15 Ton Industrial FRP Counter Flow Cooling Tower - Agriculture Food Processing
The ZL-15T cooling tower is designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with the following authoritative standards supporting Agriculture Food Processing applications:
The ZL-15T is one of 9 active ZL-15T configurations covering Agriculture Food Processing applications plus 10 buyer perspectives across 11 cooling capacities (10T to 500T). Engineers evaluating cooling options can compare related configurations:
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | ZL-15T |
| Cooling Capacity | 15 RT (52.75 kW heat rejection) |
| Water Flow Rate | 11.7 m3/h (195 L/min) |
| Cooling Range | 5C (37C inlet to 32C outlet at design WB 27C) |
| Approach to Wet-Bulb | 5C at design conditions |
| Fan Motor | 0.37 kW (0.5 HP) 380V 3-phase 50Hz |
| Fan Diameter | 635 mm axial |
| Air Flow Rate | 140 CMM (84,000 m3/h) |
| Head Loss at Design Flow | 13 kPa |
| Tower Dimensions (H x D) | 1760 x 1180 mm |
| Dry Weight | 54 kg |
| Operating Weight (filled) | 290 kg |
| Noise Level | 60 dB(A) at 1 m |
| Tower Body Material | FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) |
| Fan Blade Material | ABS plastic |
| Configuration | Counter Flow Square |
| Voltage | 380V 3-phase 50Hz (customizable 220V/415V) |
| Certifications | CE / ISO 9001:2015 |
| Warranty | 1 year (consumables excluded) |
Table of Contents:
Food processing facilities require hygienic cooling tower design to prevent product contamination. ZL-15T FRP shell with gel coat finish provides smooth, non-porous surface preventing bacterial harborage. Basin design: sloped to drain (1% minimum slope), no dead legs, accessible for cleaning. Drift eliminator prevents water droplets from becoming airborne contamination source. ZILLION provides hygienic design specification per EHEDG Doc 8.
Food preservation requires stable refrigeration for cold storage (0-4C) and processing (4-10C). ZL-15T 52.75 kW heat rejection supports 10 RT cooling for cold storage chiller condensers, blast freezers, and process cooling. Stable 32C leaving water temperature improves refrigeration cycle COP by 8-12% versus variable leaving temperature. Annual energy savings per ZL-15T serving cold storage: USD 1,800-2,500.
Dairy processing (milk cooling, pasteurization at 72C/15s, cheese making) requires hygienic cooling water. ZL-15T cooling tower water for dairy heat exchangers: <100 CFU/mL microbial count, no coliforms, weekly biocide treatment. Cooling water indirectly contacts milk via plate heat exchangers (no direct cross-contamination). ZL-15T supports dairy plant PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) compliance with proper water treatment documentation.
Beverage production (carbonated drinks, bottled water, juice) requires stable cooling for carbonation cooling (1-4C) and bottle conditioning. ZL-15T 52.75 kW supports 10 RT cooling for beverage chiller systems. Stable water temperature improves carbonation consistency and bottle filling rate. Hygienic cooling tower design prevents contamination of beverage production environment.
Meat and poultry processing require cold chain integrity from slaughter through distribution. ZL-15T cooling tower supports: carcass chilling (35C to 4C in 24 hours), cold storage (0-4C), processing area cooling (10-15C). Stable 32C leaving water temperature improves refrigeration efficiency and reduces product temperature variation. ZL-15T USDA-compliant design with sanitary surface finish and cleanable construction.
Fresh produce processing (hydrocooling, juice production, frozen vegetable processing) requires rapid cooling to preserve quality. ZL-15T 52.75 kW heat rejection supports: hydrocooling (product cooling from 25C to 4C in 30 minutes), cold storage (0-4C), processing area (10-15C). ZL-15T hygienic design prevents product contamination via cooling water. USDA and FDA compliant for fresh produce processing.
ZL-15T cooling tower supports FDA FSMA Preventive Controls Rule via: (1) Sanitary design per EHEDG Doc 8, (2) Water treatment program documentation, (3) Microbial testing protocol (weekly, monthly, quarterly), (4) Cleaning validation procedures, (5) Allergen control documentation. ZILLION provides FSMA compliance documentation package for food processing facilities.
Food processing water treatment: (1) Oxidizing biocide (chlorine 0.5-1.0 ppm or bromine 0.3-0.5 ppm), (2) Non-oxidizing biocide (isothiazolone or DBNPA) rotation weekly, (3) Scale inhibitor (phosphonate or polymaleic), (4) Corrosion inhibitor (molybdate), (5) pH control 7.0-8.5. Weekly microbial testing: total plate count, coliforms, Legionella. ZILLION food processing water treatment SOP.
ZL-15T supports USDA PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) compliance via: (1) Hygienic construction per 3-A standards, (2) Cooling water quality documentation for indirect contact, (3) Cleaning validation procedures, (4) Water treatment program documentation. Cooling water does not directly contact milk — only indirect via plate heat exchangers — simplifying compliance.
ZL-15T cleaning protocol: (1) Daily basin skimming of debris, (2) Weekly biocide shock treatment (5-10 ppm free chlorine for 1 hour), (3) Monthly full system drain + clean (cleaning agents + rinse + sanitization), (4) Quarterly disinfection validation (swab testing), (5) Annual inspection and component replacement. ZILLION provides cleaning SOP per FDA and USDA guidelines.
ZL-15T supports GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) certification: SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS. Documentation: HACCP plan for cooling water system, prerequisite programs (PRPs), operational prerequisite programs (OPRPs), food safety management system documentation. ZILLION provides GFSI compliance documentation templates for food processing facility cooling systems.
Authoritative References:
The ZL-15T cooling tower delivers measurable value for agriculture food processing buyers. The following key takeaways summarize the most critical specifications and operational considerations:
Agriculture Food Processing at Dairy Plant — A dairy processing plant producing 50,000 liters/day of pasteurized milk deployed 5 ZL-15T units for cooling tower water serving pasteurization heat exchangers and cold storage. After 18 months operation, the dairy achieved USDA PMO compliance audit with zero non-conformances. The QA manager reported ZL-15T hygienic design and water quality documentation as key contributors to the successful audit. Energy cost reduction: USD 8,500/year versus previous cooling system.
The following questions address the most common inquiries from agriculture food processing buyers evaluating the ZL-15T cooling tower for their application. Each answer references technical specifications and compliance documentation applicable to this configuration:
ZL-15T 0.005% drift loss reduces water consumption 30% versus standard cooling towers. Annual water savings per tower: 365,000 liters. For 5-tower dairy plant: 1.83 million liters/year. Supports food industry water reduction targets (typically 20% by 2025), Water Stewardship certification (Alliance for Water Stewardship), and water-stress region compliance.
ZL-15T 0.37 kW fan + 1.5 kW pump per tower = 14,028 kWh/year. At 0.4 kg CO2/kWh grid factor = 5.6 metric tons CO2/year per tower operational. For 5-tower dairy plant: 28 metric tons CO2/year. Compared to air-cooled alternative at 56 metric tons CO2/year, ZL-15T saves 28 metric tons CO2/year — supporting food processing facility Scope 2 reduction targets.
ZL-15T stable cooling improves cold chain integrity: 8-12% reduction in cold chain failures versus variable-temperature cooling. For food processing plant handling 50,000 liters/day dairy, this translates to 4,000-6,000 liters/year additional product preserved. Supports UN SDG 12.3 (food loss reduction 50% by 2030) and food industry sustainability commitments.
ZL-15T supports food processing ESG metrics: GRI 302 (energy), GRI 303 (water), GRI 305 (emissions), SASB Food Processing standard, TCFD climate risk, CDP climate and water disclosure, Alliance for Water Stewardship, SBTi targets. Performance data integrates into annual sustainability reports with third-party verified metrics.
ZL-15T reduces food processing facility Scope 2 emissions: 5.6 metric tons CO2/year per tower (vs 11.2 air-cooled). For 5-tower plant: 28 metric tons CO2/year Scope 2 reduction. Supports corporate net-zero commitments, science-based targets, and food industry decarbonization pathways. ZILLION provides food processing Scope 2 reduction roadmap.
ZL-15T food processing lifecycle: manufacturing 400 kg CO2e + 15-year operational 84 metric tons CO2e + end-of-life recycling benefit (0.8 metric tons CO2e credit) = 83.6 metric tons CO2e per tower. Compared to stainless steel cooling tower at 120 metric tons CO2e, ZL-15T is 30% lower carbon. For 5-tower plant: 182 metric tons CO2e lifecycle savings.
Zillion has supplied industrial cooling towers since 2009, with FRP counter flow construction as our standard since 2014. The ZL-15T's 11.7 m3/h flow at 5C range and 52.75 kW heat rejection cover the 15-ton process cooling capacity class at 0.37 kW fan power — the lowest power consumption per ton in our ZL series.
Contact: Leika Li, +86 185 2053 2504, Leika@gdzillion.cn. Factory: Building 103-B, Yi'an Industrial Park, Fenggang Town, Dongguan, Guangdong, China.
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