REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC Cooling Tower, Newport, Tennessee | US Cooling Infrastructure

REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC is a cooling tower facility located at 345 US 411 in Newport, Tennessee, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 333415, which covers air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. As a cooling tower, it plays a role in heat rejection for industrial processes or HVAC systems. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the Environmental Protection Agency's refrigerant management programs. The United States is a signatory to the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which phases down high-global-warming-potential hydrofluorocarbons. Cooling towers in this sector typically use water as a heat transfer medium, with efficiency measured by coefficient of performance and water consumption considerations. The plant's location in Newport, Tennessee, places it within a region with a humid subtropical climate, where cooling demand is significant during summer months. The facility contributes to local industrial capacity by providing necessary cooling infrastructure for manufacturing operations, supporting the broader supply chain for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Cooling towers like this one use evaporative cooling, which consumes water and can lead to drift losses. The environmental impact depends on the refrigerant type used in associated systems; high-GWP refrigerants contribute to climate change if leaked. Operational efficiency (COP) and water management practices are key factors in minimizing the facility's environmental footprint.