Institute of Refrigeration Ireland

Institute of Refrigeration Ireland
www.instituteofrefrigerationireland.ie
Institute of Refrigeration Ireland Information Initiative 2014:
Focus on Cold Stores and Cold Rooms
Following the success of the 2013 Refrigerants Information Initiative, The Institute of Refrigeration Ireland
is pleased to announce the 2014 Information Initiative, when the focus will be on Cold Rooms and Insulated
Envelopes.
The aim of the Institute in this Initiative is to inform our members and those in related industries in Ireland
of Best Practice for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of insulated envelopes, and how
to reduce energy consumption.
One evening seminar will be presented each month for the five months from January to May 2014.
Each seminar will have one or two speakers who are active specialists in the industry and who will be
presenting in their particular area of expertise.
Insulated Envelopes include
Chill Rooms
Fruit ripening rooms
Food production halls
Cold Stores
Data Storage facilities
High-Care environments
Freezers
Refrigerated Distribution Depots
Controlled Atmosphere rooms
The series will be of interest to
 Owners, operators and end-users of cold rooms and cold store facilities
 Refrigeration contractors, service engineers and maintenance personnel
 Cold room suppliers and erectors
 Mechanical and building services consultants
 Architects, civil engineers and structural engineers,
 Facility managers and energy managers
Attendance at the seminars is free of charge to all, members and non-members.
Objective and Informative:
The initiative is intended to provide a comprehensive introduction to and overview of refrigerated insulated
envelopes. The series has been carefully planned to cover the design, construction, operation and
maintenance of cold rooms including opportunities for energy reduction.
Attendees who attend all five seminars will receive an IRI Certificate of Attendance for the initiative, as well
as a flash drive with copies of the presentations and relevant technical reference literature.
Attendance at any seminar qualifies for CPD with the Institute of Refrigeration Ireland.
Venue and times:
Each seminar takes place at the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin
(just off Junction 7, M50) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Light refreshments are available from 6:00 p.m.
Attendance at the seminars is free. Free Parking is available.
Those planning to attend should check with the Institute website
to confirm details and for notification of any last minute changes.
www.instituteofrefrigerationireland.ie
See detailed programme overleaf.
Institute of Refrigeration Ireland
www.instituteofrefrigerationireland.ie
Institute of Refrigeration Ireland Information Initiative 2014:
Focus on Cold Stores and Cold Rooms
Programme (revised 20 March 2014)
Seminar 1
Tuesday
28 January
Cold Store and Freezer Room Floors: getting it right from the ground up.
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Design and construction standards / codes of practice / guidelines for cold room floors,
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How to avoid the problems of condensation and ice penetration,
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The different layers in an insulated floor (sub-floor, heater mat, screed, vapour barrier, insulation, concrete etc.)

Frost heave: what it is, how it happens and how to prevent it,
PJ Steele, Emco Panel Systems Ltd.
Cold Store Underfloor heating:
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When underfloor heating is needed and what type to use, and the option of a raised or vented floor,
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The benefits of heat recovery from a refrigeration system for an underfloor heating circuit,

Design, installation and maintenance of glycol heating circuits for reliable and long life.
Dereck O’Reilly, GEA Refrigeration
Seminar 2
Monday
24 February
Seminar 3
Tuesday
25 March
Selection and Application of Cold Room Insulated Panels and Doors:

Overview of insulated panels – how they are made and how they are used,

Factors to consider when selecting an insulated panel – (thickness, span, height, weight, fire rating etc.)

Determining the correct selection for core insulating material, panel facing and coating,

Thermal and structural properties of insulated panels (k-values, U-values etc.)
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Cold Room Doors - Selecting a door for access and containment of the internal environment,
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Door types – Manual, electric, rapid-rise, and the option of air curtains,
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Door control – IR, pull-cords, remote-control, induction loop, etc.
Claire Swan, Hemsec Panel Technologies
Reducing Energy Consumption of Cold Rooms
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The cost of running a cold store, and what opportunities are there to reduce operating costs,
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The cost of a door opening - the effect of warm air and moisture / humidity,
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How to reduce energy consumption through improvements in the insulated envelope and refrigeration system,
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The ICE-E project – a major European benchmarking scheme for Cold Stores,
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Maintaining a cold store for minimum energy consumption and maximum life,
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How to spot deterioration in insulated panels, inspecting and testing for air-tightness, and thermographic scans.
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Useful Resources and Sources of Information.
Declan Fitzmaurice, FTG Consultants
Protection of personnel in cold rooms.
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Ensuring personnel in cold rooms are protected - what the regulations and standards say,
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Trapped persons: panic buttons, alarms, emergency escape, emergency lighting, refrigerant gas leak detection.
Dave Killalea, Carel Ireland
Seminar 4
Tuesday
29 April
Seminar 5
Tuesday
27 May
Design and construction of cold stores
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Factors in the Design of an Insulated Envelope (height, fire rating, external wind load, ceiling void access etc.)
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Internally or externally-insulated construction - benefits, advantages, drawbacks,
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Steel support frames for insulated envelopes - truss, portal frame, purlins and cross bracing etc.
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Weathering of external insulated walls and ceilings
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Pressure Relief of Cold Rooms to prevent collapse under negative pressure,
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Prevention of condensation in ceiling voids– the need for ventilation
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Designing for personnel access and services, and incorporating a Walk-On Ceiling.
Grant Klucklow, Kingspan Insulated Panels
Guide for Good Practice and Fire Protection for Cold Stores and Insulated Envelopes
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Launch of the revised 2014 IACSC Guide for Cold Rooms (International Association for Cold Store Construction)
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Best Practice in Design, Construction and Maintenance of Insulated Envelopes
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Institute of Refrigeration Code of Practice, Building Regulations and European Legislation
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Fire resistance properties of insulated panels: fire-rated panels and fire-rated construction
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Insulated Panel approval and certification schemes - LPCB and FM.

The importance of Thermal Integrity and Air-Tightness
Peter Clayton, ISD Solutions, also chairperson of IACSC
Check the website www.instituteofrefrigerationireland.ie for details of any last minute changes

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