Adiós, Auf Wiedersehen, Adjö, Au Revoir, Farvel, Arrivederci and Farewell to the attendees of #GL2024, who traveled from around the globe to be part of the conversation on sustainable and efficient heating and cooling systems. It was our honor to host this important event during a time when there’s a pressing need for solutions that will mitigate the impact on the environment.
During the conference, 137 papers across 9 topic areas were presented. More than 245 participants from 23 countries attended the conference.
Special thanks to our plenary speakers for their informative presentations:
Björn Palm, Senior Professor in Energy Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, provided a European perspective on hydrocarbon heat pumps, which are rising in popularity due to a phaseout of fossil fuels that has led to growing electrification of the heating sector.
Eric M. Smith, P.E., LEED A.P., Vice President and Technical Director of The International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR) told us how IIAR strives for safe and sustainable use of natural refrigerants through its work in standards and guidelines development, research, regulatory outreach, and advocacy.
Hannes Fugmann, Head of Vapor Compression Technology at the Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE, focused on R290 heat pump developments in Europe, highlighting the latest developments on achieving water-to-water heat pump systems with less than 150g charge.
Zahid Ayub, Ph.D., P.E., President and Technical Director of Isotherm, Inc., focused on ammonia systems and emphasized urgent research needs for natural refrigerants in the areas of refrigerant distribution, controls, oil-free compressors for ammonia and the development of standards for CO2 systems.
International Institute of Refrigeration
University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering