The effect of vortex generator on the approach value on forced draft type cooling tower

Abstract

Cooling tower is needed right now in the context of efficiency and energy conventions for cooling circulation. The type of cooling tower used depends on the level of performance. One type of cooling tower used in this study is forced draft. Cooling tower in this study was added by a rectangular winglet generator vortex with the aim to increase the effectiveness of performance by reducing the value of the approach. This is because forced tower cooling draft on its utilization results in performance that is not commensurate with the costs incurred. The results obtained in this study are a comparison of the value of the forced draft cooling tower approach with the addition of a vortex generator and without the addition of a vortex generator. This research was conducted in the workshop and laboratory of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering UHAMKA with stages: designing tools, making prototypes, assembling, and testing. Based on the results of the study it was found that the approach value obtained on cooling towers that use 0.86% lower than without a vortex generator.