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Technical
The IOR is recognised as the leading source of independent technical information on refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. Whether you are an engineer, designer, service technician or equipment operator we have a range of guidance available for immediate download, free to members or at a charge to non members:
- Codes of Practice covering the safety requirements for different refrigerant groups including Flammables and Carbon Dioxide
- Good Practice Guides for Service Engineers and Engineering Technicians to improve standards and increase knowledge in best practice
- Technical Guidance Notes explaining key legislation, safety issues or refrigerant properties
- Useful Publications by other organisations are also included in our database such as CIBSE TM44, International Institute of Refrigeration Informatory Notes, certain FETA guidance and British Cryoengineering Society books and papers.
Browse our publications database at: https://ior.org.uk/technical/buy-documents
Recent posts
Refrigeration Lego Kit Shortlisted for Award
5 Jul 2025
We are delighted to announce that the IOR Refrigeration Lego Kit has been shortlisted in the Campaign of the Year Category at the Cooling Awards.
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Adaptation 2025: Detailed Programme Now Available
3 Jul 2025
The Institute of Refrigeration is pleased to announce that the detailed programme for the IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures (Adaptation 2025) is now available online.
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The Future of RACHP According to Young IOR Members
25 Jun 2025
On World Refrigeration Day, the IOR gathered a panel of young members to ask their thoughts about where the RACHP industry may be going next.
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Adaptation 2025: Second Keynote Announced
19 Jun 2025
Met Office Science Lead - Food Security, Dr Pete Falloon FRMetS, FRSA has been confirmed as the second keynote at the IIR Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures.
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IOR at the Reef-UKC Research Network Workshop
19 Jun 2025
The IOR participated in the Reef-UKC Research Network Workshop on 19 June 2025, delivering a keynote address on the shift to environmentally friendly refrigerants.
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