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IoR issues call for conference papers

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has issued a call for papers for its next annual conference, now taking place online.

Titled The Journey Towards Net Zero Heating and Cooling – Beyond Refrigeration 2021, the conference is taking place online on 21 and 22 April 2021. 

The organisers are inviting individuals involved in market leading innovation or initiatives that will help achieve carbon reductions in the refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump field to share their achievements by presenting a paper at this conference.

Papers should report on original case studies of application of technology or research-based findings that have a practical implementation and innovative technical developments. They must contain quality research material, scientific or technical information such as quantifiable carbon savings achieved or environmental gains and not have been published previously. 

The deadline for abstracts is January 12. Further details on how to submit can be found here.

Further information on the conference, booking information and sponsorship opportunities can be found here

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