Seminar Programme

HVACR Live is just around the corner with a hall packed with exhibitors from far and wide. Major brand names are mixing with emerging technologies, all underpinned by the seminar program.

Conference Theatre, Tuesday 18 April

10.45 – Phil Draper from CIBSE will be opening the programme with a talk about the practical application for energy reduction and paths to removal of gas as a primary heat source.

11.30 – Sustainability is at the heart of most things in industry these days. Ian Butler from Eurovent will be discussing the reliability of air handling unit data and its consequences for energy consumption.

12.15 – D & I Advocate Lisa-Jaye Cook will be presenting Diversity: a collaborative approach for HVACR.

13.00 – Toshiba’s Cameron Beech will be looking at Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) including R32.

14.30 – Shane Brennan from the Cold Chain Federation will be talking about understanding your customers – reducing energy costs and promoting sustainability to cold chain operators.

Conference Theatre, Wednesday 19 April

10.45 – Representatives from the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea will be discussing innovative solutions to decarbonise. Speakers include Cllr Cem Kemahli, lead member for planning, place and environment and James Caspell, neighbourhood director for the Notting Dale estate.

11.30 – Mel Gumbs, past president of CIPHE will take the stage to ask if hydrogen heat pumps are the future.

13.00 – The EU still has a huge influence on developments and legislation in Britain, so Beyza Aykurt from Eurovent will be delving into the British vs European HVACR markets with a comparison of key features and market evolution.

13.45 – Graeme Fox from BESA will be discussing the F-Gas Regulation and where we are heading.

Technical Theatre, Tuesday 18 April

11.00 – Freddie Kar of Humidity Solutions will be holding the first of two CPD seminars: Humidification – Principles, Products and Applications.

11.45 – Andy Taylor of Clivet will be introducing Luca Scopel and Luca Daniele to discuss the future of a smart home.

13.15 – Stuart Wellington of FischerFixings will be introducing the BS 8539: Standard for Post-Installed Anchors.

14.00 – Jay Ding from Sanhua will be looking at Sanhua’s new PEV series – pulse expansion valves for precise refrigerant flow control.

Technical Theatre, Wednesday 19 April

11.00 – Jay Ding from Sanhua will be talking about Sanhua’s energy efficiency solutions for heat pumps.

11.45 – Freddie Kar of Humidity Solutions will be holding a CPD seminar on Deumidification – Principles, Products and Applications.

13.15 – Fuat Topgul of FischerFixings will be presenting the fischer FMS/FUS range of channel support systems for pipeline and solid constructions.

14.15 – Neil Roberts of Climalife will be discussing how choosing the right refrigerant, good practice and taking the long-term view can help save costs.

Networking is a key part of any trade show and HVACR Live will have informal public areas dedicated to enabling old friends to meet up as well as private areas to conduct business and hold meetings.

HVACR Live will culminate with the prestigious ACR News Awards being held on the evening of 19 April, showcasing the best and brightest within the air conditioning and refrigeration sectors.

IOR, Tuesday 18 April

10.30 amWorking Within The Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Bob Wright AMInstR, Adcocks Refrigeration
Hear how the key elements apply to installers

11.30 amThe F-Gas Regulation – What Next?
Dewi Garcia FInstR, Harp International
Learn what’s coming and how it might affect you

12.30 pmPractical Energy Efficiency And Lifetime Of Commercial Refrigeration
John Broughton MInstR, Danfoss A/S
Join us for a virtual practical tour of a refrigeration system to look at system efficiency, lifetime performance and learn how the two are inter-dependent

1.30 pmWhere Do Heat Pumps Sit In The Decarbonisation Agenda? 
Graeme Fox FInstR, IOR President and BESA 
Find out about the increasing demand for high efficiency heat pumps

2.30 pm  – The Importance Of Maintenance In Achieving Best System Performance
Lisa-Jayne Cook FInstR, GEA Group 
How to get the most out of your system 

IOR, Wednesday 19 April

10.30 am – F Gas Regulation Review – Where Are We Heading?
Graeme Fox FInstR, IOR President and BESA
Learn what’s coming and how it might affect you

1.30 am – Practical Energy Efficiency And Lifetime Of Commercial Refrigeration
John Broughton MInstR, Danfoss A/S
Join us for a virtual practical tour of a refrigeration system to look at system efficiency, lifetime performance and learn how the two are inter-dependent

12.30 pm – Who Killed The Compressor?
Kevin Glass FInstR, Bitzer UK
Learn from the forensic analysis of compressor returns to identify the most common culprits 

1.30 pm – How To Extend Equipment Life Cycle
Damian Wiszniewski FInstR, Samsung Climate Solutions
Hear practical advice on how to extend equipment life span through preventive maintenance and service of air conditioning

2.30 pmF Gas – What Are The Practical Implications?
Gordon Adams FInstR, Consultant
Hear what practical implications the F Gas Regulation will have for those working in RACHP