Overview
It serves the Ala Wai Canal area and operates under local environmental regulations.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. The facility is operational and serves the Ala Wai Canal area, contributing to the cooling infrastructure of the region. As a cooling tower in the United States, this facility operates under federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which governs the phase-down of high-global-warming-potential refrigerants. Cooling towers in Hawaii typically use air-cooled or evaporative systems, with water consumption being a key consideration due to the island's freshwater resources. The facility's role in the local community involves providing cooling for commercial or industrial processes. Its operational status ensures continued support for the area's infrastructure needs, with environmental performance influenced by refrigerant management and energy efficiency practices.
Environmental context
Cooling towers in Hawaii face unique environmental considerations, including the global-warming potential of refrigerants and water consumption. Evaporative cooling systems can consume significant freshwater, while air-cooled systems reduce water use but may have lower efficiency. Compliance with the Kigali Amendment and ASHRAE 15 standards helps mitigate refrigerant-related environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1850 Aliamanu Dr, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818, United States.
It is a cooling tower, a type of heat rejection device used to remove waste heat from industrial or commercial processes.
Cooling towers in Hawaii must comply with the Clean Air Act, ASHRAE 15 safety standards, and the Kigali Amendment for refrigerant management.
Water consumption is a critical factor, as evaporative cooling towers use significant freshwater. Facilities may adopt air-cooled systems or water recycling to reduce impact.
Cooling towers support urban infrastructure by providing efficient heat rejection, but their environmental impact depends on refrigerant choice, water use, and energy efficiency.
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