The International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration

Thank you to all of the 2025 Founders' Scholarship recipients who attended the IIAR Conference this year! If you know someone who is entering their Junior or Senior year in undergraduate school, make sure you send them information on our scholarship. The deadline is only days away, don't wait! Scholarship Information: https://conta.cc/3TZerpb Submission Form: https://conta.cc/440BWmh #NRF #CoolScience #IIARConference2025

Interested in Presenting at the 2026 Conference? Share your expertise in the natural refrigeration field by submitting a technical paper. Don't wait until the last minute, get a jump on 2026 today! About Submission Process: https://conta.cc/4isPVYr Submission Form: https://conta.cc/4imc9vc #IIARConference2026 #NaturalRefrigeration #IIAR

IIAR is pleased to once again announce availability of the Industrial Refrigeration Workshop. Introduced in 1982, the 2025 event will be the 58th offering of the workshop. This online program is a virtual offering of the long-running course on industrial refrigeration as practiced in food freezing, refrigeration, and other low-temperature applications. A systematic study is made of the technical background, practice, and latest developments in low-temperature refrigeration. Register Now: https://conta.cc/42dhD5F #IIAR #NaturalRefrigeration #ANR

Check out the NRF Lounge! This serene space will offer attendees a place to work, relax, and enjoy a premium espresso by a professional Barista! This will be the perfect retreat from the conference hustle and bustle. Free NRF cookies and fresh popped popcorn! When: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Hours: 2 pm - 5 pm local time Where: Phoenix Convention Center, North 121 AC

IIAR 2025 Featured Session: EPA's New RMP Requirements and Suggestions for Compliance Over the last several years, facilities covered by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions, otherwise known as the Risk Management Program, have been forced to navigate unpredictable and frequent shifts in policy. This paper is intended to familiarize readers with the most recent changes that have been made to these regulations and provide basic strategies for compliance. Learn More About Our Sessions on the Full Schedule Page: https://conta.cc/4fLoXcD Register Now: https://conta.cc/3O3dAB0 Housing: https://conta.cc/3CpiMge #IIAR #NaturalRefrigeration #IIARConference2025

IIAR 2025 Featured Session: Correlation Between Identification of Key Stakeholders and a Successful PSM Program This session will explore the correlation between effective stakeholder identification and the success of PSM in ammonia refrigeration systems. Part of this research, we will define precisely what a successful PSM program should look like. By analyzing the roles of various internal and external stakeholders- including plant operators, maintenance teams, safety managers, regulatory bodies and contractors- this research highlights the critical influence of stakeholders’ involvement in ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, enhancing system reliability and overall PSM metrics. Learn More About Our Sessions on the Full Schedule Page: https://conta.cc/4fLoXcD Register Now: https://conta.cc/3O3dAB0 Housing: https://conta.cc/3CpiMge #IIAR #NaturalRefrigeration #IIARConference2025

The IIAR 2025 Conference Event is Live on the App! ???? The IIAR conference app is a one-stop shop for all the conference information you need. Download the IIAR Conference App for free through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. ?????? - Download the IIAR App ? - Sign in with your IIAR Username and Password ?? - Click on the 2025 Event & start your conference experience today! ?? Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ebn-JgbV ?? #IIARConference2025 #NaturalRefrigeration ????

IIAR Webinar: Incident Investigations for Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Wednesday, February 12, 2025 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern (U.S.) time IIAR Members: FREE Non-members: $50 Incident Investigation is the process of identifying the underlying causes of ammonia-release incidents and implementing steps to prevent similar events from occurring. The purpose of an incident investigation is for employers to learn from past experiences and thus avoid past mistakes. The incidents that OSHA expects employers to recognize and to investigate are the types of events that resulted in, or could reasonably have resulted in, a catastrophic release. These events are sometimes referred to as “near misses,” meaning that a serious consequence did not occur, but could have. Employers must develop in-house capability to investigate incidents that occur in their facilities to obtain facts with all involved individuals in a fair, open, and consistent manner. A report, its findings, and recommendations should be shared with those who can benefit from the information. Register: https://conta.cc/3WETORj #NaturalRefrigeration #IIAR

IIAR 2025 Featured Session: Ammonia Interior Release Dispersion, Ventilation and Hazardous Zone of Negligible Extent Considerations Currently, ANSI/IIAR 2 Standard for Design of Safe Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems (IIAR 2021) requires machinery rooms be provided with an emergency mechanical ventilation system capable of 30 room volume changes per hour. When this emergency ventilation rate is in place, the National Electrical Code (NFPA 2023) , which adopts by reference IIAR-2, allows for an “adequate ventilation” exemption for electrical hazardous area classification. The IIAR standard also requires de-energization of specified electrical equipment in the room when ammonia is detected at 40,000 ppm, ? of the lower flammable limit (LFL). This project was supported by NRF funding and the efforts of our IIAR Research Committee! Learn More About Our Sessions on the Full Schedule Page: https://conta.cc/4fLoXcD Register Now: https://conta.cc/3O3dAB0 Housing: https://conta.cc/3CpiMge #IIAR #NaturalRefrigeration #IIARConference2025

JANUARY 31st: Early Bird Rate Ends This Friday Ensure you and your coworkers have the best available rate by registering for the conference as soon as possible. Doing so could save your company hundreds of dollars. This early bird rate ends January 31st, 2025. Register for IIAR Conference: https://conta.cc/4fxwRqC RETA Training Available at IIAR Conference! Certified Refrigeration Service Technician (CRST) is designed for technicians and support personnel who troubleshoot and maintain industrial refrigeration plants and facilities. The credential addresses topics from advanced levels of plant safety and operations through the basics of ammonia refrigeration compliance and PSM requirements. A CARO or CIRO credential or at least four years of progressively responsible experience in industrial refrigeration is required. This three-day course includes the Ammonia Refrigeration Compliance Guideline, CO2 Study Course, and Industrial Refrigeration III which are shipped to you prior to the class. Lunch is included. Register For RETA Training: https://conta.cc/3EcKii0= #IIARConference2025 #IIAR #RETA