IOR RACHP EngTech Section: Latest Bulletins

Refrigerants with temperature glide, direct expansion fin and tube evaporators and what to consider when equipment reaches its end of life are the topics covered in the latest RACHP EngTech bulletins.

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STEMAZING Impact Report

IOR Members who enrolled with the STEMAZING Academy, with the support of the Institute have made a great impact promoting STEM and the RACHP Sector to young people.

Education

Missed the IOR Webinar on PED?

The webinar PED - Is UK Compliance Under Pressure, which was held on 15th April 2025 is now available for download from the IOR website.

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IOR Honoured at ACR News Awards

The Institute of Refrigeration proudly accepted an award for its STEM Toolkit at last week’s ACR Awards.In addition Lisa Waters, IOR Events Manager, was honoured with the Alan Moore Award.

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2025 IOR Catalogue Now Available

The IOR 2025 Publications Catalogue is now available. It encompasses a diverse range of publications, incorporating a substantial collection of practical guidance tailored for engineers and technicians. 

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New Research To Map And Assess Waste Heat Potential In Cities

A new research project aims to transform that by identifying and mapping waste heat from urban cooling applications, using Birmingham as a case study.

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Refrigeration - The Secret Genius of Modern Life

The domestic fridge features on this BBC programme including lots of useful history, manufacturing and refrigerant information. Whilst it mainly focuses on domestic fridges it also has an interview with Lisa-Jayne Cook as President of the Institute of Refrigeration taking BBC presenter Hannah Fry through a very chilly looking cold store. Don't miss the presenter visiting "fridge school" to take apart a fridge under expert supervision of the teachers. Great PR for the industry! See on BBC iplayer now https://lnkd.in/er3dmPDa 

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IOR Local Branches - Online Meeting

Following the Presidential Address at the IOR Dinner in February, several people came forward to start becoming more active in their local area.

Online event

Engineering Services Skills Forum

The IOR attended this forum on 31 March 2025 to discuss the UK Government's recent announcement on skills and the creation of the new Construction Skills Mission Board.

Online event

Refrigerant Handling Survey

ACRIB launches industry-wide survey on refrigerant handling skills. IOR members are being invited to contribute their views to future skills needs and opportunities for alternative refrigerant handling as part of an ACRIB (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board) survey of skills.

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IOR Membership Renewal

 It's time to renew your membership to continue enjoying access to the IOR's extensive technical library, stay updated on valuable networking opportunities, and take advantage of exclusive discounts at selected events. 

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Latest RACHP EngTech Bulletins

Bulletins on the impact of dirty condenser coils as well as on distributors and flooded evaporators are now available to subscribers of the IOR EngTech technical mailing.

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