Cooling Tower Belts Singapore
Energy-Efficient, Low-Cost Cooling Tower
There are a variety of cooling tower systems available in the market and they make use of different power transmission technologies that are broadly categorised into 4 processes – a gear drive, a belt drive, direct drive, and electronically commutated (EC) drive. Each option has its pros and cons but the belt drive’s simple design and low initial costs make it a popular choice.
Advantages of Cooling Tower Belts
Energy Efficiency
Belt-driven cooling towers belong to one of the earliest design inventions, whereby power and motion is transmitted from the motor to the fan with the help of a belt that connects two sheaves. This simple technology offers a smooth and effective transmission of power even if both shafts are located at a considerable distance away and is a proven solution for all cooling towers with lower horsepower requirements.
Low Initial Cost
Given its widespread use in various industries and relative ease in manufacturability, the initial cost of a belt drive is low. Belt drives are also produced in high standards and trusted by engineers for its reliability because this technology has been tried and tested for decades.
Disadvantages of Cooling Tower Belts
High Maintenance Cost
New belt drives operate optimally at about 95 percent efficiency but dips over time because of constant exposure to the cooling tower’s hot, moist environment and overuse. Although the upfront cost of a belt drive is low, maintenance costs increase over time as the belts tend to stretch and lose tension. Compared to a direct drive configuration, belt drives also give rise to more friction between moving parts, which leads to more maintenance and higher energy costs.
Regular servicing, belt lubrication and replacement are required to ensure the heat removal efficiency of the cooling tower’s operation, contributing to a higher lifetime operating cost.
Other factors to consider when choosing whether to install cooling towers that are belt-driven include ease of maintenance, service lifespan, installation costs, operational complexity and reliability of contractor.
Why Pick JS Creates Pte Ltd?
At JS Creates, we provide you with an all-encompassing solution when it comes to cooling tower belts. Our components are all manufactured with the highest quality standards to meet the unyielding demands of the cooling tower specifications. We also have a skilled professional maintenance team who can perform installation, repair and servicing swiftly and at very competitive rates.
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