BLADE DRIFT ELIMINATORS

The blades are held together with one-piece end caps,

forming an assembled module that is lightweight
but strong enough to span up to 6 ft. (1.8 m)
between supports ... saving material and
labor costs and reducing DE-120
air blockage.

DE-080

DE-097

DIRECTIONAL
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTORS

DE-080 and DE-120 DE-097

Brentwood AccuPac DE-080 and DE-120 Blade DE-097 Blade Drift Eliminators are specifically
Drift Eliminator modules use a tightly-spaced designed for use in forced-draft cooling towers.
series of sinusoidal-shaped PVC (or HPVC) Like the DE-080 and DE-120, this drift eliminator
blades that force the leaving air to make distinct use a series of sinusoidal-shaped blades, but
changes of direction at three impact zones where this product differs is the additional
(right), resulting in maximum drift droplet deflector designed into the discharge edge of each
removal. And this performance does not come at blade. These deflectors increase the velocity of the
the expense of fan energy, as the engineered flow airstream and direct it (at a 45° angle) away from
through these high-performance drift eliminators the intake fans to prevent recirculation of warm,
achieves very low pressure drop (see back). moist air through the fans.
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SPECIFICATIONS
DE-080 DE-120 DE-097
Standard Materials PVC PVC or HPVC PVC

Module Depth (D) 5.75 in. (146 mm) 5.75 in. (146 mm) 4.75 in. (121 mm)

Max. Module Width (W) 24 in. (610 mm) 24 in. (610 mm) 23.25 in. (590 mm)

1 to 12 ft. in 1 ft. increments 1 to 12 ft. in 2 ft. increments 1.5 to 12 ft. in 1.5 ft. increments
Module Length (L)
(305 to 3660 mm in 305 mm incr.) (305 to 3660 mm in 610 mm incr.) (457 to 3660 mm in 457 mm incr.)

Blade Spacing .800 in. (20 mm) 1.200 in. (30.5 mm) .968 in. (24.6 mm)

Blade Thickness .025 in. (.64 mm) .025 in. (.64 mm) .025 in. (.64 mm)

Dry Weight 1.40 lbs/ft2 (6.8 kg/m2) .90 lbs/ft2 (4.4 kg/m2) .90 lbs/ft2 (4.4 kg/m2)

Maximum Span 6 ft. (1.8 m) 6 ft. (1.8 m) 6 ft. (1.8 m)

Drift Loss* .002 % recirculation .005 % recirculation .004 % recirculation

Flame Spread** 15 15 15
* Test Method CTI-HBIK Standard 140 ** Per ASTM Method E84

APPLICATIONS MATERIALS
Brentwood Blade Drift Eliminators are designed for use All Brentwood Blade Drift Eliminators are made from PVC (or HPVC for high
in counterflow or crossflow Cooling Towers. temperatures) that meets CTI (Cooling Technology Institute) Standard 136
and are UV-protected. These PVC compounds have outstanding resistance to
FEATURES & BENEFITS weather exposure and are nearly impervious to chemical degradation by
• Easy to assemble on-site, our Blade Drift Eliminators alkalis, acids, grease, fats, oils, and biological attack. These materials have
are a popular choice for international projects. (Shipping excellent fire rating due to their self-extinguishing characteristics.
unassembled components vs. assembled modules can
save significantly on freight costs.) PRESSURE DROP
• The DE-097 features engineered directional discharge .120
deflectors on the trailing edge of each blade that increase (3)
the velocity of the leaving airstream and direct it at a 45°
WET (OPERATING) PRESSURE DROP

.100
angle away from the intake fans to prevent recirculation of (2.5)
INCHES WG (MILLIMETERS WG)

warm, moist air through the fans. DE-097

.080
• The DE-080 and DE-120 feature an open drainage design (2)

for crossflow induced draft applications. .060

DE-120
(1.5)
• Brentwood Blade Drift Eliminator modules "nest" with the
adjoining modules to provide "seamless" panel installations. .040
(1) DE-080
.020
(.5)

.000
200 (1) 300 (1.5) 400 (2) 500 (2.5) 600 (3) 700 (3.5) 800 (4)
VELOCITY
Nested Seam Flat Seam FEET/MINUTE (METERS/SECOND)

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