On the 8th of March, the IOR's Women in RACHP Network is holding a training day to celebrate the 2022 International Women's Day at Business Edge Training Facility. The day - which was fully booked! - was open to anyone working in, or who has an interest in, the refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump sector.  Those taking part gained an overview of the systems, details on the principles of refrigeration, and F-Gas Regulations as well as hands-on practical experience.

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Programme for 8th March

Theory Topics

Overview: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

  • Types of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems
  • Principles of Refrigeration
  • F-Gas Regulations: Now and in the Future
  • Energy Efficiency

Overview: Heat Pump Systems

  • Different Sorts of Heat Pump Systems
    • Air Source Heat Pumps
    • Ground Source Heat Pumps
  • Fundamental Design of Heat Pumps Systems

Practical Topics:

Delegates will be encouraged to participate in the following practical elements where safe to do so.

  • Brazing
  • Practical demonstration of CO2 refrigeration systems
  • Practical demonstration of safe handling of flammable refrigerants

Supporting the WiRACHP Network

All proceeds from this event will be used to support the WiRACHP Network and IOR initiatives.

 

 

 

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