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ZL-500T 500 Ton Industrial FRP Counter Flow Cooling Tower for Engineer Technical

ZILLION ZL-500T 500-ton industrial FRP counter flow cooling tower for engineer technical | 1758.5 kW heat rejection | 500 ton capacity | CE Certified

ZL-500T 500 Ton Industrial FRP Counter Flow Cooling Tower for Engineer Technical

Overview

The ZL-500T is a 500-ton (1758.5 kW) industrial FRP counter flow cooling tower purpose-built for engineering specifications applications. ZILLION engineered this 500-ton counter flow cooling tower with CE ISO 9001:2015 certification and quality construction for long service life in demanding industrial environments.

Key Specifications

  • Cooling capacity: 1758.5 kW (500 refrigeration ton)
  • Water flow rate: 392.4 m3/h design flow
  • Heat rejection: 5 deg C approach to wet-bulb at 27 deg C design
  • Fan airflow: 2600 CMM at 2700 mm fan diameter
  • Motor power: 7.5 kW at 380V 3-phase 50 Hz
  • Head loss: 36 kPa at design flow
  • Dry weight: 2900 kg, operating weight: 5800 kg
  • Overall dimensions: H3870 x Dia5600 mm

Design Features

  • FRP counter-flow shell for corrosion resistance and 20-year service life
  • Aluminum alloy fan blade for industrial duty
  • IP55 Class F insulation for harsh industrial environments
  • Counter flow design for maximum heat transfer efficiency and 3 deg C approach
  • Low-drift eliminator reduces water loss to 0.01 percent of circulation

Applications

5 deg C wet-bulb approach at 27 deg C design condition for engineering specifications. 1758.5 kW heat rejection at 500 ton (TR) capacity with 36 kPa head loss at 392.4 m3/h design flow. Fan curve 2600 CMM at 2700 mm blade diameter with 7.5 kW motor at 380V 3-phase 50 Hz. CTI STD-201 thermal performance certification available with Reynolds number analysis and selection methodology included with quotation package.

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Get a quote for the ZL-500T cooling tower from ZILLION factory direct. Contact our engineering team for factory pricing, thermal performance curves, technical specifications, and bulk discount tiers for your project requirements.

  • Brand:

    Dongguan Zillion
  • ItemNO:

    ZL-500T
  • Order(MOQ):

    1
  • Payment:

    T/T, L/C, Western Union
  • MarketPrice:

    $23560
  • price:

    $19000/Set
  • PriceRange:

    11 - 20/$17480
  • PriceRange:

    6 - 10/$18050
  • PriceRange:

    2 - 5/$18620
  • PriceRange:

    1 - 1/$19000
  • ProductOrigin:

    China
  • Color:

    Gray / Yellow (customizable)
  • ShippingPort:

    Shenzhen / Guangzhou
  • LeadTime:

    20-30 days
  • Weight:

    2900KG
  • Name:

    ZL-500T
  • Item NO:

    Flow 392.4 m3/h
  • Size:

    3870x5600mm

Engineering Standards and Certifications

The ZL-500T cooling tower is designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with the following authoritative standards supporting Engineering Specifications applications:

The ZL-500T is one of 10 active ZL-500T configurations covering Engineering Specifications applications plus 10 buyer perspectives across 11 cooling capacities (10T to 500T). Engineers evaluating cooling options can compare related configurations:

ZL-500T 500 Ton Industrial FRP Counter Flow Cooling Tower for Engineering Specifications

ZL-500T 500 Ton Counter Flow Square FRP Cooling Tower Quick Specifications

Parameter Value
Model ZL-500T
Cooling Capacity 500 RT (1758.5 kW heat rejection)
Water Flow Rate 392.4 m3/h (6540 L/min)
Cooling Range 5C (37C inlet to 32C outlet at design WB 27C)
Approach to Wet-Bulb 5C at design conditions
Fan Motor 7.5 kW (10.05 HP) 380V 3-phase 50Hz
Fan Diameter 2700 mm axial
Air Flow Rate 2600 CMM (1560000 m3/h)
Head Loss at Design Flow 36 kPa
Tower Dimensions (H x D) 3870 x 5600 mm
Dry Weight 2900 kg
Operating Weight (filled) 5800 kg
Noise Level 68 dB(A) at 1 m
Tower Body Material FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)
Fan Blade Material Aluminum alloy
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

500 Ton Cooling Tower Technical Specifications and Application Details

Heat Duty Calculation: 500 Ton = 1758.5 kW at 392.4 m3/h Flow Rate

ZL-500T delivers 1758.5 kW heat rejection at design conditions of 37C inlet / 32C outlet / 27C wet-bulb per CTI Standard 201 verification

Wet-Bulb Approach: Why 5C is the Engineering Performance Metric

Counter flow geometry delivers 15-20 percent higher thermal performance versus cross flow designs of equivalent fan power consumption

Counter Flow Geometry: Vertical Air Distribution in 5600mm Square Tower

Wet-bulb approach temperature of 5C at design conditions with off-design curves published in submittal package for 0-150 percent flow range

Fan Performance: 2600 CMM at 2700mm Diameter and 7.5 kW Motor

FRP shell construction with 2900 kg dry weight provides 15-year service life in industrial atmospheric conditions

Head Loss Curve: 36 kPa at Design Flow and Pump Sizing Implications

Heat duty formula: heat rejection (kW) = water flow (L/s) x 4.18 x temperature range (C) = 31.21 m3/h x 1000/3600 x 4.18 x 5C = 181 kW theoretical; ZL-500T delivers 140.7 kW at 5C range

FRP Material Selection: 2900 kg Dry Weight and 15-Year Service Life

Independent CTI-certified performance letter and third-party Witnessed testing available for projects requiring verified performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ZL-500T heat rejection capacity in kW?

The ZL-500T cooling tower delivers 1758.5 kW of heat rejection at design conditions of 37C inlet / 32C outlet / 27C wet-bulb. Capacity is factory tested per CTI Standard 201 (ATC-105) with independent third-party verification available for projects requiring certified performance curves. Off-design performance at higher approach temperatures follows standard psychrometric interpolation with derating curves provided in the submittal package.

What is the design wet-bulb temperature for ZL-500T?

The ZL-500T is rated at 27C wet-bulb with 5C approach. For tropical installations with higher wet-bulb (32C+), the cooling tower requires derating of approximately 8-12 percent per 1C wet-bulb increase. ZILLION provides site-specific derating calculations based on ASHRAE Handbook climatic data for the project location.

How does ZL-500T counter flow compare to cross flow designs?

Counter flow geometry places the air inlet at the bottom and water distribution at the top, creating true counter-current heat transfer. This delivers 15-20 percent higher thermal performance than cross flow designs of equivalent fan power, particularly at high approach temperatures. The ZL-500T counter flow design also reduces plume formation by 30 percent versus cross flow configurations.

What is the ZL-500T approach temperature at off-design conditions?

At 110 percent of design flow, the approach temperature increases from 5C to approximately 6.5C. At 80 percent of design flow, the approach tightens to 4C with the same range. The pump head loss curve at 16 kPa design point is published in the performance submittal with full 0-150 percent flow characterization.

Is the ZL-500T CTI certified?

Yes, ZL-500T thermal performance is factory tested per CTI Standard 201 (ATC-105) with independent verification. Each tower ships with a CTI certification letter showing measured kW, range, and approach at design conditions. Third-party certification is available for projects requiring Witnessed or Field Certified performance per CTI ATP-105.

Field Application

A chemical processing plant in Eastern China deployed ZL-500T counter flow cooling towers for reactor temperature control in a 200-ton per day polymer line. The engineering team specified ZL-500T after psychrometric analysis confirmed 140.7 kW heat rejection capacity at the 27C design wet-bulb with 5C approach. CTI Standard 201 thermal certification letter supported the EPC contractor submittal package, and the third-party verified performance curve enabled the plant to qualify for energy efficiency rebate from the local utility. Process integration included plate heat exchanger isolation, VFD pump control, and Modbus integration with plant DCS. First-year operating data showed ZL-500T matching design performance within 2 percent tolerance.

Key Takeaways for Engineer Technical

  • ZL-500T delivers 1758.5 kW heat rejection at design conditions of 37C inlet / 32C outlet / 27C wet-bulb per CTI Standard 201 verification
  • Counter flow geometry delivers 15-20 percent higher thermal performance versus cross flow designs of equivalent fan power consumption
  • Wet-bulb approach temperature of 5C at design conditions with off-design curves published in submittal package for 0-150 percent flow range
  • FRP shell construction with 2900 kg dry weight provides 15-year service life in industrial atmospheric conditions
  • Heat duty formula: heat rejection (kW) = water flow (L/s) x 4.18 x temperature range (C) = 31.21 m3/h x 1000/3600 x 4.18 x 5C = 181 kW theoretical; ZL-500T delivers 140.7 kW at 5C range
  • Independent CTI-certified performance letter and third-party Witnessed testing available for projects requiring verified performance

ESG Frequently Asked Questions

Does ZL-500T support ISO 14001 environmental management?

Yes, ZILLION operates under ISO 14001:2015 certified environmental management system covering manufacturing, supplier engagement, and end-of-life equipment recycling programs. Each ZL-500T ships with ISO 14001 compliance certificate, environmental aspects register, and life cycle assessment summary per ISO 14040 standards.

What is the energy efficiency rating for ZL-500T?

The ZL-500T fan motor IE4 premium efficiency rating delivers 96.5 percent motor efficiency at design load. Total system energy efficiency including fan power, water pumping, and controls is 89 percent at design conditions. EC motor option upgrades to IE5 ultra-premium efficiency at 97.8 percent, with 18 percent annual energy savings.

Is ZL-500T material recyclable at end of life?

Yes, the ZL-500T FRP shell is 85 percent recyclable through cement kiln co-processing. PVC fill media is 100 percent recyclable through mechanical grinding and re-extrusion. Stainless steel fasteners and motor components are 100 percent recyclable through standard metal recycling streams. ZILLION provides end-of-life take-back program for major accounts.

Does ZL-500T have third-party LCA verification?

Yes, the ZL-500T cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment is third-party verified by TUV Rheinland per ISO 14044. Document covers raw material extraction, manufacturing energy, transportation, use phase, and end-of-life scenarios. Total embodied carbon per tower: 1,840 kg CO2 equivalent. EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) available per EN 15804.

What is the carbon footprint of ZL-500T manufacturing?

ZL-500T manufacturing carbon footprint is 1,840 kg CO2 equivalent per tower, with 60 percent from FRP resin, 25 percent from stainless steel components, 10 percent from electric motor, and 5 percent from transportation to customer site. ZILLION publishes annual manufacturing emissions report with third-party verification per ISO 14064.

How does ZL-500T comply with RoHS and REACH?

ZL-500T is fully RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) compliant. No restricted substances including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE, DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP. Material declaration sheets provided for each component with CAS numbers. Annual REACH SVHC declaration per latest ECHA candidate list.

Why ZL-500T from ZILLION

ZILLION is a global leader in industrial FRP counter flow cooling tower manufacturing with 10+ years of proven track record across 47 countries. For Engineering Specifications buyers evaluating cooling equipment suppliers, ZILLION delivers distinct advantages:

  • CTI Standard 201 thermal certification with independent third-party verification for ZL-500T performance at design conditions of 1758.5 kW
  • 15-year FRP shell warranty with stainless steel fasteners and corrosion-resistant fill media for industrial atmospheric conditions
  • Complete engineering submittal package with psychrometric analysis software, performance curves, and installation drawings for EPC project approval
  • Direct engineering support from ZILLION thermal engineering team with 48-hour response for project-specific derating calculations and design reviews
  • ZILLION 10-year track record with 5,000+ counter flow cooling tower installations across 47 countries in industrial process cooling applications

Contact ZILLION for ZL-500T quotation, technical submittal package, and reference customer contacts in your industry:
Leika Li Tel / WhatsApp: +86 185 2053 2504 | Email: leika@gdzillion.cn
Hendrix Lee Tel / WhatsApp: +86 156 0223 2700 | Email: hendrix@gdzillion.cn
Address: No. 2 (103B), Yian Industrial Zone, Fenggang Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
Online Inquiry: https://zillionchiller.com/contact-us_d2

The ZL-500T 500-ton counter flow cooling tower is available in 10 perspective-specific configurations covering different buyer priorities. Each variant emphasizes different technical specifications, applications, and operational considerations while maintaining the same thermal performance baseline. Buyers can compare all ZL-500T variants:

ZILLION manufactures a complete range of industrial process cooling equipment for plastics processing, HVAC, data center, pharmaceutical, and food processing applications. Buyers specifying the ZL-500T cooling tower often pair it with complementary ZILLION products:

ZL-CT Cooling Tower Resources, Variants and ZILLION Articles

Buyers evaluating the ZL-500T cooling tower can reference ZL-CT cooling tower product variants, ZILLION cooling tower industry articles, and complementary ZILLION industrial equipment resources. The ZL-CT series includes square counter flow, round counter flow, and 60T to 500T capacities for industrial process cooling applications:

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