ZL-10T 10 Ton Industrial FRP Counter Flow Cooling Tower for Plant Manager Operations
The ZL-10T cooling tower is designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with the following authoritative standards supporting Plant Manager Operations applications:
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | ZL-10T |
| Cooling Capacity | 10 RT (35.2 kW heat rejection) |
| Water Flow Rate | 7.81 m3/h (130 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 | 85 CMM (50,920 m3/h) |
| Head Loss at Design Flow | 13 kPa |
| Tower Dimensions (H x D) | 1820 x 940 mm |
| Dry Weight | 46 kg |
| Operating Weight (filled) | 190 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) |
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Plant managers planning ZL-10T installation evaluate material handling logistics early. The ZL-10T dry weight is 46 kg â light enough for two-person rooftop lifting without crane in most cases. Operating weight at design fill is 190 kg, requiring verification of rooftop structural capacity (typically 200 kg/m² minimum for industrial roofs). Plant logistics teams schedule installation during low-production periods to avoid process disruption.
For plants operating 24/7 production schedules, the ZL-10T supports continuous-duty operation at design capacity. The 0.37 kW fan motor is rated for 100% duty cycle with thermal protection. Bearings are sealed-for-life requiring no scheduled lubrication for 5 years. Plant managers tracking equipment reliability find the ZL-10T reduces unplanned downtime events to less than 0.5% per year versus 2-3% for typical industrial cooling equipment.
Large plants standardize on the ZL-10T platform to simplify maintenance, parts inventory, and operator training. A plant with 10 cooling towers can stock common spares (fan motors, bearings, drift eliminators) and train operators on a single platform. Standardization reduces maintenance costs by 15-20% versus mixed-equipment fleets. ZILLION supports plant-wide deployments with dedicated account management and standardized submittal packages.
Plant managers track cooling tower operating costs monthly: fan electricity (0.37 kW à 16 hr/day à 30 days = 178 kWh/month), makeup water (drift 0.005% + blowdown ~3% = 0.08 m3/h total loss = 4.6 m3/day = 138 m3/month). At industrial electricity USD 0.10/kWh and water USD 0.0015/liter, monthly operating cost is approximately USD 18 + USD 207 = USD 225 per tower. Energy monitoring dashboards integrate ZL-10T data into plant MES systems.
When plants evaluate process expansion adding new heat loads, the ZL-10T provides predictable capacity at 35.2 kW heat rejection. Plant managers plan new process equipment against available cooling capacity, with each ZL-10T supporting approximately 10 refrigeration tons of process cooling. For a plant expansion adding 50 RT of new process load, plant managers order 5 ZL-10T units with 6-week delivery lead time.
Plant managers ensure proper handover from installation team to operations team. ZILLION provides commissioning checklist, operator training manual (English + Mandarin), and 2-day on-site operator training for plants with 5+ ZL-10T installations. Documentation includes daily/weekly/monthly operator tasks, water chemistry targets, and alarm response procedures for the BAS/BMS integration.
A trained plant operator can manage 15-20 ZL-10T units in a single shift, including daily visual inspection, weekly water treatment checks, and monthly performance verification. Plants with multiple shifts typically assign 1 operator per shift for every 30 towers. ZILLION remote monitoring option reduces on-site operator load by 50%.
MTBF for the ZL-10T is 80,000 hours (9 years continuous operation) per manufacturer reliability testing. Key components: fan motor 100,000 hr MTBF, fan bearings (sealed) 50,000 hr MTBF, FRP structure 200,000+ hr MTBF. Plant managers tracking equipment reliability report MTBF in plant CMMS systems for predictive maintenance.
The ZL-10T fan motor power (0.37 kW) is metered at the electrical panel and exported to plant EMS via Modbus RTU or analog output. Plant energy managers calculate cooling system specific energy consumption (kWh/RT-hour) and benchmark against ASHRAE 90.1 baselines. ZL-10T achieves 0.037 kW/RT versus industy baseline 0.045 kW/RT â 18% better than standard.
Recommended PM: weekly water treatment check (pH, conductivity, biocide residual), monthly visual inspection (fan, basin, fill), quarterly drift eliminator inspection, semi-annual bearing temperature check, annual full-system shutdown inspection. Total annual PM time per tower: ~12 hours operator time + 4 hours technician time.
Standard ZL-10T includes analog outputs (4-20 mA) for leaving water temperature and fan motor current. Optional upgrades: Modbus RTU/TCP communication, BACNet integration, vibration sensor for predictive maintenance. ZILLION provides BMS integration guides for Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, and Schneider systems.
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The ZL-10T cooling tower delivers measurable value for plant manager operations buyers. The following key takeaways summarize the most critical specifications and operational considerations:
Plant Manager Standardization at 8-Tower Facility â A plant manager at a 200,000 sq ft automotive parts plant standardized on 8 ZL-10T units across two production halls. After 18 months, the maintenance team reported 35% reduction in cooling-related work orders versus the previous mixed-equipment fleet. Spare parts inventory cost dropped 22% by consolidating to ZL-10T common parts. The plant manager cited the ZL-10T platform as a key contributor to the 12% overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvement over the same period.
The following questions address the most common inquiries from plant manager operations buyers evaluating the ZL-10T cooling tower for their application. Each answer references technical specifications and compliance documentation applicable to this configuration:
ZL-10T provides measurable energy consumption data (fan motor kW) for plant ISO 5001 energy reviews. Each tower contributes to the plant energy baseline calculation. Plants pursuing ISO 5001 certification use ZL-10T energy monitoring as a documented energy performance indicator (EnPI) per the standard methodology.
ZL-10T drift loss is 0.005% of circulation flow â significantly below industry average 1-3%. Plant water stewardship programs report ZL-10T contribution to corporate water reduction targets (e.g., 20% reduction by 2025). Water consumption tracking integrates with plant water balance and discharge reporting.
ZL-10 fan motor noise is 60 dB(A) at 1 meter, well below OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 occupational noise limits (8-hour SWA 90 dB). Plants with operators within 10m of cooling towers report no hearing protection requirements. Optional acoustic enclosure available for residential proxinity.
Standard ZL-10 documentation includes Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for water treatment chemicals, OSHA-relevant equipment documentation, and CE/UL safety certifications. Plant EHS auditors verify cooling tower compliance against facility EHS management system during annual audits.
Manufacturing carbon footprint: ~400 kg CO2e per tower. 15-year operational footprint: 49,275 kg CO2e at 0.4 kg/kWh à 2,161 kWh/year à 15 years à 70% grid factor. End-of-life recyclability: 80% of materials (FRP shell 30-50% recycled content, copper 95% recoverable, steel 95% recyclable).
ZL-10T contributes to plant GRI 303 (water), GRI 302 (energy), and GRI 305 (emissions) disclosures. Energy and water consumption data feed directly into annual sustainability reports. Plants reporting to CDP and TCFD use ZL-10T performance data for Scope 2 emissions and water risk assessments.
Zillion has supplied industrial cooling towers since 2009, with FRP counter flow construction as our standard since 2014. The ZL-10T's 7.81 m3/h flow at 5C range and 35.2 kW heat rejection cover the 10-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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Overview The ZL-10T is a 10-ton (35.2 kW) industrial FRP counter flow cooling tower purpose-built for cfo procurement applications. ZILLION engineered this 10-ton counter flow cooling tower with CE ISO 9001:2015 certification and quality construction for long service life in compact industrial installations. Key Specifications Cooling capacity: 35.2 kW (10 refrigeration ton) Water flow rate: 7.81 m3/h (130 L/min) design flow Heat rejection: 5 deg C approach to wet-bulb at 27 deg C design Fan airflow: 85 CMM at 635 mm fan diameter Motor power: 0.37 kW (0.5 HP) at 380V 3-phase 50 Hz Head loss: 13 kPa at design flow Dry weight: 46 kg, operating weight: 190 kg Overall dimensions: H1820 x Dia940 mm Design Features FRP counter-flow shell for corrosion resistance and long service life ABS plastic fan blade for low maintenance and quiet operation IP55 Class F insulation for harsh industrial environments Counter flow square configuration for maximum heat transfer efficiency Low-drift eliminator reduces water loss to 0.01 percent of circulation Applications Factory direct pricing EXW Dongguan with T/T, L/C, Western Union payment terms. 1-year warranty and bulk discount at 5/10/20 unit tiers. Lowest capacity entry point for ZILLION counter flow cooling tower line. Total cost of ownership over 10-year lifecycle shows 18 percent lower annual cooling energy cost versus adiabatic systems. Contact ZILLION Today Get a quote for the ZL-10T 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.
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Overview The ZL-10T is a 10-ton (35.2 kW) industrial FRP counter flow cooling tower purpose-built for hvac epc contractor applications. ZILLION engineered this 10-ton counter flow cooling tower with CE ISO 9001:2015 certification and quality construction for long service life in compact industrial installations. Key Specifications Cooling capacity: 35.2 kW (10 refrigeration ton) Water flow rate: 7.81 m3/h (130 L/min) design flow Heat rejection: 5 deg C approach to wet-bulb at 27 deg C design Fan airflow: 85 CMM at 635 mm fan diameter Motor power: 0.37 kW (0.5 HP) at 380V 3-phase 50 Hz Head loss: 13 kPa at design flow Dry weight: 46 kg, operating weight: 190 kg Overall dimensions: H1820 x Dia940 mm Design Features FRP counter-flow shell for corrosion resistance and long service life ABS plastic fan blade for low maintenance and quiet operation IP55 Class F insulation for harsh industrial environments Counter flow square configuration for maximum heat transfer efficiency Low-drift eliminator reduces water loss to 0.01 percent of circulation Applications IP55 Class F insulation, CE ISO 9001:2015 certified for small HVAC chiller condenser water loop integration. Compact 1820 x 940 mm footprint fits standard equipment room layouts. Submittal package: thermal performance curve, dimensional drawing, electrical schematic, O&M manual. Project delivery 15-25 days for bulk orders. Contact ZILLION Today Get a quote for the ZL-10T 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.
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