16 January 2018: REFRIGERATION NIGHT
Refrigerant is the most essential thermodynamic component of cooling systems. It is important to understand the intricacies of refrigerants and making the right choice for the environment. Consulting engineers, architects, system operators and building owners are responsible for understanding refrigerant technology and how it relates to system efficiency, refrigerant availability, lifecycle cost and maintenance.
We will cover the following topics:
■ Understanding global regulations and how the Montreal Protocol and the Kyoto Protocol and the recent Kigali Amendment on HFCs, and how this will impact the future of the HVAC industry
■ Understanding the phase out/phase down schedules of refrigerants, and the best way to plan for the future
■ Understanding how the issue of global climate change will impact the HVAC industry.
■ The economics of refrigerant choice - balancing capital against lifetime energy cost.
■ Learn about the next generation of refrigerants that are in development that minimize both the ozone impact, and the global warming impact of HVAC refrigerants.
We will cover the following topics:
■ Understanding global regulations and how the Montreal Protocol and the Kyoto Protocol and the recent Kigali Amendment on HFCs, and how this will impact the future of the HVAC industry
■ Understanding the phase out/phase down schedules of refrigerants, and the best way to plan for the future
■ Understanding how the issue of global climate change will impact the HVAC industry.
■ The economics of refrigerant choice - balancing capital against lifetime energy cost.
■ Learn about the next generation of refrigerants that are in development that minimize both the ozone impact, and the global warming impact of HVAC refrigerants.
Mike Thompson Global Director, Refrigerant Applications Ingersoll Rand Mike Thompson is global director of refrigerant applications for Ingersoll Rand. In this role, Thompson is responsible for working with Ingersoll Rand’s climate businesses and customers to communicate the potential impact of future policies on products and markets. He also participates as an industry expert for low global warming potential refrigerant applications in the United Nations Montreal Protocol process. Prior to this role, Thompson worked for Trane in field sales and was the global marketing manager for large chillers. Thompson has more than 27 years of experience with Trane and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry and earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University. About Ingersoll Rand Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands—including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane®—work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $12 billion global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com. # #
