Ammonia Refrigeration Technology

International Conference
- Ohrid 2009 -

 

Keynote Speakers


Anders Lindborg, Sweden,
Ammonia Partnership AB
Honorary member of IIR Commission D1
"Risk analysis in
ammonia refrigeration"


Dr Predrag Hrnjak, USA,
University of Illinois
Secretary of IIR Commission E2,
IIAR Board of Directors
"Charge minimization in small systems – opportunity for expanding use of ammonia
as refrigerant"


Dr Andy Pearson, UK,
Star Refrigeration Ltd
Member of IIR Commission E1,
IIAR Board of Directors
"Making the case for heat pumps
with Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide"
Dr Nelson Mugabi, Japan,
MYCOM,
Mayekawa Mfg Co.,Ltd.
"Ammonia semihermetic compressor
packages – new products for the future"

Gert Koster, Netherlands,
Grasso International B.V.
GEA Group
Member of IIR Commission B2,
"Modernization of ammonia refrigerating systems in view of reliability, safety, energy consumption and environmental issues "
  

MAIN TOPICS OF THE CONFERENCE
Design of modern ammonia systems and technological innovation
Current and future use of natural refrigerants; the Kyoto Protocol
Low charge NH3 technology, factory-made units, systems at a new level of quality improvement
Plate type heat exchangers; Direct expansion of ammonia systems
Expansion in applications with lower size capacity; Testing of components
Compatibility of ammonia and metals; Ammonia and (miscible) oils for small DX systems

Energy efficiency of ammonia refrigeration
Comparison: ammonia and fluorocarbon-based systems
Ammonia - indirect cooling compared with direct evaporation of HCFCs and HFCs
NH3/CO2 and other cascade systems

Applications of ammonia refrigeration
Cold stores, Agro-food industries, Supermarkets, Air-conditioning systems, Heat Pumps

Absorption machines

Ammonia systems in developing countries
Renewal and improvements, technical assistance

Technical and safety standards
Regulations on the construction and operation of ammonia refrigerating systems

Guidelines, instructions and training materials
Education and training for: best practices, operating procedures, handling of ammonia and safe operation

Public awareness of the image and benefits of natural refrigerants
Crucial and sustainable contributions to a better environment; Barriers to market penetration

SEMINAR (OR WORKSHOP) WITHIN THE CONFERENCE: will be defined later.
Proposal: Natural refrigerants in less developed countries (if provided at least 15 participants).