21 Oct 2021
The IOR's RACHP EngTech Section has been reissuing its good practice guides and bulletins. Our latest ones, listed below, are a source of practical "toolbox talk" style information:
Dangers of Odourless Refrigerant (F20)
Ammonia Systems: Oil Draining (GPG 17)
Carriage of Cylinders Frequently Asked Questions (GPG 27)
Safe Use of Service Manifolds (GPG29)
They will be of interest to technicians, service engineers, installers and maintenance experts. If you are a Technician or employ Technicians please pass this information on.
Members are sent new printed bulletins every quarter and IOR or Section members can download them for free from the IOR website. (Non members pay £6 per bulletin).
Membership of the section is just £42 per year and includes a subscription to receive printed copies of new bulletins quarterly, immediate access to all downloads, including past bulletins and annual CPD certificate.
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29 Jul 2025
Three candidates for the next IOR President-Elect have been announced and an election will be held later this year.
10 Jul 2025
The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
20 Aug 2025
"What really stuck with me (...) was the urgency, the sense that everyone knows adaptation can’t wait", says Lisa Waters after organising last week's International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures. From key conference insights to the experience of exchanging ideas with delegates from 18 countries, she shares her reflections in this article.
12 Aug 2025
Institute of Refrigeration President, Lisa Jane Cook FInstR, presented certificates and prizes in recognition of three outstanding research papers presented by students at the IOR-organised First IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures.
6 Aug 2025
We are looking forward to welcoming over 110 delegates to the first IIR Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures, organised by the IOR.