Counterflow vs Crossflow Quiz 8-14-25

What is the primary function of a cooling tower?

• To heat water

• To reject waste heat into the atmosphere

• To generate electricity

• To filter water

Which type of cooling tower does NOT use a fan?

• Induced draft

• Forced draft

• Natural draft

• Crossflow

What is the key difference between crossflow and counterflow cooling towers?

• Crossflow uses fans, counterflow does not

• In crossflow, air moves horizontally; in counterflow, air moves upward against falling water

• Counterflow towers are only used in power plants

• Crossflow towers are always larger

Closed-circuit cooling towers prevent water exposure to outside air.

• True

• False

Wet cooling towers are less efficient than dry cooling towers.

• True

• False

Name two advantages of induced draft cooling towers over forced dra

• Better air distribution

• More energy

• More Condensation

• More Tubing

Why do some power plants use hyperbolic natural draft cooling towers?

• No fans needed

• Tall chimney effect

• No energy needed

• No pumps needed