BUS AIR MANUFACTURING/WOODS METAL FABRICATION Cooling Tower in Rhome, Texas

BUS AIR MANUFACTURING/WOODS METAL FABRICATION is a cooling tower facility located at 6630 East Highway 114 in Rhome, Texas, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing). As a cooling tower, it provides heat rejection for industrial processes and HVAC systems. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and EPA's refrigerant management rules. Cooling towers in Texas often use evaporative cooling, which can have significant water consumption. Typical cooling towers for manufacturing facilities range from 500 to 2,000 tons of refrigeration. Cooling towers play a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency for industrial plants. This facility supports the manufacturing operations of BUS AIR MANUFACTURING and WOODS METAL FABRICATION, contributing to the local economy in Rhome. The use of refrigerants with lower global warming potential aligns with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.

Cooling towers in Texas face environmental considerations related to water consumption and refrigerant management. Evaporative cooling towers use significant amounts of water, which can be a concern in arid regions. The facility likely uses refrigerants that are subject to phase-down under the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. Operational efficiency, measured by coefficient of performance (COP), is important for reducing energy use and associated emissions.