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The Eldon Corporation Cooling Tower, Jefferson, Louisiana | Industrial Cooling Infrastructure

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, United States

Overview

The Eldon Corporation operates a cooling tower in Jefferson, Louisiana, United States. This facility supports industrial processes in the region.

The Eldon Corporation operates a cooling tower located at 1200 Monticello Avenue in Jefferson, Louisiana, United States. This facility is part of the industrial cooling infrastructure serving the local manufacturing sector, classified under NAICS 333415 for air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. The cooling tower operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, which governs refrigerant use. The facility likely uses water-based evaporative cooling, common in the region's humid subtropical climate. As part of the industrial cooling network in Jefferson, this facility supports local manufacturing processes. The plant's operational status ensures continued service to the community, contributing to the region's economic activity. The facility's location near the Mississippi River provides access to water resources essential for cooling operations.

Environmental context

Cooling towers in Louisiana operate in a humid subtropical climate, which affects water consumption and efficiency. Evaporative cooling systems can consume significant water, and the facility likely uses water treatment to minimize scaling and biological growth. Refrigerant management is critical under U.S. regulations to minimize global-warming potential. The facility's environmental impact depends on its water source and discharge practices.

Frequently asked questions

The cooling tower is located at 1200 Monticello Avenue, Jefferson, Louisiana 70121, United States.

The facility operates a cooling tower, which is an evaporative cooling system used for industrial process cooling.

The facility is classified under NAICS 333415, which covers air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing.

Cooling towers in the U.S. are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act for water discharge and the SNAP program for refrigerant management. Additionally, ASHRAE standards provide guidelines for safe operation.

The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol phases down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are common refrigerants. Cooling towers that use HFCs must transition to lower-global-warming-potential alternatives over time.

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