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IoR support for compressor conference

Compressor-conferenceUK: The IoR is supporting the 9th International conference on compressors and their systems in London in September.

Until August 1, Institute of Refrigeration members can book at discounted rates for this internationally-recognised event which is being organised by City University in conjunction with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the IoR.

The conference takes place over three days from September 7-9 and will provide a forum where developments in air, gas and refrigeration compressors, vacuum pumps, expanders, related systems and components can be presented for discussion.

Day 1 and 2 will be dedicated to the presentation of research and technical papers including keynotes, podium papers and discussions. Day 3 is an industry day, giving representatives from industry an opportunity to describe how their companies are responding to changes in technology or market demands.

An associated short course on computational fluid dynamics in rotary positive displacement machines is offered on September 5-6.

The full programme can be viewed here, with booking information here.

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