Overview
Trinity Industries Inc operates a cooling tower in Jacksonville, Florida, serving industrial manufacturing sectors. The facility supports HVAC and process cooling needs for metal fabrication and machinery industries.
Trinity Industries Inc operates a cooling tower facility at 11934 W. Beaver St. in Jacksonville, Florida. This cooling tower serves industrial processes for sectors including metal fabrication (NAICS 332313, 332410, 332420) and machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333415), as well as wholesale trade activities. The facility is located in Duval County and is part of the broader cooling infrastructure supporting Jacksonville's industrial base. The cooling tower likely uses evaporative cooling technology, which is common for industrial applications in the southeastern United States. The facility operates under ASHRAE 15 safety standards for refrigeration systems and must comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations regarding refrigerant management. Florida's warm and humid climate places emphasis on efficient cooling system operation to maintain productivity in manufacturing processes. As part of the industrial cooling infrastructure, this facility plays a role in maintaining temperature control for metal product manufacturing and machinery assembly. The cooling tower's operation contributes to the local economy by supporting jobs in manufacturing and trade sectors. Environmental considerations include water consumption typical of evaporative cooling systems and proper management of refrigerants to minimize global warming potential.
Environmental context
Cooling towers in Florida's humid subtropical climate face challenges related to water consumption and biological growth control. Evaporative cooling systems require significant makeup water and chemical treatment to prevent scale and legionella. The facility's refrigerant use, if any, falls under EPA regulations phasing down high-GWP refrigerants per the Kigali Amendment. Operational efficiency (COP) is critical for reducing energy demand in industrial cooling applications.
Frequently asked questions
The cooling tower is located at 11934 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville, Florida 32220, in Duval County, United States.
This cooling tower provides process cooling and HVAC support for industrial manufacturing operations, including metal fabrication and machinery production.
The facility serves industries such as metal manufacturing (NAICS 332313, 332410, 332420), machinery manufacturing (333415), and wholesale trade (423830, 423840, 425110, 425120, 453998).
Cooling towers in the U.S. must comply with ASHRAE 15 safety standards for refrigeration, EPA regulations on refrigerant management under the Clean Air Act, and the Kigali Amendment phasing down high-GWP refrigerants.
Key environmental factors include water consumption for evaporative cooling, chemical treatment for biological control, and energy efficiency (COP). Florida's humid climate requires careful management to prevent legionella and scale buildup.
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