Which type of condenser utilizes both air and water for cooling?

The type of condenser that utilizes both air and water for cooling is the evaporative condenser. This kind of condenser combines the principles of air cooling and water cooling by using water to absorb heat from the refrigerant and then enhancing the cooling effect with the help of air.

In an evaporative condenser, water is circulated over the coils that contain the refrigerant, and as the water evaporates, it absorbs heat from the refrigerant. Concurrently, air is blown over the coils to assist in the cooling process by carrying away the moisture and providing additional cooling through evaporative cooling.

This design is particularly efficient because it optimizes the cooling capacity by combining the advantages of both cooling methods, leading to improved energy efficiency and effectiveness in heat transfer compared to systems that rely on only one method, such as air-cooled or water-cooled systems.