Summary of Presentation
Key Takeaways for ASHRAE/IIAR presentation
to VIU Students
Tom Ellis
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About
At CIMCO Refrigeration, he has held a variety of roles across Engineering, Construction and Sales, delivering capital projects for recreational and industrial clients. He now serve as Branch Manager in Vancouver, overseeing all project and service operations across British Columbia. He is a professional engineer in BC and Ontario, and hold a Bachelor of Engineering & Management (Chemical) from McMaster University.
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Industrial refrigeration is a critical part of food preservation, manufacturing, cold storage, heat pumps, and building systems.
ASHRAE promotes safe, sustainable refrigeration through research, education, and globally recognized standards such as ASHRAE Standard 15 and Standard 34.
Refrigeration does not "create cold"; it removes heat using a cycle of compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation.
The industry is shifting toward natural refrigerants including ammonia (R-717), carbon dioxide (R-744), hydrocarbons, air, and water due to lower environmental impact.
Ammonia offers high efficiency and zero ozone depletion potential, while COâ‚‚ and hydrocarbons are gaining adoption in commercial and industrial applications.
Strong safety practices, training, and standards are essential for working with advanced refrigeration systems.
Career opportunities exist in design, installation, commissioning, operations, energy management, and consulting, with strong industry demand.
