A Dura Drift Eliminator is a component used in cooling towers (and sometimes in HVAC systems or industrial evaporative cooling units) to reduce water droplet loss—also known as drift—from the system into the surrounding environment.
Here’s a breakdown to explain it clearly:
🌬️ What Is Drift in a Cooling System?
When water is sprayed or circulated in a cooling tower (to cool air or equipment), small droplets can get carried away with the airflow exiting the system. This unwanted escape of water is known as drift.
Drift can:
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Waste water.
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Damage nearby structures or landscaping (via mineral deposits).
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Create health concerns, like the spread of Legionella bacteria.
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Cause corrosion or staining due to chemical-laden water droplets.
🧱 What a Dura Drift Eliminator Does
The Dura Drift Eliminator is a specially designed plastic or polymer baffle system that forces the air leaving the cooling tower to change direction multiple times. As the air moves through these zigzag channels, water droplets are removed from the airstream and redirected back into the cooling system.
Think of it as a “filter” that catches and redirects water before it can escape.
🛠️ Key Features of Dura Drift Eliminators:
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Made of durable materials: Usually UV-resistant plastic (like PVC or polypropylene) for long service life.
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High-efficiency design: Reduces drift loss to extremely low levels (as low as 0.0005% of circulating water flow).
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Modular panels: Often come in interlocking sections for easy installation and replacement.
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Corrosion-resistant: Ideal for harsh outdoor or industrial environments.
🧩 Where It’s Used:
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Cooling Towers
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Evaporative Coolers
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Industrial Air Handling Units
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Power Plants
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Commercial HVAC Systems
✅ Benefits of a Dura Drift Eliminator:
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Reduces water and chemical loss
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Minimizes risk of waterborne disease
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Improves environmental compliance
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Protects nearby equipment and structures
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Improves cooling system efficiency
If you’re working on a cooling tower project or maintaining an HVAC system and want to prevent water loss or comply with regulations (like those set by ASHRAE or OSHA), a Dura Drift Eliminator is a smart component to install or upgrade.
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