Matthew Darby from EcoChill explained the use of hydrocarbon systems in the produce distribution sector and the benefits they have provided against traditional systems.

Hayato Sakamoto from Kawasaki Heavy Industries presented the turbo chiller using R718 as refrigerant which has the comparable performance to existing chillers using HFCs, and is as compact as existing chillers by optimum arr... more

Klaas Visser from KAV Consulting talked about the recent design of two Multi Function Two Stage Transcritical CO₂ Refrigeration Systems with Parallel Compression employing evaporative condensers.

Wynand Groenewald from CRS explained the transcritical CO₂ blast freezer, a project designed, manufactured and installed by CRS, located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Stefan Jensen from Scantec Refrigeration Technologies discussed the range of current and future applications for low-charge NH₃ refrigeration systems including: air conditioning and environment control, food proce... more

Martin Millow from Mayekawa Australia talked about the application and operation of an NH₃/CO₂ cascade system used on an industrial freeze drying application.

Trent Miller from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia discussed the introduction of commercial CO₂ heat pumps in Australia.

Ian Wilson from Strathbrook Industrial Services explained the performance gains seen in CO₂ systems versus 134a as well as transcritical compressor performance in various ambient conditions.

Michael Baker from AJ Baker & Sons discussed the growth of transcritical CO₂ in Australian supermarkets, the need for increased training and upskilling, and the results seen from the latest advancements in tra... more

Kristian Sørensen from Advansor talked about the latest advancements in energy efficient newest CO₂ transcritical technology and opportunities for growth in the Australia/NZ market.