In a cooling system of a 12MW power plant has a cooling capacity of 3750 m3/hr. Water enters at 45°C and leaving the cooling tower at 32°C and air entering has a wet bulb temperature of 28°C. What is the cooling tower range and approach in °C?

In a cooling system of a 12MW power plant has a cooling capacity of 3750 m3/hr. Water enters at 45°C and leaving the cooling tower at 32°C and air entering has a wet bulb temperature of 28°C. What is the cooling tower range and approach in °C?

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In a cooling system of a 12MW power plant has a cooling capacity of 3750 m3/hr. Water enters
at 45°C and leaving the cooling tower at 32°C and air entering has a wet bulb temperature of
28°C. What is the cooling tower range and approach in °C?

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