Cooling Tower Capacity Calculator

Cooling Tower Capacity Calculator calculator can be used to estimate the cooling capacity of a cooling tower based on flow rate, temperature difference, and specific heat capacity of water.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Capacity (Tons) = (Flow Rate × ΔT × 8.33) / 12000

Where:
Flow Rate = Water flow rate in GPM
ΔT = Temperature difference (tempIn - tempOut) in °F
8.33 = Weight of one gallon of water in pounds
12000 = Conversion factor to convert BTU/hr to tons

Result

Cooling Tower Capacity: 0.00 Tons

Cooling Tower Capacity Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Cooling Tower Capacity Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the flow rate of water in gallons per minute (GPM).
  2. Enter the inlet water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
  3. Enter the outlet water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the cooling tower capacity in tons.
  5. Use the "Reset" button to clear all input fields and start over.

Understanding the Results

The calculator provides the cooling capacity of the cooling tower in tons. One ton of cooling capacity is equivalent to 12,000 BTU/hour of heat removal. This value helps in selecting or sizing the cooling tower for a given application.

Principle of Calculation

The cooling capacity is calculated based on the amount of water flowing through the cooling tower, the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet water, and the specific heat capacity of water. The formula used is:

Capacity (Tons) = (Flow Rate × ΔT × 8.33) / 12000

Where:

  • Flow Rate = Water flow rate in GPM
  • ΔT = Temperature difference (tempIn - tempOut) in °F
  • 8.33 = Weight of one gallon of water in pounds
  • 12000 = Conversion factor to convert BTU/hr to tons