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

• 2026 IRC Poem 25th Anniversary - Eric Ricci
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• Strategies to Leverage AI - Todd Jekel
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• Reindl - Data to drive OCAs (and EAPs) - Douglas Reindl
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• Claas - Condenser Controls - Marc Claas
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• Ruwe - Improved Sequences For Evaporator Defrost - Alex Ruwe
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• Jekel - Energy Considerations for Compressor Motors - Todd Jekel
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• OConnor - Regulatory update PSM NEP Inspection (2026) - Nicole OConnor
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• Reindl - Overview of EPA Proposed Changes to RMP - CSACAP - Douglas Reindl
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• Noguchi-BPs for Screw Compressor Vibration Analysis - Hank Noguchi and Scott Brown
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• Spearing-PEC Presentation 2026 - Denver Spearing and Al Wick
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