International Cold Storage / Carrier Cooling Tower in Andover, Kansas

International Cold Storage / Carrier is a cooling tower facility located at 215 East 13th Street in Andover, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 333415 for air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. As a cooling tower, it plays a critical role in providing heat rejection for refrigeration systems in cold storage applications. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program 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 mandates phasedown of high-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants. Cooling towers in this region typically use water as a heat transfer medium, with efficiency measured by coefficient of performance (COP) and water consumption considerations. This facility contributes to the cold storage supply chain in Kansas, supporting temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution. Its operational status ensures continued service for preserving perishable goods. The environmental impact is managed through adherence to refrigerant management regulations and water conservation practices typical of evaporative cooling systems.

Cooling towers in the United States are subject to regulations on refrigerant use and water discharge. The facility likely uses refrigerants with varying global-warming potentials, and compliance with the Kigali Amendment drives transition to lower-GWP alternatives. Water consumption is a key environmental factor, as evaporative cooling towers require significant water makeup and may generate blowdown. Operational efficiency (COP) influences energy use and associated emissions.