MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE GROUP (PARSONS) Cooling Tower in Parsons, Tennessee

MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE GROUP (PARSONS) is a cooling tower facility located in Parsons, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States. The facility is operational and supports the manufacturing of foodservice equipment, classified under NAICS 333415. As a cooling tower, it plays a critical role in heat rejection for industrial processes. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's refrigerant management programs under the Clean Air Act. Cooling towers in this region typically use evaporative cooling, which can have significant water consumption. The facility's scale is consistent with medium-sized industrial cooling systems supporting manufacturing operations. Cooling towers are essential for maintaining operational efficiency in industrial settings. This facility contributes to the local economy by supporting foodservice equipment manufacturing. Its location in Tennessee benefits from the state's industrial infrastructure and access to water resources for cooling operations.

Cooling towers like this one use evaporative cooling, which consumes water and can lead to drift losses. The environmental impact depends on water source sustainability and treatment of blowdown. Refrigerant use in associated systems may have global warming potential, regulated under EPA's SNAP program. Operational efficiency (COP) is a key metric for energy use and emissions.