Overview
Southern Store Fixtures Inc operates a cooling tower in Bessemer, Alabama, United States. The facility supports HVAC or industrial process cooling for the store fixtures manufacturing sector.
Southern Store Fixtures Inc is a cooling tower facility located at 275 Drexel Road SE in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. The plant is operational and serves the manufacturing sector, specifically NAICS 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing). As a cooling tower, it provides heat rejection for industrial processes or building HVAC systems. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) for refrigerant management. Cooling towers in this region typically use water as the heat transfer medium, with efficiency measured by the coefficient of performance (COP). Facilities in the manufacturing sector often range from small to medium scale. Cooling towers play a critical role in maintaining operational temperatures for industrial processes, reducing energy consumption and improving equipment longevity. In Alabama's humid subtropical climate, water conservation and treatment are important considerations to prevent scaling and biological growth. The facility contributes to the local industrial infrastructure in Bessemer, supporting the broader manufacturing economy.
Environmental context
Cooling towers use evaporative cooling, which consumes water and can lead to drift losses. In Alabama's climate, water conservation and treatment are important to minimize environmental impact. Refrigerant use in associated chillers is regulated under the EPA's SNAP program to reduce global-warming potential. Operational efficiency (COP) directly affects energy consumption and associated emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The cooling tower is located at 275 Drexel Road SE, Bessemer, Alabama 35022-6416, United States.
It provides heat rejection for HVAC or industrial process cooling at a manufacturing facility producing air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
The specific capacity is not publicly listed, but cooling towers in this sector typically range from 100 to 500 tons of refrigeration.
Cooling towers in the U.S. must comply with ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety, EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act for refrigerants, and local water discharge permits.
Cooling towers consume water through evaporation and may use chemicals for treatment. Energy use and refrigerant leaks can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
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