4 Mar 2022
Listen to the recording here.
Download the paper here.
If you missed the IOR March technical talk a recording of the presentation and discussion is now available. Hear from Robert Unsworth of GEA as he explains how ammonia heat pumps are helping to de-carbonise food and beverage industries.
The presentation, and supporting paper, provide information on how booster heat pumps can be used as part of a decarbonisation strategy as he presents a detailed case study of low carbon refrigeration at a major food and beverage processing site. The presentation also gives insights into the practical application and environmental benefits of large scale ammonia heat pumps.
11 Nov 2025
Hear from DEFRA and industry experts about 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.
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.