Conference Agenda
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Session Overview |
| Date: Monday, 11/Aug/2025 | |||
| 8:30am - 8:55am |
Registation opens The conference registtation desk will be open from 8.30am to 6.00pm |
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| 9:00am - 9:20am |
Opening Ceremony Join us online for the opening of the conference with a welcome address from Conference Chair, Andy Pearson, as he sets the tone for the days ahead. Following the opening remarks, don’t miss the Student Awards Presentation, where we’ll announce the winners of this year’s student prizes and celebrate the achievements of the next generation of talent in the field. |
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| 9:20am - 9:55am |
Monday Keynote: Keynote Address - Becoming Critical – Cooling as Critical National Infrastructure This compelling keynote session will explore how the cooling industry has evolved into a cornerstone of modern infrastructure — not just for maintaining comfortable spaces in which to live, work and play, but more broadly across a wide range of vital sectors. From commercial air-conditioning and food cold chains, to health products distribution, industrial processes, transport and data centres, you’ll learn how cooling is now a “mission-critical” service essential to public health, food security, global commerce, and economic well-being. The session will take a global perspective, highlighting the challenges ahead as the planet continues to warm and climates experience significant change, as well as the importance of international collaboration and coordination in delivering viable, deliverable solutions. You’ll gain valuable insights into how governments view critical infrastructure, the importance of recognising cooling as such, and progress towards achieving that status in the UK and beyond. Vitally, you will understand the implications for society of ignoring the importance of cooling as mission critical, not only in terms of the direct human costs, but also the trade, commerce and economic development losses and, ultimately, degraded national security and stability. What you’ll learn:
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| 10:00am - 11:00am |
Session 2a: Smart solutions for extreme weather events Full Paper Ultralow Temperature Freezer Changes With Rising Ambient Temperatures Eppendorf CryoTech Limited, United Kingdom 10:20am - 10:40am Full Paper Effects Of Rising Ambient Temperature On the Performance Of Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration Systems 1: Centre for Sustainable Energy Use in Food Chain (CSEF), Brunel University of London, College of Engineering Design and Physical Sciences, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK; 2: ELVALHALCOR Hellenic Copper and Aluminium Industry S.A.: Oinofyta, Viotia GR 32011, Greece 10:40am - 11:00am Full Paper The Impact Of Global Warming On UK Convenience Stores And Their Challenges And Opportunities To Adapt London South Bank University, United Kingdom |
Session 2b: Net zero approaches and solutions Full Paper The Impact of Diverse Sustainable Cooling Policy Scenarios on the Reduction of GHG-emissions in the MENA Region: a Comparative Policy Scenario Analysis Guidehouse Germany GmbH, Cool Up programme 10:20am - 10:40am Full Paper Navigating India's Refrigeration Sector: Energy Efficiency Policies, Achievements and Life Cycle Cost Benefit CLASP, India 10:40am - 11:00am Full Paper Simulating Refrigeration Systems for Rising Temperatures and a Net Zero Society WAVE, United Kingdom |
Session 2c: Refrigerants - The challenges facing the transport sector Chair: Chris Rhodes As global temperatures rise, the refrigerated transport sector faces unprecedented challenges. The interplay between ambient temperature increases and refrigerant performance is critical, influencing energy efficiency, operational reliability, and compliance with environmental regulations. This workshop will explore:
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| 11:00am - 11:30am |
Coffee break |
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| 11:35am - 1:00pm |
Session 3a: Design planning and location factors for new equipment Full Paper A Case Study: The Replacement of a Central Ammonia Plant System with Modular Low Charge Ammonia Package Units for a Cold Storage Distribution Facility Star Refrigeration, United Kingdom 11:55am - 12:15pm Full Paper Technical, Economic, Environmental And Safety (TEES) Implications HCs In Domestic Air Conditioners Re-phridge Ltd, United Kingdom 12:15pm - 12:35pm Full Paper Are UK Refrigeration Design Specifications Fit for Current and Future Climate? 1: London South Bank University, United Kingdom; 2: Climate Sense Ltd, United Kingdom; 3: Star Technical Solutions, United Kingdom; 4: University of Bristol, United Kingdom 12:35pm - 12:55pm Full Paper Numerical and Experimental Investigation of a Microchannel PCM Heat Exchanger for Space Heating London South Bank University, United Kingdom |
Session 3b: Effect of rising temperature on working fluids Full Paper Experimental Evaluation Of R290/R170 In Two-Stage Cascade Ultra-Low Temperature Refrigeration System With Internal Heat Exchanger And Comparison With HFC Baseline ISTENER Research Group, Mechanical Engineering Department, Universitat Jaume, Spain 11:55am - 12:15pm Full Paper Experience of High Ambient Temperature from Marine Refrigeration Cambridge Refrigeration Technology, United Kingdom 12:15pm - 12:35pm Full Paper Selecting the Correct Ambient Temperature and Its Impact on Plant Performance: Theory vs Reality Star Refrigeration, United Kingdom |
Session 3c: Workshop - Building resilience to extreme heat This confirmed workshop will explore innovative refrigeration adaptation and mitigation strategies aimed at enhancing building resilience to extreme heat. While initial discussions considered broader themes such as emissions and future decarbonisation scenarios, the final focus emphasizes practical, scalable solutions within the refrigeration sector—particularly in the context of climate adaptation. The session will feature expert speakers with technical and policy expertise, offering interdisciplinary insights into the challenges and opportunities for implementing resilient cooling strategies in buildings. This workshop is part of the conference’s broader commitment to advancing actionable solutions in response to climate extremes. |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Lunch |
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| 2:05pm - 3:30pm |
Session 4a: Adaptation strategies and plans for existing buildings Full Paper An Automated Fault Detection And Diagnosis System For IoT Connected Controller Devices For the Cold Chain 1: AKO, Spain; 2: GREiA Research Group, Spain 2:25pm - 2:45pm Full Paper Current Energy Use and Energy Efficiency Measures in the Norwegian Seafood Industry SINTEF Ocean, Norway 2:45pm - 3:05pm Full Paper Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration System Integrated with a Heat Pump for Heat Export to District Heating 1: University of Southern Denmark (SDU): Sønderborg, 6400, Denmark; 2: Danfoss A/S: Nordborg, 6430, Denmark; 3: KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Stockholm, 114 28, Sweden 3:05pm - 3:25pm Full Paper Strategies for Adaptation by Augmenting System Capacity Star Refrigeration Ltd, United Kingdom |
Session 4b: Global cold chain vulnerabilities and risk Full Paper Eliminating Internal Haemorrhage In Hot Gas Defrost Systems Star Refrigeration Ltd, United Kingdom 2:25pm - 2:45pm Full Paper Impact Of The "3 Degrees of change" Initiative On The Shelf-life Of Frozen Foods ONIRIS UMR GEPEA CNRS 6144 France 2:45pm - 3:05pm Full Paper Using Thermal Modeling To Design Food Packaging That Can Withstand Extreme Temperatures In Cold Chain Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, FRISE, Antony, 92761, France 3:05pm - 3:25pm Full Paper Thermal Energy Storage for Refrigeration: A Key Strategy for Climate Adaptation and Decarbonization Michaels Energy, United States of America |
Session 4c: A hands-on Workshop. Unlocking hidden value in your refrigeration data. As global temperatures rise, the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat-pump (RACHP) sector must meet soaring demand efficiently and sustainably. Data holds the key but without the right tools and workflows, most operational data simply becomes dark data (information collected but never analysed). In this interactive session, you’ll access industrial refrigeration datasets and digital twin simulations in the Ethos cloud-based analytics environment to explore and search for insights that can drive better energy performance, reliability and resilience. What you need to bring
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| 3:30pm - 3:55pm |
Coffee break |
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| 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
Session 5a: Meeting the increased demand for cooling and lower carbon emissions Full Paper Experimental Evaluation Of R472B As R23 Alternative For Ultra-low Temperature Refrigeration 1: ISTENER Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Construction, Universitat Jaume I, Castelló de la Plana, E-12071, Spain; 2: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy 4:20pm - 4:40pm Full Paper Variable Cooling Capacity At Diffusion Absorption Refrigerators, Thermally Driven By Solar Energy University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Bulgaria 4:40pm - 5:00pm Full Paper Retrofit Of Lower-GWP Alternative R448A Into An R404A/R23 ULT Freezer ISTENER Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Construction, Universitat Jaume I, Castelló de la Plana, E-12071, Spain |
Session 5b: Carbon reduction solutions for high energy using industries Full Paper Viability of an Industrial Heat Pump Considering Different Italian Cities and District Thermal Networks 1: Department of Mechanical Engineering and Construction, Universitat Jaume I, Spain; 2: Department of Engineering, University of Sannio, 82100 Benevento, Italy 4:20pm - 4:40pm Full Paper Energy Savings by Replacing a Large Capacity Fixed Speed Compressor with a Lower Capacity VSD Compressor For Low Load Optimisation in Refrigerated Distribution Star Refrigeration, United Kingdom 4:40pm - 5:00pm Full Paper Performance Mapping of the Thermoelectric Sub-Cooler Devoted to Low-Charge Heat Pump Systems 1: Silesian University of Technology, Poland; 2: University Jaume I, Spain; 3: Public University of Navarra, Spain; 4: University of Udine, Italy |
Session 5c: Workshop details coming soon |
| 5:05pm - 6:00pm |
Session 6: Future-Proofing RACHP: Recruitment, Skills & the Next Generation Organised by IIR Young Engineers Network, this dynamic networking session brings together emerging professionals, apprentices, and seasoned experts from across the RACHP (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heat Pump) sector. The goal is to spark meaningful dialogue, foster mentorship, and share strategies to address one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: attracting, developing, and retaining the next generation of skilled talent. |
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| 7:00pm - 10:30pm |
Conference Dinner |
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