International experts from top universities, research institutions, and enterprises exchange ideas at ICCR 2025.

The ‌10th International Conference on Compressors and Refrigeration (ICCR 2025)‌ took place on July 10 at the Xi'an International Conference Center.

The event spotlighted critical technologies spanning ‌compressors, refrigeration, heat pumps, and hydrogen utilization‌, with eight thematic tracks. Over ‌500 experts‌ from top universities, research institutions, and enterprises in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Pakistan gathered to exchange ideas and explore cutting-edge research.

In the morning, Professor Xi Guang‌ from Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) presented breakthroughs in ‌centrifugal compressors‌, bridging academic rigor and industrial applications.

Professor Ahmed Kovacevic‌ from City St George's at University of London unveiled emerging tech in ‌positive-displacement compressors/expanders‌, showcasing advanced fluid machinery simulations.

Professor Stefan Elbel‌ from Technische Universität Berlin analyzed systemic trends in air conditioners, refrigeration, and heat pumps‌. Professor Vikrant Aute‌ from the University of Maryland proposed smart heat exchanger designs for sustainable thermal systems, offering novel optimization frameworks.

In the afternoon, Professor Yunting Ge‌ from London South Bank University explored ‌high-pressure hydrogen compressors‌ using metal hydrides, opening new pathways for H₂ energy. Professor Andrej Kitanovski‌ from the University of Ljubljana decoded ‌solid-state cooling/heat pumps‌, from theory to industrial heating applications.

Professor Hoseong Lee‌ from Korea University addressed pragmatic thermal management solutions for ‌EV batteries and energy storage‌. Associate Professor Guo Yi‌ from XJTU dissected technical hurdles in ‌hydrogen-focused high-pressure compressors‌, pinpointing industry challenges.