cooling towers
Power plant fixtures
Cooling towers are large structures used to dissipate heat from industrial processes or power plants.
Hot water circulates through the tower, releasing heat through evaporation as air flows through.
The distinctive hourglass-shaped towers at nuclear plants are the most recognizable form, though many cooling towers are boxy or cylindrical.
Steam rising from cooling towers is often mistaken for smoke.
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