Keynote Speakers
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Dr Andy Pearson, UK,
Star Refrigeration Ltd
President of IoR (UK),
Member of IIR Commission E1
”Making ammonia refrigeration plants safer” |
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Dr Predrag Hrnjak, USA,
University of Illinois
Member of IIR Commission E2,
Former member of IIAR Board of Directors
”DX ammonia evaporators – flow regimes, charge and
heat transfer” |
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Rene van Gerwen, Netherlands,
Unilever
Global lead engineer,
Refrigeration & HVAC
”Past, present and future of ammonia as refrigerant,
from a leading industrial end-user perspective”
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Niels Vestergaard, Denmark,
Danfoss A/S,
Director Market Support
”Current and future trends in Ammonia refrigeration
systems and control components” |
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Dr Franc Kosi, Serbia,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
University of Belgrade,
Member of IIR Commission D1
”Practical experiences of ammonia refrigerating
systems in the Balkan region” |
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Main Topics of the Conference
Design of modern ammonia systems and technological innovation
Current and future use of natural refrigerants; the Kyoto Protocol and beyond
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
