C OOLING TOWER INSTITUTE

Standard for Thermal Performance

Certification of Evaporative Heat
Rejection Equipment

January 2009 STD-201 (09)

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Approved by the CTI Executive Board.

To assure CTI Standard STD-201, Standard for Thermal

Performance Certification of Evaporative Heat Rejection
Equipment, remains current with advancing technologies and
to quickly address newly recognized concerns, it has been
placed under continuous maintenance by the standing CTI
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consideration of requests for change to any part of the
standard and, as may be necessary, publication of addenda or
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 Standard for Thermal Performance Certification of
Evaporative Heat Rejection Equipment
Content

Section/Title Page
1 .0 Purpose 5
2.0 Scope 5
3.0 Definitions 5
4.0 Compliance 5
5.0 Operation of Program 6
6.0 Certification Program Committee 8
7.0 Testing Procedures 9
8.0 Complaint Procedures 9
9.0 Conformance 11
1 0.0 Cost of Program 13

Appendices
A References (Normative) 15
B Cooling Towers 16
C Closed Circuit Coolers 18
D Evaporative Refrigerant Condensers 20
E Data of Record 21
F Fan Coverage 23
G Test Failure (Figure 1 ) 24
G Test Failure (Figure 2) 25
H Certification Approval 26
I Certification Label Design 26

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 Standard for Thermal Performance Certification of
Evaporative Heat Rejection Equipment
Section 1. Purpose representative of the full scope of the
certification.
1.1 This Standard sets forth a program whereby
the Cooling Technology Institute will certify that (c) Additional performance data sufficient in
all models of a line of evaporative heat rej ection scope and detail to evaluate tests of all
equipment offered for sale by a specific certified models over the full range of certified
Manufacturer will perform thermally in operating conditions claimed by the
accordance with the Manufacturer's published Manufacturer shall be submitted to the CTI
ratings, as limited in Paragraph 4.5. Certification Administrator prior to the initial
certification test.
Section 2. Scope
2.1 This Standard applies to Mechanical Draft
3.3 The term " Line" or “Product Line”, as used
in this Standard, applies to a Manufacturer's
Evaporative Heat Rej ection Equipment such as
grouping of products, models, or units, all of
Cooling Towers, Closed Circuit Coolers and
which are of consistent type and design in that
Evaporative Refrigerant Condensers where the
they employ the same design configuration
thermal capacity is selected from published
(induced draft crossflow, forced draft counter-
ratings.
flow, etc.), and the same fan type (propeller or
Section 3. Definitions centrifugal), plus any other optional design or
application considerations (such as range of
3.1 The term “Manufacturer” as used in this
capacities) as the Manufacturer may employ, and
standard pertains to the party offering the
for which the Manufacturer issues a unique
product for sale and responsible for the thermal
catalog, other sales literature or software
performance claims.
providing a physical description and dimensions
for all products, models, or units and a selection
3.2 The term " published ratings," as used in this
procedure/ratings.
Standard, pertains to the thermal performance
ratings for the certified product line (presented in Section 4. Compliance
printed form or as computer output) available
upon request to the general public including, but
4.1 Compliance with this Standard requires all
models of the product line to be certified. All
not limited to contractors, distributors,
models comprising the line shall include as part
consultants, engineers, and owners for selecting
of their model designation a descriptor unique to
equipment for applications. Such ratings shall be
that line, and that line only (e.g., A certified line
sufficient in scope to permit the selection of
employs model designation such as XYZ-1 23
models for specific duties and test evaluations
where " XYZ" is the unique descriptor for the
over the full range of certified operating
line. That particular descriptor shall not be used
conditions claimed by the Manufacturer.
as part of the model designation of a non-
Alternatively, if the Manufacturer elects to
certified line.)
provide only tabular data in the published
ratings, then: 4.2 When hyphenated prefixes or suffixes are
used, they shall only be used to denote changes
(a) The scope of the certification shall be
made to a certified model, such as the addition of
clearly stated adj acent to the tables in terms of
an accessory or special construction. These
design parameters as referenced in Appendices
changes may or may not affect the certification
“B” for Cooling Towers, “C” for Closed
of the model (see Para. 4.5 and 4.6.)
Circuit Coolers and “D” for Evaporative
Refrigerant Condensers. 4.3 A Manufacturer participating in this
certification program shall not publish a different
(b) The tables shall include at least twenty (20)
set of performance ratings for a line having the
operating conditions for each process fluid or
same or substantially the same data of record
refrigerant included in the certification that are
information as the certified line. This shall apply

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certified line is used for the non-certified
version.
4.4 Compliance with this Standard requires
initial qualification testing and annual
reverification testing of individual models
selected from the line by the CTI Certification
Administrator.
4.5 Certified ratings are established on the basis
of entering wet bulb temperature for products
located in a free and unobstructed environment
and circulating fresh water over the fill or heat
exchanger. The Manufacturer shall make
available published criteria defining a free and
unobstructed environment.
4.6 Certifications issued by CTI in accordance
with the provisions of this Standard shall apply
only to the exact products described in the
approved certification report as maintained by
the CTI Certification Administrator.
Certification shall also apply to multiple cell
arrangements of certified models provided the
physical configuration and airflow through each
cell remains unaltered.
4.7 When optional accessories available from the
Manufacturer affect the thermal performance of
the product and compensation must be made in
the selection, the certification is no longer
applicable unless certified as a separate model.
This fact shall be clearly specified in all
published literature and submittal documents
pertaining to the certified line. The use of a
hyphenated suffix is suggested to clearly show
the accessory.
4.7.1 When optional accessories or custom
modifications must be made to the product to
meet the needs of the customer and those
modifications or accessories void the
certification:
(a) The certification label shall not be placed
on the unit.
(b) A unique and clearly identified suffix
shall be added to the model number to
clearly denote the unit has special
modifications or accessories that exclude it
from certification.
4.8 The Manufacturer of a line of products
certified under the provisions of this Standard
shall not make any implication that the
certification applies to any other line of products
not duly certified under the provisions of this
Standard.
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4.8.1 Sales literature and product bulletins
providing descriptions, dimensional data
and/or ratings for a line of products certified
under this standard shall be unique to that
product line and contain no references to other,
uncertified, products.
Section 5. Operation of Program
5.1 This certification program shall be
administered by a CTI Certification
Administrator who shall be appointed by and
serve at the discretion of the CTI Board of
Directors.
5.2 The Manufacturer requesting certification of
a product line shall submit an application for
certification to the CTI Certification
Administrator.
5.3 Included in the Manufacturer's application
shall be:
(a) A general description of the product line to
be certified, including catalogs, if available.
(b) A copy of the "published ratings" for each
model comprising the line.
(c) Physical data (see Appendix E) for each
model comprising the product line.
5.4 The CTI Certification Administrator shall
evaluate the data submitted for reasonableness
and consistency. Based upon this review, one
model will be selected from the product line for
the Initial Qualifying Test.
5.5 If, in the judgment of the CTI Certification
Administrator, the evaluation of certification
data submitted by the Manufacturer and/or the
results of the Initial Qualifying Test so warrant,
additional qualifying tests may be required on
the same or other models.
5.6 The CTI Certification Administrator shall
advise the Manufacturer in writing of the
model(s) selected for the Initial Qualifying
Test(s) and provide the current CTI Schedule of
Fees for both the Licensed CTI Certification
Testing Agency and the services of the CTI
Certification Administrator. If a selected model
is unavailable, the Certification Administrator
may select an alternative model. The
Certification Administrator also may require that
the originally selected model be made available
and tested within one year of the issuance of
certification of that line, or the model must be
withdrawn from the line.
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Order (or signed contract), to the CTI for the
testing and administrative fees and specify when
and where the initial qualification test(s) will be
conducted.
5.8 All tests prescribed by this Standard shall be
conducted by the Licensed CTI Certification
Testing Agency. Original test data shall be
retained by the CTI Certification Administrator
and a copy given to the Manufacturer.
5.8.1 The Certification Administrator shall
maintain a secure off-site back-up copy of all
necessary files to recover from a disaster. This
shall include documentation of all procedures
in use by the Certification Administrator in the
performance of his or her duties. In the event
of incapacity of the Certification
Administrator, means must be established in
advance for a duly authorized representative of
the CTI Board of Directors to gain access to
the original and/or back-up files for use by a
replacement Certification Administrator.
5.9 To substantiate the Manufacturer's published
thermal rating, products tested under the
provisions of this Standard must demonstrate a
thermal performance capability (as defined in
Appendices Para. B.3.2, C.3.2 or D.3.2) of
1 00%. The test tolerance on individual tests shall
be ± 5%.
5.10 In the event a model tested under any of the
provisions of this Standard, including Initial
Qualifying Tests, fails to demonstrate a thermal
performance capability of at least 1 00%, (with an
allowable tolerance of -5%), it shall be
considered a test failure and the provisions of
Paragraph 9.5 shall apply.
5.11 When the following have been successfully
completed:
(a) the evaluation of the certification data
including ratings, the Data of Record
(Appendix E), and dimensional drawings
submitted by the Manufacturer is
satisfactory to the CTI Certification
Administrator and
(b) the results of the Initial Qualifying
Test(s) demonstrate a thermal
performance capability of at least 1 00%
with an allowable tolerance of -5% and
(c) the testing and administrative fees have
been paid by the Manufacturer and
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(d) all information suitable for distribution to
other participants including but not
limited to performance and physical
dimensions
(i) have been submitted in the form of a
catalog, bulletin, or preferably an
electronic equivalent
(ii) and made available through a link
to the Manufacturer’ s website or the
CTI website
to the CTI Certification Administrator
then a formal letter of acceptance (Appendix H)
shall be sent to the Manufacturer advising the
unique Certification Validation Number for the
certified line; authorizing them to use the CTI
Certification Logo in published literature
pertaining to the certified line; and reiterating
that a CTI Certification Label (Appendix I) shall
be affixed to each certified unit sold. If the
Manufacturer has more than one line of Certified
products, they may include all Certification
Validation Numbers on one CTI certification
Label.
5.11.1 A copy of the letter of acceptance
shall be retained on file by the CTI
Certification Administrator and the CTI
Office.
5.11.2 On the day a newly certified product
line is introduced to the market, the
Manufacturer shall notify the Certification
Administrator to release within thirty (30)
days to the other participants in the
certification program the previously
submitted information in 5.1 1 (d).
5.12 The Manufacturer shall affix a permanent
Serial Number and the CTI Certification Label
displaying the appropriate validation number to
each unit sold as certified. The CTI Certification
Label shall conform to the wording as illustrated
in the sample label presented in Appendix I.
5.13 The Manufacturer of a line of certified
products may make design changes to the line at
any time. However, in making changes which
affect any of the physical data of record
(Appendices E and F), the ratings of one or more
models comprising the line, or when adding new
models to the line, the Manufacturer shall submit
to the CTI Certification Administrator:
(a) A description of the exact changes
proposed, including any additions or
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record described in Appendices E and F.
(b) The approximate date on which the
changes are to be implemented.
(c) Within twenty (20) working days after the
receipt of these data, the CTI Certification
Administrator shall, at his discretion, either:
(i) Issue a formal acceptance of the
change (using the format of Appendix H)
based solely on his examination of the
data.
(ii) Require testing of one or more models
selected by the CTI Certification
Administrator to verify the certified
performance, which shall be treated as an
additional qualifying test(s).
5.14 To demonstrate compliance with published
ratings on an ongoing basis, an annual
reverification test shall be conducted, at the
Manufacturer's expense, on one model selected
from each line of certified products by the CTI
Certification Administrator. In the event any
such unit fails to pass an annual reverification
test (see Para. 5.9), the procedure of Paragraph
9.5 shall apply.
5.15 The procedures set forth in the preceding
paragraphs of this section shall be followed for
each and every product line certified by the
Cooling Technology Institute (CTI).
5.16 All data submitted by the Manufacturer of a
certified line and all test reports shall be kept
permanently on file by the CTI Certification
Administrator. Such files shall be held in strictest
confidence by the CTI Certification
Administrator and shall not be copied or
distributed to any other parties, including the
CTI Board of Directors, without the explicit,
written authorization of the Manufacturer. When
a product line has been withdrawn from the
Certification Program for whatever reason, the
CTI Certification Administrator shall maintain
all of the files of said line for a period of two (2)
years. At the end of the two (2) year period all
files shall be returned to the Manufacturer. If the
Manufacturer is no longer in business, then the
files shall be destroyed.
5.17 The CTI shall publish annually a listing of
each currently certified product line. This list
shall include the name of the Manufacturer or
distributor, the identification of the product line,
the Certification Validation Number (see Para.
5.1 1 ) associated with the Manufacturer, and a
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link to a website containing the information
suitable for distribution, i.e., certified ratings,
physical dimensions, etc. (see Para 5.1 1 (d)).
Additionally, since there may be changes over
the course of the year, such as the number of
program participants, the number of product
lines certified, or the certified ratings of any
particular certified line, the CTI Certification
Administrator shall supply, upon request, to any
interested party, the current status of any
participant or any product line model and will
provide such changes for publication on the CTI
website and routinely printed in the CTI
Journals.
Section 6. Certification Program Committee
6.1 The CTI Certification Administrator shall be
the Chairman and a non-voting representative on
this Committee.
6.2The functions of the Certification Program
Committee shall include but not be limited to:
(a) Advising the Certification Administrator
(b) Ruling on any complaints regarding the
interpretation of this standard.
(c) Reviewing and approving the program
administrative fee rate.
6.3 Each Manufacturer meeting all requirements
of a certified Line(s) per this standard shall be
duly represented on the Committee by one (1 )
voting representative.
(a) Voting representatives having their primary
business locations outside of the United States
shall be classified as International Voting
Members.
6.4 Quorum to conduct business at meetings is
established when the total number of Voting and
International Voting Members in attendance
(physically or electronically) exceeds two-thirds
(2/3) of the number of non-International Voting
members both in attendance and absent.
(a) The number of affirmative votes for a
motion to pass shall exceed one half (½) of the
combined number of Voting and International
Voting Members in attendance. The results of
a vote shall be recorded in the meeting
minutes.
(b) Letter or electronic ballots shall be
distributed to all Voting Members and
International Voting Members. The ballot shall
specify the response deadline, which must
allow a reasonable time period for responses.
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Voting and International Voting Members
have responded or the deadline is reached,
whichever occurs first. Quorum for letter or
electronic ballots is established when the
number of ballot responses exceeds one half
(½) of the total number of Voting and
International Voting Members. The results of
the vote shall be reported at the next meeting
of the Certification Program Committee and
recorded in the meeting minutes.
6.5 A simple maj ority vote of a letter or
electronic ballot shall be required to overrule the
Certification Administrator.
6.6 Failure to comply with administrative
requirements adopted by the Certification
Program Committee will be subj ect to the same
penalties as available to the Administrator for
failure to comply with provisions of this
standard.
Section 7. Testing Procedures
7.1 Test Instrumentation employed on
certification qualification or re-verification tests
shall be as specified in the appropriate test code,
except as hereinafter provided:
(a) All instruments and instrumentation
systems shall be owned or approved by the
Licensed CTI Certification Testing Agency.
(b) Remote reading temperature sensors and
data acquisition system or thermometers, shall
be owned by CTI or its Licensed CTI
Certification Testing Agency, and calibrated
not less than annually to an accuracy of ± 0.05
ºC (0.1 0 ºF) or better against instrumentation
traceable to the National Institute of Standards
and Technology. The instrumentation shall be
checked for calibration by the Licensed CTI
Certification Testing Agency prior to each
certification test series.
(c) Psychrometers used to measure wet bulb
temperatures shall be as specified by CTI and
be maintained by the Licensed CTI
Certification Testing Agency.
(d) An appropriately sized Pitot tube, Venturi
meter or magnetic flow meter approved by the
Certification Administrator and owned by the
CTI or the Licensed CTI Certification Testing
Agency shall be the primary device for
measuring the flow rates of non-volatile
process fluids such as water and aqueous
solutions of glycols. For volatile process
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fluids (refrigerants), a coriolis flow meter shall
be employed. Flow measurement devices shall
be calibrated at least once every three years by
a recognized hydraulics laboratory.
(e) A mercury manometer, calibrated pressure
differential meter/transducer, and/or calibrated
pressure gauges/transducers approved by the
Certification Administrator and owned by CTI
or the Licensed CTI Certification Testing
Agency, shall be used to measure pressures
and the pressure differential of the process
fluid across the heat exchanger.
7.2 The Manufacturer may observe but not
participate in reading or recording official test
data.
7.3 The models selected for testing, as prescribed
by this Standard, will preferably be production
units. However, if prototypes are tested,
subsequently, at the Manufacturer’ s expense,
random production units shall be dimensionally
and component checked by the CTI Certification
Administrator or his designee as soon as
practicable to verify conformance with the
prototypes and the Physical Data Sheets of
record.
Section 8. Complaint Procedures
8.1 Complaints regarding non-compliance with
this Standard can be submitted to the CTI
Certification Administrator by Certification
Program Committee participants or by customers
who have purchased a product certified under
this program.
8.2 Complaints of non-compliance shall be
submitted within twenty-four (24) months after
shipment of the certified product from the
Manufacturer. The unit in question shall have
been in service for not less than one (1 ) month or
more than twelve (1 2) months.
8.3 Complaints shall include the following:
(a) The name of the Manufacturer and the
Certification Validation Number affixed to the
unit.
(b) The model number of the certified product.
(c) The serial number of the certified product.
(d) The design operating conditions.
(e) Drawings, sketches, or photographs of the
installation site illustrating the relationship of
the certified unit to the surrounding structures.
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rates, fan motor output power, and any other
evidence or information on which the party
bases its complaint.
8.4 Upon receipt of such a complaint, the
Certification Administrator shall:
(a) Immediately notify the Manufacturer of the
complaint.
(b) Provide the Manufacturer with all known
complaint details.
(c) Review the nature and substance of the
complaint to determine if further action is
warranted.
8.5 If, in the j udgment of the CTI Certification
Administrator, after due consideration of the site
(see Para. 4.5.) and operating conditions as
reported by the Complainant, there is a
reasonable doubt as to the capability of the
product with respect to the certified rating, the
Complainant and the Manufacturer shall be
notified:
(a) That a performance test is required.
(b) That the Complainant will pay for the CTI
testing and Administrative fees if the results
show a thermal performance capability of 95%
or greater.
(c) That the Manufacturer will pay the CTI
Testing and Administrative fees if the results
show a thermal performance capability of less
than 95%.
(d) That upon receipt of written acceptance of
these conditions from the Complainant, the
CTI will proceed to schedule a performance
test on the unit in question within twenty (20)
working days.
(e) If within twenty (20) working days of the
Administrator’ s notification, no response or
receipt of written documentation declining the
performance test from the Complainant, no
further action will be taken by the CTI.
8.6 Upon completion of the performance tests,
the Licensed CTI Certification Testing Agency
shall submit a copy of the test report to the
Complainant, the Manufacturer, and the CTI
Certification Administrator. Proprietary design
information contained in the Data of Record
shall not be distributed.
(a) If the thermal performance capability is
95% or more of the certified rating for that
model, the CTI fees will be assessed against
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the Complainant. No further action will be
taken by the CTI.
(b) If the thermal performance capability is
less than 95% of the certified rating for that
model, the model shall be considered to have
failed the test, and the CTI fees will be
assessed against the Manufacturer.
(c) If the thermal performance capability is
less than 95% of the certified rating for that
model, the procedures of Paragraph 9.5 for
failure of test shall apply.
8.7 It shall be the responsibility of the
Complainant to negotiate with the Manufacturer
for any and all remedies for a performance
deficiency. CTI shall not participate in said
negotiations and is not responsible or
accountable for any resolution.
8.8 Where complaints involve matters other than
thermal performance, such as procedural or
administrative, the Complainant shall notify the
CTI Certification Administrator in writing,
providing all details of the alleged infraction.
The CTI Certification Administrator shall:
(a) Immediately notify the Manufacturer of the
complaint, providing him with all known
details.
(b) Notify the Manufacturer that he will be
liable for all CTI Certification Administrator
fees accrued in the investigation, j udgment,
reporting and resolution of the complaint, if
the complaint is found to be valid.
(c) Notify the Complainant that he will pay for
all CTI Certification Administrator fees
accrued in the investigation, j udgment,
reporting and resolution of the complaint if the
complaint is found not to be valid.
(d) After receipt of a letter from the
Complainant stating he will abide by the
provisions of Paragraph 8.8(c), the
Certification Administrator shall investigate
the nature and substance of the complaint
within twenty (20) working days. During such
investigation the Certification Administrator
may make such contacts as are necessary to
obtain or confirm details required to make a
proper decision.
(e) If, in the j udgment of the CTI Certification
Administrator the complaint is valid, he shall
invoke the provisions of Paragraph 9.4.
(f) Within five (5) working days after the time
period stipulated in Paragraph 9.4 expires, the
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the Complainant of the actions and progress new applications by that Manufacturer for a
the Manufacturer has taken to remedy the period of not more than one year.
complaint.
(b) Revoke the Certification on a currently
8.9 All matters pertaining to a complaint shall be certified product line per Paragraph 9.7 for a
handled on a confidential basis between the CTI period not exceeding one year.
Certification Administrator, the Complainant, the
Licensed CTI Certification Testing Agency, and
9.5 The procedure to be followed in the event of
a test failure depends upon whether or not the
the Manufacturer until such time as it maybe
product complies with the physical and
necessary to invoke the withdrawal of
dimensional data on which certification is based
certification under the provisions of Paragraph
(see Appendix G, Figures 1 and 2 for flow
9.8.
chart.)

Section 9. Conformance 9.5.1 Where a model complies with the

9.1 Conformance with this Standard is
completely voluntary; however, equipment
represented as being rated in compliance with
this Standard must conform to all provisions
thereof. To this end, the CTI may undertake
whatever legal action it deems necessary to
protect the interests of the CTI and the integrity
of this Standard.
9.2 A Manufacturer participating in this Program
agrees to comply with all the provisions of this
Standard.
9.3 In the event a Manufacturer of one or more
product lines certified under the provisions of
this Standard fails to comply with:
physical and dimensional data on record, but
the reverification test results indicate a
capability of less than 95% of the published
rating, the Manufacturer may request
additional testing at his own expense on an
identical model, or the same unit, after making
such repairs or corrections as deemed
necessary. However, no changes shall be
permitted which do not conform to the
physical and dimensional data of record for
that model at the time of shipment.
9.5.1.1 If the subsequent test substantiates
the certified rating, within the allowable
limits, no further action will be taken by the
CTI.

(a) the reporting requirements, 9.5.1.2 If the Manufacturer declines further

testing or if the model fails the retest, the
(b) the payment of testing costs or program
Manufacturer, at his option, shall:
administrative fees in a timely manner,
(a) Withdraw the model in question from
(c) the requirements for initial qualification,
sale as a certified product.
reverification, or complaint testing,
(b) Re-rate the model in question, in
(d) the requirements for thermal performance,
which case the revised rating shall be no
(e) or falsely advertises or otherwise higher than the average test result.
misrepresents equipment as being certified that
in fact is not;
9.5.1.3 In the case a Manufacturer, as a
result of a test failure, withdraws or re-rates
then the right to claim certification by the CTI a model, he shall also, at his option, either:
and to use the certification label on any product
(a) Re-rate the entire product line by a
lines or models shall be reviewed as provided for
factor equal to the average thermal
in the following paragraphs.
performance capability of the models
9.4 Where non-compliance involves matters failing the test(s).
other than thermal performance, the CTI
(b) Conduct, at the Manufacturer's
Certification Administrator shall notify the
expense, additional verification tests
Manufacturer who shall have twenty (20)
within ninety (90) days on two (2)
working days to correct the violation or make
different models selected from the same
substantial progress towards correction. In the
certified line by the CTI Certification
case of flagrant or multiple procedural violations
Administrator. If both units pass, no
by the same Manufacturer, the CTI Certification
further action shall be taken. If either unit
Administrator may also:
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implemented:
(i) The Manufacturer shall publish
revised ratings for all the remaining,
untested, models comprising the line,
using the equation:
C n = (C C)(F)/0.97 [Eqn.1 ]
Where;
C n = The revised published ratings in
L/s [gpm] or kilowatts [Btuh} .
C C = The published ratings originally
certified in L/s [gpm] or
kilowatts [Btuh} .
F = The lowest tower thermal
performance capability (%) as
determined from all of the
aforementioned tests.
(ii) The Manufacturer shall withdraw
the entire line from sale as a certified
product, in which case the provisions of
Paragraph 9.8 shall apply.
9.5.2 Where a model deviates from the
physical or dimensional data of record, and
this lack of compliance could constitute the
reason for a test failure, the CTI Certification
Administrator or his designee shall, at the
Manufacturer's expense, inspect a random
sampling (25%, but no less than three) of
different cell sizes from the certified line,
selected from the Manufacturer's inventory or
from installation lists provided by the
Manufacturer, to verify physical and
dimensional conformity. A report of the
findings shall be submitted to the
Manufacturer.
9.5.2.1 If any of the units inspected also
deviate from the certified physical and
dimensional data, the certification for the
entire line shall be withdrawn as provided in
Paragraph 9.7.
9.5.2.2 If the units inspected conform to the
physical data on file, then a second model,
selected from those inspected, shall be tested
at the Manufacturer's expense as soon as
practical.
9.5.2.3 If the test of a conforming model
verifies the certified rating, the certification
shall remain in effect provided:
(a) The Manufacturer makes such changes
to the nonconforming model as are
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necessary to bring it into compliance with
the data of record, and
(b) After making such changes, a
reverification test, conducted on that
model at the Manufacturer's expense,
demonstrates compliance with the
certified rating. Failure of such a test
shall be treated as a test failure of a
complying product and the provisions of
Paragraph 9.5.1 shall apply.
9.6 Where a model fails to comply with the
physical and dimensional data of record, but
demonstrates a thermal capability of 95% or
more, the Manufacturer shall, within thirty (30)
days of the test, submit a written report to the
CTI Certification Administrator, detailing the
nature and scope of the non-compliance, the
number of certified models affected, and a
j ustification for the failure to report the
construction change. At his discretion, the CTI
Certification Administrator may require:
(a) Reverification tests conducted at the
Manufacturer's expense on other non-
complying models to assure these perform as
certified, and/or
(b) A reverification test conducted at the
Manufacturer's expense on the model in
question, but one complying with the physical
and dimensional data of record, to satisfy the
requirements of Paragraph 5.1 4, if such
reverification test is not on record.
9.7 If the Manufacturer fails to comply with the
provision of Paragraph 9.4, 9.5, or 9.6, the CTI
Certification Administrator shall promptly:
(a) Notify the Manufacturer in writing that
they have not complied with this Standard and
their certification will be withdrawn within
twenty (20) working days upon receipt of the
written notification. Advise the Manufacturer
of the right to appeal, and that such an appeal
must be made to the CTI Board of Directors
within twenty (20) working days upon receipt
of the written notification and/or received by
the CTI Board of Directors within forty (40)
working of the original written notification.
The Board shall make provisions to hear and
act on any appeal within twenty (20) working
days upon receipt of the appeal.
(b) Notify the President of CTI of the
Manufacturer's failure to comply and the
pending withdrawal of certification.
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withdrawn due to a violation:
9.8.1 The CTI Certification Administrator
shall notify the Manufacturer, in writing, that
certification has been withdrawn, and that the
Manufacturer shall immediately:
(a) Cease using the CTI Certification Labels
on all models comprising the decertified
line.
(b) Send written notification of the
withdrawal of certification to all customers
who had purchased a model from the now
decertified line, which had been sold as CTI
certified, but had not been shipped as of the
date certification was withdrawn.
(c) Remove all reference to certification
from the product brochures, published
ratings, product drawings, and other
literature pertaining to the decertified line.
9.8.2 The CTI Certification Administrator
shall provide written notification to the
Certification Program Committee that the
Manufacturer's model line has been withdrawn
from certification.
9.8.3 The Manufacturer's listing of the
withdrawn line shall be removed from the CTI
Listing of certified products.
9.8.4 Notification of the withdrawal shall be
published on the CTI website and in the next
issue of the CTI Journal and CTI Newsletter,
using the following format:
" Certification of the (Manufacturer) Line
of (line designation) Cooling Towers
(Closed Circuit Coolers) (Evaporative
Refrigerant Condensers) under STD-201
is, as of (date), no longer in effect."
9.8.5 The notifications of withdrawal required
in Paragraphs 9.8.1 (b), 9.8.2, and 9.8.4 may, at
the option of the Manufacturer, include a
statement from the CTI Certification
Administrator of the reason(s) for withdrawal.
9.8.6 When a product line is withdrawn from
the certification program for any reason, the
Certification Administrator shall retain the
files pertaining to the certification for a period
of twenty-four (24) months. After such period,
the files, including reports of certification and
reverification tests, shall be returned to the
Manufacturer. (see Para. 5.1 6)
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9.9 Product certifications issued under previous
editions of this Standard shall remain in effect,
provided that the Manufacturer agrees to comply
with all requirements of this Standard for annual
reverification testing, complaint testing,
reporting requirements, etc., as well as all
revisions to this Standard.
9.10 When a Manufacturer voluntarily
withdraws a product line from this certification
program for reason other than a violation, the
Manufacturer:
(a) May use the Certification Label on all units
from the certified line previously sold as
Certified, providing they ship within a 1 80 day
period from the date of voluntary withdrawal.
(b) Shall not use the Certification Label on any
new units sold after the voluntary withdrawal.
(c) Within 1 20 days remove all references to
certification from the product brochures,
published ratings, product drawings, and other
literature pertaining to the withdrawn certified
line.
9.10.1 The CTI Certification Administrator
shall provide written notification to the other
manufacturers of CTI certified products that
the Manufacturer's model line has been
voluntarily withdrawn from certification. He
may include the reason for withdrawal if the
Manufacturer so desires.
9.10.2 The Manufacturer's listing of the
withdrawn line shall be removed from the CTI
Listing of certified products.
Section 10. Cost of Program
10.1 All costs associated with initial qualifying
and annual re-certification testing, including the
services of the Certification Administrator to
review Data of Record (Appendices E and F),
test results, etc., shall be borne directly by the
Manufacturer of the line.
10.1.1 To cover the general administrative
costs of the program, each Manufacturer of
one or more certified lines shall be charged an
annual program administrative fee which shall
be the product of the number of lines certified
by the Manufacturer and the program
administrative fee rate.
10.1.2 Within twenty (20) working days after
the beginning of each year, the CTI
Certification Administrator shall estimate the
total general administrative program cost and
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in the program at that time to establish a
program administrative fee rate with consent
of the Certification Program Committee (see
Para. 6.2(c)) for that year. Any surplus or
deficit in the program administrative funds at
the end of a year shall carry over and be
applied to the estimate of the program cost for
the following year.
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10.1.3 The annual program administrative fee
shall be invoiced to each participating
Manufacturer by CTI and shall be paid within
thirty (30) days. Failure to do so will result in
action being taken under Paragraph 9.3.
10.1.4 The CTI Certification Administrator
may invoice the CTI for general administrative
expenses as they are incurred.
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 Appendix A. References
(Normative)

A1. Listed here are all standards, handbooks, and other publications essential to the implementation of this standard. All
references in this appendix are considered a part of this standard.

A1.1 ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 64-2005, Methods
of Laboratory Testing Remote Mechanical-Draft Evaporative Test Code for Mechanial Draft Evaporative Vapor
Refrigerant Condensers, 1 995, American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers, Inc., 1 791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA
30329, U.S.A,
A1.2 CTI Standard ATC-1 05(2000), Acceptance
Test Code for Water Cooling Towers, 2000, The
Cooling Technology Institute, P.O. Box 73383,
Houston, TX 77273, U.S.A.
A1.3 CTI Standard Supplement to CTI Code
ATC-1 05(1 996). Acceptance Test Code for Closed
Circuit Cooling Towers, 1 996, The cooling
Technology Institute, P.O. Box 73383, Houston, TX
77273, U.S.A.
A1.4 CTI Standard ATC-1 06(2004), Acceptance
Condensers, 2004, The Cooling Technology Institute,
P.O. Box 73383, Houston, TX 77273, U.S.A.
A1.4 CTI Bulletin STD-1 45(1 995), International
System of Units (SI) Conversion Standard, 1 995, The
Cooling Technology Institute, P.O. Box 73383,
Houston, TX 77273, U.S.A.
A1.5 CTI Bulletin NCL-1 09(1 997), Nomenclature
for Industrial Water-Cooling Towers, 1 997, The
Cooling Technology Institute, P.O. Box 73383,
Houston, TX 77273, U.S.A.

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 APPENDIX B
COOLING TOWERS
B.1 Limitations of Certification performance at the measured test thermal conditions
and design fan motor output power.
B.1.1 The range of certified thermal operating
conditions shall not extend beyond: B.3.2 The thermal performance capability, expressed
as a percentage, shall be determined by comparing
Wet Bulb Temperatures: ...............1 2.8°C to 32.2°C
the measured performance (as determined in
(55°F to 90°F)
accordance with the specified test procedure (Para.
Maximum Process Fluid Temperature: ......... 51 .7°C
B.2.1 )) to the Manufacturer's " published rating" at the
(1 25°F)
measured test conditions.
Minimum Range ................................... 2.2°C (4°F)
Minimum Approach: ............................ 2.8°C (5°F) B.3.2.1 For cooling towers, measured performance
Barometric pressure ................. 91 .4 kPa to 1 05 kPa shall be expressed as corrected fluid flow rate in
(27" Hg to 31 " Hg) L/s (gpm).

B.1.2 The Manufacturer may set more restrictive B.3.3 The thermal conditions for any test must be
limits if desired. Conversely, if the Manufacturer's sufficiently inside the boundaries of the " published
published ratings are more extensive than the limits ratings" to allow the methodology of Paragraph B.3.1
set forth above, the above limits of certification shall and B.3.2 above.
be clearly defined and noted in the published ratings.
B.3.4 Prior to evaluating the unit performance, the
B.2 Testing Procedures capability at test barometric pressure shall be
adj usted to standard barometric pressure using
B.2.1 All product line performance tests prescribed
Equation B1 below:
by this Standard may be conducted in either a
laboratory or in the field and shall conform to the
C SB P= C TBP/(1 +(K1 )(BPStd-BPT)) [Eqn. B1 ]
provisions of the latest version of the CTI Test Code
ATC-1 05.
Where:
C SB P = Capability adj usted to Standard
Barometric Pressure.
B.2.2 Each product shall be tested with all standard
appurtenances such as fan screens, inlet screens,
C TBP = Capability at Test Barometric
motor and belt guards, and velocity recovery stacks
Pressure.
(as applicable) properly installed.

B.2.3 Certification tests on cooling towers shall be K1 = Constant equal to 0.0023 for SI and
conducted with the measured flow rate of the process 0.0078 for IP.
fluid at no less than 60% or more than 1 40% of the
midpoint of the published flow rate limits for the BPStd= Standard Barometric pressure equal to
cooling tower model. 1 01 .325 kPa for SI and 29.92 in Hg for IP.

B.2.4 During certification tests, the product shall be

BPT = Test Barometric Pressure in kPa (in Hg).
operating within the Manufacturer's recommended
limits of hot water basin head/nozzle spray pressure. (Note: this equation is valid only for the limits stated in
B.1 .1 and should not be extrapolated)
B.2.5 Certification tests shall be conducted at a
thermal operating condition encompassed by the
limits of certification (Para. B.1 .1 ) or the
Manufacturer's published selection/rating procedure,
B.3.4.1 Example cooling tower capability
correction for barometric pressure
whichever is more restrictive.

B.2.6 Certification tests shall be conducted with a

B.3.4.1.1 A cooling tower certification test
was run at a Test Barometric Pressure of
specific product operating within 1 0% of its rated fan
93.5 kPa.
motor output power.

B.3 Evaluation of Tests B.3.4.1.2 The tower capability calculated at

the test conditions is 99.8%.
B.3.1 For each test, the Manufacturer's "published
ratings" shall be used to determine the predicted

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tower capability to Standard Barometric 93.5kPa))
Pressure.
C SB P = 98.0%
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CLOSED CIRCUIT COOLERS
C.1 Limitations of Certification
C.1.1 The range of certified thermal
conditions shall not extend beyond:
Wet Bulb Temperatures: ...............1 2.8°C to 32.2°C
.......................................................... (55°F to 90°F)
Maximum Process Fluid Temperature: ......... 51 .7°C
Minimum Range: .................................. 2.2°C (4°F)
Minimum Approach: ............................ 2.8°C (5°F)
Barometric pressure ................. 91 .4 kPa to 1 05 kPa
(27" Hg to 31 " Hg)
C.1.2 The Manufacturer may set more restrictive
limits if desired. Conversely, if the Manufacturer's
published ratings are more extensive than the limits
set forth above, the limits of certification shall be
clearly defined and noted in the published ratings.
C.1.3 If the fluid being certified is a mixture of water
and another fluid such as glycol (e.g. ethylene,
propylene), the specific limits of the certified fluid
concentration should be specified, e.g. 20-70%
ethylene glycol by volume, 0-30% propylene glycol
by volume (or by weight).
C.2 Testing Procedures
C.2.1 All product line performance tests prescribed
by this Standard may be conducted in either a
laboratory or in the field and shall conform to the
provisions of the latest version of the CTI Test Code
ATC 1 05 and Supplement to CTI Code ATC-1 05.
C.2.2 Each product shall be tested with all standard
appurtenances such as fan screens, inlet screens,
motor and belt guards, and velocity recovery stacks
(as applicable) properly installed.
C.2.3 Certification tests on closed circuit coolers
shall be conducted with the measured flow rate of the
process fluid at no less than 60% or more than 1 40%
of the midpoint of the published flow rate limits for
the model and process fluid being tested. At least one
Initial Qualifying Test shall be conducted for each
process fluid to be included in the certification.
C.2.4 During certification tests,
the product shall be
operating within the Manufacturer's recommended
limits of hot water basin head/nozzle spray pressure
and, where applicable, the spray water pump
horsepower.
C.2.5 Certification tests shall be conducted at a
thermal operating condition encompassed by the
limits of certification (Para. C.1 .1 ) or the
Manufacturer's published selection/rating procedure,
whichever is more restrictive.
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C.2.6 Certification tests shall be conducted with a
specific product operating within 1 0% of its rated fan
operating
motor output power.
C.3 Evaluation of Tests
C.3.1 For each test, the Manufacturer's " published
ratings" shall be used to determine the predicted
(1 25°F) performance at the measured test thermal conditions
and design fan motor output power.
C.3.2 The thermal performance capability, expressed
as a percentage, shall be determined by comparing
the measured performance (as determined in
accordance with the specified test procedure (Para.
C.2.1 )) to the Manufacturer's " published rating" at the
measured test conditions.
C.3.2.1 For closed circuit coolers, measured
performance shall be expressed as corrected fluid
flow rate in L/s (gpm).
C.3.3 The thermal conditions for any test must be
sufficiently inside the boundaries of the " published
ratings" to allow the methodology of Paragraph C.3.1
and C.3.2 above.
C.3.4 In addition to the thermal requirements, to
successfully pass the test, the measured pressure drop
of the process fluid across the heat exchanger shall
not exceed 1 1 5% of the rated value for that fluid at
the measured flow rate.
C.3.5 Prior to evaluating the unit performance, the
capability at test barometric pressure shall be
adj usted to standard barometric pressure using
Equation C1 below:
C SB P= C TBP/(1 +(K1 )(BPStd-BPT)) [Eqn. C1 ]
Where:
C SB P = Capability adj usted to Standard
Barometric Pressure.
C TBP = Capability at Test Barometric
Pressure.
K1 = Constant equal to 0.0023 for SI and
0.0078 for IP.
BPStd= Standard Barometric pressure equal to
1 01 .325 kPa for SI and 29.92 in Hg for IP.
BPT = Test Barometric Pressure in kPa (in Hg).
(Note: this equation is valid only for the limits stated above
and should not be extrapolated)
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capability correction for barometric pressure capability to Standard Barometric Pressure.

C.3.5.1.1 A closed circuit cooler C SB P = C TB P/(1 +(K1 )(BPStd-BPt))

certification test was run at a Test
C SB P = 99.8%/(1 +(0.0023)(1 01 .325kPa-
Barometric Pressure of 93.5 kPa.
93.5kPa))
C.3.5.1.2 The capability calculated at the
C SB P = 98.0%
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EVAPORATIVE REFRIGERANT CONDENSERS
D.1 Limitations of Certification accordance with the specified test procedure (Para.
D.2.1 )) to the Manufacturer's "published rating" at
D.1.1 The range of certified thermal operating
the measured test conditions.
conditions shall not extend beyond:

Wet Bulb Temperatures: ...............1 2.8°C to 32.2°C

.......................................................... (55°F to 90°F)
Maximum Condensing Temperature: 43.3°C
(1 1 0°F)
Barometric pressure ................. 91 .4 kPa to 1 05 kPa
.................................................. (27" Hg to 31 " Hg)
D.1.2 The Manufacturer may set more restrictive
limits if desired. Conversely, if the Manufacturer's
published ratings are more extensive than the limits
set forth above, the limits of certification shall be
clearly defined and noted in the published ratings.
D.3.2.1 For evaporative refrigerant condensers,
measured performance shall be expressed as the
total heat rej ection in kilowatts (Btuh)
D.3.3 The thermal conditions for any test must be
sufficiently inside the boundaries of the "published
ratings" to allow the methodology of Paragraph D.3.1
and D.3.2 above.
D.3.4 Prior to evaluating the unit performance, the
capability at test barometric pressure shall be
adj usted to standard barometric pressure using
Equation D1 below:

D.2 Testing Procedures C SB P= C TBP/(1 +(K1 )(BPStd-BPT)) [Eqn. D1 ]

D.2.1 All product line performance tests prescribed
by this Standard may be conducted in either a Where:
laboratory or in the field and shall conform to the C SB P = Capability adj usted to Standard
provisions of the latest version of the test code: Barometric Pressure.

CTI Test Code ATC-1 06; or

C TBP = Capability at Test Barometric
Laboratory tests: ANSI/ASHRAE Std 64. Pressure.

D.2.2 Each product shall be tested with all standard K1 = Constant equal to 0.0023 for SI and
appurtenances such as fan screens, inlet screens,
0.0078 for IP.
motor and belt guards, and velocity recovery stacks
(as applicable) properly installed.
BPStd= Standard Barometric pressure equal to
D.2.3 During certification tests,
the product shall be 1 01 .325 kPa for SI and 29.92 in Hg for IP.
operating within the Manufacturer's recommended
limits of hot water basin head/nozzle spray pressure. BPT = Test Barometric Pressure in kPa (in Hg).
and, where applicable, the spray water pump
(Note: this equation is valid only for the limits stated above
horsepower.
and should not be extrapolated)
D.2.4 Certification tests shall be conducted at a
thermal operating condition encompassed by the
limits of certification (Para. D.1 .1 ) or the D.3.4.1 Example evaporative refrigerant
Manufacturer's published selection/rating procedure, condensers capability correction for barometric
whichever is more restrictive. At least one Initial pressure.
Qualifying Test shall be conducted for each
refrigerant to be included in the certification.
D.3.4.1.1 An evaporative refrigerant
condenser certification test was run at a Test
D.2.5 Certification tests shall be conducted with a Barometric Pressure of 93.5 kPa.
specific product operating within 1 0% of its rated fan
motor output power.
D.3.4.1.2 The capability calculated at the
test conditions is 99.8%.
D.3 Evaluation of Tests D.3.4.1.3 Using Equation D1 , adj ust the
D.3.1 For each test, the Manufacturer's " published capability to Standard Barometric Pressure.
ratings" shall be used to determine the predicted
C SB P = C TB P/(1 +(K1 )(BPStd-BPt))
performance at the measured test thermal conditions
and design fan motor output power. C SB P = 99.8%/(1 +(0.0023)(1 01 .325kPa-
93.5kPa))
D.3.2 The thermal performance capability, expressed
as a percentage, shall be determined by comparing C SB P = 98.0%
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Data of Record
Manufacturer:

Product Line:

Data Submitted/Revised (date):

Type of Product: (Check all applicable boxes)

___ Counterflow ___ Crossflow ____Combined Flow ___ Induced Draft ___ Forced Draft

____Cooling Tower ____Closed Circuit Cooler ____Evaporative Condenser

___ Other (provide detailed description

Description: Include catalog cut or drawing showing overall dimensions, size and locations of connections, size and
location of air inlets and discharge.

Fan Motor(s): ___________________________No. / Cell: Motor Output Power: _____________________ kW (BHP)

Fan(s): Type: _________________________________ Diameter: __________________________________ m (ft)

No. / Cell: _____________________________ No. Blades: _____________________________________

Fan Speed: __________________________rpm Blade Chord Width (at tip): ___________________mm (in)

Propeller Centrifugal

Hub Diameter: ____________________mm (ft) Wheel Width: ______________________________mm (in)

Fan Stack: _____________________________ Housing Width: ____________________________ mm (in)

Height: __________________________mm (ft) Blast Area: ______________________________ mm2 (ft2)

Inlet Area: _______________________ m2 (ft2)

Throat Area: ______________________m2 (ft2) Discharge Area: ____________________________m2 (ft2)

Discharge Area: ___________________m2 (ft2)

Eliminators: Type _______________________________ Gross Eliminator Area: ______________________m2 (ft2)

Air Inlets: No. Air Inlet Faces: _____________________ Gross Face Area: ___________________________m2 (ft2)

Louver Type: __________________________ Louver Vertical Spacing: _____________________mm (ft)

Wet Heat Transfer Media:

Type: ____ Film ____ Splash-Bar ____ Splash-Deck ____ Other
Counterflow:
Fill Height _______________________ mm (ft) No. of Decks: _______________________________
Cell Length (Internal): ______________mm (ft) Cell Width (Internal): ________________________ mm (ft)
Total Gross Face Area: _____________ m2 (ft2)
Crossflow:
Fill Height ________________________mm (ft) Cell Width (Internal): ________________________ mm (ft)
Cell Length (Internal): ______________ mm (ft) Air Travel: _________________________________mm (ft)
Total Gross Face Area: _____________ m2 (ft2)
Fill Count:
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No. of Splash-Deck Layers: ___________________________________________________________________
Heat Exchanger:
Type:___________________________________ Exchangers/Cell:______________________________
No. Passes: _____________________________ No. Rows/Pass: _______________________________
No. Tubes/Pass:___________________________ Tube Diameter: __________________________mm (in)
Width: ____________________________mm (in) Length: ________________________________mm (in)
Surface Area: ______________________ m2 (ft2) Nozzle Qty and Size: Inlet _________________mm (in)
Gross Face Area (GFA): _____________ m2 (ft2) Nozzle Qty and Size: Outlet ________________mm (in)
List Process Fluids or Refrigerants included in the Certification and, if applicable, their associated pressure drop data.
Attach Photo or Drawing of Heat Exchanger

Water Distribution:
Type: ____ Gravity Basin ____ Spray Nozzle ____ Trough ____ Other
Inlet Connections/Cell: No. __________________ Pipe Diameter: __________________________ mm (in)
No. Nozzles/Orifices per cell: ________________ and Manufacturer: _______________________
Height of Nozzle/Orifice Exit Above Top of Fill or Heat Exchanger: ___________________________ mm (in)
Spray Pressure or Basin Head:
Maximum: _________________________________kPa (psi)/mm (in)
and Minimum: _________________________________kPa (psi)/mm (in)

Geometric Data:
Ratio of Prop Fan Area (Blade Area) to Wet Heat Transfer Media or Heat Exchanger Gross Face Area.
Ratio of Centrifugal Blast Area to Wet Heat Transfer Media or Heat Exchanger Gross Face Area.
Ratio of Air Inlet Gross Face Area to the Total Gross Face Area of the Heat Transfer Media or Heat Exchanger.
And where applicable:
Ratio of Fan Coverage Area to Eliminator / Louver Area when projecting a circle at 45ø from fan inlet opening onto
the Eliminator / Louver Face and neglecting all portions of the projection which fall beyond the cell boundaries. (see
Appendix F, Figures A, B, and C).
Ratio of Fan Plenum Width to Fan Plenum Length (see Appendix F, Figure D).
List all accessories affecting thermal performance and indicate whether the accessory is included in the certification:

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 Appendix G
(Figure 1 )

Test Failure
UNIT COMPLIES WITH DATA OF
RECORD

(PARA. 9.5.1 )

MANUFACTURER REQUESTS RETEST

MANUFACTURER DECLINES OF SAME OR IDENTICAL UNIT
RETEST

NO FURTHER
ACTION
FAIL PASS
(PARA. 9.5.1 .1 )

WITHDRAW MODEL FROM LINE RERATE MODEL AT

(PARA. 9.5.1 .2(a)) TESTED CAPACITY
(PARA. 9.5.1 .2(b))

RERATE ENTIRE LINE AT AVERAGE TEST TWO ADDITIONAL

CAPACITY OF FAILED TESTS MODELS SELECTED BY
ADMINISTRATOR
(PARA. 9.5.1 .3(a))
(PARA. 9.5.1 .3(b)

NO FURTHER
EITHER BOTH ACTION
PASS
FAILS
(PARA. 9.5.1 .3(b))

RERATE ENTIRE LINE AT WITHDRAW ENTIRE LINE

(LOWEST CAPABILITY/0.97) FROM CERTIFICATION
(PARA. 9.5.1 .3(b)(i)) (PARA. 9.5.1 .3(b)(ii))

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(Figure 2)
Test Failure
UNIT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH
DATA OF RECORD

(PARA. 9.5.2)

ADMINISTRATOR INSPECTS 25% OF CELL

SIZES IN LINE, B UT NOT LESS THAN
THREE

DEVIATION FOUND IN NO DEVIATION FOUND IN

ANY UNIT ANY UNIT

WITHDRAW CERTIFICATION OF
ENTIRE LINE SELECT AND TEST ONE
COMPLYING UNIT
(PARA. 9.5.2.1 )
(PARA. 9.5.2.2)

PASS FAIL

MANUFACTURER BRINGS NON-CONFORMING

UNITS INTO COMPLIANCE AND UNIT IS RETESTED

(PARA. 9.5.2.3)

PASS FAIL

NO FURTHER ACTION TREAT AS FAILURE OF

COMPLYING UNIT

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Certification Approval

Gentlemen:

The (Name of Manufacturer) line of ( ) cooling towers/closed circuit cooler/evaporative refrigerant condensers,
as described in your application of (date of application) has satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements for certification
of thermal performance by the Cooling Technology Institute (CTI), as set forth in the Certification Standard STD-
201 (yr.).

This product line has been assigned Certification Validation Number ( ) and you are hereby authorized and
encouraged to display the CTI Certification Logo in all pertinent literature and the CTI Certification Label on all
models comprising the line, as provided in the Certification Standard.

Very truly yours,

(Name)
CTI Certification Administrator

Appendix I
Certification Label Design
The Certification Label affixed to each certified unit by the Manufacturer shall consist of black text on a white or
neutral background accompanied by the certification logo in black and white or in the colors specified below. The
size of the label shall be at the discretion of the Manufacturer, but the proportions and layout shown below shall be
maintained. The text shall read as follows:

Manufacturer's published thermal performance is certified by

the Cooling Technology Institute under the provisions of STD-201 (yr).
Certification Validation No.: XX-XXX

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