Fill/Drain Line Included? (Yes) (No) If so, has Flexible Link? (Yes) (No) Drain Line Material Vent External to Stack Included? (Yes) (No) Vent Line Material Oil Gage Included? (Gage Glass?) (Dipstick?) Oil Gage External to Fan Stack? (Yes) (No) Bearing Life (Min./Max. B10), hr Reversible? (Yes) (No) Drive Shaft Assembly: Manufacturer Model Number Nominal Tube Diameter, mm (in.) Rated at Motor Nameplate RPM & 2.5 Service Factor, kW (HP) Tube Materials Coupling Materials Type of Flexible Components/Materials Hardware Material Drive Shaft Guard Materials/Quantity Motors: Manufacturer Number of Motors per Tower *Type/Enclosure Nameplate Nominal rpm *Volts/Phase/HZ Nameplate kW (HP)/Service Factor Full Load Motor Efficiency, percent Special Features: *Two Speed Motors? *Reversing Motors? Adjustable Speed? Space Heater Included? (Yes) (No) *Area Classification/Insulation Vibration Cutoff Switch: Description Manufacture Local or Remote Set 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287

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