What is a Cooling Tower Fan Deck?
The level, flat area that can be found at the very top of a cooling tower is known as the fan deck. Fan deck provides a platform for the support of the fan cylinders and acts as an access way to the fan and water distribution system. It can be constructed from various durable materials such as plywood, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), or solid 2" x 6" tongue & groove wood.
- Counterflow Cooling Tower
- Crossflow Cooling Tower
Specifications:
- Available Size: Timber 6x15 inches
- Length: Customizable based on requirements (e.g., 10, 12, etc.)
- Pultruded FRP Fan Deck Size: 610 x 28 inches
Functionality of the Cooling Tower Fan Deck
The fan deck in a cooling tower acts as a diaphragm, convey both dead and live loads to the tower frame. The cooling tower’s Fan Deck can be attached to the tower’s framework without any problems. For wooden cooling towers, tongue-and-groove fir plywood is commonly used. Pultruded fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) is used in pultruded FRP towers. Prestressed double-tee sections are used in concrete cooling towers.
Fan Deck Specifications and Load Density
Cooling tower fan decks are generally large in size, especially in larger cooling towers. The load capacity of a fan deck varies depending on the tower size.
- Large towers have a load density of 60 pounds per square foot.
- Smaller towers have a load density of 60 pounds per square foot.
Why Choose Accent Cooling Tower Fan Decks?
As a leading cooling tower fan deck manufacturer, supplier, and exporter in India, we provide high-quality fan decks that meet industry standards. We offer exceptional quality and durability, competitive pricing, excellent customer service.
