Enhanced water system for evaporative coolers

Abstract

A air pre-cooler, water reservoir and distribution apparatus for evaporative air conditioners, incorporating an insulated, increased volume, self-cleaning water reservoir and a unique water distribution system, in which the cooling efficiency is increased through enhanced air water contact, and provides cleaner and cooler outlet air through particulate removal.

1 . A new and novel water reservoir, which incorporates a sloped bottom surface, insulated bottom and walls, a pedestal to maintain the circulation pump in mid depth of the larger volume of water, and a debris collection sump fitted with a drain valve, either manual or automatic, which increases the cooling efficiency and reduces the buildup of scale, while conserving water, and is fitted with a new and novel water distribution header with upward facing water distribution holes which are sprayed onto a reflector assuring an even distribution of water over the cooling media, improving efficiency and further providing excess cold water flow to improve efficiency through added heat transfer via forced convection.  
   
   
       2 . A new and novel air pre-cooler that incorporates a solenoid operated dump valve that regulates the amount of water introduced to the evaporative cooling media based on a thermostat setting, thus regulating the outlet air temperature by evaporating only the water required to achieve the set temperature and thus conserving water.