The field erected cooling towers (FECT) are imposing structures that play a key role across various industrial sectors. Their capacity to handle large volumes of water makes them essential components for processes that generate heat which needs to be dissipated.
A cooling tower for large water flows,mainly used in industrial processes that generate high temperatures, is usually of the open circuit type, operating through the process of evaporative cooling. These towers can be built in situ, directly at the facilities of the company requiring cooling for its processes.When designing a cooling tower of this kind, its installation is often considered over the option of using multiple modular towers. Large-scale industries with production processes that handle high water volumes are those that most commonly require such cooling systems.
Choosing a cooling tower built specifically on-site to meet industrial needs—considering spatial context and interaction with other equipment—is usually a more logical, cost-effective, and efficient option.
The process industries of this scale typically prefer field erected cooling towers due to the magnitude of their operations. This allows them to save on transportation costs and enjoy advantages such as full customization and energy efficiency.
Key Sectors Benefiting from FECT Towers
Chemical Plants
The production of chemical and petrochemical products generates considerable heat, making FECT towers crucial for temperature control and ensuring the safety and efficiency of the processes.
Oil Refineries
In the crude oil refining process, open circuit cooling towers are often required in situ to cool the water used in various stages, from distillation to cracking.
Thermal and Nuclear Power Plants
Both thermal and nuclear power plants rely on “field erected” cooling towers to cool the water that has absorbed heat during power generation.
General Manufacturing Facilities
A wide range of industries—such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, electronics, and consumer goods—also use field erected towers to control temperature in various manufacturing processes.