Risk: Medium Cooling Tower Operational

TRANE TECHNOLOGIES Cooling Tower, Compton, California | HVAC Manufacturing Facility

COMPTON, California, United States

Overview

TRANE TECHNOLOGIES operates a cooling tower in Compton, California, serving the HVAC equipment manufacturing sector. The facility is operational and located in Los Angeles County.

TRANE TECHNOLOGIES is a cooling tower facility located at 415-501 West Walnut Street in Compton, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and supports the HVAC equipment manufacturing sector, classified under NAICS code 333415 for air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. The facility operates under California's stringent environmental regulations, which align with ASHRAE 15 safety standards for refrigeration systems and the state's progressive refrigerant management programs. Cooling towers in this region typically use evaporative cooling, which requires significant water consumption, and are subject to local water efficiency and discharge regulations. As part of a major HVAC manufacturer, this cooling tower plays a role in supporting the production of heating and cooling systems. The facility's location in an industrial area of Compton underscores its integration into the regional manufacturing infrastructure, contributing to the local economy and supply chain for climate control technologies.

Environmental context

Cooling towers in California operate under strict water use and refrigerant management regulations. Evaporative cooling systems, common in this region, consume substantial water and must comply with local water conservation mandates. Refrigerant leaks from associated equipment are regulated under the California Air Resources Board's refrigerant management program, which aligns with the Kigali Amendment to phase down high-GWP refrigerants. The facility's environmental impact is tied to its water consumption and potential refrigerant emissions.

Frequently asked questions

TRANE TECHNOLOGIES is located at 415-501 West Walnut Street, Compton, California 90220, in Los Angeles County.

This cooling tower supports HVAC equipment manufacturing, providing heat rejection for industrial processes at the TRANE TECHNOLOGIES facility.

Cooling towers in California must comply with ASHRAE 15 safety standards, state water efficiency requirements, and the California Air Resources Board's refrigerant management program, which enforces leak detection and reporting.

The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol mandates a global phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are commonly used as refrigerants in cooling systems. This drives the adoption of lower-GWP alternatives in cooling towers.

Evaporative cooling towers consume significant water and can contribute to water scarcity in arid regions. They also pose risks of Legionella growth if not properly maintained. Water treatment and conservation measures are critical.

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