6 Nov 2024
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If you missed the presentation "Digitalisation and AI: Shaping the Future of Heating and Cooling" by new IOR President Lisa-Jayne Cook, the recording is now available.
Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the heating and cooling sector, offering solutions to optimise energy use, cut emissions, and improve efficiency. With the demand for space cooling expected to triple by 2050, AI technologies like machine learning, predictive analytics, and computer vision are crucial for managing energy systems in real time, reducing waste, and integrating renewable energy sources. Machine learning, in particular, will have the most significant long-term impact, enabling autonomous systems and smart grids to balance energy demands and optimise operations. However, for AI to achieve its full potential, it must be deployed inclusively, ensuring that vulnerable populations benefit from these advancements. This presentation and paper highlight the need for collaboration between governments, industries, and educators to foster innovation, support AI-driven research, and prepare the workforce for an AI-driven, energy-efficient future.
8 May 2025
Expert in climate change adaptation Tim Fox will deliver a keynote talk at the IOR’s Adaptation 2025 conference detailing why cooling is now a “mission critical” service, essential to public health, food security, global commerce, and economic well-being.
7 May 2025
The paper of the Ted Perry Award Winner, Elias Eid, is now available for download. The paper, along with the online presentation which will be held on 15 May will focus on implementing technologies and operational strategies capable of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the European retail sector.
6 May 2025
Missed the 1st May Masterclass on the vapour compression cycle? You can catch up anytime on the IOR webinar channel, where you'll find the recording of this session along with the first Masterclass webinar on this topic.
28 Apr 2025
Refrigerants with temperature glide, direct expansion fin and tube evaporators and what to consider when equipment reaches its end of life are the topics covered in the latest RACHP EngTech bulletins.
24 Apr 2025
IOR Members who enrolled with the STEMAZING Academy, with the support of the Institute have made a great impact promoting STEM and the RACHP Sector to young people.