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Purdue conference call for papers

Purdue University is again the venue for the latest development in air conditioning, refrigeration and compressor technology
Purdue University is again the venue for the latest development in air conditioning, refrigeration and compressor technology

USA: Those looking to present papers at next year’s Purdue Conferences on compressors, refrigeration and air conditioning and high performance buildings have until December 18 to submit abstracts.

Since 1972, the Ray W Herrick Laboratories at Purdue University have played host to what has become the leading focus for the exchange of ideas, information and cutting-edge research in the area of refrigeration technology, compressors, high performance buildings and closely related fields.

The conferences technical sessions run simultaneously enabling attendees to attend sessions of interest from any conference.

The next event takes place from Monday, July 11, 2016, to Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the Stewart Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.

Further information from the conference website here.

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