CIMCO REFRIGERATION, INC. Cooling Tower in Centennial, Colorado

CIMCO REFRIGERATION, INC. is a cooling tower facility located at 11955 E Peakview Avenue in Centennial, Colorado, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 333415, which covers air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. As a cooling tower, it plays a role in heat rejection for industrial processes. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes adherence to ASHRAE 15 refrigeration safety code and compliance with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol for refrigerant management. Cooling towers in this region typically use water as a cooling medium, with efficiency measured by coefficient of performance (COP) and water consumption considerations. The environmental significance of this facility relates to its refrigerant use and water consumption. Proper management of refrigerants with high global-warming potential is critical, and the facility likely follows EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act. The cooling tower's operational efficiency impacts energy use and local water resources.

Cooling towers in Colorado operate in a semi-arid climate, making water conservation a key environmental consideration. Evaporative cooling towers consume significant water, while air-cooled alternatives reduce water use but may have lower efficiency. Refrigerant choice is also critical, as high-GWP refrigerants contribute to climate change. The facility likely complies with federal regulations on refrigerant phase-down under the Kigali Amendment.