The Industrial Refrigeration Consortium is a collaborative effort between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and corporations. Our goal is to improve the safety, efficiency, and productivity of industrial refrigeration systems and technologies. We realize this goal by conducting applied research, delivering knowledge transfer, and providing technical assistance. Although our efforts are focused on industrial refrigeration systems that utilize anhydrous ammonia, we also work with systems that use other refrigerants.

The IRC offers a unique combination of complementary resources that include academic qualifications, technical expertise, and practical experience. We provide objective information that is not biased by an affiliation with any particular organization.

Recent Publications

• 2025 R&T Forum Complete Presentation Set - IRC
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• BIG Energy Efficiency Opportunites on the Low-Side - Todd Jekel
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• Considerations for draining oil from an oil pot located in a machinery room - Todd Jekel
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• Design for Refrigeration Stability Using Float Expansion Valves - Todd Jekel
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• Expanded Information for the Public - What will be required under SCCAP Rule? - IRC
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• Emergency Power - What will be required under the SCCAP RMP rule changes? - IRC
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• Options for Meeting Machinery Room Space Temperature Control Requirements - Todd Jekel
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• Conducting PHAs Under SCCAP Rule Changes Using HAZOP & LOPA - Michael Lacher
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• Determinationof suitable exposure limits for quantitative risk assessments of ammonia refrigeration installations - Kent Anderson, Alex Pachai, Andy Pearson
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• Recent Advancements in Detection and Monitoring - Harold Streicher
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