Refrigeration Committee encourages the advancement of refrigeration technology and its application. This committee reports to Technology Council. Through its use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, the refrigeration process has become critical to the health, comfort, and welfare of humanity.  The Refrigeration Committee of ASHRAE encourages the advancement of refrigeration technology and its application.

This section will highlight recent resources or activities of the Refrigeration Committee. 

 Members First! Technology Council Newsletter, February 2012, vol. 12, issue 1

Committee operations are set by Section 2.420 of the Rules of the Board (ROB) and by the Manual of Procedures (MOP).  Supporting information and procedures are located in the Reference Manual.  This Committee reports to Technology Council.

 Rules of the Board (ROB)

 Manual of Procedures - revised June 2011 (MOP)

 REF Reference Manual – revised June 2011

 2012 Chicago Winter Conference Minutes (DRAFT)

 2011 Montreal Annual Meeting Minutes

 2011 Las Vegas Winter Meeting Minutes

 2010 Albuquerque Annual Meeting Minutes

 2010 Orlando Winter Meeting Minutes

 2009 Louisville Annual Meeting Minutes

 2009 Chicago Winter Meeting Minutes

To support the Chapters, the Refrigeration Committee has developed materials to assist in presenting refrigeration-themed programs.

 Tips on Hosting a Successful refrigeration-focused ASHRAE Chapter Meeting

Sister Refrigeration Societies 

 ASHRAE Refrigeration Speaker's List

ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer Program

Technology Awards are a significant aspect of Chapter operations. The Refrigeration Committee annually administers two such awards which recognize the refrigeration-relevant achievements of designers and owners for innovation and/or new technologies.

 Introducing the ASHRAE Refrigeration Awards

Milton W. Garland Commemorative Refrigeration Award for Project Excellence 

Refrigeration Comfort Cooling Award for Project Excellence

George C. Briley Award winning article – Controlling Corrosion in Marine Refrigeration Systems by Amey Majgaonkar

Refrigeration Committee activities of potential interest to the Chapters are reported through the Members First! newsletter and to the Regional Vice Chairs during the Chapter Technology Transfer Committee meeting at the annual and winter conferences.

Members First! Newsletters

REF report to CTTC  - ASHRAE Winter Conference 2012 (PPT)

The Refrigeration Committee assists and advises Technical Committees and Task Groups with refrigeration-oriented goals. Relevant TCs are primarily from Sections 3 and 10. These links provide Society members with summaries of on-going activities performed by these Refrigeration TCs.

 ASHRAE Refrigeration Handbook Chapters and Sponsoring ASHRAE Technical Committee (PDF)

ASHRAE Technical Committees web pages

ASHRAE Refrigeration Handbook

 Refrigeration Committee TC Liaison Report

 Refrigeration Technical Committees Activity Report

ASHRAE Research – current refrigeration related research

ASHRAE Standards – current refrigeration related standards and guidelines

The Refrigeration Committee of ASHRAE seeks to promote refrigeration education and development at all levels of the society.  Whether you are a potential student or already in your career, these links will provide information on educational opportunities.

ASHRAE Learning Institute Courses

ASHRAE meeting Seminar DVDs

The Refrigeration Committee encourages technology transfer.  One method is through sessions at the ASHRAE annual and winter conferences.  Another is through recognition of the best refrigeration-related article published in the ASHRAE Journal through the Committee’s George C. Briley ASHRAE Journal Article Award.  Here are the most recent presentations and winner.

George C. Briley Award winning article – Controlling Corrosion in Marine Refrigeration Systems by Amey Majgaonkar