About the IOR Cool Talk Series

IOR Cool Talks bring together refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump professionals to explore technical topics, industry developments and practical engineering challenges.

Delivered by experienced practitioners and subject matter experts, these free online sessions provide valuable opportunities to expand technical knowledge, hear different perspectives and engage with industry colleagues.

Each session includes a presentation followed by a live question and answer session. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificates are available on request from IOR for this talk.

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Details

Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Time: 10:00 -11.00 am, 
Format: Live Online Cooltalk. (A recording will be sent to everyone who books to attend.)
Cost: Free to attend

Join experienced refrigeration engineer John Broughton for an informative IOR Cool Talk examining the installation and commissioning of refrigeration system pipework and the impact these activities have on system performance, efficiency and reliability.

Drawing upon decades of industry experience, John will share practical insights and highlight key considerations that contribute to successful refrigeration system installation and operation.

About the IOR Cool Talk Series

IOR Cool Talks bring together refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump professionals to explore technical topics, industry developments and practical engineering challenges.

Delivered by experienced practitioners and subject matter experts, these free online sessions provide valuable opportunities to expand technical knowledge, hear different perspectives and engage with industry colleagues.

Each session includes a presentation followed by a live question and answer session.

About This Cool Talk

Successful refrigeration systems depend on much more than selecting the correct equipment. Installation and commissioning practices have a direct impact on efficiency, reliability and long-term performance, yet many common faults can be traced back to mistakes made during these critical stages.

In this Cool Talk, John Broughton will draw on decades of industry experience to explore the key stages of refrigeration system installation and commissioning. Covering topics such as compressor operation, expansion valve performance, evacuation and dehydration, refrigerant charging and superheat settings, the session will focus on the practical details that help engineers avoid costly failures and achieve reliable system operation.

Alongside technical guidance, John will share practical advice and lessons learned from a lifetime working within the refrigeration industry.

What You Will Learn

During this session, attendees will:

• Understand the key stages of refrigeration system installation and commissioning.
• Gain a clearer understanding of compressor and thermostatic expansion valve operation.
• Learn the importance of correct evacuation, dehydration and refrigerant charging procedures.
• Understand how superheat affects system performance and reliability.
• Recognise common causes of compressor and electrical failures.
• Learn how refrigerant migration and oil dilution can affect system operation.
• Take away practical tips and guidance that can be applied immediately on site.

This Cool Talk is suitable for:

• Refrigeration technicians.
• Installation engineers.
• Commissioning engineers.
• Service and maintenance engineers.
• Air conditioning and heat pump engineers.
• Technical managers and supervisors.
• Anyone involved in the design, installation, commissioning or maintenance of refrigeration systems.

The Presenter: John Broughton MInstR

John has worked in the refrigeration industry for 40 years in various roles, starting as a field engineer working on small commercial systems and progressing to large industrial applications. From field experience, contracting and technical support, John has a wealth of knowledge based on solid basic principles and a practical approach to the business. John joined Danfoss in 1994 and has held various technical positions supporting the wholesaler business from a country level, through to regional and now global. John’s focus is on the application of Danfoss components for commercial refrigeration, along with being very passionate about training the next generation.