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Monday, August 18, 2003
10:30 am – 11:15 am
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Plenary Session
Exploring the Realm of Ultra Low Temperatures
; Dr. William Phillips, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
Monday, August 18, 2003
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Technical Sessions
A2-1: New Technologies in Cryogenic Plants
B1-5: Refrigerant/Lubricant Mixtures - Heat Transfer and System Issues
B2-6: A New Old Refrigerant: CO
2
Systems I
C1-1: New Achievements in Cryopreservation
C2-6: Thermal and Physical Properties of Foods I
D1-3: Energy Savings in the Food Industry
D2-3: Package Design Concepts for Refrigerated Transport
E2-5: Innovations in Water Heater Heat Pumps
3:15 pm – 5:15 pm
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Technical Sessions
A2-2: Cryogenic Plants: Design, Operation and Improved Efficiency
C1-3: Engineering and Technology of Cryosurgery, Cryobiology and Freeze Drying
C2-7: Thermal and Physical Properties of Foods II
D1-4: CO
2
Refrigeration Applications
D2-5: Processing of Commodities after Transport Refrigeration
E1-7: A/C Component Research
E2-3: Geothermal Heat Pumps: System Innovation and Source/Sink Analyses
Tuesday, August 19, 2003
8:30 am – 9:15 am
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Plenary Session
Safely and Efficiently Feeding a Growing World Population
; Dr. Elsa A. Murano, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USA
Tuesday, August 19, 2003
9:30 am – 11:00 am
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Technical Sessions
A1-1: Cryogenic Materials and Applications: Keys to Advanced Science and Technology
B1-6: Advanced Processes and Equipment I
B2-13: Components and Component Integration I
C2-8: Innovations in Food Refrigeration
D1-1: Food Quality and Storage Conditions
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
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Poster Sessions
A1-3: Cryogenic Devices, Systems and Components
B1-7: Alternative Processes and Equipment II
B2-14: Components and Component Integration II and Applications
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
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Technical Sessions
A1-2: Small Scale Cryocoolers and Pulse Tubes
B1-1: New Fluids in Advanced Refrigeration Technologies – Measurements and Modeling I
B1-9: A New Old Refrigerant: Carbon Dioxide - Components and Systems I
B2-1: Advances in Automotive Air Conditioning and Ammonia Refrigeration
B2-16: Supermarket Refrigeration Systems
C2-11: Modified Atmosphere Storage and Packaging
E1-1: Use of Phase Change to Enhance A/C System Performance
E2-1: Heat Pumps in Industrial Process Applications I
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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Technical Sessions
B1-2: New Fluids In Advanced Refrigeration Technologies – Measurements and Modeling II
B1-10: A New Old Refrigerant: Carbon Dioxide - Components and Systems II
B2-15: Advances in Compressor Technology
C2-10: Food Safety and Quality
D1-5: Supermarket Display Case Refrigeration
D2-4: Cold Chain Operation and Integration
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
8:30 am – 9:15 am
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Plenary Session
Refrigerants-Past, Present, and Future
; Dr. S. Forbes Pearson, Star Refrigeration Ltd., United Kingdom
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
9:30 am- 11:00 am
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Technical Sessions
B1-13: Heat Transfer I - Pool and Flow Boiling
B2-4: Secondary Fluids I
B2-17: Absorption Systems I
C2-4: Modeling and Computer Simulation of Freezing and Refrigeration Operations I
E2-2: Heat Pumps in Industrial Process Applications II
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
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Poster Sessions
B1-14: Heat Transfer II - Evaporation and Condensation in Smooth and Enhanced Tubes
B2-5: Secondary Fluids II
B2-18: Absorption Systems II
C2-5: Modeling and Computer Simulation of Freezing and Refrigeration Operations II
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
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Technical Sessions
A2-3: Heat Transfer and Refrigeration in Cryogenic Plants
B1-8: A New Old Refrigerant: Carbon Dioxide - Heat Transfer
B1-20: Absorption Fluids and Processes I
B2-8: Vapor Compression System Simulation and Analysis I
B2-10: Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
C2-9: Refrigeration of Minimally Processed Foods
E1-4: Evaporative Cooling Applications
E2-4: Heat Pump Equipment/System Efficiency Improvements
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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Technical Sessions
A2-4: Liquefied Natural Gas: Developments and Application
B1-15: Heat Transfer III: Microchannel Heat Transfer
B1-21:Absorption Fluids and Processes II
B2-9: Vapor Compression System Simulation and Analysis II
D1-2: Refrigeration Systems in the Food Industry
E1-2: Air-Conditioning Cycle Performance and Analysis
E2-6: Integrated Cooling, Heating and Power (CHP) Systems
Thursday, August 21, 2003
8:30 am – 9:15 am
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Plenary Session
Serving the Needs of Mankind: The IIR's Ongoing Contribution
, Francois Billiard, International Institute of Refrigeration, France
Thursday, August 21, 2003
9:30 am – 11:00 am
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Technical Sessions
B1-16: Heat Exhangers I: Improving Refrigerant Heat Transfer
B2-11: Understanding Refrigerants I
D2-2: Refrigerated Transport by Land, Sea, & Air
E1-8: Health Aspects of Air Conditioning
E2-8: Residential Heat Pump Applications I
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
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Poster Sessions
B1-17: Heat Exhangers II: Improving Heat Transfer Inside and Out: Refrigerant and Air-side
D2-1: Refrigeration System Designs for Transport Applications/Operation and Maintenance of Refrigerated Containers
E1-11: Comfort Cooling System Design with New Refrigerants / Environmental Impact of Air Conditioning
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
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Technical Sessions
B1-18: Heat Exchangers III - Modeling and Analysis
B1-22: Absorption Fluids and Processes III
B2-7: A New Old Refrigerant: CO
2
Systems II
B2-12: Understanding Refrigerants II
C2-1: Advances in Food Freezing and Refrigeration
E1-10: Air-Conditioning Fundamentals
E2-9: Residential Heat Pump Applications II
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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Technical Sessions
B1-19: Heat Exchangers IV - Refrigerant Distribution and Flat Plate Technology
B1-23: Absorption Fluids and Processes IV
C1-2: Cryopreservation of Genetic Material
C2-3: Refrigerated Transportation, Storage, and Display
D2-6: Improved Operations in Refrigerated Product Transport
E1-5: Humidity Control for Comfort Applications
E1-9: Air-Conditioner Distribution Systems
E2-7: Novel uses of Heat Pumps in Commercial Applications
Friday, August 22, 2003
8:30 am – 9:15 am
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Plenary Session
The International Space Station: A Refrigeration Design Challenge
, David G. Herbeck, U.S. National Air and Space Administration, USA
Friday, August 22, 2003
9:00 am – 11:00 am
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Technical Sessions
B1-3: Energy Efficient Heat Transfer Fluids -Thermophysical Properties
B1-11: Moving On from R-22, Technology Options and Efficiency of CFC and HCFC Replacements
B2-2: Future Refrigeration Systems from Around the World I
C2-2: Post-Harvest Operation
E1-3: Air-Conditioner System Diagnostics / Air-Conditioning Distribution Systems
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
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Poster Sessions
B1-4: Application of Heat Transfer Fluids and Ice Slurries
B1-12: Exploring the Basics: Vapor Compression System Analysis through Simulation and Optimization
B2-3: Future Refrigeration Systems from Around the World II
E1-6:Unique Air-Conditioning Applications – Buildings and Transport