1. Classified according to the working principle:
- Static cooling tower: cooling by natural convection or fan forced convection.
- Dynamic cooling tower: through the pump cooling medium circulating into the tower for cooling.
2. According to the cooling medium classification:
- Water cooling tower: water as a cooling medium, through evaporation and convection to reduce the temperature.
- Air cooling tower: using air as a cooling medium, through convection and radiation to reduce the temperature.
3. Classified according to the structure:
- Natural ventilation cooling tower: rely on natural convection and wind to achieve cooling.
- Forced ventilation cooling tower: forced convection through the fan or blower to achieve cooling.
4, according to the application of classification:
- Industrial cooling tower: used for industrial production process cooling, such as power plants, chemical plants, etc..
- Construction cooling tower: used for cooling the air conditioning system or refrigeration equipment in buildings.
Specific classification can be further subdivided according to different needs and standards.