Reference profile
- Designation
- CTI
- Title
- Cooling Technology Institute Standards
- Issuing body
- CTI
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: reviewed; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Utility Mechanical
1
Overview
Standards and acceptance test codes for cooling towers, including thermal performance and components.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Thermal performance
- Fill & drift eliminator
- Acceptance testing
- Materials
Does NOT cover (exclusions)
- Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3
Key Requirements
Lifecycle requirements
- Cooling tower specification
- Performance acceptance test
4
Technical Details
Standards and acceptance test codes for cooling towers, including thermal performance and components.
Components: Fill, Drift eliminator, Fan, Basin, Distribution nozzle.
Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5
Engineering Notes
- CTI-certified thermal ratings and acceptance tests are common procurement requirements for cooling towers.
6
Related Standards
- ASME PTC 23
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- ASHRAE 90.1
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- CTI
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Utility, Power, Petrochemical
- Content Status
- reviewed
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
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