Overview
CRANE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS - BRIDGETON FACILITY is a cooling tower in Bridgeton, Missouri, United States. It supports industrial operations in the St. Louis area.
CRANE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS - BRIDGETON FACILITY is a cooling tower located at 12949 ENTERPRISE WAY in Bridgeton, Missouri, within St. Louis County. The facility serves industrial manufacturing processes, as indicated by its NAICS codes for metal coating and commercial machinery manufacturing. As a cooling tower, it provides heat rejection for equipment and processes at this site. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and EPA's refrigerant management rules. Cooling towers in the United States commonly use water as a cooling medium, with potential for evaporative losses and water treatment requirements. The facility's location in a temperate climate zone influences its operational efficiency and water consumption patterns. Cooling towers play a critical role in maintaining optimal operating temperatures for industrial equipment, contributing to energy efficiency and process reliability. This facility supports the manufacturing operations of Crane Merchandising Systems, a provider of vending and payment solutions. Its location in Bridgeton provides access to regional infrastructure and workforce.
Environmental context
Cooling towers like this one consume water for evaporative cooling, which can lead to significant water usage and potential for thermal discharge. The environmental impact depends on water source sustainability and treatment practices. Refrigerant use in associated equipment may have global warming potential if not properly managed. Local climate conditions in Missouri, with hot summers, increase cooling demand and water consumption.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 12949 ENTERPRISE WAY, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044, United States, in St. Louis County.
This is a cooling tower, which is a heat rejection device that extracts waste heat to the atmosphere through the cooling of a water stream to a lower temperature.
Based on its NAICS codes, the facility supports metal coating (332812) and commercial machinery manufacturing (333310, 333311), likely for Crane Merchandising Systems' vending and payment product lines.
Cooling towers in the U.S. are subject to the Clean Water Act for discharge, the Clean Air Act for emissions, and EPA regulations under Section 608 for refrigerant management. ASHRAE standards also guide design and safety.
Cooling towers consume water through evaporation and blowdown. Water efficiency depends on cycles of concentration and local water quality. Proper treatment minimizes scaling and biological growth.
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