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Date: Sunday, 10/Aug/2025
5:30pm - 8:00pm	Welcome reception and pre-registration Join us for the Conference Welcome Reception, a perfect opportunity to collect your conference badge ahead of Monday morning’s opening sessions. Mingle with fellow delegates from around the world, enjoy drinks and lreshments, and start building connections in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you.

Date: Monday, 11/Aug/2025
8:30am - 8:55am	Registation opens The conference registtation desk will be open from 8.30am to 6.00pm
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.
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: Why cooling systems are now essential across a wide range of sectors How it underpins health, security, the global economy and human well-being The implications of a warming world and climate change for the future of cooling How to make the case for cooling as critical infrastructure Practical takeaways for improving the resilience in your own cooling based operations
10:00am - 11:00am	Session 2a: Smart solutions for extreme weather events 10:00am - 10:20am Full Paper Ultralow Temperature Freezer Changes With Rising Ambient Temperatures Abraham Schutte Eppendorf CryoTech Limited, United Kingdom 10:20am - 10:40am Full Paper Effects Of Rising Ambient Temperature On the Performance Of Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration Systems Lei Chai¹, Savvas Tassou¹, Konstantinos Tsamos² 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 Elias Eid, Mahnaz Sayahi, Alan Foster, Catarina Marques, Henrique Lagoeiro, Judith Evans, Graeme Maidment London South Bank University, United Kingdom	Session 2b: Net zero approaches and solutions 10:00am - 10:20am 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 Marta Kakol, Mustafa Abunofal, Nesen Surmeli Anac, Jan Groezinger, Katja Eisbrenner 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 Yatharth Kumar Sharma, PVN Kishore Kumar CLASP, India 10:40am - 11:00am Full Paper Simulating Refrigeration Systems for Rising Temperatures and a Net Zero Society Christopher James Parker 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: Impact of Rising Ambient Temperatures: Understanding how elevated external temperatures affect refrigerant efficiency and system performance. Refrigerant Behaviour Under Stress: Insights into how different refrigerants respond to higher ambient conditions and the implications for system design and operation. Adaptation Strategies: Practical solutions and technologies to mitigate the effects of rising temperatures on refrigerated transport systems. Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Sharing experiences and lessons learned from the field to inform best practices.
11:00am - 11:30am	Coffee break
11:35am - 1:00pm	Session 3a: Design planning and location factors for new equipment 11:35am - 11:55am 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 Max McLuskie Star Refrigeration, United Kingdom 11:55am - 12:15pm Full Paper Technical, Economic, Environmental And Safety (TEES) Implications HCs In Domestic Air Conditioners Daniel Colbourne Re-phridge Ltd, United Kingdom 12:15pm - 12:35pm Full Paper Are UK Refrigeration Design Specifications Fit for Current and Future Climate? Alan Foster¹, Nick Pyatt², Dermot Cotter³, Pete Faloon⁴, Henrique Lagoeiro¹, Gareth Davies¹, Catarina Marques¹, Judith Evans¹ 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 Xinyu Zhang, Yunting Ge, Arton Merovci, Pingyuan Lang, Guru Prasanna Ganapathi Subramaniam, Shwan Hussain Awla London South Bank University, United Kingdom	Session 3b: Effect of rising temperature on working fluids 11:35am - 11:55am 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 Cosmin Mihai Udroiu, Adrián Mota Babiloni, Pau Giménez Prades, Alejandro Forés Palanques, Joaquín Navarro Esbrí ISTENER Research Group, Mechanical Engineering Department, Universitat Jaume, Spain 11:55am - 12:15pm Full Paper Selecting the Correct Ambient Temperature and Its Impact on Plant Performance: Theory vs Reality Thomas Woolston Star Refrigeration, United Kingdom 12:15pm - 12:35pm Full Paper Experimental Evaluation Of R472B As R23 Alternative For Ultra-low Temperature Refrigeration Pau Giménez-Prades¹, Angelo Maiorino², Ciro Aprea², Joaquín Navarro-Esbrí¹, Cosmin-Mihai Udroiu¹, Alejandro Forés-Palanques¹, Adrián Mota-Babiloni¹ 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	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
2:05pm - 3:30pm	Session 4a: Adaptation strategies and plans for existing buildings 2:05pm - 2:25pm Full Paper An Automated Fault Detection And Diagnosis System For IoT Connected Controller Devices For the Cold Chain Pere Moreno¹, Cesar Fernandez², Gabriel Zsembinszki², Luisa F. Cabeza², Xavier Albets-chico¹ 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 Eirik Starheim Svendsen, Kristina Norne Widell, Hans Tobias Slette, Jan Bengsch, Lukas Köster, Tom Ståle Nordtvedt SINTEF Ocean, Norway 2:45pm - 3:05pm Full Paper Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration System Integrated with a Heat Pump for Heat Export to District Heating Guruchethan A M¹, Milad Morid Zadeh¹, Roozbeh Izadi-Zamanabadi², Samer Sawalha³, Paride Gullo¹ 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 Andy Pearson Star Refrigeration Ltd, United Kingdom	Session 4b: Global cold chain vulnerabilities and risk 2:05pm - 2:25pm Full Paper Eliminating Internal Haemorrhage In Hot Gas Defrost Systems Andy Pearson 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 Alain Le-Bail, Nasser Hamdami, Cyril Toublanc, Michel Havet 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 Hong Minh Hoang, Charlotte Cavelier, Graciela Alvarez 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 Stan Nabozny 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 Your own laptop or tablet with a modern web browser, connected to Wi-Fi.
3:30pm - 3:55pm	Coffee break
4:00pm - 5:00pm	Session 5a: Meeting the increased demand for cooling and lower carbon emissions 4:00pm - 4:20pm Full Paper Variable Cooling Capacity At Diffusion Absorption Refrigerators, Thermally Driven By Solar Energy Nina Penkova, Yordan Georgiev Stoyanov University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Bulgaria 4:20pm - 4:40pm Full Paper Retrofit Of Lower-GWP Alternative R448A Into An R404A/R23 ULT Freezer Pau Giménez-Prades, Joaquín Navarro-Esbrí, Cosmin-Mihai Udroiu, Ángel Barragán-Cervera, Alejandro Forés-Palanques, Adrián Mota-Babiloni ISTENER Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Construction, Universitat Jaume I, Castelló de la Plana, E-12071, Spain 4:40pm - 5:00pm Full Paper Experience of High Ambient Temperature from Marine Refrigeration Richard Lawton, Chris Rhodes, Tobias Mynott Cambridge Refrigeration Technology, United Kingdom	Session 5b: Carbon reduction solutions for high energy using industries 4:00pm - 4:20pm Full Paper Viability of an Industrial Heat Pump Considering Different Italian Cities and District Thermal Networks Adrián Mota-Babiloni¹, Giovanna Pallotta², Ghad Alarnaot Alarnaout¹, Elisa Marrasso², Maurizio Sasso², Joaquín Navarro-Esbrí¹ 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 Nicola Miller, Danny McDougall Star Refrigeration, United Kingdom 4:40pm - 5:00pm Full Paper Performance Mapping of the Thermoelectric Sub-Cooler Devoted to Low-Charge Heat Pump Systems Tufan Özyıldız^1,2, Michal Haida¹, Emanuele Sicco⁴, Michal Bajcer¹, Rafal Fingas¹, Jakub Bodys¹, Jacek Smolka¹, Daniel Sanchez², Patricia Aranguren³ 1: Silesian University of Technology, Poland; 2: University Jaume I, Spain; 3: Public University of Navarra, Spain; 4: University of Udine, Italy	Session 5c: From Design to Disaster: Understanding Cooling Failures in High Ambient Temperatures" Workshop Description: As global ambient temperatures rise, cooling systems are increasingly pushed to their limits. This practical workshop explores the real-world implications of high ambient conditions on system design, capacity, and reliability. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how system sizing and specification must adapt, why performance degrades under heat stress, and how to mitigate risk through better design, maintenance, and operation. Key topics include: The impact of ambient temperature on cooling capacity and performance Understanding condensing temperatures and condenser ΔT Mitigation strategies for rising ambient and condensing temperatures Consequences of fouled coils and poorly positioned equipment Correct coil cleaning procedures Case study: 57% performance improvement and reduced failures Lessons from failure: The Guys & St Thomas’ data centre incident This session is aimed at engineers, facility managers, and designers seeking practical, evidence-based insights to improve cooling resilience in a changing climat
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.
7:00pm - 10:30pm	Conference Dinner Delegates will have the unique opportunity to explore the museum’s Fossils & Living Worlds galleries after hours—immerse yourself in ancient history, encounter fascinating prehistoric creatures, and marvel at the diversity of life on Earth. After your exploration, enjoy a food and drinks in the museum’s stunning surroundings. It’s the perfect chance to unwind, connect with fellow delegates, and continue the day’s conversations in a more informal setting.

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

Date: Wednesday, 13/Aug/2025
9:00am - 2:00pm	Tour 1: Tour of the Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials research and development laboratories	Tour 2: Visit to a global leader of the temperature-controlled logistics industry. The site contains a low-charge ammonia system
9:00am - 5:00pm	Workshop: Workshop - EU ENOUGH Workshop The ENOUGH project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food sector, which contributes 20–40% of global emissions.It aligns with the EU Farm to Fork strategy, providing tools and methods to help food businesses achieve climate neutrality. The project objectives are to define pathways to climate-neutral food businesses, enhance sustainability across the food supply chain and inform policy makers, businesses, and stakeholders about innovative solutions for reducing emissions. The project has demonstrated practical solutions across various stages of the food chain, including processing, transport, retail, and domestic consumption, focusing on products such as meat, fish, fruits/vegetables, and dairy. This meeting will provide an opportunity for partners to reflect on the project’s outcomes and explore future opportunities for applying the demonstrated solutions at scale. Register now to secure your attendance.

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