Combined (dry/wet) cooling solutions
LESS WATER, MORE POWER BY MVM EGI



OPTIMIZING COOLING SYSTEMS FOR EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

While wet cooling systems are known for their high efficiency in the power generation cycle, they also come with certain environmental challenges. The continuous evaporation of cooling water can lead to visible humid plumes, contributing to fog formation and road icing in colder climates. The substantial amount of make-up water is required for these systems to cover evaporation and blow-down, competing with water resources that are critical for municipal, industrial, and agricultural use. The treatment of blow-down water also presents an environmental challenge.

To address these concerns, MVM EGI offers combined wet and dry cooling systems.


Hybrid cooling takes advantage of both wet and dry methods, improving performance and reducing common issues.


These systems integrate dry and wet cooling sections, where intense mixing of air streams from both sections helps reduce plume formation and optimize discharge air conditions. This approach minimizes the environmental impact of cooling towers while maintaining cooling efficiency.




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Cooling solutions for nuclear power plants 


Nuclear power – from advanced Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to large-scale 1000+ MW units – requires cooling solutions that combine safety, reliability, and adaptability. MVM EGI provides the full spectrum of technologies, from advanced wet cooling systems to hybrid and fully dry solutions, supporting both main and auxiliary circuits of nuclear plants worldwide.

Drawing on decades of engineering experience, including proven references such as the world’s only dry-cooled nuclear power plant in Bilibino, MVM EGI delivers cooling systems that ensure operational safety, environmental responsibility, and long-term performance under the most demanding conditions.

Our solutions draw on more than 75 years of experience to help operators around the world reduce water consumption, secure permits in water-scarce regions, and ensure long-term performance under extreme climatic and regulatory conditions.   

MVM EGI delivers not just cooling systems, but strategic outcomes: lower risk, better ESG positioning, and greater peace of mind. 




More information: For a detailed overview of water-saving cooling solutions for large nuclear plants, see our presentation HERE, delivered at the ACC Users Group 2025 conference.