Carrier Corp Tyler Cooling Tower Facility in Tyler, Texas, United States

Carrier Corp Tyler is a cooling tower facility located at 1700 E. Duncan St., Tyler, Texas, United States. The facility is operational and serves the air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment manufacturing sector (NAICS 333415). As a cooling tower, it provides heat rejection for industrial processes or HVAC systems, typical for manufacturing plants in the region. The facility operates under U.S. regulations including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) for refrigerant management. Cooling towers in Texas often use evaporative cooling, which can have high water consumption. It likely supports the manufacturing operations of Carrier, a major HVAC manufacturer. Cooling towers play a critical role in industrial heat management, affecting energy efficiency and environmental impact. The facility's location in Tyler, Texas, places it in a region with hot summers, increasing the importance of efficient cooling. Proper maintenance and refrigerant management are essential to minimize global-warming potential and water usage.

Cooling towers use evaporative cooling, which consumes significant water and can lead to drift losses. Refrigerants used in associated systems may have high global-warming potential if not properly managed. In Texas, water scarcity and heat waves heighten the environmental stakes, making efficiency and compliance with regulations like the Kigali Amendment critical.