IIAR

Throughout its history, the foundation has enabled IIAR to advocate for code and government policy changes which benefit the industry in terms of design, construction and the operation of increasingly safer and more efficient systems.

All IIAR members have an interest in or derive their income through their involvement in the industrial refrigeration industry. That’s why IIAR is pleased to announce a new ARF funding initiative that will focus on ARF projects that have been identified as important to the industry, but have not been approved due to a lack of funds available to cover their expense.

The new program will focus on individual donations to ARF, to be used specifically for funding these projects. You’ll find a list of ARF projects below. Joe Mandato, IIAR chairman and chairman of the ARF fundraising committee, said that ARF’s goal is to receive a minimum of at least $50,000 in donations between now and June 30, 2013.

ARF Safety Projects

Corrosion Under Insulation: This project will focus on understanding the mechanism or mechanisms behind corrosion under insulation. The goal of the project is to find ways to mitigate such corrosion.

Ventilation of Engine Rooms: This project will include a CFD analysis of engine room ventilation events and the examination of emission mitigation technologies.

Hydraulic Shock in Ammonia Piping: This project will focus on the development of practical design tools based on ASHRAE RP-970.

Non-Destructive Examination for Mechanical Integrity of System Components: This project will examine and evaluate available non-destructive, or NDE, technologies for determining the need to repair or replace various system components.

ARF Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Research Projects

High Rise, Automated Cold Stores: This project will examine high rise, automated cold stores and the effects of 150’ high penthouse evaporators for liquid refrigerant feed; supply or discharge of air distribution and the use of significantly lower HP fan motors; defrost considerations; and the elimination of moisture infiltration to insure the safe and efficient use of photo activated controls.

Time-Based Degradation of Plant Operating Efficiency: This project will examine the time-based degradation of plant operating efficiency. Energy Efficiency of Various Defrost Methods: This project will focus on the energy efficiency of various defrost methods, including electric versus hot gas. The project will also look at other methods of mitigating frost on evaporator surfaces and will compare hot gas defrost performance with various control valve arrangements.

Effects of Various Types of Oil on Heat Transfer in Condensers and Evaporators: This project will focus on the effects of various types of oil on heat transfer in condensers and evaporators. The project will compare mineral oil versus PAO and miscible oil (PAG) versus immiscible oil.

Effects of Piping Systems on Efficiency: This project will examine the effects of piping systems on efficiency and will include a comparison of Schedule 10 Stainless Steel and Schedule 40 Carbon Steel. The project will also compare butt welded and socket welded fittings.

ARF Technology and Materials Research Projects

Removal of Small Amounts of Water from Ammonia in Industrial Refrigeration Systems: This project will focus on the examination and analysis of the methods and the technologies used to remove small amounts of water from ammonia in industrial refrigeration systems.

Stainless Steel Piping and Chlorine-Free Insulation: This project will look at stainless steel piping and chlorine-free insulation in order to define the appropriate insulation systems for use with stainless steel piping.

Oil-Less Valve Design: This project will focus on oil-less valve design, including control valve technology in an oil-less operating environment. The goal of the project is to evaluate operation, wear and longevity.

Alternative Materials for Use in Ammonia System Design: This project will evaluate alternative materials for use in ammonia system design, including copper bearing alloys, aluminum alloys, non-metallic and composite materials.