Overview
Modern Fabricating Dba Matthiesen Equipment operates a cooling tower in San Antonio, Texas. The facility supports industrial cooling needs in Bexar County.
Modern Fabricating Dba Matthiesen Equipment is an operational cooling tower facility located at 566 N WW White Rd in San Antonio, Texas. Situated in Bexar County, this facility serves the industrial sector's cooling requirements within the region. The cooling tower operates under U.S. regulations, including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program governing refrigerants. As a cooling tower, it likely uses water as the primary cooling medium, with potential for evaporative cooling, which involves water consumption and drift management. Cooling towers play a critical role in maintaining process temperatures for industrial operations. The facility's location in San Antonio, a major urban and industrial hub, underscores its importance in supporting local manufacturing and commercial activities. Operational efficiency and water conservation are key environmental considerations for such facilities.
Environmental context
Cooling towers like this one typically use evaporative cooling, which consumes water and can lead to drift losses. The environmental impact depends on water source sustainability and treatment of blowdown. In Texas, water scarcity is a concern, making water-efficient operation important. Refrigerant use, if any, is regulated under the Clean Air Act to minimize global-warming potential.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 566 N WW White Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78219-2816, in Bexar County.
This is a cooling tower, a type of heat rejection system that removes heat from industrial processes by evaporating water.
Cooling towers in the U.S. must comply with ASHRAE 15 for safety, EPA's SNAP program for refrigerants, and local water discharge regulations under the Clean Water Act.
Key concerns include water consumption, drift of water droplets containing chemicals, and potential for Legionella bacteria growth. Proper maintenance and water treatment are essential.
The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol phases down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which may impact refrigerants used in some cooling systems. Cooling towers using water are less affected than vapor-compression systems.
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