8 Mar 2022
In this podcast, we talked to IOR Fellow Brian Churchyard about the complex balancing act that food retailers are facing as they work towards a net zero future. We cover environmental topics such as the interplay between direct and indirect emissions, the need to look at whole life cycle costs, as well as energy use profiles – and discuss where refrigeration fits in. What are the challenges around finding simple, cost-effective engineering solutions and what does the future look like for low carbon retail refrigeration? Brian is passionate about the opportunities for engineers to address these types of challenges, the contribution that service engineers are making and the positive impact of a successful refrigerant containment strategy. Brian also shares some good advice for anyone who wants to make a difference in the journey to net zero in any sector or role.
The Institute of Refrigeration podcast channel is called “The Tip of the Iceberg”. It explores with industry leaders, some of the critical issues facing the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector in the UK. It will contain news, views and insights from the business and engineering experts driving innovation and change in our sector.
In the first episode we talked with Professor Graeme Maidment and new IOR Trustee Catarina Marques at the ASHRAE winter conference - largest gathering of refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump experts in the world. Graeme and Cat shared what it's like to be back at international events, what they learned there about motivation and collaboration, and why international problems like reducing the carbon impact of buildings, improving diversity and addressing covid safety, will need international solutions and new ways of working.
You can find all of the podcast episodes at https://tipoftheiceberg.podbean.com/ Please like, share and follow.
It is also available on spotify and google.
15 Jul 2025
How will rising temperatures reshape our homes and cities? Join us at Adaptation 2025 for a topical keynote by Dr Ruth Wood (PhD) of Manchester University, focusing on what rising temperatures mean for homes and cities.
14 Jul 2025
IOR President Lisa-Jayne Cook FInstR was invited to discuss the increasing number of homes equipped with air conditioning on BBC Leicester's Breakfast Show.
10 Jul 2025
The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
9 Jul 2025
From intermediate PH diagrams to coldroom sizing and equipment selection, the library of IOR Masterclasses keeps growing! Watch the recordings anytime, anywhere on the IOR webinar channel.
9 Jul 2025
Make sure you get your application form in by 1st August to stand for the IOR’s Trustees Elections held in the autumn.