Cornelius, Inc. Cooling Tower - Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States

Cornelius, Inc. operates a cooling tower facility located at 101 Regency Dr. in Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States. The facility is classified under NAICS 333415 for 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 or HVAC systems, supporting the company's manufacturing operations. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards such as ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety. The United States is also a signatory to the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which phases down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in refrigeration. Cooling towers in this region typically use water as a heat transfer medium, with efficiency measured by the coefficient of performance (COP). The operational status of the Cornelius, Inc. cooling tower is active, contributing to the local industrial infrastructure in Glendale Heights. The facility's role in heat rejection is critical for maintaining optimal manufacturing conditions and energy efficiency. Its location in Illinois places it within a region with a strong industrial base, where cooling towers are common in food processing, chemical manufacturing, and data centers.

Cooling towers in Illinois operate in a temperate climate with seasonal temperature variations, affecting water consumption and energy efficiency. The facility's environmental impact depends on factors such as refrigerant global-warming potential (GWP) if used in associated chillers, and water usage for evaporative cooling. Compliance with the Kigali Amendment and U.S. EPA regulations on HFC phase-down helps mitigate climate impact. Water conservation measures, such as using air-cooled systems or recycling blowdown water, can reduce environmental footprint.