Dr. Dermot Cotter Receives IOR Kenneth Lightfoot Medal for Industrial Refrigeration Research
Dr. Dermot Cotter, Managing Director of Star Technical Solutions, has been awarded the Kenneth Lightfoot Medal by the Institute of Refrigeration for his research on energy usage in the UK's industrial refrigeration sector. The award, presented on February 12, recognizes the paper co-authored with Dr. Catarina Marques, highlighting under-measurement of energy use and opportunities for significant carbon savings. The research indicates that simple changes could improve refrigeration efficiency substantially, contributing to Net Zero goals.
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Dr. Dermot Cotter of Star Technical Solutions received the Kenneth Lightfoot Medal from the Institute of Refrigeration on February 12, 2026, for his research on energy use in the UK industrial refrigeration sector.
The study, co-authored with Dr. Catarina Marques, reveals that refrigeration energy use is often under-measured. It identifies opportunities to reduce compressor power by 20%-50% through minor adjustments and emphasizes that better performance measurement is crucial for achieving substantial energy savings.
The work challenges existing refrigeration design norms and highlights the importance of addressing inefficiencies to aid in reaching Net Zero targets. The £500 prize fund has been donated to support training within the sector.
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