| Parameter |
Mist Cooling System (MCS) |
Cooling Tower (CT) |
Spray Pond (SP) |
1. Temperature Drop ( T)
°C |
12 to 15 °C |
7 to 8 °C |
5 to 6 °C |
2. Water Quantity
Required (%)
|
75 % of CT
60 % of SP |
130 % of MCS
 90
% of SP |
160 % of MCS
110 % of CT |
| 3. Energy Required (Power consumed
on Pumps) |
Similar
(Lower flow rate, high head) |
Similar
(Higher flow rate, low head) |
More
(Very high flow rate) |
| 4. Power Consumption
on Fans |
NIL - No Electrical Consumption
(works on pressure energy) |
YES - Fan Power (0.075 HP per
M³ of water flow) |
NIL - Fan Power saving nullified
due to very high flow rate |
| 5. Total Power Saved (%) |
25 to 30 % |
Nil |
Nil |
| 6. Equipment + Civil Cost |
Most Economical |
Very Costly |
Medium Cost |
| 7. Maintenance Cost |
Negligible |
Very High |
Medium |
