ULTRA-COOL DBA BORGEN SYSTEMS Cooling Tower, Des Moines, Iowa

ULTRA-COOL DBA BORGEN SYSTEMS is a cooling tower facility located at 1901 Bell Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS 333415 for air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. As a cooling tower, it plays a role in dissipating heat from industrial processes or HVAC systems. The facility operates under U.S. regulations, including the Clean Air Act and EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, which govern refrigerant use and emissions. Cooling towers in the United States typically use water as the cooling medium, with efficiency measured by the coefficient of performance (COP). The plant's specific capacity is not detailed, but cooling towers in industrial settings often range from small-scale (under 500 tons) to large-scale (over 10,000 tons). The environmental significance of cooling towers includes water consumption and potential for legionella growth. Evaporative cooling towers consume water, while air-cooled alternatives reduce water use but may have lower efficiency. The facility's location in Des Moines, a city with a humid continental climate, influences its operational efficiency and water usage patterns.

Cooling towers like this one can have environmental impacts related to water consumption and refrigerant use. Evaporative cooling towers consume significant amounts of water, which may be a concern in water-stressed regions. Additionally, the facility's operation may involve refrigerants with global warming potential (GWP), subject to U.S. regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, which phases down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The plant's efficiency, measured by COP, affects its energy use and associated emissions.