As part of Star Refrigeration's commitment to advancing industry
standards through innovation and collaboration, Group Managing
Director Dr Andy Pearson will
present two papers, chair a session, and participate in a plenary
session discussion panel during the three-day event.
WEST
LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr Andy Pearson is set to play a significant role
at the prestigious Herrick Conferences 2024, which will take
place from 15th -18th July 2024 in
West Lafayette, Indiana. The event
encompasses the 27th International Compressor Engineering
Conference, the 20th International Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Conference, and the 8th International High Performance
Buildings Conference.
"Our focus will be on sharing technical
research and presenting real-world examples of how our engineering
work has significantly improved the efficiency and sustainability
of cold stores and process refrigeration plants."
Hosted by the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories at Purdue University and co-sponsored by The
International Institute of Refrigeration, the conference promises
to be a key event for industry professionals worldwide.
With over 800 industry experts from 30 countries meeting at
Purdue University to present
cutting-edge research, exchange ideas, and network, the conference
offers an unparalleled opportunity for practitioners, government
officials, educators, and industry researchers to find solutions to
the global challenges facing society today.
Dr Andy Pearson, said, "I am
delighted to be returning to Purdue to
participate in this year's Herrick Conference. By presenting our
latest research and developments and collaborating with leading
experts in the field, we hope to share valuable insights and
contribute to the advancement of sustainable cooling and heat pump
technologies."
"Our focus will be on sharing technical research and presenting
real-world examples of how our engineering work has significantly
improved the efficiency and sustainability of cold stores and
process refrigeration plants."
Leveraging his extensive expertise and in-depth knowledge of the
industrial refrigeration and heat pump market, Dr Pearson will
facilitate discussions and share research findings with the global
community through multiple roles, including presenter, session
chair, and panellist.
On the first day of the conference, Monday 15th July at
2:00 pm (EDT), Dr Pearson will
present the paper entitled 'Validation of Performance for a Novel
Compressor-Expander Concept' during the session on Novel
Compressors (C-02). This groundbreaking research introduces a
dual-function mechanism that can be adapted for use as a compressor
or as an expander. The novel concept combines the benefits of both
reciprocating and screw compressors and expanders and offers
significant advancements over traditional models. The paper is
co-authored with engineers from FeTu Ltd, the developers of the
FeTu Turbine.
The results of detailed modelling of performance in both modes
will be presented in the form of graphs of isentropic and
volumetric efficiency plotted against pressure ratio and pressure
difference. These will also be compared and contrasted with
equivalent graphs for conventional types of compressor.
Additionally, the validation of the model results against
performance data measured on a test cell designed to enable rapid
testing across a range of operating conditions will be discussed.
The presentation will also cover how the comparison has been used
to fine-tune the model, enabling other configurations of compressor
and expander to be simulated.
Finally, the presentation will include proposals for future
development plans and possible new applications for this innovative
technology.
On the following day, Tuesday 16th July from 4pm - 6pm (EDT), Dr Pearson will chair the
High-Temperature Heat Pump session (R-16), which will cover a range
of topics, including maximum achievable temperatures, their role in
decarbonising buildings and industry and performance outcomes of
water-ammonia, R-1336mzz(Z) and butane heat pump systems.
On Wednesday 17th July, starting at 8:30
am (EDT) in the Loeb Theatre, Dr Pearson will participate as
a panellist alongside Dr Brian
Fricke, Dr Min Soo Kim, and
Dr Jason Woods in the Refrigeration
Conferences Plenary Panel. The panel will focus on the 'State of
the Art and Global Outlook of Refrigeration, AC, and HP
Compressors' which is set to offer an overview of current trends
and innovations in refrigeration technology as well as valuable
insights into the future of the industry.
Later that day, at 1:20 pm (EDT),
Dr Pearson will reveal his findings from his six years of research
on 'Refrigeration system performance assessment for food processing
and storage' during the session on Commercial & Industrial
Refrigeration (R-22).
His paper focuses on work conducted since 2018 and investigates
the measurement and presentation of cold store and process
refrigeration plant efficiency. It highlights the massive variation
in cold store performance across notionally similar facilities, the
significant amount of energy wastage, and the opportunities for
improvement. His presentation will reflect on the stark contrast
between best in class and worst performing facilities in terms of
energy use, with discrepancies as high as a factor of 10. Moreover,
the discrepancies appear to be even greater in process freezing and
chilling equipment.
The objective of this research work is to provide facility
owners and operators with a mechanism for assessing plant
performance and benchmarking it against past performance and other
facilities. Dr Pearson will introduce a method for forecasting the
annualised effect of performance improvement interventions and
provide case study examples of successful improvements.
Additionally, he will outline a roadmap for adopting these
techniques and a method of expressing the results in financial
terms in order to aid capital investment planning. He will also
introduce a new business model, designed to overcome the barriers
to the adoption of this methodology.
Star Refrigeration's participation at the Purdue Refrigeration
Conference, led by Dr Andy Pearson,
is part of the company's wider commitment to disseminating
knowledge, fostering innovation and collaborating on international
events to contribute to the sector's progress and
sustainability.
The Herrick Conferences are a global gathering of the top minds
in compressor engineering, refrigeration, air conditioning and
high-performance buildings.
To find out more information about the Herrick Conferences 2024
and to register, visit 2024 Conferences - Ray W. Herrick
Laboratories - Purdue University
To learn more about Star Refrigeration, visit
http://www.star-ref.co.uk
About Star Refrigeration:
Star Refrigeration is an industry leader in sustainable
refrigeration and heat pump engineering. Known for its pioneering
approach to the development of efficient and low life cycle cost
solutions, the company has a team of dedicated researchers and
engineers who are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation
to meet the cooling and heating needs of its customers.
Media Contact
Astrid Prado, Star Refrigeration,
01416387916, aprado@star-ref.co.uk, www.star-ref.co.uk
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