Overview
GE Aviation Systems LLC operates a cooling tower in Loves Park, Illinois, supporting aerospace manufacturing. The facility is part of a sector with regulatory focus on refrigerant management and efficiency.
GE Aviation Systems LLC operates a cooling tower at 1354 Clifford Ave-B in Loves Park, Illinois, within Winnebago County. The facility supports aerospace and industrial manufacturing activities, as indicated by its NAICS codes covering sectors like industrial valve manufacturing, electronic components, and aircraft parts. As a cooling tower, it provides essential heat rejection for industrial processes. The cooling tower operates under U.S. regulations, including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's refrigerant management programs aligned with the Kigali Amendment. The facility's scale is typical for medium-to-large industrial plants in the region, with cooling capacity likely sized to meet the demands of its diverse manufacturing operations. Water consumption and refrigerant choice are key operational considerations. This facility plays a critical role in maintaining production continuity for aerospace and industrial components. Its location in the industrial corridor of northern Illinois supports regional manufacturing supply chains. The cooling tower's efficiency impacts both operational costs and environmental footprint, aligning with industry trends toward lower global-warming-potential refrigerants and improved energy performance.
Environmental context
Cooling towers in industrial settings like this one consume significant water and energy. The environmental impact depends on refrigerant type and system efficiency. Facilities in the U.S. must comply with EPA regulations phasing down high-GWP refrigerants under the AIM Act. Water usage, especially in evaporative cooling towers, can be substantial, making water conservation and treatment important. The facility's location in Illinois, with its temperate climate, allows for efficient cooling tower operation much of the year.
Frequently asked questions
The cooling tower is located at 1354 Clifford Ave-B, Loves Park, Illinois 61111, in Winnebago County, United States.
This cooling tower provides heat rejection for industrial processes at the GE Aviation Systems LLC facility, which manufactures aerospace components and industrial equipment.
Cooling towers in the U.S. are subject to ASHRAE 15 safety standards, EPA refrigerant management regulations, and the Kigali Amendment phase-down of high-GWP refrigerants.
Key environmental factors include refrigerant global-warming potential, water consumption (especially for evaporative towers), and energy efficiency measured by coefficient of performance (COP).
Located in Loves Park, Illinois, the facility benefits from a temperate climate that allows efficient cooling tower operation year-round, with seasonal variations in temperature and humidity affecting performance.
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