DRAGON ESP LTD / VE ENTERPRISES Cooling Tower in Springer, Oklahoma

DRAGON ESP LTD / VE ENTERPRISES is a cooling tower facility located at 10834 State Highway 53 in Springer, Carter County, Oklahoma. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 332420 (Metal Tank Manufacturing), 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment), and 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery). Its location in rural Oklahoma supports regional industrial activities. The facility operates as a cooling tower, a common technology for rejecting heat from industrial processes. In the United States, cooling towers are regulated under ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and must comply with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol regarding refrigerant management. The plant's scale is typical for medium-sized industrial operations in the region, likely using evaporative cooling which requires water management. Cooling towers play a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency for industrial processes. The facility's location in Springer contributes to the local economy by supporting manufacturing sectors. Environmental considerations include water consumption and potential refrigerant use, which are managed under federal and state regulations to minimize ecological impact.

Cooling towers like this one often use evaporative cooling, which consumes water and can lead to drift losses. Refrigerant management is critical under the Kigali Amendment to phase down high-GWP substances. Operational efficiency (COP) and water conservation are key environmental factors for such facilities in Oklahoma's climate.