Cooling Tower Installation

Specifying the right cooling tower and installing it correctly are two things that have to work together. A well-engineered tower on a poorly prepared site, or one installed without proper consideration of airflow, access, and system integration, will not perform to its design capability. Franklin Hodge designs, manufactures, and installs Carter Environmental cooling towers for sites across the UK and internationally, handling the full process from specification to commissioning. 

Where Should a Cooling Tower Be Used? 

Cooling towers are ideal for any application requiring efficient heat rejection with a compact footprint. Common uses include data centres, commercial buildings, and industrial processes. 

Any operation that generates process heat needs a reliable, efficient way to reject it. Cooling towers do this by transferring heat from circulating water to the atmosphere, and they do it far more efficiently than air-cooled alternatives at scale. For data centres, uninterrupted cooling is a fundamental operational requirement. For manufacturing and industrial processes, stable operating temperatures protect both output quality and equipment life. 

The Carter Environmental Cooling Tower Range 

Franklin Hodge manufactures Carter Environmental cooling towers from its Birmingham facility. The range covers forced draught and induced draught configurations, with water flow rates from 6 to 600 cubic metres per hour across all series. All models can be configured as single or multi-cell units and are available in open and closed-circuit variants. 

Forced Draught Cooling Tower, Centrifugal Fan (BAL Series): The BAL Series is a forced draught, counterflow design with belt-driven centrifugal fans positioned at the base of the tower. It is suited to applications where a robust, high-capacity forced draught configuration is required. 

Forced Draught Cooling Tower, Axial Fan (SAN Series): The SAN Series is also a forced draught, counterflow design, but uses direct-drive duct axial fan sets at the base rather than centrifugal fans. This makes it a practical choice where a different performance or noise profile is needed. 

Induced Draught Cooling Tower, Axial Fan (BUC Series): The BUC Series is an induced draught, counterflow design with direct-drive duct axial fans positioned at the top of the tower. Induced draught configurations draw air through the tower rather than pushing it, which suits certain site layouts and performance requirements. 

Dry Air Blast Coolers (ABC and WABC Series): For applications where a closed-circuit cooler is preferred, the ABC and WABC series use copper or stainless-steel coils with a range of fan and motor configurations. The WABC includes an adiabatic mode package that cools incoming air and lowers fluid outlet temperature below the ambient dry bulb. 

What to Expect From Installation 

Franklin Hodge’s installation teams are the same engineers who design and manufacture the equipment. Site-specific requirements are assessed before any tower is ordered, including heat load, positioning for adequate airflow, pipework connections, access for servicing, and noise considerations where planning conditions apply. Spare parts are stocked at our UK factory and available worldwide, including for equipment dating back to the 1980s. 

Speak to Franklin Hodge About Cooling Tower Installation 

If you’re specifying a new cooling tower installation, our team can identify the right series and configuration for your site. View the full cooling towers range for more detail, or contact us to discuss your project. You can also request a quote and we will be in touch. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What cooling tower configurations does Franklin Hodge offer?  

Franklin Hodge supplies forced draught and induced draught cooling towers across the BAL, SAN, and BUC series, as well as dry air blast coolers in the ABC and WABC series. 

What water flow rates are available?  

All series cover water flow rates from 6 to 600 cubic metres per hour, in single or multi-cell configurations. 

Are open and closed-circuit variants available?  

Yes, open and closed-circuit variants are available across the BAL, SAN, and BUC cooling tower series. 

Can cooling towers be installed in restricted access locations?  

Yes, Franklin Hodge has extensive experience designing and installing flat-pack cooling towers for sites where crane access or space is limited. 

Does Franklin Hodge provide ongoing support after installation?  

Yes, servicing and refurbishment are available for all installed systems, with spare parts stocked and dispatched from our UK factory.