COPELAND CORP. Cooling Tower, Wichita, Kansas | Industrial Cooling Infrastructure

COPELAND CORP. is an operational cooling tower facility located at 3200 May St. in Wichita, Kansas, United States. The plant is classified under NAICS 333415, which covers air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. As a cooling tower, it provides essential heat rejection for industrial processes or HVAC systems. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, which governs refrigerant use. Cooling towers in this sector typically use water as a heat transfer medium, with efficiency measured by coefficient of performance (COP). The plant's location in Sedgwick County places it within a region with a strong industrial base, including manufacturing and aerospace. Cooling towers play a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency for industrial facilities. The COPELAND CORP. tower supports local manufacturing operations, contributing to the economic activity of the Wichita area. Its operational status ensures continued service for the facility's cooling needs, aligning with industry standards for energy and water management.

Cooling towers can have significant environmental impacts, primarily through water consumption and potential for legionella growth. Evaporative cooling towers consume large volumes of water, which may strain local water resources in arid regions. Additionally, the use of refrigerants in associated chillers can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions if leaks occur. Proper maintenance and adherence to regulations like ASHRAE 15 help mitigate these risks.