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.
7 May 2026
The BSRIA has recently released its Worldwide Air Conditioning Report on Chillers and its Split Systems Report, revealing that overall demand in cooling has increased by 245% since 2010.
7 May 2026
Teachers can now book the LEGO refrigeration experience through Neon, helping bring our sector to life for young minds. Neon is the UK's dedicated platform helping primary and secondary teachers find quality-assured science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) enrichment activities.