Risk: Low Cooling Tower Operational

96359 - Daikin Applied Americas Inc Cooling Tower, Owatonna, Minnesota

OWATONNA, Minnesota, United States

Overview

96359 - Daikin Applied Americas Inc operates a cooling tower in Owatonna, Minnesota. The facility supports HVAC manufacturing under NAICS 333415.

96359 - Daikin Applied Americas Inc is a cooling tower facility located at 1001 21st Ave NW, Owatonna, Minnesota, United States. The plant is operational and serves the manufacturing sector, specifically air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturing under NAICS code 333415. The facility operates under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations, including the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program for refrigerant management. As a cooling tower, it likely uses water as a heat transfer medium, with potential for evaporative cooling. The plant's capacity and specific refrigerant use are not detailed, but typical cooling towers in this sector have moderate to large capacities. Daikin Applied Americas is a major HVAC manufacturer, and this cooling tower supports its production operations in Owatonna. The facility contributes to the local economy and industrial base, with environmental considerations including water consumption and potential refrigerant emissions managed under federal and state regulations.

Environmental context

Cooling towers in manufacturing facilities like this one in Owatonna, Minnesota, typically use water for heat rejection, with evaporative cooling being common. Water consumption and discharge are key environmental factors, regulated under the Clean Water Act. Refrigerant use, if any, is subject to EPA SNAP rules to minimize global-warming potential. The facility's location in a temperate climate may influence cooling efficiency and water usage patterns.

Frequently asked questions

The cooling tower is located at 1001 21st Ave NW, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060, United States.

The facility operates under NAICS code 333415, which covers air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturing.

Cooling towers in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Water Act for water discharge and the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) for refrigerant management. State and local regulations may also apply.

The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol requires phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The U.S. implements this through EPA regulations, impacting refrigerant choices in cooling equipment.

Cooling towers consume water for heat rejection, with potential for evaporative losses and discharge of heated water. They may also use refrigerants with global-warming potential, though modern systems aim for high efficiency and low-impact refrigerants.

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