STEEL FAB A DIV. OF SAMUEL PRESSURE VESSEL GROUP (PLANT #2) Cooling Tower in Abingdon, Virginia

STEEL FAB A DIV. OF SAMUEL PRESSURE VESSEL GROUP (PLANT #2) is a cooling tower facility located at 17074 LEE HWY in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. The facility is operational and serves the industrial sector, specifically supporting NAICS codes 332420 (Metal Tank Manufacturing) and 333415 (Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing). As a cooling tower in the United States, this facility operates under federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards. Cooling towers in this region typically use evaporative cooling, which can have significant water consumption and potential for legionella growth if not properly maintained. Typical industrial cooling towers in Virginia range from 500 to 2000 tons of refrigeration. The environmental significance of this cooling tower lies in its water usage and potential for energy efficiency improvements. Evaporative cooling towers consume large amounts of water, and their efficiency is measured by the coefficient of performance (COP). In Virginia, where water resources are generally abundant, the facility's impact on local water supplies and its compliance with water discharge regulations are important considerations.

Cooling towers in Virginia operate in a temperate climate with adequate water resources, but evaporative cooling systems can consume significant water and may contribute to thermal pollution if not properly managed. The facility's refrigerant use, if any, would be subject to the Kigali Amendment and EPA regulations phasing down high-GWP refrigerants. Water treatment and blowdown disposal are key environmental considerations.