The airside is usually considered clean
service, although some customers will specify an airside-fouling factor
as a result of airborne contaminants. Usually a fouling factor is only included for the
process side of the cooler. The fouling factor is actually a
resistance to heat transfer and is actually added to the other
resistances due to the heat transfer coefficients
There is no limit on the total size. However, there is a limit on the width of one bay and height
during transportation as restricted by roads and bridge heights.
Most manufacturers limit the width of one bay to 16 ft., which
often coincides with the maximum 50HP belt drive system
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