About the IOR
The Institute of Refrigeration is the professional engineering body for all individuals working in RACHP. Find out more about the IOR here.
What we do
Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new technologies and professional development.
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When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.
Catch Up On Flammable Refrigerants Fundamentals
The IOR Masterclass on core principles for flammable refrigerants is now available from the Institute's webinar channel. This online session introduces the essential principles behind safe handling and day-to-day good practice across RACHP applications.
BSRIA Reports Huge Increase in Cooling Demand
The BSRIA has recently released its Worldwide Air Conditioning Report on Chillers and its Split Systems Report, revealing that overall demand in cooling has increased by 245% since 2010.
LEGO Refrigeration Experience Now Available Through Neon
Teachers can now book the LEGO refrigeration experience through Neon, helping bring our sector to life for young minds. Neon is the UK's dedicated platform helping primary and secondary teachers find quality-assured science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) enrichment activities.
New IOR refrigeration LEGO series in partnership with Danfoss
Building on the success of the first refrigeration LEGO kit provided by FJB in 2024 the IOR has announced the launch of even more LEGO kits in collaboration with Danfoss.
New Good Practice Bulletins Now Available
Water chiller evaporators, the Building Safety Act and AHU Filters are the focus of the latest bulletins issued by the IOR EngTech Section. Subscribers to the technical mailing can now download these from the IOR Technician App or from the IOR RACHP EngTech Section on the website.
BSI Celebrating Its 125th Anniversary
The Institute of Refrigeration is a member of the BSI and a nominating body that puts forward experts to technical panels in charge of developing safety standards.
New Publications Series from the IOR Environmental Committee
The IOR’s Environmental Committee has today published the first in a new series of Technology Briefs on the topic of Heat Recovery.
Volunteer at the Big Bang Fair
Keen to promote our brilliant sector to young people? The Big Bang Fair, the UK's biggest free celebration of STEM for young people is looking for volunteers!
IOR Announces First Talk & Tour
The IOR is hosting is first-ever Talk & Tour on 19 May; this half-day in-person event will bring together delegates from across the RACHP sector to explore the practical path to net zero.