Location: Barcelona, Spain
Installed Solution: EWK-I cooling towers with external plate heat exchanger
The Challenge
Since its inauguration in 1916, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport has been a benchmark in Europe, repeatedly recognized as one of the continent’s best airports. In 2024, it undertook a major renovation of its facilities, once again trusting EWK to optimize its cooling system.
The Solution
In the first phase of the project, 8 EWK cooling towers were installed. For the second phase of the renovation, the airport acquired 20 closed-circuit EWK-I cooling towers, each equipped with an external plate heat exchanger.
Each tower features an autonomous control panel connected to strategically placed sensors to monitor performance in real time. This system enables early detection of potential failures, ensuring a rapid response to protect essential cooling systems.
Results and Benefits
✅ Maximum durability: Thanks to their fiberglass-reinforced polyester structure, the towers offer enhanced resistance to corrosion.
✅ Health protection: The casing and droplet separators are made from anti-legionella material, minimizing the risk of bacterial proliferation in an environment that receives millions of passengers annually.
✅ Ease of maintenance: Designed for efficient access, they include entry doors, ladders, and walkways to facilitate maintenance tasks.
✅ Improved energy efficiency: Equipped with advanced devices in the fan and other key components, they optimize the system’s energy consumption.
The 20 towers were delivered in five shipments of four units each, with installation completed between November 2024 and July 2025.
At EWK, we remain committed to innovation and quality, providing advanced cooling solutions for large-scale projects.