The cooling tower is constructed of a thin concrete shell with strong air resistance.
The hyperbolic shape of the tower enhances the aerodynamic lift due to the wind passing over it, which increases the air flow rate.
The tower cools 480,000 gallons of water per minute.
Since the water vapor is discharged at a high elevation, there is rarely a problem of fogging or recirculation.
In addition to enhancing the air flow rate, the hyperbolic shape of this cooling tower provides superior strength, so that fewer materials are needed in its construction relative to other models.
The opening at the bottom of the tower allows air to enter. The two diagrams below show the design differences between crossflow, on the right, and counterflow, on the left, natural draft cooling towers.