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New Guide to Frozen Foods published by BFFF
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See the hidden world of the cold store on BBC iplayer
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Renewable energy in building services webinar
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REAL Zero & REAL Skills Europe - reducing refrigerant leakage
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IOR RAC Student of the Year Award
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04
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Evaluation of available refrigeration systems in the retail sector
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Nov
Miniature helical coil evaporators
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Dec
New Compressor Technology Trends for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Heat Pumps
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Welcome to the Institute of Refrigeration Website

The IOR exists to promote the advancement of refrigeration in all its applications, in relation both to the perfection of its methods, and to the extension of its services to the community.  It does this by encouraging invention and research, providing a means for co-operation between educational institutes, and offering a forum for exchange of views of members. Our meetings, technical guidance notes, codes of practice and published proceedings allow professionals in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump industries to apply practical knowledge for the public benefit. 

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