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Date: Tuesday, 12/Aug/2025
8:30am - 8:45am	Registation opens Registation opens will be open from 8.30am -5.45pm
8:45am - 9:45am	Commission Meetings: IIR Commission Meetings
10:00am - 11:00am	Tuesday Keynote: Keynote address- Risk and Resilience: What climate change means for the UK food system Climate change is, and will continue to, impact the UK food system in a variety of ways, posing both challenges and opportunities. In this keynote address, Dr. Peter Falloon—Science Lead for Food Security at the UK Met Office—will explore the systemic risks and opportunities facing the UK food system as climate conditions evolve. Drawing on his expertise in climate modelling, weather and climate data, and agri-environment systems, Dr. Falloon will outline how climate change is expected to affect the UK food system from farm to fork and considering domestic and international dimensions. He will present the latest climate projections and illustrate how data-driven adaptation planning is essential to building resilience. What you’ll gain Clarity on climate trends: An evidence-based overview of projected changes in climate and extreme events, informed by Met Office climate data. Understanding systemic vulnerabilities: Insights into how climate change will impact the UK food system and its activities, with a particular focus on extreme events. Practical adaptation strategies: Approaches to building resilience, including integrating weather and climate forecasts into planning, design, and operational practices. Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration: Emphasis on partnerships between climate scientists, engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders to drive innovation and mitigate risk.
11:00am - 11:30am	Coffee break
11:35am - 1:00pm	Session 8a: Working fluids in a warming world 11:35am - 11:55am Full Paper Performance Comparison Of An Indoor Unit Of a Heat Pump With Low-GWP Alternative Refrigerants Focusing On R455A and R454C Amal Vasu¹, Young Soo Chang² 1: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate school, Kookmin University, Seoul, 02707, Republic of Korea (South Korea); 2: School of Mechanical Engineering, Kookmin University, Seoul, 02707, Republic of Korea (South Korea) 11:55am - 12:15pm Full Paper Energy Evaluation Of A Chest-freezer Using R516A For Different Climates In Mexico Vicente Pérez-García, Angel Isaac Solorio-Alvarado, Ignacio Zúñiga-González, Juan Manuel Belman-Flores IRSE, Research Group, University of Guanajuato, Mexico 12:15pm - 12:35pm Full Paper Weighing the Climate Mortality Risk of HFCs with the Flammability Risk of Natural Refrigerants Daniel Colbourne¹, Lambert Kuijpers² 1: Re-phridge Ltd, United Kingdom; 2: A/gent Consultancy b.v., Netherlands	Session 8b: Transport refrigeration, and rental equipment 11:35am - 11:55am Full Paper Optimizing Cooling and Logistics for Reduced Carbon Emissions and Food Loss in Norway’s Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain Sophie Kendler, Erlend Indergård, Kristina Norne Widell, Patrick Hadamitzky SINTEF Ocean AS, Norway 11:55am - 12:15pm Full Paper Experimental And Numerical Investigation Of The Two-phase Ejector Capacity Control Using Sub-cooling Method Michal Haida¹, Emanuele Sicco², Michal Bajcer¹, Jakub Bodys¹, Tufan Ozyildiz¹, Daniel Sanchez³, Patricia Aranguren⁴, Jacek Smolka¹ 1: Silesian University of Technology, Poland; 2: University of Udine, Italy; 3: University Jaume I, Spain; 4: Public University of Navarra, Spain 12:15pm - 12:35pm Full Paper Numerical Evaluation Of A Propane Cooling Unit For Transportable Insulated Boxes Equipped With Eutectic Tube TES Francesco Fabris, Silvia Minetto, Sergio Marinetti, Antonio Rossetti National Research Council, Construction Technologies Institute, Italy 12:35pm - 12:55pm Full Paper Modeling Water Condensation on Fruit Bulks Exposed to Temperature Fluctuations Thanut Nuangjamnong¹, Steven Duret¹, Amel Medjdouba¹, Denis Flick², Jean Moureh¹, Graciela Alvarez¹ 1: Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, FRISE; 2: Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech	Session 8c: Code of Practice - designing systems for rising ambient temperatures Chair: Judith Evans Higher heat levels will affect the ability of refrigeration systems to function. Recent work in the UK has identified that there are no comprehensive and widely agreed practices to ensure that refrigeration systems continue to operate as the climate changes. The workshop will provide information on a UK initiative lead by the IOR, IMechE, CIBSE, CCF and BSRIA to develop a Code of Practice to design, maintain and operate refrigeration systems as the climate warms. The workshop will: Describe the background to the work and why this Code is important and why it is being developed. Provide information on the draft Code. Invite attendees to provide feedback and engage with the Code development.
1:00pm - 2:00pm	Lunch
2:05pm - 3:30pm	Session 9a: Building resilient cold chains 2:05pm - 2:25pm Full Paper Application of CO2 Refrigeration Systems on Small Fishing Vessels: Experimental Laboratory & Simulation Results Alex Reimer², Lukas Köster², Kristina N. Widell¹, Sigmund Jenssen³, Roger Tellefsen⁴, Armin Hafner² 1: SINTEF Ocean, Norway; 2: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway; 3: Cadio AS, Norway; 4: HAV Kjølesystemer AS, Norway 2:25pm - 2:45pm Full Paper Performance Simulation Study of Air Compression Systems in Residential Air Conditioning Rong Weilai, Ma Guoyuan, Xu Shuxue, Sun Shangyu Beijing University of Technology, China, People's Republic of 2:45pm - 3:05pm Full Paper Digital-Twin-Enabled Design and Machine-Learning-Assisted Energy Management of a Solar Refrigerated Van with Phase-Change Thermal Storage Ehsan Baniasadi¹, Armin Esmaeilzadeh¹, Mohammad Keramati Feyz Abadi¹, Ahmed Rezk¹, Luciano Batista¹, Gioia Falcone², Yusuf Bilesanmi³ 1: Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom; 2: University of Glasgow: Glasgow, United Kingdom; 3: EjaIce Ltd, Manchester, United Kingdom 3:05pm - 3:25pm Full Paper How Vulnerable Are UK Food Cold Chains To Climate Change? Judith Evans¹, Nick Pyatt², Dermot Cotter³, Pete Faloon⁴, Henrique Lagoeiro¹, Gareth Davies¹, Catarina Marques¹, Alan Foster¹ 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, United Kingdom	Session 9b: Successful low carbon cooling in extreme temperatures 2:05pm - 2:25pm Full Paper CO2 Pressure Exchanger Technology in Commercial Refrigeration: a New Case Study Towards Technological Maturity Stefano Trabucchi¹, Daniel Farkas², Laszlo Nemeth², Gabor Tarjan², Tibor Szabo¹, Maurizio Orlandi¹, Daniele Mazzola¹ 1: EPTA S.p.a., Italy; 2: EPTA International Kft., Hungary 2:25pm - 2:45pm Full Paper A Critical Analysis Of The CO2 Plank Transcritical Refrigeration Cycle Under Extreme Ambient Conditions Antonio Rossetti, Francesco Fabris, Sergio Marinetti, Silvia Minetto National Research Council, Italy 2:45pm - 3:05pm Full Paper Making Refrigeration Systems More Efficient Whilst Adapting To Rising Temperatures Dermot Jospeh Cotter¹, Judith Evans², Alan Foster² 1: Star Technical Solutions, United Kingdom; 2: London South Bank University, United Kingdom 3:05pm - 3:25pm Full Paper A Novel Technology To Adapt Transcritical R744 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems to Rising Temperatures Paride Gullo¹, Vahid Khorshidi², Torben Funder-Kristensen², Guruchethan A M¹, Milad Morid Zadeh¹, Blanca Foliaco¹ 1: University of Southern Denmark, Denmark; 2: Danfoss A/S, Denmark	Session 9c: Short course - How to use energy benchmarking to reduce cost and emissions This focused short course will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to apply energy benchmarking as a strategy to cut energy costs and reduce emissions in temperature-controlled logistics and storage operations. The session will combine strategic insight with technical expertise. Attendees will explore how benchmarking enables businesses to measure performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement cost-effective improvements, all while supporting climate goals and compliance. Introduction to Energy Benchmarking The value of benchmarking in driving business and energy performance What to measure: electricity use, facility size, production output, etc. Overcoming common challenges: data accuracy and standardization Why benchmarking is essential—not optional Benchmarking vs. Best Practice Understanding the difference between average performance and best-in-class Defining and interpreting the best practice curve Using benchmarks to guide strategic energy management Real-World Benchmarking in Action A case study of a large-scale energy benchmarking project Project design, data analysis, and key findings Practical lessons learned and how to replicate the approach Interactive Exercise: Benchmark Your Facility A hands-on activity where participants assess and compare sample energy data Opportunity to identify improvement opportunities and insights in real time Beyond Benchmarking: Driving Further Energy Improvements Leveraging renewable energy solutions like solar and wind Exploring battery storage and advanced efficiency strategies Integrating technical upgrades with benchmarking results Predictive Benchmarking: Looking Ahead Using trends and data models to forecast future energy use Incorporating predictive tools into energy planning Moving from reactive to proactive performance management Case Study Presentation An in-depth example of how benchmarking has transformed energy performance in practice Insights into implementation, outcomes, and return on investment Open Discussion and Closing Takeaways Final reflections, participant questions, and key actions for getting started with benchmarking
3:30pm - 3:55pm	Coffee break
4:00pm - 5:00pm	Session 10a: Management of heat in buildings and processes 4:00pm - 4:20pm Full Paper Numerical Study of an Ammonia-Water Absorption Heat Transformer to Upgrade Low-temperature Industrial Waste Heat in Regard to Rising Ambient Temperature Romain Collignon, Hélène Demasles, Hai Trieu Phan Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, Liten, Campus Ines, 73375 Le Bourget du Lac, France 4:20pm - 4:40pm Full Paper R744-Based Integrated Heat Pump and Chiller System for Hotels in Tropical Climates Sarun Kumar Kochunni¹, Kumodak Sharma², Armin Hafner¹ 1: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway; 2: Medors Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, India	Session 10b: Low carbon innovation 4:00pm - 4:20pm Full Paper Addressing the Challenges for the RACHP Sector Amidst Rising Global Temperatures: Transitioning to Low GWP Refrigerants Christian Macrì, Felix Flohr, Álvaro de León Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH, Germany 4:20pm - 4:40pm Full Paper Experimental Frictional Pressure Gradient of R455A in Multiport Mini-channel Tubes Ngoc Hieu Hoang, Jong-Taek Oh, Jong Kyu Kim Chonnam National University, Korea, Republic of (South Korea) 4:40pm - 5:00pm Full Paper “ThermoStore” a Breakthrough Innovation For Sorption-based Thermal Energy Storage Abbes Kacimi¹, Driss Stitou², Xavier Lulka¹, Gilles Labranque¹ 1: SOFRIGAM GROUP, France; 2: CNRS-PROMES, France
5:05pm - 5:20pm	Closing Ceremony

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