Cold Store Design and Efficient Operation   >>BOOK NOW<<

launch event for new and revised Cold Store Codes

Thu 1st Mar 2012 13:00

Venue Arden Hotel, Birmingham
Oganiser IOR

In 2012 the IOR will launch a new set of updated Cold Store Design Codes covering scope & design, refrigeration system and building & insulation.

This event will introduce the new IOR recommendations in the codes, as well as providing information on case studies of initiatives to improve cold store operation, such as the ICE-E European Cold Store Efficiency project.  

Book now to ensure you receive your copy of the new three part code (usual price £80) 

Programme

2pm Registration, the Arden Hotel, Birmingham (Near NEC/International Station)

2.25pm Welcome from the Chairman

2.30pm Designing for Efficiency

• Introduction from John Bowater, FJB, Chairman of the IOR Cold Store Code review panel
• Defining client requirements, David Blackhurst, Star Technical Solutions
• The building and insulated envelope, Ian Forbes
• Refrigeration system options, Peter Dalton, Lloyds Register

3.10pm Maximising Efficiency in Performance

• Lessons from Europe, results of the ICE-E project, Judith Evans, RD&T
• Impact of non technical barriers for energy efficiency, Carole Bond, Carbon Data
• Improving efficiency at the Yeo Valley food storage and distribution centres. A case study. Donald French, Yeo Valley.

3.40pm Operational guidance and safety considerations from Chris Sturman of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation

4.00pm Panel questions and discussion

4.30pm Close

 

£60 including VAT. All attendees will recieve advance copies of all three new Codes on CD or datastick.

Bookings are now open -  book on line here