Overview
NATL REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING INC operates a cooling tower in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, serving the refrigeration and air conditioning sector in the United States.
NATL REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING INC is a cooling tower facility located at 450 WINKS LANE in Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The facility is operational and supports the refrigeration and air conditioning industry in the region. As a cooling tower in the United States, this facility operates under federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, which governs the use of refrigerants. The facility likely uses either evaporative or air-cooled technology, with evaporative systems being more common in the region due to their higher efficiency in moderate climates. The facility plays a role in the local industrial and commercial cooling infrastructure, supporting temperature control for refrigeration and air conditioning applications. Its location in Bensalem, near Philadelphia, places it within a densely populated area with significant demand for cooling services.
Environmental context
Cooling towers in Pennsylvania face environmental considerations related to water consumption and refrigerant management. Evaporative cooling towers consume significant water, which can impact local water resources, especially during dry periods. The facility must comply with regulations on refrigerant leakage and global-warming potential, such as the EPA's SNAP program, which phases down high-GWP refrigerants. Air-cooled alternatives reduce water use but may have lower efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 450 WINKS LANE, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, United States.
The facility operates a cooling tower, which is used for heat rejection in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
The cooling tower is currently operational.
Cooling towers in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, EPA's SNAP program for refrigerant management, and local water use regulations. The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol also phases down HFC refrigerants.
Cooling towers can have environmental impacts including water consumption (especially evaporative types), potential for legionella bacteria, and refrigerant leakage with global-warming potential. Proper maintenance and regulatory compliance mitigate these risks.
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