Cooling Tower RFQ Checklist: What Overseas Buyers Should Send First
Quick Answer: A useful cooling tower RFQ should include flow rate, hot and cold water temperatures, wet-bulb temperature, project country, site altitude, power supply, noise target, water quality, material preference, and drawings if available.
A clear RFQ reduces back-and-forth, avoids wrong model comparisons, and helps engineering teams review cooling tower duty faster. This checklist is designed for overseas factories, EPC contractors, and system integrators.
Key Engineering Inputs to Confirm
| Input | Why It Matters | What to Send Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity or heat load | Prevents undersizing or misleading tonnage comparison | TR, kW, kcal/h, or process heat load |
| Flow and temperatures | Core basis for thermal duty | m³/h plus hot/cold water temperature |
| Location data | Wet-bulb, altitude and power supply affect selection | Country, city, altitude, voltage and frequency |
| Drawing files | Helps check footprint and pipe direction | PDF, DWG, JPG, or layout sketch |
| Project priority | Guides engineering trade-offs | Noise, footprint, maintenance, budget, or delivery priority |
Practical Selection Steps
- Start with the operating duty instead of asking only for a general price.
- Add project location and environmental data for realistic selection.
- State whether the tower will serve process cooling, HVAC, data center, or utility duty.
- Attach layout drawings or installation photos if the site is constrained.
- Use the RFQ form so the engineering team receives the information in one place.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending only “100 ton cooling tower price” without design temperatures.
- Mixing refrigeration tons, cooling tower tons, and heat load without units.
- Not stating whether the system needs open circuit or closed circuit cooling.
- Omitting voltage, frequency, noise limit, or available installation space.
Related Cooling Tower Resources
For a project-specific recommendation, send your duty data, site conditions, and any layout drawings through the Request a Quote form or contact Apex Tower directly.
FAQ
Can I request a quotation without complete data?
Yes, but the first reply will normally ask for missing duty and site data. Final selection should follow engineering review.
Why does wet-bulb temperature matter?
Cooling towers reject heat by evaporation, so design wet-bulb temperature strongly affects achievable outlet water temperature and model size.
Should I attach a drawing?
If available, drawings help check footprint, airflow clearance, pipe direction, and maintenance access before quotation.