3 Oct 2018

The Pakistan HVACR Society (PHVACR) and the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) in the UK recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will for the base for future collaborative work.
Members of both organisations will have access to increased range of technical publications, news and events, to help improve knowledge and standards in refrigeration and air conditioning practice.
As a result of our co-operative work the PHVACR members will have the opportunity to access IOR’s extensive library of on-line refrigeration technical information. PHVACR is keen to encourage IOR member participation in its Building Services Expo and Conference in Karachi in 2019.
The Memorandum of Association has been ratified by both organisations, representatives of whom continue to meet to discuss opportunities for continued collaboration at international meetings and events.
11 Nov 2025
The recording of the webinar featuring DEFRA and industry experts discussing the impacts and opportunities for the RACHP industry following the launch of the UK Government’s consultation on reforming the HFC phasedown under the GB F Gas Regulation is now available.
6 Nov 2025
Topics of the new bulletins include direct expansion water-to-refrigerant evaporators, electrical safe isolation and determining the wattage of electric heaters.
5 Nov 2025
The outcomes will be used to shape future legislation for our sector. Take part in this consultation to make the views of the RACHP industry heard. Industry groups will be coordinating a response through ACRIB (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board).
5 Nov 2025
The talk by Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic, FREng on emerging technologies in compressors and their systems is now available from the IOR website.
3 Nov 2025
On 29 October, the IOR members met to share their reports on activity, plans and strategies for the future. Seven IOR committees met, including Membership, Education, Environment, Technical, Engineering Technician Group, Women in RACHP, and the Dinner Committee.