Overview
Rassler Heating & Air Conditioning Inc operates a cooling tower in Bozeman, Montana, United States. The facility supports HVAC services in the Gallatin County area.
Rassler Heating & Air Conditioning Inc is a cooling tower facility located at 2880 Sourdough Rd in Bozeman, Montana, United States. The plant is operational and serves the local heating, ventilation, and air conditioning sector, providing cooling infrastructure for commercial or industrial applications. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's refrigerant management programs aligned with the Kigali Amendment. As a cooling tower, it likely uses evaporative cooling, which involves water consumption and potential for energy efficiency improvements through optimized cycles of concentration. Cooling towers play a key role in maintaining thermal comfort and process cooling in Bozeman's growing economy. The facility's location in Gallatin County supports local businesses and institutions, contributing to the region's infrastructure resilience and energy management.
Environmental context
Cooling towers like this one can have environmental impacts related to water use and refrigerant emissions. Evaporative cooling systems consume significant water, which may be a concern in Montana's semi-arid climate. Proper maintenance and water treatment are essential to minimize waste and prevent legionella growth. Refrigerant leaks from associated HVAC equipment can contribute to global warming if high-GWP refrigerants are used.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2880 Sourdough Rd, Bozeman, Montana 59715, United States.
The facility operates a cooling tower, which is used for heat rejection in HVAC systems or industrial processes.
The cooling tower is currently operational, serving the Bozeman area.
Cooling towers in the U.S. are subject to ASHRAE 15 for safety, EPA refrigerant management rules under the Clean Air Act, and local water discharge permits.
The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol phases down high-GWP refrigerants, which may impact the choice of refrigerants used in associated HVAC equipment at cooling tower facilities.