Diagram and Datas of Cooling Tower PDF

E N G I N E E R I N G DATA
A N D S P E C I F I CAT I O N S
Marley MD 5000
C O U N T E R F LOW C O O L I N G TOW E R
MD Steel Cooling Tower 2
MD towers are galvanized steel, factory assembled, Pages 36 through 40 indicate those paragraphs which will
counterflow cooling towers, designed to serve air result in the purchase of a basic cooling tower—one that
conditioning and refrigeration systems as well as light accomplishes the specified thermal performance, but which
to medium industrial process loads on clean water. The will lack many operation—and maintenance-enhancing
Marley MD evolved from a factory-assembled concept accessories and features that are usually desired by those
of towers pioneered by Marley some 75 years ago, and persons who are responsible for the continuing operation
incorporate all of the design advancements that our of the system of which the cooling tower is part. It will also
customers have found valuable. MD towers represent the incorporate those standard materials which testing and
current state of the art in this cooling tower category. experience has proven to provide acceptable longevity in
The specifications portion of this publication not only normal operating conditions.
relates the language to use in describing an appropriate Pages 41 through 49 provide paragraphs intended to
MD cooling tower—but also defines why certain items and add those features, components, and materials that
features are important enough to specify with the intention will customize the cooling tower to meet the user‘s
of insisting upon compliance by all bidders. The left hand requirements.
column of pages 36 thru 49 provides appropriate text for
the various specification paragraphs, whereas the right
hand column comments on the meaning of the subject
matter and explains its value.
MD Steel Cooling Tower 3
AIR MOVEMENT PACKAGE
• High efficiency fan—wide-chord design for maximum efficiency at low fan tip speeds
• Eased inlet fan cylinder—ensures full area, low turbulent airflow through the cylinder
• Spherical roller bearings are rated at an L10 life of 100,000 hours
• TEFC Fan Motor—1.15 service factor, variable torque, and specially insulated for cooling tower duty
• The MD Series air movement package including the structural support—guaranteed against failure for a
period of five full years.
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
• Pressurized spray system distributes water evenly over the fill
• Low-clog polypropylene nozzles—deliver precise distribution of water over the fill area
• Marley MC thermoformed PVC film fill assembled into packs for ease of removal and cleaning
• Marley XCEL drift eliminators—limit drift losses to no more than .001% of the design flow rate
STRUCTURE
• Induced-draft, counterflow design may require less plan area than crossflow towers typically use
• Series 300 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel or heavy mill galvanized steel construction
• Factory assembled—ensures final field installation will be hassle-free
• Triple-pass PVC inlet louvers—limit splash-out and eliminate sunlight from entering the collection basin
MD Steel Cooling Tower — Table of Contents 4
Engineering Data
Schematic 6
Support 30
Outlet Connection 32
Hoisting Info 33
Freeze Prevention 34
Water Quality 35
Specifications / Base
Base 36
Thermal Performance 36
Performance Warranty 36
Design Loading 37
Construction 37
Mechanical Equipment 38
Fill, Louvers and Drift Eliminators 39
Hot Water Distribution System 39
Casing and Fan Guard 40
Access 40
Collection Basin 40
Warranty 40
Specifications / Options
Stainless Steel Options

Stainless Steel Collection Basin 41
All Stainless Steel Cooling Tower 41
Convenience and Safety Options

Mechanical Access Platform 42
Ladder Extension 42
Ladder Safety Cage 42
Motor Davit 42
Motor and Fan Davit 43
Control Options
Fan Motor Starter Control Panel 43
Vibration Limit Switch 44
Basin Heater 44
Water Level Control 44
Fan Motor All Weather Variable Speed Drive 45
Fan Motor Premium Variable Speed Drive 46
Miscellaneous Options
Equalizer Flume Weir Gates 47
Sound Control 48
Splash Attenuation 48
Outlet Sound Attenuation 48
Ultra Quiet Fan 49
MD Steel Cooling Tower — Operational and Environmental Awareness 5
System Cleanliness Typical Applications

Cooling towers are very effective air washers. Atmospheric dust The MD tower is an excellent choice for normal applications
able to pass through the relatively small louver openings will enter requiring cold water for the dissipation of heat. This includes
the circulating water system. Increased concentrations can intensify condenser water cooling for air conditioning, refrigeration, and
system maintenance by clogging screens and strainers—and smaller thermal storage systems, as well as their utilization for free-cooling
particulates can coat system heat transfer surfaces. In areas of low in all of those systems. The MD can also be used in the cooling
flow velocity—such as the cold water basin—sedimentary deposits of jacket water for engines and air compressors, and are widely
can provide a breeding ground for bacteria. applied to dissipate waste heat in a variety of industrial, power and
In areas prone to dust and sedimentation, you should consider manufacturing processes.
installing some means for keeping the cold water basin clean. Typical Choosing the all stainless steel construction option, the MD
devices include side stream filters and a variety of filtration media. can be confidently applied in unusually corrosive processes and
operating environments. However, no single product line can answer
Water Treatment all problems, and selective judgement should be exercised in the
To control the buildup of dissolved solids resulting from water following situations
evaporation, as well as airborne impurities and biological contaminants
Applications Requiring Alternative Cooling
including Legionella, an effective consistent water treatment program
Tower Selections
is required. Simple blowdown may be adequate to control corrosion
and scale, but biological contamination can only be controlled with Certain types of applications are incompatible with any
biocides. cooling tower with film fill—whether MD or a competitive tower of
An acceptable water treatment program must be compatible with similar manufacture. Film fill is subject to distortion in high water
the variety of materials incorporated in a cooling tower—ideally the temperatures, and the narrow passages are easily clogged by turbid
pH of the circulating water should fall between 6.5 and 9.0. Batch or debris-laden water. Some of the applications, which call for
feeding of chemicals directly into the cooling tower is not a good alternative tower designs are:
practice since localized damage to the tower is possible. Specific • Water temperatures exceeding 52°C—adversely affects the
startup instructions and additional water quality recommendations service life and performance of normal counterflow PVC fill.
can be found in the MD User Manual which accompanies the tower Higher temperature fill materials are available.
and also is available from your local Marley sales representative. For • Ethylene glycol content—can plug fill passages as slime and
complete water treatment recommendations, consult a competent, algae accumulate to feed on the available organic materials.
qualified water treatment supplier.
• Fatty acid content—found in processes such as soap and
detergent manufacturing and some food processing—fatty acids
pose a serious threat for plugging fill passages.
CAUTION • Particulate carry over—often found in steel mills and cement
plants—can both cause fill plugging, and can build up to
The cooling tower must be located at such distance potentially damaging levels on tower structure.
and direction to avoid the possibility of contaminated • Pulp carry over—typical of the paper industry and food
processing where vacuum pumps or barometric condensers are
discharge air being drawn into building fresh air
used. Causes fill plugging which may be intensified by algae.
intake ducts. The purchaser should obtain the
Alternative Selections
services of a Licensed Professional Engineer or
In addition to the MD, SPX Cooling Technologies offers a full
Registered Architect to certify that the location of scope of products in various designs and capacities to meet the
special demands of specific applications.
the cooling tower is in compliance with applicable air
spxcooling.com—visit us on the web for a complete list of
pollution, fire and clean air codes. products, services, publications and to find your nearest sales
representative.
MD Steel Cooling Tower — Engineering Data: Schematic 6
MD5008 SINGLE CELL
Use this data for preliminary layouts only. Obtain

current drawing from your Marley sales representative.
UPDATE™ web-based selection software, available

at spxcooling.com/update provides MD model
2578 recommendations based on customer's specific
design requirements.
CL
PLAN
2731 35 569
140
8" INLET MOTOR
H
A
SIDE ELEVATION END ELEVATION

MD5008 SINGLE CELL
Design Shipping Weight

dBA dBA Dimensions
Model Nominal Tons Motor Operating kg
1.5m from air 1.5m above
note 2 note 3 kW Weight Heaviest
inlet face fan outlet H note 5 A Weight/Cell
kg Section
MD5008KLC1L 149 3.7 79 76
MD5008MAC1L 165 5.5 80 80
MD5008NAC1L 179 7.5 81 81 3294 2181 3051 1702 891
MD5008PAC1L 202 11 81 84
MD5008QAC1L 216 15 81 85
MD5008KLD1L 161 3.7 79 76
MD5008MAD1L 180 5.5 80 80
MD5008NAD1L 197 7.5 81 81 3599 2486 3177 1828 936
MD5008PAD1L 223 11 81 84
MD5008QAD1L 239 15 81 85
MD5008KLF1L 166 3.7 79 76
MD5008MAF1L 189 5.5 80 80
MD5008NAF1L 207 7.5 81 81 3904 2791 3302 1953 1062
MD5008PAF1L 234 11 81 84
MD5008QAF1L 255 15 81 85
A Sound dBA Approach
Various low sound options are available for up to

16 dB reduction from the standard dBA options
in the schematic data table. Consult UPDATE
selection software for performance, sound levels and
dimensions.
NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current 4 Standard overflow is a 3" dia. FPT connection located on the
drawings from your Marley sales representative. All table data is per side of the collection basin. Makeup water connection is 2" dia.
cell. MPT connection located on the side of the tower. A 3" FPT drain
2 Last two characters of the model number indicate number of cells connection is located on the side of the collection basin.
and cell configuration. 5 Models with an Ultra Quiet Fan option require a taller fan cylinder,
3 Nominal tons are based upon 35°C HW, 29.5°C CW, 25.5°C WB add 597mm to this dimension for correct height.
and .68 m3/hr per ton. The Marley UPDATE web-based selection
software provides MD model recommendations based on specific
MD5008 MULTICELL


CL CL
PLAN
2371
35 569
2794
140
8" INLET MOTOR

MD5008 MULTICELL

dBA dBA Dimensions
kg Section
MD5008KLC2L 149 3.7 79 76
MD5008MAC2L 165 5.5 80 80
MD5008NAC2L 179 7.5 81 81 3526 2413 3072 1723 891
MD5008PAC2L 202 11 81 84
MD5008QAC2L 216 15 81 85
MD5008KLD2L 161 3.7 79 76
MD5008MAD2L 180 5.5 80 80
MD5008NAD2L 197 7.5 81 81 3831 2718 3197 1848 957
MD5008PAD2L 223 11 81 84
MD5008QAD2L 239 15 81 85
MD5008KLF2L 166 3.7 79 76
MD5008MAF2L 189 5.5 80 80
MD5008NAF2L 207 7.5 81 81 4135 3023 3323 1974 1083
MD5008PAF2L 234 11 81 84
MD5008QAF2L 255 15 81 85

dimensions.
NOTE
MD5010 SINGLE CELL


CL
PLAN
3651 35 569
140
8" INLET MOTOR
H
A

MD5010 SINGLE CELL

dBA dBA Dimensions
kg Section
MD5010NLC1L 220 7.5 80 80
MD5010PAC1L 248 11 81 84
3412 2299 3883 2079 1052
MD5010QAC1L 269 15 81 85
MD5010RAC1L 286 18.5 81 86
MD5010NLD1L 240 7.5 80 80
MD5010PAD1L 279 11 81 84
3716 8'-6 1⁄2" 4046 2242 1190
MD5010QAD1L 304 15 81 85
MD5010RAD1L 325 18.5 81 86
MD5010NLF1L 251 7.5 80 80
MD5010PAF1L 293 11 81 84
MD5010QAF1L 317 15 81 85 4021 2908 4234 2430 1353
MD5010RAF1L 341 18.5 81 86
MD5010SAF1L 360 22 81 87

dimensions.
NOTE
MD5010 MULTICELL


CL CL
PLAN
3651
35 569
3715
140
8" INLET MOTOR
H
A

MD5010 MULTICELL

dBA dBA Dimensions
kg Section
MD5010NLC2L 220 7.5 80 80
MD5010PAC2L 248 11 81 84
3627 2210 3906 2102 1052
MD5010QAC2L 269 15 81 85
MD5010RAC2L 286 18.5 81 86
MD5010NLD2L 240 7.5 80 80
MD5010PAD2L 279 11 81 84
3932 2515 4069 2265 1213
MD5010QAD2L 304 15 81 85
MD5010RAD2L 325 18.5 81 86
MD5010NLF2L 251 7.5 80 80
MD5010PAF2L 293 11 81 84
MD5010QAF2L 317 15 81 85 4237 2819 4257 2453 1376
MD5010RAF2L 341 18.5 81 86
MD5010SAF2L 360 22 81 87

dimensions.
NOTE
MD5016 SINGLE CELL


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recommendations based on customer's specific
CL
PLAN
3651
35
153
ACCESS
8" INLET

MD5016 SINGLE CELL

dBA dBA Dimensions
kg Section
MD5016NLC1L 284 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAC1L 317 11 79 81
MD5016QAC1L 345 15 80 83 4239 2529 5805 3225 1710
MD5016RAC1L 369 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAC1L 390 22 81 88
MD5016NLD1L 310 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAD1L 350 11 79 81
MD5016QAD1L 383 15 80 83
4543 2986 6089 3508 1763
MD5016RAD1L 410 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAD1L 436 22 81 88
MD5016TAD1L 475 30 82 90
MD5016NLF1L 324 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAF1L 368 11 79 81
MD5016QAF1L 403 15 80 83
4848 3138 6320 3739 1977
MD5016RAF1L 431 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAF1L 460 22 81 88
MD5016TAF1L 500 30 82 90

dimensions.
NOTE
MD5016 TWO OR THREE CELL


3607
CL CL
PLAN
3651
35
3715
153
ACCESS
8" INLET


dBA dBA Dimensions
kg Section
MD5016NLC2L 284 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAC2L 317 11 79 81
MD5016QAC2L 345 15 80 83 4546 2837 5860 3279 1710
MD5016RAC2L 369 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAC2L 390 22 81 88
MD5016NLD2L 310 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAD2L 350 11 79 81
MD5016QAD2L 383 15 80 83
4851 3142 6143 3563 1800
MD5016RAD2L 410 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAD2L 436 22 81 88
MD5016TAD2L 475 30 82 90
MD5016NLF2L 324 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAF2L 368 11 79 81
MD5016QAF2L 403 15 80 83
5156 3446 6375 3794 2032
MD5016RAF2L 431 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAF2L 460 22 81 88
MD5016TAF2L 500 30 82 90

dimensions.
NOTE
MD5016 FOUR OR MORE CELLS


3607
CL CL
PLAN
3651
35
3715
153
ACCESS
8" INLET


dBA dBA Dimensions
kg Section
MD5016NLC4L 284 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAC4L 317 11 79 81
MD5016QAC4L 345 15 80 83 4801 3091 5933 3353 1710
MD5016RAC4L 369 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAC4L 390 22 81 88
MD5016NLD4L 310 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAD4L 350 11 79 81
MD5016QAD4L 383 15 80 83
5105 3396 6217 3636 1874
MD5016RAD4L 410 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAD4L 436 22 81 88
MD5016TAD4L 475 30 82 90
MD5016NLF4L 324 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAF4L 368 11 79 81
MD5016QAF4L 403 15 80 83
5410 3700 6448 3868 2105
MD5016RAF4L 431 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAF4L 460 22 81 88
MD5016TAF4L 500 30 82 90

dimensions.
NOTE
MD5016 FOUR CELL QUAD


7312
CL CL
PLAN
7366 35
3705 153
ACCESS
8" INLET
H
A


dBA dBA Dimensions
kg Section
MD5016NLC4B 284 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAC4B 317 11 79 81
MD5016QAC4B 345 15 80 83 4801 3091 5933 3353 1710
MD5016RAC4B 369 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAC4B 390 22 81 88
MD5016NLD4B 310 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAD4B 350 11 79 81
MD5016QAD4B 383 15 80 83
5105 3396 6217 3636 1874
MD5016RAD4B 410 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAD4B 436 22 81 88
MD5016TAD4B 475 30 82 90
MD5016NLF4B 324 7.5 78 76
MD5016PAF4B 368 11 79 81
MD5016QAF4B 403 15 80 83
5410 3700 6448 3868 2105
MD5016RAF4B 431 18.5 80 85
MD5016SAF4B 460 22 81 88
MD5016TAF4B 500 30 82 90

dimensions.
NOTE
MD5018 SINGLE CELL


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CL
PLAN
5480 35
153"
10" OR 12"
INLET
H
A

MD5018 SINGLE CELL

dBA dBA Dimensions
inlet face fan outlet H note 5 A note 6 Weight/Cell
kg Section
MD5018NLC1L 376 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLC1L 428 11 79 76
MD5018QAC1L 470 15 79 79
4636 2853 8666 4776 3103
MD5018RAC1L 500 18.5 80 81
MD5018SAC1L 528 22 81 84
MD5018TAC1L 580 30 82 86
MD5018NLD1L 406 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLD1L 466 11 79 76
MD5018QAD1L 516 15 79 79
MD5018RAD1L 552 18.5 80 81 4940 3158 9043 5153 3479
MD5018SAD1L 586 22 81 84
MD5018TAD1L 644 30 82 86
MD5018UAD1L 690 37 82 86
MD5018NLF1L 422 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLF1L 485 11 79 76
MD5018QAF1L 540 15 79 79
MD5018RAF1L 575 18.5 80 81

5245 3462 9496 5605 3932
MD5018SAF1L 615 22 81 84
MD5018TAF1L 676 30 82 86
MD5018UAF1L 725 37 82 86
MD5018VAF1L 756 45 82 87

dimensions.
NOTE
and .68 m3/hr per ton. The Marley UPDATE web-based selection 6 Dimension shown is for a 10" inlet diameter, add 44mm to this
software provides MD model recommendations based on specific dimension for a 12" diameter inlet.


CL CL
PLAN
5480
35
5545
153
10" OR 12"
INLET
H
A


dBA dBA Dimensions
kg Section
MD5018NLC2L 376 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLC2L 428 11 79 76
MD5018QAC2L 470 15 79 79
4930 3158 8738 4848 3103
MD5018RAC2L 500 18.5 80 81
MD5018SAC2L 528 22 81 84
MD5018TAC2L 580 30 82 86
MD5018NLD2L 406 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLD2L 466 11 79 76
MD5018QAD2L 516 15 79 79
MD5018RAD2L 552 18.5 80 81 5245 3462 9115 5225 3479
MD5018SAD2L 586 22 81 84
MD5018TAD2L 644 30 82 86
MD5018UAD2L 690 37 82 86
MD5018NLF2L 422 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLF2L 485 11 79 76
MD5018QAF2L 540 15 79 79
MD5018RAF2L 575 18.5 80 81

5550 3767 9568 5678 3932
MD5018SAF2L 615 22 81 84
MD5018TAF2L 676 30 82 86
MD5018UAF2L 725 37 82 86
MD5018VAF2L 756 45 82 87

dimensions.
NOTE


CL CL
PLAN
5480
35
5545
153
10" OR 12"
INLET
H
A


dBA dBA Dimensions
kg Section
MD5018NLC4L 376 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLC4L 428 11 79 76
MD5018QAC4L 470 15 79 79
5245 3462 8802 4912 3103
MD5018RAC4L 500 18.5 80 81
MD5018SAC4L 528 22 81 84
MD5018TAC4L 580 30 82 86
MD5018NLD4L 406 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLD4L 466 11 79 76
MD5018QAD4L 516 15 79 79
MD5018RAD4L 552 18.5 80 81 5550 3767 9178 5288 3479
MD5018SAD4L 586 22 81 84
MD5018TAD4L 644 30 82 86
MD5018UAD4L 690 37 82 86
MD5018NLF4L 422 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLF4L 485 11 79 76
MD5018QAF4L 540 15 79 79
MD5018RAF4L 575 18.5 80 81

5728 4072 9631 5741 3932
MD5018SAF4L 615 22 81 84
MD5018TAF4L 676 30 82 86
MD5018UAF4L 725 37 82 86
MD5018VAF4L 756 45 82 87

dimensions.
NOTE


7312
CL CL
PLAN
11024
35 3705
5544 CL CL
153
10" OR 12"
INLET
H
A


dBA dBA Dimensions
kg Section
MD5018NLC4B 376 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLC4B 428 11 79 76
MD5018QAC4B 470 15 79 79
5245 3462 88023 4912 3103
MD5018RAC4B 500 18.5 80 81
MD5018SAC4B 528 22 81 84
MD5018TAC4B 580 30 82 86
MD5018NLD4B 406 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLD4B 466 11 79 76
MD5018QAD4B 516 15 79 79
MD5018RAD4B 552 18.5 80 81 5550 3767 9178 5288 3479
MD5018SAD4B 586 22 81 84
MD5018TAD4B 644 30 82 86
MD5018UAD4B 690 37 82 86
MD5018NLF4B 422 7.5 79 73
MD5018PLF4B 485 11 79 76
MD5018QAF4B 540 15 79 79
MD5018RAF4B 575 18.5 80 81

5855 4072 9631 5741 3932
MD5018SAF4B 615 22 81 84
MD5018TAF4B 676 30 82 86
MD5018UAF4B 725 37 82 86
MD5018VAF4B 756 45 82 87

dimensions.
NOTE
MD Steel Cooling Tower — Engineering Data: Support 30
L
OVERALL OF BASIN
E D E
CL ANCHOR ANCHORCL
21 BOLT BOLT
A
ANCHOR CL
BOLT
TOWER
HOLES FOR COLLECTION
M16 ANCHOR BASIN
W OVERALL WIDTH OF BASIN
BOLTS 4 REQD 21
SUPPORT
BY OTHERS
C
NORMAL
GAUGE
TOWER COLLECTION VIEW A
BASIN
CL ANCHOR
BOLT
21
SUPPORTING STEEL
SINGLE CELL
Dimensions Design Design Operating

Operating Load
Model
W L C D E F Weight at support beam
per cell kg kg/m
MD5008_C 2578 2731 2537 2629 51 165 3072 563
MD5008_D 2578 2731 2537 2629 51 165 3197 587
MD5008_F 2578 2731 2537 2629 51 165 3323 609
MD5010_C 2578 3651 2537 3550 51 165 3906 550
MD5010_D 2578 3651 2537 3550 51 165 4069 569
MD5010_F 2578 3651 2537 3550 51 165 4257 593
MD5016_C 3607 3651 3566 3550 127 318 5860 909
MD5016_D 3607 3651 3566 3397 127 318 6143 952
MD5016_F 3607 3651 3566 3397" 127 318 6375 983
MD5018_C 3607 5480 3566 5226 127 318 8802 931
MD5018_D 3607 5480 3566 5226 127 318 9178 969
MD5018_F 3607 5480 3566 5226 127 318 9631 1012

MD Steel Cooling Tower — Engineering Data: Support 31
OVERALL LENGTH OF BASIN
E D F E
CL ANCHOR ANCHOR CL CL ANCHOR ANCHOR CL
21 BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT
A
ANCHOR CL
BOLT
HOLES FOR
M16 ANCHOR
W OVERALL WIDTH OF BASIN
BOLTS 4/CELL
TOWER COLLECTION
CL ANCHOR
BASIN
BOLT
21
SUPPORTING STEEL
MULTICELL
NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current 3 Design operating weight occurs with collection basin full to
drawings from your Marley sales representative for final design. overflow level. Actual operating weight varies with m3/hr and
2 Purchaser to provide tower support complete with holes and piping scheme.
anchor bolts. Do not use studs! Anchor points must be framed flush 4 Tower may be placed on a flat concrete slab. Side outlet and
and level at top. optional side drain and overflow must be specified.
MD Steel Cooling Tower — Engineering Data: Outlet Connection 32
MAKEUP MAKEUP
2" NPTM ALTERNATE LOCATION MECHANICAL
COUPLING GROOVE
WELDING SUCTION HOOD
BEVEL
C REMOVABLE
TRASH SCREEN
D A
CL TOWER PUMP
89 B OVERFLOW SUCTION 23
3" NPTF
DRAIN
3" NPTF SUCTION SECTION
SIDE-OUTLET SUCTION CONNECTION
Dimensions
Model Suction
A B C D
Diameter
MAKEUP 6" — 492 587 305
2" NPTM
MD5008 8" 191 492 587 305
SLOPING 10" — 492 587 305
BASIN FLOOR 6" — 476 587 305
MD5010 8" 191 476 587 305
C 10" — 476 587 305
D A 6" — 476 638 330
8" 191 476 638 330
MD5016
OVERFLOW PUMP 10" 216 476 638 330
89 3" NPTF 496 SUCTION 12" — 476 638 330
DRAIN 6" — 476 638 330
3" NPTF 878
8" 191 476 638 330
END-OUTLET SUCTION CONNECTION MD5018 10" 216 476 638 330
12" 231 476 638 330
14" — 476 638 330
MAKEUP MAKEUP
2" NPTM ALTERNATE LOCATION
CL SUMP ANTI-VOTEX PLATE CL OUTLET

C WITH SCREEN OR
REMOVABLE
CL TOWER TRASH SCREEN
OVERFLOW
D 3" NPTF
DRAIN
89 B 3" NPTF 502
DRAIN OUTLET PIPING

SUMP FACE MAY
BE ROTATED 90° OR 180° BY OTHERS
11/2" NPTF
BOTTOM OUTLET
153
CONNECTION
SIDE-OUTLET SUMP CONNECTION SUMP SECTION
Maximum m3/hr per Outlet

Sump Bottom Outlet
Sump pump flow Bottom Outlet pump flow
Side or End Suction pump flow with anti-vortex plate or pump flow with anti-vortex plate or
Outlet pump flow without gravity flow without gravity flow
Diameter anti-vortex plate with or without anti-vortex plate with or without
anti-vortex plate anti-vortex plate
MD5008 MD5010 MD5016 MD5018 MD5008 MD5010 MD5016 MD5018 MD5008 MD5010 MD5016 MD5018 MD5008 MD5010 MD5016 MD5018 MD5008 MD5010 MD5016 MD5018
6" 143 143 204 204 204 204

8" 267 311 354 354 248 248 248 248 267 311 354 354 136 136
10" 533 558 267 311 391 391 267 311 533 558 100 100 214 214 214 214
12" 684 533 555 533 684 143 143 267 304 304 304
14" 671 173 173 173 267 311 367 367
16" 684 225 225 225 225 267 311 480 480
18" 267 285 285 285 267 311 533 599
20" 311 354 354 311 533 667
24" 513 513 533 3012
MD Steel Cooling Tower — Engineering Data: Hoisting 33
OFFSET MAY BE REQUIRED OFFSET MAY BE REQUIRED

FOR BALANCED LIFT FOR BALANCED LIFT
CENTER OF CENTER OF
TOWER TOWER
LIFTING LIFTING
SLING SLING
WIDTH WIDTH
70° MAX
BOTH MODULES
Base Module Top Module

Model Sling Length Weight Sling Length Weight
Width Width
Minimum kg Minimum kg
MD5008 2.6m 3.0m 1100 2.7m 2.5m 900
MD5010 2.6m 3.5m 1400 2.6m 3.0m 1100
MD5016 3.7m 3.5m 1800 3.7m 3.0m 2100
MD5018 3.7m 4.5m 4000 3.7m 4.5m 1800
NOTE
1 Hoisting operations can be dangerous and suitable safety 3 Ensure that slings are of sufficient length so not to impose bending
precautions should be taken to protect personnel and the loads onto the casing—use of spreader bars is essential.
equipment being hoisted. 4 For overhead lifts or where additional safety is required, add slings
2 All hoisting equipment should be certified and comply with local beneath the tower unit
and national safety regulations.
MD Steel Cooling Tower — Engineering Data: Freeze Prevention 34
When the ambient air temperature falls below 0°C, the Indoor Storage Tank
water in a cooling tower can freeze. Marley Technical Report
With this type of system, water flows from an indoor tank,
#H-003 “Operating Cooling Towers in Freezing Weather”
through the load system, and back to the tower, where it is
describes how to prevent freezing during operation. Available
cooled. The cooled water flows by gravity from the tower to
at spxcooling.com or ask your Marley sales representative for
the tank located in a heated space. At shutdown, all exposed
a copy.
water drains into the tank, where it is safe from freezing.
During shutdown, water collects in the cold water basin
The amount of water needed to successfully operate
and may freeze solid. You can prevent freezing by adding heat
the system depends on the tower size and flowrate and on
to the water left in the tower—or, you can drain the tower and
the volume of water contained in the piping system to and
all exposed pipework at shutdown.
from the tower. You must select a tank large enough to
Electric Basin Heaters contain those combined volumes—plus a level sufficient to
maintain a flooded suction on your pump. Control makeup
An automatic basin water heater system is available water according to the level where the tank stabilizes during
consisting of the following components: operation.
• Standard weatherproof (IP55) enclosure, rating depending
on model and minimum expected winter temperature.
• Ratings are in kW for specified ambient temperature. For
lower ambient temperatures refer to SPX engineering for
advice.
• Standard electircal supply is 380/415 V 3ph (220/240V 1
ph available as extra cost option).
• Heater has an integral thermostat, set point nominally 3°C
but adjustable to suit operating requirements.
Heater components are normally shipped separately for
installation by others.
Note: any exposed piping that is still filled with water
at shutdown—including the makeup water line—should be
electrically traced and insulated (by others).
MD Steel Cooling Tower — Engineering Data: Water Quality 35
The MD cooling tower can be a very effective air washer. Water Treatment
Atmospheric dust able to pass through the relatively small
To control the buildup of dissolved solids resulting from
louver openings will enter the recirculating water system.
water evaporation, as well as airborne impurities and biological
Increased concentrations can intensify systems maintenance
contaminants including Legionella, an effective consistent
by clogging screens and strainers—and smaller particulates
water treatment program is required. Simple blowdown may
can coat system heat transfer surfaces. In areas of low flow
be adequate to control corrosion and scale, but biological
velocity—such as the collection basin—sedimentary deposits
contamination can only be controlled with biocides.
can provide a breeding ground for bacteria.
An acceptable water treatment program must be
In areas prone to dust and sedimentation, you should
compatible with the variety of materials incorporated in a
consider installing some means for keeping the collection
cooling tower—ideally the pH of the recirculating water
basin clean. Typical devices include side stream filters and a
should fall between 6.5 and 9.0. Batch feeding of the
variety of filtration media.
chemicals directly into the cooling tower is not a good practice
since localized damage to the cooling tower is possible.
Specific startup instructions and additional water quality
Blowdown recommendations can be found in the MD Cooling Tower
Blowdown or Bleedoff is the continuous removal of a User Manual which accompanies the cooling tower and also
small portion of the water from the open recirculating system. is available at spxcooling.com.
Blowdown is used to prevent the dissolved solids from
concentrating to the point where they will form scale. The
amount of blowdown required depends on the cooling range—
the difference between the hot and cold water temperatures
of the closed circuit— and the composition of the makeup
water.
CAUTION
The cooling tower must be located at such distance
and direction to avoid the possibility of contaminated
discharge air being drawn into building fresh air
intake ducts. The purchaser should obtain the
services of a Licensed Professional Engineer or
Registered Architect to certify that the location of
the cooling tower is in compliance with applicable air
pollution, fire and clean air codes.
MD Steel Cooling Tower — Specifications: Base 36
Specifications Specification Value
1.0 Base:
1.1 Furnish and install an induced-draft, ■Your specification base establishes the type, configuration, base material, and
counterflow-type, factory assembled, film physical limitations of the cooling tower to be quoted. During the planning and
fill, industrial duty, cooling tower. Unit layout stages of your project, you will have focused your attention on a cool-
shall consist of _____ cell(s), as shown ing tower selection that fits your space allotment, and whose power usage
on plans. The limiting overall dimen- is acceptable. Limitations on physical size and total operating horsepower
sions of the tower shall be _____ wide, avoid the introduction of unforeseen operational and site-related influences.
_____ long, and _____ high. Total operat- Specifying the number of cells, and the maximum fan hp/cell will work to your
ing power of all fans shall not exceed advantage.
_____ kW, consisting of_____ @ _____ You are specifying a counterflow tower, which is a type noted—and often speci-
kW motor(s). Tower shall be similar and fied—for its economical use of plan area. It effectively replaces most makes of
equal in all aspects to Marley Model older towers—both forced-draft and induced-draft—usually without major rede-
_____________________. sign of the existing site.
2.0 Thermal Performance: ■ CTI

Certification means that the cooling tower has been tested under operat-
ing conditions and found to perform as rated by the manufacturer under those
2.1 The tower shall be capable of cooling circumstances. It assures the buyer that the
_____ m3/hr of water from ____ °C to tower is not intentionally or inadvertently
_____ °C at a design entering air wet-bulb undersized by the manufacturer. A list of CTI
temperature of _____ °C. The thermal certified cooling towers can be found at cti.
performance rating shall be Certified by org.
the Cooling Technology Institute.
■ The
minimum efficiency per ASHRAE
2.2 The tower shall be capable of mini- Standard 90.1 for induced draft open cool-
mum _____ m3/hr per kW efficiency ing towers applied to comfort cooling is
at 35°C-29.5°C-23.8°C, per ASHRAE 8.68 m3/hr/kW @ 35/29.5/23.8. There are no efficiency requirements for non-
Standard 90.1. comfort cooling applications. If you want greater efficiency you can require it by
specifying a higher ASHRAE Standard 90.1 8.68 m3/hr/kW.
Each model's ASHRAE Standard 90.1 rating can be viewed in our

3.0 Performance Warranty: online sizing and selection software at spxcooling.com/update.
3.1 CTI Certification notwithstanding, the ■ CTI certification alone is not sufficient to assure you that the cooling tower
cooling tower manufacturer shall guar- will perform satisfactorily in your situation. Certification is established under
antee that the cooling tower supplied relatively controlled conditions, and cooling towers seldom operate under such
will meet the specified performance ideal circumstances. They are affected by nearby structures, machinery, enclo-
conditions when the tower is installed as sures, effluent from other sources, etc. Responsible and knowledgeable bidders
shown on the plans. If, because of a sus- will take such site-specific effects into consideration in selecting the cooling
pected thermal performance deficiency, tower—but the specifier must insist by the written specification that the design-
the owner chooses to conduct an on- er/manufacturer guarantee this “real world” performance. Any reluctance on the
site thermal performance test under the part of the bidder should cause you some concern.
supervision of a qualified, disinterested
third party in accordance with CTI or
ASME standards during the first year of
operation; and if the tower fails to perform
within the limits of test tolerance; then the
cooling tower manufacturer will pay for
the cost of the test and will make such
corrections as are appropriate and agree-
able to the owner to compensate for the
performance deficiency.
4.0 Design Loading:
4.1 The tower structure, anchorage and all is important to understand the distinction between structure and anchor-
■ It
its components shall be designed by age. Specifying that only the anchorage meet these requirements means the
licensed professional engineers, employed tower can become non-functional, even fall down, yet remain attached to the
by the manufacturer, per the International foundation. Specifying structure will require the tower to remain operational.
Building Code to withstand a wind load The indicated design values are the minimums allowed under accepted design
of 146.5 kg/m2, as well as a .3g seismic standards. They give you assurance that the tower can be shipped, handled,
load. Maintenance platforms and guard- hoisted—and ultimately operated in a normal cooling tower environment. Most
rails, where specified shall be capable MD models will withstand significantly higher wind and seismic loads. If your
of withstanding a 890N concentrated geographic location dictates higher wind load or seismic load values, please
live load in any direction and shall be make the appropriate changes, after discussion with your Marley sales repre-
designed in accordance with OSHA sentative.
guidelines.
Some countries and states, like Florida, require structure and
anchorage to meet a given loading. Check with your local officials.
146.5 kg/m2 windload, .3g seismic load—applicable for most applications

but consult the local code official for actual requirements.
2.9kPa live load live load, 890N concentrated load—ensures the tower
can be safely accessed for routine maintenance when a guardrail is installed as
well ensuring the end user complies with government safety laws.
5.0 Construction:
5.1 Except where otherwise specified, all ■ In

the history of cooling towers, no other coating for carbon steel has exhibited
components of the cooling tower shall be the success and longevity of galvanization in exposure to the normal cooling
fabricated of heavy-gauge steel, protected tower water quality defined at left. No paints or electrostatically-applied coat-
against corrosion by EN10142:2000 ings, however exotic they may be, can approach galvanization's history of suc-
grade G600 galvanizing. After passivation cess.
of the galvanized steel (8 weeks at pH
7-8, and calcium hardness and alkalin- If extended longevity of the cooling tower is required—or unusually harsh oper-
ity at 100-300 mg/L each), the cooling ating conditions are expected—consider specifying stainless steel as either the
tower shall be capable of withstanding base construction material, or the material utilized for specific components of
water having a pH of 6.5 to 9.0; a chloride your choice. See Stainless Steel Options on page 41.
content up to 500 mg/L as NaCl (300
mg/L as Cl-); a sulfate content (as SO4)
up to 250 mg/L; a calcium content (as
CaCO3) up to 500 mg/L; silica (as SiO2)
up to 150 mg/L; and design hot water
temperatures up to 55°C. The circulating
water shall contain no oil, grease, fatty
acids, or organic solvents.
Fiberglass casing, polyurethane barriers,
and thermosetting hybrids and the com-
ponents they are adhered to shall be con-
sidered non-recyclable and not allowed.
5.2 The specifications, as written, are intend-

ed to indicate those materials that will
be capable of withstanding the above
water quality in continuing service, as
well as the loads described in paragraph
4.1. They are to be regarded as minimum
requirements. Where component materials
unique to individual tower designs are not
specified, the manufacturers shall take
the above water quality and load carrying
capabilities into account in the selection
of their materials of manufacture.
6.0 Mechanical Equipment:
6.1 Fan(s) shall be propeller-type, incorporat- ■ Propeller-type fans require only half the operating hp of blower-type fans.
ing aluminum alloy blades attached to However, they should be readily adjustable to permit compensation for jobsite
galvanized hubs with U-bolts. Blades shall conditions.
be individually adjustable Fan(s) shall be
driven through a one-piece multi-groove, The Marley Power Belt drive system features all-aluminum sheaves, power band
solid back V-type belt, sheaves (pulleys), belts and long-life bearings for dependable service.
and tapered roller bearings. Bearings
shall be rated at an L10A life of 100,000 TEFC motors offer additional benefits over TEAO motors whose only source
hours, or greater. Both motor and fan of cooling is the flow of air produced by the cooling tower fan. This air rate is
sheaves (pulleys) shall be all cast alumi- not always ideal due to motor position, blockage, variable speed operation, etc.
num to prevent premature corrosion. TEFC ensures the motor will always be cooled properly.
6.1 (alternate)* Fan(s) shall be propeller- Unless otherwise specified, motor speed will be 1800 RPM in 60 Hertz areas
type, incorporating aluminum alloy blades and 1500 RPM in 50 Hertz areas on standard models. Low sound models will
attached to galvanized hubs with U-bolts. use motor speeds appropriate for the specific model.
Blades shall be individually adjustable.
Maximum fan tip speed shall be 66m/s. The value of a 5 year mechanical equipment warranty speaks for itself. Except
Fan(s) shall be driven through a right for the motor, virtually all of the mechanical equipment on a Marley tower is
angle, industrial duty, oil lubricated, designed and manufactured by SPX Cooling Technologies. Cooling tower ven-
geared speed reducer that requires no dors who purchase commercial fans, driveshafts, etc. may require that you deal
oil changes for the first five (5) years of directly with those commercial suppliers for warranty satisfaction.
operation. All gearbox bearings shall be
rated at an L10A service life of 100,000
hours or greater and the gear sets shall
have AGMA Quality Class of 9 or greater.
The gearbox shall include any modifica-
tions to enable operation down to 10% of
full speed.
*Currently available on MD5016 and MD5018
models only.

6.2 Motor(s) shall be ____ kW maximum,
TEFC, 1.15 service factor, variable torque,
inverter duty and insulated for cooling
tower duty. Speed and electrical char-
acteristics shall be ______ RPM, single-
winding, 3 phase, ____ hertz, ____ volts.
Motor shall operate shaft-down position
for belt drive towers and in the shaft-
horizontal position for geardrive towers.
Nameplate power shall not be exceeded
at design operation. TEAO motors are not
acceptable.

6.3 The complete mechanical equipment
assembly for each cell shall be supported
by a rigid, hot-dip galvanized steel struc-
tural support that resists misalignment
between the motor and sheaves (pul-
leys). For belt-drive towers with motors
mounted outside the airstream, a pro-
tective cover shall be mounted over the
motor and sheave to protect it from the
weather and prevent inadvertent contact.
The mechanical equipment assembly shall
be warranted against any failure caused
by defects in materials and workmanship
for no less than five (5) years following

the date of tower shipment. This warranty
shall cover the fan(s), premium efficiency
motor(s), speed reducer(s), drive shaft(s)
and coupling(s), and the mechanical
equipment support. The bearing assem-
blies and V-belts shall be warranted for
18 months.
7.0 Fill, Louvers and Drift Eliminators:
7.1 Fill shall be cross-corrugated, counterflow ■ Fill modules can be removed for inspection and cleaning in accordance with
film type, thermoformed from 15 mil thick local anti legioinella guidelines.
PVC. Fill shall be supported on channel
sections supported from the tower struc-
ture and have a flame spread rating less
than 25.
7.2 Drift eliminators shall be 17 mil thick PVC ■D

rift rate varies with design water loading and air rate, as well as drift eliminator
with a minimum of three changes in air depth and number of directional changes. A drift rate of 0.001% is readily avail-
direction, and shall limit drift losses to able on many standard models. If a lower rate is required, please discuss with
0.005% or less of the design water flow your Marley sales representative.
rate.
7.3 Air inlet louvers shall be a minimum of 5" ■ Triple-pass inlet louvers
air travel, triple pass PVC to limit water
splashout and prevent direct sunlight from
entering the collection basin. For ease
of service and long life of louvers, PVC
louvers shall be enclosed in a removable
frame that attaches to the air inlet without
tools. Louvers with less than three chang-
es in air direction are unacceptable.
8.0 Hot Water Distribution System:
8.1 A pressured spray system shall distribute ■ The combination of PVC piping and polypropylene nozzles is very resistant to
water evenly over the fill. The branch arms the build-up of scale and slime.
shall be corrosion resistant PVC with poly-
propylene spray nozzles attached to the
branch arms with a rubber socket con-
nection for ease of removal and cleaning.
To ensure proper spray system operation,
nozzles shall seat in branch arms without
regard for direction or alignment.
9.0 Casing and Fan Guard:
9.1 The casing shall be EN10142:2000

grade G600 galvanized steel and shall
be capable of withstanding the loads
described in paragraph 4.1. Casing panels
shall encase the fill on all four sides of
the tower. The top of the fan cylinder shall
be equipped with a conical, non-sagging,
removable fan guard, fabricated of welded
5/16" and 7 gauge rods, and hot dip gal-
vanized after fabrication.
10.0 Access:
10.1 A large rectangular access door shall be

located in the plenum on the motor side
of the tower.
11.0 Cold Water Collection Basin:
11.1 The collection basin shall be heavy-gauge ■ The MD tower design offers side-suction as standard. Bottom outlets may be
galvanized steel and shall include the supplied to accommodate a variety of piping schemes. Unless so specified, the
number and type of suction connec- tower you may be asked to approve may only be available with one type of suc-
tions required to accommodate the out- tion connection requiring you to redesign your piping layout.
flow piping system shown on the plans.
Suction connections shall be equipped The sloping floor and low-level drain is valuable because it provides a way to
with debris screens. A factory installed, achieve flush-out cleanability.
float operated, mechanical make-up valve
shall be included. An overflow and drain
connection shall be provided in each cell
of the tower. The basin floor shall slope
toward the drain to allow complete flush
out of debris and silt which may accumu-
late. Towers of more than one cell shall
include steel flumes for flow and equaliza-
tion between cells.
13.0 Warranty:
13.1 The MD cooling tower shall be free from

defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of eighteen (18) months from
the date of shipment.
MD Steel Cooling Tower — Specifications: Options 41
Stainless Steel Options
Stainless Steel Collection Basin: ■ The cold water basin is the only part of the tower that is subject to periods of
stagnant water, concentrated with treatment chemicals and customary contami-
11.1 Replace paragraph 11.1 with the follow- nants. It is also the most expensive and difficult part of any tower to repair or
ing: The collection basin shall be welded replace. For these reasons, many customers—particularly those who are replac-
301L stainless steel construction. Only ing older towers—choose to specify stainless steel cold water basins.
low-carbon stainless steel alloys will be
accepted in order to minimize the risk of ■ The 316 alloy was designed to increase resistance to chlorides. Generally,
intergranular corrosion in the weld zones. cooling towers in HVAC service utilize water sources, which do not approach
The basin shall include the number and the limits of 300 series stainless, even up to several cycles of concentration.
type of suction connections required to Industrial cooling towers, generally circulating more aggressive water, use 300
accommodate the out-flow piping system series stainless as standard metallurgy, upgrading to 316 for situations such
shown on the plans. Basin suction con- as estuary water or other significant source of chlorides. The vast majority of
nections shall be equipped with debris cooling tower water sources result in an acceptable environment for 300 series
screens. A factory installed, float oper- stainless steel, with HVAC systems typically being on the mild end of the spec-
ated, mechanical make-up valve shall be trum. If you have one of the rare instances where water quality exceeds
included. An overflow and drain connec- 900 mg/l Cl, talk to you Marley sales representative about 316SS.
tion shall be provided in each cell of the
tower. The basin floor shall slope toward
the drain to allow complete flush out of
debris and silt which may accumulate.
All Stainless Cooling Tower: ■ Where water quality falls outside the limits indicated in Paragraph 5.1, an
all-stainless tower is worthy of your consideration. For pure resistance to cor-
5.1 Replace paragraph 5.1 with the follow- rosion—coupled with the capability to meet stringent fire and building codes—
ing: Except where otherwise specified, all there is no substitute for stainless steel. No paints or electostatically-applied
components of the cooling tower shall be coatings, however exotic they may be, can match stainless steel's ability to with-
fabricated of heavy-gauge, series 301L stand adverse operating conditions.
stainless steel. Only low-carbon stainless
steel alloys will be accepted in order to
minimize the risk of intergranular corro-
sion in the weld zones. The tower shall be
capable of withstanding water having a
chloride content (NaCl) up to 750 mg/L;
a sulfate content (SO4) up to 1200
mg/L; a calcium content (CaCO3) up to
800 mg/L; silica (SiO2) up to 150 mg/L;
and design hot water temperatures up to
57°C. The circulating water shall contain
no oil, grease, fatty acids, or organic sol-
vents.
Convenience and Safety Options
Mechanical Access Platform: ■ Periodic inspection and maintenance of a cooling tower distribution system is
fundamental to preserving maximum cooling system efficiency. All cooling tow-
10.2 Add the following paragraph in the ers—crossflow or counterflow—are subject to clogging to varying degrees by
Access section: There shall be a waterborne contaminants such as pipe scale and sediment. Therefore, safe and
mechanical access platform at the easy access to these components is of significant value to the operator.
mechanical access door allowing access
to the mechanical system, drift elimina- Access can be provided in a number of ways, including portable ladders or
tors, distribution system and fill. The plat- scaffolding, but for maximum safety and convenience, a field installed Marley
form shall be galvanized steel bar grating, access platform with guardrails is available to make this task as safe and user-
supported by galvanized steel framework friendly as possible. Further, its location on the side of the tower does not add
attached to the tower. The platform shall to the height of the unit, preserving architectural integrity. It also saves the
be surrounded by a guardrail, kneerail, owner time and money, in that maintenance personnel may devote their time to
and toeboard designed according to inspection rather than searching for ladders or erection of portable scaffolding.
OSHA guidelines and shall be capable of
withstanding a 890N concentrated live
load in any direction. A ladder shall be
permanently attached to the platform and
to the casing of the tower, rising from the
base of the tower to the top of the hand-
rail.
Ladder Extension: ■ Many cooling towers are installed such that the base of the unit is 2'-0" or more
above the roof or grade level. This makes it difficult to get up to the foot of the
10.2 Add the following to the end of para- attached ladder. The ladder extension alleviates this problem. Marley ladder
graph 10.2: Provide a ladder extension extensions are available in standard 5'-0" and 11'-0" lengths.
for connection to the foot of the ladder.
This extension shall be long enough to
rise from the roof (grade) level to the
base of the cooling tower. The installing
contractor shall be responsible for cut-
ting the ladder to length; attaching it to
the foot of the cooling tower ladder; and
anchoring it at its base.
Ladder Safety Cage:
10.2 Add the following to the end of para-

graph 10.2: A welded aluminum safety
cage shall surround the ladder, extending
from a point approximately 2m above the
foot of the ladder to the top of the hand-
rail. Maximum weight of welded subas-
semblies shall not exceed 10 kg for ease
of installation.
Ladder Safety Gate: ■A

galvanized steel self-closing gate located at the guardrail level of the fan
deck, exterior motor access platform and access door platform. Stainless steel
10.2 Add the following to the end of para- is available with the stainless guardrail option.
graph 10.2: A steel, self-closing gate
shall be provided at the guardrail level of
the ladder.
Motor Davit: ■ Simplify

the removal of the fan motor when required. If you would prefer stain-
less steel construction change powder coated and hot dipped galvanized to
10.4 Add the following paragraph in the stainless steel in the description. Available with this option is a zinc plated hand
Access section: A powder coated davit crank winch with 14m of 3/16" diameter galvanized aircraft cable with swivel
crane with hot dipped galvanized mount- hook with swaged ball fitting.
ing base shall be field installed on the
motor face of the cooling tower and shall
have a maximum capacity of 230 kg.
Motor and Fan Davit: ■ Simplify

the removal of the fan motor or fan assemble when required.If you
would prefer stainless steel construction change powder coated and hot
10.4 Add the following paragraph in the dipped galvanized to stainless steel in the description. Available with this option
Access section: A powder coated davit is a zinc plated hand crank winch with 18m of 1/4" diameter galvanized aircraft
crane with hot dipped galvanized mount- cable with swivel hook and swaged ball fitting.
ing base shall be field installed on the
motor face of the cooling tower. The davit Also available with this options is an electric winch with a 1.8m pendant control.
shall have maximum capacity of 230 kg Includes 18m of 1/4" diameter galvanized aircraft cable with swivel hook with
at a 1.7m boom extension and 500kg at swaged ball fitting.
a 1m boom extension.
Control Options
Fan Motor Starter Control Panel: ■ If it is your opinion that the control system for the cooling tower be part of the
cooling tower manufacturer’s responsibility, we are in wholehearted agreement
6.4 Add the following paragraph in the with you. Who better to determine the most efficient mode and manner of a
Mechanical Equipment section: Each cell cooling tower’s operation—and to apply a system most compatible with it—than
of the cooling tower shall be equipped the designer and manufacturer of the cooling tower?
with a UL / CUL 508 listed control panel
in a IEC IP14 or IP56 outdoor enclo- Marley variable speed drives are also available for the ultimate in temperature
sure capable of controlling single-speed control, energy management, and mechanical equipment longevity.
or two-speed motors as required, and
designed specifically for cooling tower
applications. The panel shall include a
main circuit breaker or main fused discon-
nect with an external operating handle,
lockable in the off position for safety. Full
voltage non-reversing magnetic starter
shall be controlled with a thermostatic
or solid-state temperature controller.
Door mounted selector switches shall be
provided to enable automatic or manual
control and wired for 230VAC control.
Control circuit to be wired out to terminal
blocks for field connection to a remote
vibration switch, overload trip alarms and
remote temperature control devices. The
temperature controller shall be adjustable
for the required cold-water temperature.
If a thermostatic controller is used it shall
be mounted on the side of the tower with
the temperature sensing bulb installed in
the cold water basin using a suspension
mounting bracket. If a solid-state tem-
perature controller is used the controller
will be door mounted on the control panel.
The solid-state temperature controller will
display two temperatures, one for outgo-
ing water and the other for set point.
Water temperature input shall be obtained
using a three-wire RTD with dry well in

the outlet water piping and wired back to
the solid-state temperature controller in
the control panel.
Vibration Limit Switch: ■ Unless

specified otherwise, a Marley M-5 vibration switch will be provided. The
requirement for manual reset assures that the cooling tower will be visited to
6.5 Add the following paragraph in the determine the cause of excessive vibration.
Mechanical Equipment section: A vibra-
tion limit switch in a IP 56 housing shall
be installed on the mechanical equipment
support and wired to the shutdown cir-
cuit of the fan motor starter or VFD. The
purpose of this switch will be to interrupt
control power voltage to a safety circuit in
the event of excessive vibration causing
the starter or VFD equipment to de-ener-
gize the motor. It shall be adjustable for
sensitivity, and include a means to reset
the switch.

Basin Heater: ■ The Marley basin heater components described at left represent our recom-
mendation for a reliable automatic system for the prevention of basin freezing.
11.2 Add the following paragraph in the Cold They are normally shipped separately for installation at the jobsite by the installing
Water Basin section: Provide a system contractor. When purchased in conjunction with the enhanced Control System
of electric immersion heaters and con- option, however, they are customarily factory-mounted and tested.
trols for each cell of the tower to prevent
freezing of water in the collection basin Submerged in basin water, in which zinc ions are
during periods of shutdown. The system present, copper immersion heaters must
shall consist of one or more stainless not be used. Insist upon stainless steel.
steel electric immersion heaters installed
in threaded couplings provided in the The ambient air temperature that you
side of the basin. A IP 56 enclosure shall insert in the specifications should
house a magnetic contactor to energize be the lowest 1% level of winter
heaters; a transformer to provide 24-volt temperature prevalent at site.
control circuit power; and a solid-state cir-
cuit board for temperature and low water
cut-off. A control probe shall be located in
the basin to monitor water level and tem-
perature. The system shall be capable of
maintaining 5°C water temperature at an
ambient air temperature of _____ °C.
Water Level Control System: ■S

olid-state liquid level controls provide you with state of the art systems to con-
trol and monitor the water level in your cooling tower collection basin. Relays
11.2 Add the following paragraph to the Cold operating in conjunction with suspended stainless steel electrode probes
Water Basin section: Provide a water monitor basin water levels, providing simple solenoid-valve water makeup or
level control system including a IP56 con- discrete on/off signals to more sophisticated automation controls. Optional con-
trol panel, water level probes and probe figurations might include makeup along with high and low water level alarm and
stilling chamber. The control system shall cutoff, or pump cutoff. Packaged systems including any of these variations are
monitor the water level in the cold-water available. Consult you Marley sales representative or download a copy of ACC-
basin to determine level events used for NC-9 from spxcooling.com for additional information.
cold-water make-up, high and low alarms
or pump shut down. The control panel
shall use electromechanical relays provid-
ing power for the make-up solenoid and
electrical contacts for alarm and pump
shutdown control circuits. Probes shall be
contained in a vertical stilling chamber to
stabilize the water in the cold-water basin.

Probes shall have replaceable stainless
steel tips and level height shall be field
adjustable.
Fan Motor Variable Speed Drive:
Marley All Weather ACH550 System ■ Marley VFD drive systems are designed to combine absolute temperature
control with ideal energy management. The cooling tower user selects a
6.4 Add the following paragraph in the cold water temperature and the drive system will vary the fan speed to
Mechanical Equipment section when maintain that temperature. Precise temperature control is accomplished
VFD is used with customers Building with far less stress to the mechanical equipment components. The
Management System: A complete UL improved energy management provides fast payback.
listed Variable Speed Drive system in a IP
10 indoor, IP 52 indoor or IP 14 outdoor Motors operated on a VFD shall carry a service factor of 1.0. When oper-
enclosure shall be provided. The VFD ating on a VFD, the drive parameters should be programmed to limit the
shall use PWM technology with IGBT current to motor nameplate hp. Adjust the Motor specification accord-
switching and integrated bypass design. ingly.
The VFD shall catch a fan spinning in the
reverse direction without tripping. The
panel shall include a main disconnect
with short circuit protection and exter-
nal operating handle, lockable in the off
position for safety. The VFD system shall
receive a speed reference signal from the
Building Management System monitoring
the tower cold-water temperature. As an
option to receiving the speed reference
signal from a building management sys-
tem, the drive must have the capability
to receive a 4-20 ma temperature signal
from an RTD transmitter. The VFD shall
have an internal PI regulator to modulate
fan speed maintaining set point tem-
perature. The drive's panel display shall
be able to display the set-point tempera-
ture and cold-water temperature on two
separate lines. The bypass shall include
a complete magnetic bypass circuit and
with capability to isolate the VFD when in
the bypass mode. Transfer to the bypass
mode shall be manual in the event of VFD
failure. Once the motor is transferred to
the by-pass circuit the fan motor will run
at constant full speed. The bypass circuit
will not modulate ON and OFF based on
cold-water temperature. The application
must be able to handle very cold water
while VFD is in a by-pass mode. Operator
controls shall be mounted on the front of
the enclosure and shall consist of start
and stop control, bypass/VFD selection,
Auto/Manual selections, manual speed
control. To prevent heating problems in
the cooling tower fan motor, the VFD
system shall de energize the motor once
25% motor speed is reached and cooling
is no longer required. The cooling tower
manufacturer shall supply VFD start-
up assistance. Tower vibration testing

throughout the speed range is required to
identify and lockout any natural frequency
vibration levels which may exceed CTI
guidelines.
Marley Premium VFD System:
6.4 Add the following paragraph in the

Mechanical Equipment section when
VFD is used as a stand alone system: A
complete UL listed Variable Speed Drive
system in a IP 52 indoor or IP 14 outdoor
enclosure shall be provided. The VFD
shall use PWM technology with IGBT
switching and integrated bypass design.
The VFD shall catch a fan spinning in the
reverse direction without tripping. The
panel shall include a main disconnect with
short circuit protection and external oper-
ating handle, lockable in the off position
for safety. The system shall include a solid
state, PI temperature controller to adjust
frequency output of the drive in response
to the tower cold-water temperature. The
temperature of the cold water and set
point shall be displayed on the door of the
control panel. The bypass shall include
a complete magnetic bypass circuit with
capability to isolate the VFD when in
the bypass mode. Transfer to the bypass
mode shall be automatic in the event of
VFD failure or for specific trip conditions
allowing safe transfer of utility voltage
to the motor. Automatic bypass with an
earth ground condition is not allowed. The
bypass contactor shall be cycled on and
off while operating in bypass, to maintain
the set-point temperature of the cold
water. The drive design shall be operated
as a stand- alone system without the
need for a BMS system. Operator con-
trols shall be mounted on the front of the
enclosure and shall consist of start and
stop control, bypass/VFD selector switch,
Auto/Manual selector switch, manual
speed control, and solid-state temperature
controller. An emergency bypass selec-
tor switch internal to the panel allowing
the cooling tower fan motor to be run at
full speed shall be furnished. To prevent
heating problems in the cooling tower fan
motor, the VFD system shall de energize
the motor once 25% motor speed is
reached and cooling is no longer required.
The VFD shall include de-icing logic with
auto canceling and adjustable time. Speed
in De-Ice mode shall not exceed 50 %
motor speed. The cooling tower manufac-
turer shall supply VFD start-up assistance.

Tower vibration testing throughout the
speed range is required to identify and
lockout any natural frequency vibration
levels which may exceed CTI guidelines.

Miscellaneous Options
Equalizer Flume Weir Gates: ■ Where it is your intention to be able to operate both cells of the tower while
the flume cover plate is installed, separate outlet connections, float valves and
11.2 Add the following paragraph under Cold overflows must be provided for each cell. Likewise, this would require separate
Water Collection Basin: The intercon- sensors and controls for basin heater systems, if installed.
necting flume between cells shall be
equipped with a removable cover plate to
permit the shutdown of one cell for main-
tenance purposes, or to permit indepen-
dent cell operation.
Fan Cylinder Extensions: ■E

xtensions are available in nominal 30cm increments to a maximum height that
varies by model. Such extensions may be considered necessary in order to
9.1 Insert the following before the last sen- elevate the discharge beyond the bounds of an enclosure. Discuss applicability
tence: Fan cylinder extensions shall be with your local Marley sales representative.
provided to elevate the fan discharge to
a height of ___ mm above the fan deck
level.
Basin Sweeper Piping:
11.2 Add the following paragraph to the Cold

Water Collection Basin section: The cold
water basin shall be equipped with factory
installed corrosion resistant PVC sweeper
piping with plastic nozzles. The sweeper
piping system shall be designed to force
dirt and debris towards a dedicated drain
in the depressed section of the collection
basin.
Sound Control: ■ Sound produced by a standard MD tower operating in an unobstructed environ-

ment will meet all but the most restrictive noise limitations—and will react favor-
1.2 Add the following paragraph to the ably to natural attenuation. Where the tower has been sized to operate within an
Base section: The cooling tower shall enclosure, the enclosure itself will have a damping effect on sound. Sound also
be designed for quiet operation, and declines with distance—by about 5 or 6 dB(A) each time the distance doubles.
shall produce an overall level of sound Where noise at a critical point is likely to exceed an acceptable limit, you have
not higher than _______ dB(A) mea- several options—listed below in ascending order of cost impact:
sured at _______ ft from the locations
in the following table. Sound levels shall • In many cases, noise concerns are limited to night time, when ambient noise
be measured with a Type 1 (precision) levels are lower and neighbors are trying to sleep. You can usually resolve
system and in full conformance with these situations by using variable speed drives, and operating the fans at
ATC-128 test code published by the reduced speed “after hours”. The natural night time reduction in wet-bulb
Cooling Technology Institute (CTI). The temperature makes this a very feasible solution in most areas of the world.
measurement system shall have a real- Variable speed drives automatically minimize the tower's noise level during
time frequency analyzer and separate periods of reduced load and/or reduced ambient without sacrificing the sys-
microphones with an overall tolerance +/- tem's ability to maintain a constant cold water temperature. This is a relatively
3 dB. All low sound options shall be CTI inexpensive solution, and can pay for itself quickly in reduced energy costs.
Certified for thermal performance.
• In counterflow towers, the water falling from the fill media into the collection
1000
basin creates high-frequency splash noise at the air inlets that may be objec-
Location 63 125 250 500
tionable. Splash attenuation media installed in the collection basin may be the
Air Inlet Side SPL
most economical way to significantly reduce sound levels at this critical loca-
Air Inlet End SPL tion.
Fan Discharge SPL
•W
here noise is a concern at all times (for example, near a hospital), one
Location 2000 4000 8000 Overall dB(A) possible solution is to oversize the tower so it can operate continuously at
Air Inlet Side SPL reduced (2⁄3 or ½) motor speed even at the highest design wet-bulb tempera-
Air Inlet End SPL ture. Typical sound reductions are 7 dB(A) at 2⁄3 fan speed or 10 dB(A) at ½
Fan Discharge SPL fan speed, but larger reductions are often possible.
•T
he most extreme cases may require discharge sound attenuator sections—
Splash Attenuation: however, the static pressure loss imposed by discharge attenuators may
necessitate an increase in tower size. Your Marley sales representative will be
1.3 Insert the following paragraph in the able to help you meet your sound requirements.
Base section: The cooling tower shall
be equipped with polypropylene splash
attenuation media factory installed in the
collection basin to reduce falling water
noise.
Outlet Sound Attenuation:
1.3 Add the following paragraph to the

Base section: The cooling tower shall be
equipped with outlet sound attenuation
baffles positioned and spaced horizontally
across the entire fan opening. The baffles
shall be constructed of perforated sheet
metal filled with sound absorbing material,
and contained within a steel box that is
self-supporting.
Ultra Quiet Fan: ■ For more severe cases requiring the lowest possible fan sound levels the Marley
“Ultra Quiet” fan option is now available on all MD models. Tower height may
6.1
Replace paragraph 6.1 with the follow- increase slightly—obtain current sales drawings from your Marley sales repre-
ing: Fan(s) shall be propeller-type, incor- sentative for accurate dimensions. If your requirement calls for outlet attenuation,
porating wide-chord acoustic geometry, you might consider the Ultra Quiet fan in lieu of attenuation. Outlet attenuators
corrosion and fire resistant marine grade are not available with the Ultra Quiet Fan option.
aluminum blades and aluminum hubs.
Blades shall be resiliently mounted to fan
hub and individually adjustable. Maximum
fan tip speed shall be 66 m/s. Fan(s)
shall be driven through a one-piece multi-
groove, solid back V-type belt, sheaves
(pulleys), and tapered roller bearings.
Bearings shall be rated at an L10 life of
100,000 hours, or greater. Both motor
and fan sheaves (pulleys) shall be all cast
aluminum to prevent premature corro-
sion.
6.1 (alternate)* Replace paragraph 6.1 with
the following: Fan(s) shall be propeller-
type, incorporating wide-chord acoustic
geometry, corrosion and fire resistant
marine grade aluminum blades and
aluminum hubs. Blades shall be resil-
iently mounted to fan hub and individually
adjustable. Maximum fan tip speed shall
be 66 m/s. Fan(s) shall be driven through
a right angle, industrial duty, oil lubricated,
geared speed reducer that requires no
oil changes for the first five (5) years of
operation. The gearbox bearings shall be
rated at an L10A service life of 100,000 Marley “Ultra Quiet” fan
hours or greater. The gear sets to have
AGMA Quality Class of 9 or greater.
*Currently available on MD5016 and MD5018
models only.

Marley MD 5000
cooling tower
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AIR MOVEMENT PACKAGE

• Spherical roller bearings are rated at an L10 life of 100,000 hours

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

• Pressurized spray system distributes water evenly over the fill

• Factory assembled—ensures final field installation will be hassle-free

Stainless Steel Options

Convenience and Safety Options

System Cleanliness Typical Applications

MD5008 SINGLE CELL

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8" INLET MOTOR

SIDE ELEVATION END ELEVATION

MD5008 SINGLE CELL

Design Shipping Weight

MD5008MAC1L 165 5.5 80 80

MD5008NAC1L 179 7.5 81 81 3294 2181 3051 1702 891

MD5008KLD1L 161 3.7 79 76

MD5008MAD1L 180 5.5 80 80

MD5008NAD1L 197 7.5 81 81 3599 2486 3177 1828 936

MD5008KLF1L 166 3.7 79 76

MD5008MAF1L 189 5.5 80 80

MD5008NAF1L 207 7.5 81 81 3904 2791 3302 1953 1062

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Design Shipping Weight

MD5008MAC2L 165 5.5 80 80

MD5008NAC2L 179 7.5 81 81 3526 2413 3072 1723 891

MD5008KLD2L 161 3.7 79 76

MD5008MAD2L 180 5.5 80 80

MD5008NAD2L 197 7.5 81 81 3831 2718 3197 1848 957

MD5008KLF2L 166 3.7 79 76

MD5008MAF2L 189 5.5 80 80

MD5008NAF2L 207 7.5 81 81 4135 3023 3323 1974 1083

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MD5010 SINGLE CELL

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MD5010 SINGLE CELL

Design Shipping Weight

MD5010RAC1L 286 18.5 81 86

MD5010NLD1L 240 7.5 80 80

MD5010RAD1L 325 18.5 81 86

MD5010NLF1L 251 7.5 80 80

MD5010QAF1L 317 15 81 85 4021 2908 4234 2430 1353

MD5010RAF1L 341 18.5 81 86

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SIDE ELEVATION END ELEVATION

Design Shipping Weight

MD5010RAC2L 286 18.5 81 86

MD5010NLD2L 240 7.5 80 80