Home - Welcome to the IRC
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 News
2021 Online Operator Training Web Sign Up Now Available
Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Feb 5-12 2021 8-10am CST
Intermediate Ammonia Refrigeration Systems June 7-18 2021 8-10am CST
Advanced Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Nov 5-12 2021 8-10am CST
For course content and delivery questions please contact Marc Claas at the IRC info line.
For registration questions please contact Nick Kraemer at UW Extension.
Recent Publications
- Fugitive Emissions Guidance Document - IRC
Technical Report - IRC Safety Relief Systems Workshop Brochure - 2020.pdf - IRC
IRC Course Material - John Davis - Applying Building Science to Refrigerated Buildings and Cold Storage Facilities - John Davis
Presentation - Dan Dettmers - Understanding RAGAGEP - Dan Dettmers
Presentation - Bruce Nelson - Refrigeration Air Coolers - Bruce Nelson
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