30 Oct 2019
J&E Hall Gold Medal Winner, Mark McLinden's paper on options for low-GWP refrigerants for small air-conditioning systems is now available for download.
This paper is linked to the TechTalk presentation which will take place on 6 November in London and will present the results of a study to identify alternatives to the HFC refrigerants in addition to reporting the results of a comprehensive search for the best
single-component, low-GWP replacement fluid.
Places for the TechTalk by this world-respected author are going fast, but you can book here to attend or register for the webinar.

23 Apr 2026
The Institute of Refrigeration is the professional engineering body for all individuals working in RACHP. Find out more about the IOR here.
23 Apr 2026
Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new technologies and professional development.
23 Apr 2026
When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.
28 Jul 2026
Bookings are now open for the 2nd IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures. Taking place in Birmingham (UK) from 8 to 10 March 2027, the conference programme will take an international view of adaptation strategies and bring together international experts to accelerate the transition toward a sustainable, future‑proof global cooling sector.
23 Jul 2026
The next IOR Industry Skills Alliance in-person meeting will be held in London on 24th September. Join us to help us progress in our key areas, which include strengthening apprenticeship and T Level pathways, shaping qualification design, expanding STEM and early engagement activity, and increasing the number of young people entering the profession.