PRAGUE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a global leader in providing safe, comfortable and efficient environments, will share breakthrough information on trends and key technology developments for industrial and academic stakeholders at the International Institute of Refrigeration’s (IIR) 23rd International Congress of Refrigeration, which will take place in Prague from August 21-26. The Congress is held once every four years with attendees from more than 61 countries. As a company committed to advancing the health and well-being of global communities, Ingersoll Rand is providing platinum-level sponsorship to support this year’s congress and theme, “Refrigeration for Sustainable Development”.
“We’re honored to have been selected to present on a variety of topics, allowing us to share our vast knowledge, applications and expertise with the top leaders in refrigerants,” said Manolo Caballer Escribano, global director of Engineering Excellence & Technology Business Development at Ingersoll Rand. “Ingersoll Rand’s commitment to enhanced product quality, reliability and durability has driven our research and development in this area, and the Congress is the perfect venue to share our best practices with the industry.” Caballer will provide the opening conference remarks and give opening comments at the gala dinner on Thursday, August 25.
In addition, three of Ingersoll Rand’s distinguished engineers will provide insight into a range of technical topics to more than 1,100 experts, corporate and private members attending the Congress. Presenters include:
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William Francis Mohs – senior engineer, R&D (Minneapolis, U.S.)
A critical review of heat and mass transfer of the defrost process
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Vladimír Šulc - senior engineer (Minneapolis, U.S.)
Feasibility of Hydrofluoroether Fluid for Low Temperature (LT) Retail Secondary Systems
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Markéta Kopecká - senior engineer, Refrigeration and Power
Supply Systems (Engineering and Technology Center, Prague)
New method for fuel consumption measurement of bus Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) units
In addition, Commission D2 (transport) vice president, Daniel Žmola and chairman of the organizing committee, Radim Čermák, will host 40 delegates at the Engineering and Technology Center in Hostivice, Czech Republic, on Thursday, August 25. During this tour, Ingersoll Rand will demonstrate tests to meet the Agreement for Transport of Perishables (ATP) standards for temperature controlled transport vehicles and tour the test laboratory for supermarket display cabinets and the HVAC test lab and the refrigeration test lab.
“It is a privilege for Ingersoll Rand to share our technology and labs with our global peers, and to demonstrate the importance of innovation, productivity and sustainability,” said Žmola. “This scientific knowledge is critical to maintaining quality, spurring innovation and creating sustainable, innovative products.”
Content and presentations from the event will be available following the event to download via www.cees.ingersollrand.com
About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments in commercial, residential and industrial markets. Our people and our family of brands - including Club Car®, Hussmann®, Ingersoll Rand®, Schlage®, Thermo King® and Trane® - work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. The Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability at Ingersoll Rand is a global group of experts dedicated to integrating best practices for the long-term use of energy and other resources. Ingersoll Rand is a $14 billion global business committed to sustainable business practices within our company and for our customers. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.