11 Oct 2019
The IOR is involved in a European project to evaluate on-going issues and future barriers to the take up of flammable refrigerants such as hydrocarbons, hfos and R32, as well as carbon dioxide and ammonia. We want to know what your current experience has been and anticipated future needs related to their user. Safety, training, availability of components? Complete this short survey to tell us what you think. Results will be published by the IOR to all members.
Find out more about free training resources on alternative refrigerant use for technicians at www.realalternatives.eu
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.
22 Jul 2026
Andrea Voigt has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2026 IRC Business Briefing, Securing the Future of RACHP in a Volatile Electricity Market. Her presentation will examine the true cost of maintaining an energy system amid the commercial risks of rising electricity volatility, while also highlighting the opportunities created through early adaptation and investment.
21 Jul 2026
The IOR’s latest paper on high‑temperature heat pumps is now available to download; this publication offers a closer look into emerging technologies that are reshaping industrial heat pump design and performance.