Preliminary Programme


9.9.2024

13:00 - 15:00 Arrival main entrance of FME STU, namestie Slobody 17 (Liberty square 17)

13:00 - 17:00 Registration and exhibition installation (main lobby)

13:15 - 15:00 Coffe and snack, lobby 1. floor (STU Bratislava, námestie slobody 17)

15:00 - 18:00 Plenary session (auditorium, S2, chaired by Peter Tomlein, Didier Coulomb, Armin Hafner)

Challenges of the COP 28 and the National Cooling Action Plans
Didier Coulomb, Director
Presenting: Didier Coulomb, Director
Why clean cooling is the preferred solution in Norway
Armin Hafner, Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Presenting: Armin Hafner, Prof. Dr.-Ing.
What will the future be for the refrigeration and heat pump technology?
Alexander Cohr Pachai
Presenting: Alexander Cohr Pachai
Decarbonizing mid-size industrial application with large scroll compressors: vision and challenges
Ivan Rangelov, Jonathan Vlastuin
Presenting: Ivan Rangelov
The Feasibility of a Global Net Zero for RACHP in 2050: Analyzing the Impact of Main Factors Involved
Natasha Kochova, Lambert Kuijpers, Dr., Asbjorn Vonsild
Presenting: Natasha Kochova
Are The Product Safety Standars Ready To Allow Implementation Of Updated F-Gas Regulations For Commercial Refrigeration?
Marek Zgliczynski
Presenting: Marek Zgliczynski
Compressors and refrigerants in electronic logbook "Leaklog"
Michal Tomlein, Ing., Matúš Tomlein, Dr., Peter Tomlein, Ass. Prof.
Presenting: Michal Tomlein, Ing.
Professor Aurel Stodola, Polymath and big personality. Commemorative Medals of Aurel Stodola will be awarded
Ľubomír Šoóš, Prof. Dr. h.c.
Presenting: Ľubomír Šoóš, Prof. Dr. h.c.

18:00 - 18:10 Common photo (Stairs in main lobby)

18:00 - 19:00 Technical tour laboratories FME (guide Assoc. prof. Peter Mlynar, PhD. (Meeting point: Main entrance (lobby) of FME STU)

18:00 - 19:00 Technical tour laboratories CEF guide prof. Michal Masaryk , PhD. (Meeting point: Main entrance (lobby) of FME STU, nam Slobody 17)

19:00 - 22:00 Social event on the Liberty square (University of Technology, Liberty square)


10.9.2024

08:00 - 12:00 Registration (STU Bratislava)

09:00 - 10:30 Reciprocating compressors I (auditorium S2, 1.floor, chaired Marek Zgliczynski, Cesar Deschamps)

Hermetic compressor valve robust design assessment
Mattias da Silva Castro, Eric Murakami, Mahesh Veerappa Yalagach
Presenting: Mattias da Silva Castro
Thermocouple influence on Heat Transfer Coefficient measurement
Patrik Rapta, Ing., Jiří Hejčík, Ing. PhD.
Presenting: Jiří Hejčík, Ing. PhD.
Characterizing Sources of Volumetric Inefficiency in Reciprocating Compressors
Larissa M. Santos, M.Sc., Willian T. F. D. Silva, M.Sc., Cesar J. Deschamps, Ph.D.
Presenting: Larissa M. Santos, M.Sc.
Quantifying Inefficiencies in Variable-Speed Reciprocating Compressors: An Exergy Approach
Iana M. Araujo, M.Sc., Willian T. F. D. Silva, M.Sc., Cesar J. Deschamps, Ph.D.
Presenting: Iana M. Araujo, M.Sc.
A Modelica-Based Framework for Thermal Simulation and Performance Analysis of Hermetic Reciprocating Compressors
João P. O. Freitas, M.Sc., Vitor M. Braga, Ph.D., Cesar J. Deschamps, Ph.D.
Presenting: João P. O. Freitas, M.Sc.

09:00 - 10:30 Heat pumps I (auditorium S3, 1. floor, chaired by Alex Cohr Pachai, Claudia Fabiane)

It’s Getting Hot in Here: Lubricant Considerations for Heat Pumps
Kelsey Carter, Ph.D.
Presenting: Kelsey Carter, Ph.D.
Design and control strategy of an innovative CO2 residential monoblock heat pump for domestic hot water
Claudia FIABANE, Federico SIMONI, Mirko BUTI, Linda PADOAN, Simone PIOVESAN, Federico VIRGILIO, Mihir Mouchum HAZARIKA, Engin SÖYLEMEZ, Armin HAFNER
Presenting: Claudia FIABANE
How changes in lubricant can address challenges associated with hydrocarbon refrigerant High Temperature Heat Pumps (HTHP)
Manuel Muñoz Alonso, Liz Dixon, PhD, Joe Karnaz, Jun Liu, PhD
Presenting: Manuel Muñoz Alonso
High Temperature Heat pump applications for industrial processes
Ivan Rangelov
Presenting: Ivan Rangelov
Refrigerant charge and performance of a heat pump compressor using natural refrigerant mixtures – Experimental investigations and modeling
Matteo Caramaschi, Stefano Poppi, Dr., Kasper Østergaard, Dr., Jonas Jensen, Dr., Brian Elmegaard, Dr.
Presenting: Matteo Caramaschi

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee (Vestibul 1. floor)

11:00 - 12:30 Reciprocating compressors II (auditorium S2, 1. floor, chaired by Ramón Cabello López, Marek Zgliczynski)

Heat powered adsorption compressors for refrigeration and air-conditioning applications.
Sujod Iraqi, MSc, Nir Tzabar, phd
Presenting: Sujod Iraqi, MSc
CO2 doped blends: experimental performance impact on semihermetic compressor
Manel Martínez-Ángeles, Phd student, Daniel Calleja-Anta, Phd student, Laura Nebot-Andrés, Dra, Rodrigo Llopis, Prof.
Presenting: Manel Martínez-Ángeles, Phd student
Isothermal gas compression and expansion processes by controlling actuators
Török Arpad, researcher, Feidt Michel, professor
Presenting: Török Arpad, researcher
Performance analysis of a semihermetic reciprocating compressor for different CO2-based mixtures
Ramón Cabello López, Full Professor, Rafael Larrondo Sancho, PhD student, Daniel Sánchez García-Vacas, Professor, Francisco Vidan Falomir, PhD student
Presenting: Ramón Cabello López, Full Professor
Domestic Refrigerators Single-Phase Asynchronous Motors Dynamic Characteristics Simulation
Yurii Baidak, DSc, Iryna Vereitina, PhD
Presenting: Yurii Baidak, DSc

11:00 - 12:30 Compressors and technologies (auditorium S3, 1. floor, chaired by Armin Hafner, Liutauras Vaitkus)

Thermosyphon ice storage using pillow-plate heat exchangers: Experimental investigation
Armin Hafner, Mahmood Mastani Joybari, Shuai Ren
Presenting: Armin Hafner
Open Source Software for Pulsation Analysis of Pipeline Systems
Olavo M. Silva, PhD, Jacson G. Vargas, MSc
Presenting: Olavo M. Silva, PhD
Prototype of eutectic refrigeration system working with R1270 refrigerant
Lukas Prakopavičius, MEng, Liutauras Vaitkus, PhD
Presenting: Lukas Prakopavičius, MEng
Conceptual design of a transcritical heat pump with CO2 refrigerant for wastewater heat recovery application research
Adam Miča, Ing., Andrej Kapjor, doc. Ing. PhD., Jozef Jandačka, prof. Ing. PhD., Michal Holubčík, doc. Ing. PhD.
Presenting: Jozef Jandačka, prof. Ing. PhD.
Analysis of methods to improve the energy efficiency for sustainable marine solutions
Mykhailo Khmelniuk, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Volodymyr Trandafilov, Ph.D, Olga Yakovleva, Ph.D, Victor Yalama, Postgraduate
Presenting: Mykhailo Khmelniuk, Doctor of Technical Sciences
Analysis of various refrigerants in lower condensing temperatures in a hybrid adsorption-compression refrigeration system
Marcin Borcuch, PhD, Łukasz Sarnowicz, MSc, Robert Wrobel, MSc
Presenting: Marcin Borcuch, PhD

12:30 - 13:30 Meeting of commissions B1, B2, E1, E2 (an elevated auditorium in the main lobby, chaired by Peter Tomlein, Didier Coulomb, Alex Pachai)

IIR activities, commissions B1 and 2, E1 and E2
Didier Coulomb, Director
Presenting: Didier Coulomb, Director
The future of technology research and development
Alexander Cohr Pachai
Presenting: Alexander Cohr Pachai

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch (STU Bratislava)

13:30 - 15:00 Special compressors and components I (auditorium S3, 1. floor, chaired by Oliver Javerschek, Liutauras Vaitkus)

Active shading system as a reduction of building cooling requirements
Michal Masaryk, prof., Ing., PhD., Michal Masaryk jr., Ing.
Presenting: Michal Masaryk, prof., Ing., PhD.
Small water ejector chiller with on-off operated pump
Michal Masaryk, prof., Ing., PhD., Peter Mlynár, doc., Ing., PhD., Dominik Štrba, Ing., PhD., Samuel Mališek, Ing.
Presenting: Samuel Mališek, Ing.
R744 Heat Pumps With Ejectors: Projects, Objectives And Results
Oliver Javerschek, Alessandro Silva, Miguel Boscan
Presenting: Oliver Javerschek
Experimental Investigation Of A Two-Phase Ejector In Application To Propane Systems
Dariusz Butrymowicz, Jerzy Gagan, Michał Łukaszuk, Tomasz Mania, Andrzej Pawluczuk, Kamil Śmierciew
Presenting: Dariusz Butrymowicz
Experimental Investigations Of Hybrid Vapour Compression-Ejection Refrigeration System
Dariusz Butrymowicz, Prof., Jerzy Gagan, Ph.D. DSc., Michał Łukszauk, Ph.D, Andrzej Pawluczuk, MSc, Kamil Smierciew, Ph.D. DSc.
Presenting: Dariusz Butrymowicz, Prof.

13:30 - 15:00 Rotary, scroll, screw, ... compressors I (auditorium S2, 1. floor, chaired by Cesar Deschamps, Ivan Rangelov)

Experimental assessment of oil free liquid injection twin screw compressor for high temperature industrial applications
Khalid Hamid, Shuai Ren, Ignat Tolstorebrov, Trygve M. Eikevik, Armin Hafner
Presenting: Khalid Hamid
Bayesian-Inference Identification of Degradation Parameters for a Water-Cooled Variable Speed Screw Chiller
Andreas J. Hoess, Jiacheng Ma, James E. Braun, Ph. D., Eckhard A. Groll, Dr.-Ing. , Davide Ziviani, Ph.D.
Presenting: Andreas J. Hoess
R744 trans-critical turbo-compressor configurations @ -50℃
Stefanie Blust, Sven Foersterling, Dr., Armin Hafner, Prof.
Presenting: Stefanie Blust
Compressor durability evaluation with the R-1132(E) based refrigerant R-474A for high-efficient and high-performant BEV heat pump systems
Christian Macrì, Álvaro de León, Felix Flohr
Presenting: Christian Macrì
Development of a Semi-Physical Model for Screw Compressors for Optimal High-Temperature Heat Pump Design
Anna Halle, M.Sc., Christian Vering, Dr.-Ing., Dirk Müller, Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Presenting: Anna Halle, M.Sc.

15:15 - 16:00 Special compressors and components II (auditorium S3, 1. floor, chaired by Dariusz Butrymowicz, Kamil Śmierciew)

Experimental Assessment Of Waste Heat Utilisation In Marine Air Conditioning Unit
Dariusz Butrymowicz, Prof., Jerzy Gagan, Ph.D D.Sc., Kamil Smierciew, Ph.D D.Sc., Tadeusz Zieliński, MSc. Eng.
Presenting: Dariusz Butrymowicz, Prof.
Theoretical Analysis on the Thermal Performance of R600a, R290 and Their Mixtures in a Retrofit R134a Vapor Compression Refrigeration System
ZHONGJIE HUAN, PhD: Thermal Engineering, TEBOHO RAMATHE, MASTER OF ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL
Presenting: ZHONGJIE HUAN, PhD: Thermal Engineering
Investigation Of R744 Ac &Amp; Heat Pump Systems For Electric Vehicles With Ejectors
Reza Niroomand, Ph.D., Nina Piesch, M.Sc., Armin Hafner, Ph.D., Krzysztof Banasiak, Ph.D., Fadil Ayad, Ph.D.
Presenting: Reza Niroomand, Ph.D.
Intermarché with an R744 Ejector booster system operating 24/7/365
, Krzysztof Banasiak, PhD, Luis Filipe David, Carlos Filipe Ferreira, Armin Hafner, PhD, Bernardo Silva
Presenting: Krzysztof Banasiak, PhD

15:15 - 16:00 Rotary, scroll, screw, ... compressors II (auditorium S2, 1. floor, chaired by Ivan Rangelov, Cesar Deschamps)

Variable-Speed Compressor Ratings Displayed Within Single Third-Degree Polynomial Function
Tobias Guth, M.Sc. , Gerhard Frei, Dipl.-Ing. (BA), MBA, Mihaela Frei, Dipl.-Ing., M.Sc. , Sylvia Schädlich, Prof., Dr.-Ing.
Presenting: Tobias Guth, M.Sc.
Development of R-1132(E) mixed refrigerants
Tomoyuki Goto
Presenting: Tomoyuki Goto
Design and Validation of Suction Vapor Quality Determination and Control Method for Compressor Performance Measurement under Two Phase Suction Conditions
Wang Kan, Master, Jiansheng Liao, Master, Siqing Liao, Master, Kaifeng Shang, Master, Linghua Zeng, Bachelor
Presenting: Wang Kan, Master
High Speed Dynamic Compressors In Refrigeration Systems: Overview Of Recent Development
Ján Tuhovčák, Ph.D
Presenting: Ján Tuhovčák, Ph.D
State of the art of miniature compressors
Mihael Blatnik, MSc, Katja Klinar, Assist. Prof. Dr., Andrej Kitanovski, Prof. Dr.
Presenting: Mihael Blatnik, MSc

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee (STU Bratislava)

16:00 - 17:00 Technical visit National bank, National Radio. Guide: Prof. Michal Masaryk, PhD. (Meeting point: Main entrance (lobby) of FME STU)

17:30 - 18:00 Walking tour STU Liberty square to Saint Martin Cathedral (Rudnay square 1, Bratislava)

18:00 - 18:30 Saint Martin Cathedral program (Rudnay square 1, Bratislava)

18:30 - 19:00 Walking tour Saint Martin Cathedral to Pontoon on Danube ()

19:00 - 22:00 Pontoon, river Danube (Party, discussions wih Chicco, laser show, medieval music, dance, wine tasting, social gathering)


11.9.2024

07:30 - 12:00 Registration (STU Bratislava)

09:00 - 10:30 Compressors and refrigerants (auditorium S2, 1. floor, chaired by Dariusz Butrymowicz, Michal Masaryk)

Design of a CO2 plate freezer test facility with -50°C evaporation temperature
Shuai REN, Doctor, Armin HAFNER, Doctor, Inge Håvard REKSTAD, Kristina WIDELL, Doctor, Eirik S. Svendsen, Tom Ståle Nordtvedt
Presenting: Shuai REN, Doctor
Low GWP refrigerant for stationary applications
Felix Flohr, Álvaro de León, Christian Macrì
Presenting: Álvaro de León
Optimization of the composition of mixtures based on R744 and hydrocarbons: Efficiency and Prospects
Hlib Zaruba, Master's, Mykhailo Khmelniuk, D.Sc.
Presenting: Hlib Zaruba, Master's
Upcoming natural refrigerant-driven heating and cooling systems in India
Sarun Kumar Kochunni, PhD, Simarpreet Singh, PhD, Vinod Laguri Vinod Laguri, M.Tech, Arun BS, PhD, Sumit Kumar, M.Tech, Prosenjit Singha, M.Tech, Chayan Das, PhD, Lukas Köster, Master’s, Marco Bless, Master’s, Armin Hafner, PhD
Presenting: Sarun Kumar Kochunni, PhD
Application Of Low-Gwp Refrigerants R1233Zde And R1234Zee For Large Scale Ejector Refrigeration Systems Operating Under Real Industrial Conditions
Dariusz Butrymowicz, Jarzy Gagan, PhD, DSc, Marek Madej, PhD, Mikołaj Mastrowski, Andrzej Pawluczuk, Kamil Śmierciew, PhD, DSc
Presenting: Dariusz Butrymowicz

09:00 - 10:30 Compressors and oils (auditorium S3, 1. floor, chaired by Kelsey Carter)

Effect of probe sonication time on nano-lubricant stability
Asasei Unarine Casey Ndanduleni, Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering , Teboho Ramathe, Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering , Bongani Hadebe, Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Zhonglie Huan, Doctor of Philosophy(PhD)
Presenting: Bongani Hadebe, Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
A Novel Modelling Approach For Thermodynamic Data Of Refrigerant-Oil Mixtures
Steffen Feja, Dr. rer. nat., Christian Hanzelmann, M.Sc., Eric Schmieder, B.Sc.
Presenting: Steffen Feja, Dr. rer. nat.
Tribology in Refrigerant Compressors for Residential Heat Pumps – Current Challenges and Opportunities
Max Joswig, Dipl.-Ing., Konrad Klotsche, Dr.-Ing., Christiane Thomas, Prof.
Presenting: Max Joswig, Dipl.-Ing.
Continuous Inline Measurement for Oil Concentration Ratio in Refrigerant
Duc Tien Le, Master
Presenting: Duc Tien Le, Master

10:30 - 11:00 Conference closing and nomination of next conference president (auditorium S2, 1. floor)

11:00 - 11:30 Coffee and snack (lobby, 1. floor)