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VFL

Closed Circuit Cooling Towers

Engineering Data ....................................................................................... C2

Structural Support .................................................................................... C5
Engineering Specifications ....................................................................... C6

Closed Circuit Cooling Towers

Product Detail

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Engineering Data
REMARK: Do not use for construction. Refer to factory certified dimensions & weights. This brochure includes data
current at time of publication, which should be reconfirmed at the time of purchase. In the interest of product
improvement, specifications, weights and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Up-to-date engineering
data and more can be found at www.BaltimoreAircoil.com.

VFL

VFL 24 X - VFL 48 X

1. Fluid in ND100; 2. Fluid Out ND100; 3.Access Door; 4. Make Up ND25; 5. Overflow ND50 for VFL 24X - VFL 36x and ND80 for VFL 48X; 6.
Drain ND50; 7. Vent ND15.

Model No.
VFL

Operating
Weight
(kg)

Shipping
Weight
(kg)

Heaviest
Section
(kg)

H
(mm)

L
(mm)

L2
(mm)

W
(mm)

Air
Flow
(m3/s)

Fan
Motor
(kW)

Spray
Water
Flow
(l/s)

Pump
Motor
(kW)

Coil
Volume
(L)

VFL 241-H
VFL 242-H
VFL 242-J
VFL 243-J

1950
2220
2230
2470

1280
1460
1490
1670

1280
1460
1490
1670

1855
2015
2015
2230

3350
3350
3350
3350

1820
1820
1820
1820

1250
1250
1250
1250

7,6
7,4
8,1
7,9

4
4
5,5
5,5

5,9
5,9
5,9
5,9

0,55
0,55
0,55
0,55

(1x) 176
(1x) 229
(1x) 229
(1x) 282

VFL 361-L
VFL 361-M
VFL 362-M
VFL 363-K
VFL 363-M

2800
2810
3130
3470
3540

1810
1820
2090
2280
2350

1810
1820
2090
2280
2350

1855
1855
2090
2350
2350

4560
4560
4560
4560
4560

2730
2730
2730
2730
2730

1250
1250
1250
1250
1250

12,7
13,8
13,4
10,8
13,0

11
15
15
7,5
15

9,0
9,0
9,0
9,0
9,0

0,75
0,75
0,75
0,75
0,75

(1x) 258
(1x) 258
(1x) 338
(1x) 418
(1x) 418

VFL 481-M
VFL 482-L
VFL 483-L
VFL 483-M
VFL 484-M

3490
3930
4390
4400
4860

2170
2490
2830
2840
3170

2170
2490
2830
2840
3170

1855
2090
2350
2350
2560

5480
5480
5480
5480
5480

3650
3650
3650
3650
3650

1250
1250
1250
1250
1250

15,1
13,6
13,4
14,6
14,3

15
11
11
15
15

12,1
12,1
12,1
12,1
12,1

1,1
1,1
1,1
1,1
1,1

(1x) 341
(1x) 448
(1x) 556
(1x) 556
(1x) 664

Baltimore Aircoil

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VFL 72 X - VFL 96 X

Model No.
VFL

Operating
Weight
(kg)

Shipping
Weight
(kg)

Heaviest
Section
(kg)

H
(mm)

L1
(mm)

L2
(mm)

W
(mm)

Air
Flow
(m3/s)

Fan
Motor
(kW)

Spray
Water
Flow
(l/s)

Pump
Motor
(kW)

Coil
Volume
(L)

VFL 721-L
VFL 721-M
VFL 721-O
VFL 722-N
VFL 722-O
VFL 723-L
VFL 723-O
VFL 724-O

5150
5160
5190
5880
5900
6610
6650
7320

3150
3160
3190
3700
3720
4210
4250
4790

3150
3160
3190
3700
3720
4210
4250
4790

1855
1855
1855
2090
2090
2350
2350
2560

4560
4560
4560
4560
4560
4560
4560
4560

2730
2730
2730
2730
2730
2730
2730
2730

2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400

20,0
21,8
24,6
22,8
24,0
19,3
23,4
22,9

11
15
22
18,5
22
11
22
22

17,9
17,9
17,9
17,9
17,9
17,9
17,9
17,9

1,1
1,1
1,1
1,1
1,1
1,1
1,1
1,1

(2x) 258
(2x) 258
(2x) 258
(2x) 338
(2x) 338
(2x) 418
(2x) 418
(2x) 498

VFL 961-P
VFL 962-N
VFL 962-O
VFL 962-P
VFL 963-O
VFL 963-P
VFL 964-P

6520
7285
7310
7400
8210
8310
9300

3850
4360
4400
4500
5060
5160
5810

3850
4360
4400
4500
5080
5160
5810

1855
2090
2090
2090
2350
2350
2560

5480
5480
5480
5480
5480
5480
5480

3650
3650
3650
3650
3650
3650
3650

2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400

28,7
24,5
25,9
28,3
25,6
27,9
27,4

30
18,5
22
30
22
30
30

24,2
24,2
24,2
24,2
24,2
24,2
24,2

2,2
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,2

(2x) 341
(2x) 448
(2x) 448
(2x) 448
(2x) 556
(2x) 556
(2x) 664

General Notes
1. All location dimensions for coil connections are approximate and
should not be used for prefabrication of connecting piping.
2. If discharge hoods with positive closure dampers are furnished,
see table in section Engineering Data Straight Discharge Hood
with PCD for added weight and height.
3. For external static pressure up to 125 Pa use next larger motor
size.
4. For indoor applications of fluid coolers, the room may be used as
a plenum with ductwork attached to the discharge only. If inlet
ductwork is required, an enclosed fan section must be specified;
consult your BAC Balticare representative for details.

5. Fan cycling results only in on-off operation. For additional steps

of control, two-speed fan motors are available. More precise
capacity control can be obtained with modulation fan discharge
dampers or a BALTIGUARD Drive System
6. Make up, overflow, suction, drain connections and access door
can be provided on side opposite to that shown; consult your
BAC Balticare representative.
7. Shipping/operating weights indicated are for units without
accessories such as sound attenuators, discharge hoods, plume
abatement coils, etc. Consult factory certified prints to obtain
weight additions and the heaviest section to be lifted.

... because temperature matters

Closed Circuit Cooling Towers

1. Fluid in ND100; 2. Fluid Out ND100; 3.Access Door; 4. Make Up ND50; 5. Overflow ND80; 6. Drain ND50; 7. Vent ND15.

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Sound Attenuation

VFL

HD Horizontal Intake Sound Attenuation

1.Discharge attenuator, 2. Access Door, 3. Intake Attenuator; W & H = Unit Dimensions (See Engineering Data).

Model No
VFL

Dimensions (mm)

Maximum Weight (kg)

L2

L1

Intake
Attenuator

Discharge
Attenuator

Total

VFL 24X

3125

1820

655

235

890

VFL 36X

3375

2730

660

315

975

VFL 48X

3375

3650

660

385

1045

VFL 72X

3375

2730

980

500

1480

VFL 96X

3375

3650

980

605

1585

Note: All units with HD attenuators ship in 2 pieces.

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Structural Support
REMARK: Do not use for construction. Refer to factory certified dimensions & weights. This brochure includes data
current at time of publication, which should be reconfirmed at the time of purchase. In the interest of product
improvement, specifications, weights and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Up-to-date engineering
data and more can be found at www.BaltimoreAircoil.com.
The recommended support arrangement for units consists of parallel I-beams running the full length of the unit, spaced as shown in the following
drawing. Besides providing adequate support, the steel also serves to raise the unit above any solid foundation to ensure access to the bottom
of the unit. To support units in an alternate steel support arrangement, consult your BAC Balticare Representative.

Model No.
VFL

A
(mm)

B
(mm)

Maximum Allowable
Beam Deflection
(mm)

VFL 24X
VFL 36X
VFL 48X

2426
3334
4253

1194
1194
1194

10
13
13

VFL 72X
VFL 96X

3334
4253

2344
2344

13
13

1. (4) 22 mm mounting holes; 2. Support Beams; 3. Fan Side; 4. Outline of Unit; 5. Outline of Attenuator HD (optional).

Notes:
1. The recommended support arrangement for these units consists
of two parallel I-beams extending the full length of the unit.
Supports and anchor bolts are to be designed and furnished by
others.
2. All supporting beams are to be flush and level at top and must be
oriented relative to gage line as shown.
3. Recommended design loads for each unit support beam should
be 70% of the total unit operating weight applied as a uniform
load to each of the unit beams. Beams should be designed in

accordance with standard structural practice. For the maximum

allowable deflection of beams under the unit refer to above table.
4. All mounting holes have a diameter of 22 mm at the locations
shown.
5. If vibration isolators are used, a rail or channel must be provided
between the unit and the isolators to provide continuous unit
support. Additionally the support beams must be designed to
accommodate the overall length and mounting hole location of
the isolators that may differ from those of the unit. Refer to
vibration isolator drawings for these data.

... because temperature matters

Closed Circuit Cooling Towers

Units with and without Sound Attenuation

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Engineering Specifications

VFL

1.0 Closed Circuit Cooling Tower

1.0 General: Furnish and install ____factory assembled, forced draft,
centrifugal fan, closed circuit cooling tower(s) with vertical air
discharge, conforming in all aspects to the specifications and
schedules as shown on the plans. Overall dimensions shall not
exceed approximately ____mm long x ____mm wide x ____ mm
high. The total connected fan kW shall not exceed ____kW. The total
connected pump kW shall not exceed ____kW. The closed circuit
cooling tower(s) shall be Baltimore Aircoil Company Model(s)
________________.
1.2. Thermal Capacity (water as heat transfer fluid): The closedcircuit cooling tower(s) shall be warranted by the manufacturer to cool
______l/s of _______ water from ____C to ____C at ____C
entering wet-bulb temperature.
(Alternate1.2.) Thermal Capacity (aqueous glycol solution as heat
transfer fluid): The closed circuit cooling tower(s) shall be warranted
by the manufacturer to cool ________l/s of _____% by volume
ethylene/propylene glycol solution from ______C to _____C at
_____C entering wet-bulb temperature. Coil pressure drop shall not
exceed ________bar.
1.3. Corrosion Resistant Construction: Unless otherwise noted in
this specification, all steel panels and structural members shall be
constructed of heavy-gauge Z600 metric hot-dip galvanized steel,
with all sheared edges given a protective coating of zinc-rich

compound and the exterior protected with the Baltiplus Corrosion

Protection.
(Alternate1.3.) Corrosion Resistant Construction: Unless
otherwise noted in this specification, all steel panels and structural
members shall be protected with the BALTIBOND Corrosion
Protection System. The system shall consist of Z600 metric hot-dip
galvanized steel prepared in a four-step (clean, pre-treat, rinse, and
dry) process with an electrostatically sprayed, thermosetting hybrid
polymer fuse-bonded to the substrate during a thermally activated
curing stage and monitored by a 23-step quality assurance program.
(Alternate 1.3) Corrosion Resistant Construction: Unless
otherwise noted in this specification, all steel panels and structural
members shall be constructed of Type 304 or 316 stainless steel and
assembled with stainless steel nut and bolt fasteners.
1.4. Quality Assurance: The closed circuit cooling tower
manufacturer shall have a management system certified by an
accredited registrar as complying with the requirements of ISO9001:2000 to ensure consistent quality of its products and services.
1.5. Warranty: The manufacturers standard equipment warranty
shall be for a period of not less than one year from date of startup or
eighteen months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first.

2.0 Construction Details

2.1.Tower Structure: The closed circuit cooling tower shall be
constructed of heavy-gauge steel utilizing double-brake flanges for
maximum strength and rigidity and reliable sealing of water-tight
joints. All sheared edges shall be protected with a coating of zinc-rich
compound.
2.2. Casing Assembly: The closed circuit cooling tower shall include
a coil casing section consisting of a serpentine coil, spray water
distribution system, and drift eliminators, as indicated by the
manufacturer. Plastic drift eliminators shall be removable in easily
handled sections. They shall incorporate a minimum of three changes
in air direction.
2.3. Coil Assembly: The cooling coil shall be fabricated of
continuous lengths of all prime surface steel at the manufacturers
own facility, and hot-dip galvanized after fabrication. The cooling coil
shall be pneumatically tested at 15 bar. The cooling coil shall be
designed for low pressure drop with sloping tubes for free drainage of
fluid and shall be compliant to PED. Maximum allowable working
pressure shall be 10 bar.
2.4. Water Distribution System: Water shall be distributed evenly
over the coil at a minimum flow rate of 3,1 l/s/m to ensure complete
wetting of the coil at all times by large-diameter, non-clog, plastic 360
distribution nozzles, spaced across the coil face area in PVC spray
branches by snap-in rubber grommets, allowing quick removal of
individual nozzles or complete branches for cleaning or flushing.

Nozzles shall utilize a two-stage diffusion pattern to provide

overlapping, umbrella spray patterns that create multiple intersection
points with adjacent nozzles.
2.5. Spray Pump System: The closed circuit cooling tower shall
include a close-coupled, bronze-fitted centrifugal pump equipped with
a mechanical seal, mounted on the basin and piped to the suction
strainer and water distribution system. It shall be installed so that it
can be drained when the basin is drained. The pump assembly shall
include a metering valve and bleed line to control the bleed rate from
the pump discharge to the overflow connection. The pump motor shall
be totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) type with IP 55 protection and
class B insulation suitable for outdoor service, _____ kW,
_______Volt, ________Hz, ______Phase.
(Alternate 2.5.) Spray Pump System-Remote Sump: On
installations requiring a remote sump, the closed circuit cooling tower
shall be modified to accommodate the use of an independent basin
and pump (both by others) for recirculating water.
2.6. Basin Assembly: The combination basin/fan section shall be
constructed of heavy-gauge Z600 galvanized steel. The basin shall
be provided with large area lift out strainers with perforated openings
sized smaller than the water distribution nozzles and an anti-vortexing
device to prevent air entrainment. The strainer and vortex device shall
be constructed of the same material as the cold water basin to
prevent dissimilar metal corrosion.

3.0 Mechanical Equipment

3.1. Fan System: The fans and motors shall be factory installed at the
base of the unit in the dry entering air stream to provide greater
reliability and ease of maintenance. The forwardly curved centrifugal
fans shall be heavy-duty centrifugal flow types. Fan housings shall
have curved inlet rings for efficient air entry and rectangular discharge
cowls shall extend into the basin to increase fan efficiency and
prevent water from entering the fans. Fans shall be mounted on a
steel fan shaft supported by heavy-duty self-aligning, relubricatable
ball bearings with cast iron housings and designed for a minimum L10
life of 40 000 hours (280 000 hrs average life). The fan shaft shall be
protected with a two-part epoxy coating for corrosion protection.

3.2. Fan Motor/Drive System: Fan motor(s) shall be totally enclosed

fan cooled (TEFC), IP-55, class F, selected for _____Pa static
pressure. Fan motor(s) shall be suitable for _____ volts, ____ phase,
____ Hz electrical service and shall be mounted on an easily
adjusted, heavy-duty motor base. V-belt drives and all moving parts
are protected with removable screens.
(Alternate 3.2.) Baltiguard Fan System: Two single speed fan
motors, one sized for full speed and load, the other sized for 2/3
speed and approximately 1/3 of full load kW shall be provided in each
cell for capacity control and standby protection from drive or motor
failure. Two-speed motor(s) is not an acceptable alternative.

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4.0 Drift Eliminators

4.1 Drift Eliminators: Eliminators shall be constructed of specially
formulated plastic material and be removable in easily handled

sections. They shall have a minimum of three changes in air

direction.

5.0 Access
5.1 Basin Access: Circular access doors shall be provided for easy
access to the make-up water assembly and suction strainer for

routine maintenance.

6.0 Sound

Location

63

125

250

500

cooling tower operating at full fan speed shall not exceed the sound
levels detailed below.

1000

2000

4000

Discharge
Air Inlet
End
Back

... because temperature matters

8000

dB(A)

Closed Circuit Cooling Towers

5.1 Sound Level: To maintain the quality of the local environment,

the maximum sound pressure levels (dB) measured 15 m from the