12-13 September

ATMOsphere MAC Summit 2024
x TU Berlin

Berlin

Natural refrigerants for mobile air conditioning and heat pumps
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About the Event

ATMOsphere MAC Summit is a joint event between ATMOsphere and Technische Universität Berlin‘s Chair of Heat Transfer and Heat Conversion.

The programme will feature presentations on state of the art in cooling and heat pumping with natural refrigerants for the mobile application, as well as optimal thermal management for EVs with natural refrigerants.

Venue

Conference Content

Implementation and scaling up of CO2 and propane in mobile applications including AC and heat pump in automotive, buses, trucks, and trains

Research & market trends

Latest technology trends related to compressor, evaporator, condenser/gas cooler, and chiller developments

Technology case studies: CO2 and propane in multiple mobile applications

Implementation of heat and work recovery, system controls, and safety aspects, as well as architectures for reversible AC & heat pump systems

Refrigerant charge reduction strategies and compressor lubrication

Policy developments: PFAS restriction proposal, EU F-gas regulation, and MAC directive

OEM presentations

Attendees

OEMs from the automotive, bus, truck and train sectors; Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers; policy makers; R&D experts; academics; and more!

Programme

13:45

Registration and welcome coffee

Participants are invited to the registration table to pick up their name badge upon arrival.

14:30

Welcome & introduction

Welcome & Introduction by Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO of ATMOsphere, and Stefan Elbel, Professor & Head of the Chair of Heat Transfer and Heat Conversion at TU Berlin.

14:45

Keynote: The natural choice - NatRefs for mobile air conditioning and heat pump systems

The presentation will set the scene and give an exclusive, in-depth look at the latest natural refrigerants-based research and technology trends across all mobile applications.
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Moderator: Marc Chasserot, ATMOsphere

Stefan Elbel, Professor & Head of the Chair of Heat Transfer and Heat Conversion,Technische Universität Berlin (TU) Berlin | The natural choice – NatRefs for mobile air conditioning and heat pump systems

15:30

Keynote by Volkswagen

The presentation will provide insight into the Volkswagen heat pump with the refrigerant R744.
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Moderator: Marc Chasserot, ATMOsphere

Felix Nowak-Walenta, Thermal Management Test Engineer, & Carsten Wachsmuth, Research and Development, Volkswagen | Insight into the Volkswagen heat pump with the refrigerant R744

16:00

Networking break

Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsor exhibition area.

16:30

Keynote by Ford Motor and DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland

The presentation will delve into the use of the use of secondary loop heat pump with R290 refrigerant to realize BEV benefits.
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Moderator: Stefan Elbel, TU Berlin

Angelo PattiProduct Development Engineer, Ford Motor Company, & Dr.- Ing. Werner Hünemörder, Senior Technical Manager / Advanced Systems R&D, DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland | Secondary loop heat pump with R290 refrigerant to realize BEV benefits

17:00

Presentation by Deutsche Bahn

The presentation will provide an overview of the first insights of operation and maintenance of R290 driven HVAC units in railway passenger service.
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Moderator: Thomas Meyer, TU Berlin

Peter Danzer, Project Leader, Deutsche Bahn | First insights of operation and maintenance of R290 driven HVAC units in railway passenger service

17:30

Technology case study

In this presentation, Hanon Systems will discuss components and systems for PFAS-free air conditioning and heating in passenger cars.
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Moderator: Stefan Elbel, TU Berlin

Dr. Roman HecktGlobal Chief Engineer for natural refrigerant systems, Hanon SystemsComponents and systems for PFAS-free AC and heating of passenger cars

 

18:15

Transport to the networking reception

Transport to the off-site networking reception. Shuttle service provided.

19:15-21:15

Networking reception

Participants are invited to join the networking reception, featuring a boat tour along the Spree River. As we cruise through the heart of Berlin, you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with drinks and light dinner served on board. The tour will conclude with disembarkation at Historischer Hafen.

08:15

Welcome coffee

Tea and coffee will be served in the in the sponsor exhibition area.

08:45

Welcome & introduction to day 2

Welcome & Introduction by Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO of ATMOsphere, and Stefan Elbel, Professor & Head of the Chair of Heat Transfer and Heat Conversion at TU Berlin.

09:00

Presentation by DG CLIMA, European Commission

The presentation will focus on developing F-gas policies in Europe.
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Moderator: Marc Chasserot, ATMOsphere

Arno Kaschl, Senior Policy Officer, DG CLIMA, European Commission | Developing F gas policies in Europe

09:20

Presentation by ChemSec

The presentation will explore what the EU PFAS restriction proposal means for mobile air conditioning.
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Moderator: Marc Chasserot, ATMOsphere

Sidsel Dyekjær, Chemicals Policy Advisor, ChemSec | What does the EU PFAS restriction proposal mean for mobile air conditioning?

09:40

Market trends by S&P Global Mobility

The presentation will cover the latest market trends in the industry.
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Moderator: Marc Chasserot, ATMOsphere

Jie Yang, Senior Research Analyst, S&P Global Mobility

10:00

Networking break

Tea and coffee will be served in the in the sponsor exhibition area.

10:30

Technology case studies

Case studies presented by leading OEMs and suppliers, showcasing the integration and expansion of CO2 and propane across various applications, such as air conditioning in automotive, buses, trucks and trains.
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Moderator: Stefan Elbel, TU Berlin

Karsten Mundt, Sales Director International / Division Bus, Konvekta | (R-) Evolution of CO₂ heat pumps in electric bus

Andy Musser, Chief Operating Officer, Creative Thermal Solutions | Lessons learned from over 2 decades of laboratory investigations on natural refrigerants for MAC and beyond 

Gabriel Greussing, Test Engineer and Project Manager, Obrist Engineering | PFAS-ban – impact on compressors

Giacomo Pisano, CO₂ Compressors Business Development Manager, Dorin, & Sebastian de la Coba, Team leader Bus HVAC DevelopmentEberspächer Sütrak | R744 natural refrigerant compressor application in an air reversible heat pump for electric buses

Dr.-Ing. Hannes Fugmann, Head of Group Vapor Compression Technology, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE | Propane for public transport applications – safety and performance perspective

Sebastian WapplerHead of Product Platform Development thyssenkrupp Dynamic ComponentsThermal management for future EVs – The A/C compressor designed for R744

12:00

Presentation by Dongfeng Motor Group

In this presentation, Dongfeng Motor group will cover the challenges and opportunities for the thermal system industry brought by electric vehicles
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Moderator: Marc Chasserot, ATMOsphere

Sun Xifeng, Chief Engineer – Development of automotive thermal management system, R&D Institute, Dongfeng Motor Group | Challenges and opportunities for the thermal system industry brought by electric vehicles

12:30

Summary & conclusions

Summary of the two-day conference with key takeaways by Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere, and Stefan Elbel, Professor & Head of the Chair of Heat Transfer and Heat Conversion at TU Berlin.
Speakers
Andy Musser, Creative Thermal Solutions | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Andy Musser
Angelo Patti, Ford Motor Company | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Angelo Patti
Arno Kaschl, DG CLIMA, European Commission | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies
Arno Kaschl
Carsten Wachsmuth, Volkswagen I Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Carsten Wachsmuth
Werner Huenemoerder, DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Dr.- Ing. Werner Hünemörder
Felix Nowak Walenta, Volkswagen I Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Felix Nowak-Walenta
Gabriel Greussing, Ibrist Engineering | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Gabriel Greussing
Giacomo Pisano, Dorin. Speaker at ATMOsphere event on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Giacomo Pisano
Hannes Fugmann, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Hannes Fugmann
Ji Yang, S&P Global Mobility | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Jie Yang
Karsten Mundt, Konvekta | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerant-based technologies.
Karsten Mundt
Marc Chasserot, ATMOsphere. Speaker at ATMOsphere event on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Marc Chasserot
Matteo Martini, S&P Global Mobility | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Matteo Martini
Peter Danzer, Deutsche Bahn | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Peter Danzer
Roman Heckt, Hanon Systems | Speaker at ATMOsphere event on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Roman Heckt
Sebastian de la Coba, Eberspächer Sütrak | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Sebastian de la Coba
Sebastian Wappler, thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Sebastian Wappler
Sidsel Dyekjær, ChemSec | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Sidsel Dyekjær
Stefan Elbel
Sun Xifeng, Dongfeng | Speaker at ATMOsphere conference on sustainable natural refrigerants technologies.
Sun Xifeng
SPONSORS

Gold

Hanon Systems, organisation in the HVAC&R industry, partners of ATMOsphere Conferences

Silver

CTA refrigeration HVAC&R company - networking event - natural refrigerants

Bronze

Creative Thermal Solutions (CTS), organisation partner of ATMOsphere Conferences on natural refrigerants I HVACR event

GTS logo, organisation in the HVAC&R industry, partners of ATMOsphere Conferences

Dorin logo, organisation in the HVAC&R industry, partners of ATMOsphere Conferences 2

Obrist logo, organisation in the HVAC&R industry, partners of ATMOsphere Conferences 2

Göhler, organisation partner of ATMOsphere Conferences on natural refrigerants I HVACR event I Mobile air conditioning application

Linde, organisation partner of ATMOsphere Conferences on natural refrigerants I HVACR event I Mobile air conditioning application

Media Partners

HVAC Informed logo, organisation in the HVAC&R industry, partners of ATMOsphere Conferences

natural refrigerants.com news & marketplace I partner of ATMOsphere conferences on natural refrigerants

Practical Information
Venue location

Technische Universität Berlin Institut für Architektur
Straße des 17. Juni 152
10623 Berlin

Location within the venue:
Architecture building, Room A 053

Networking reception
After the conference, participants are invited to join us in the Sponsors Area. Shuttle buses have been organised and will take you to the reception boat for a cruise through Berlin with drinks and a light dinner. The tour will conclude with disembarkation at Historischer Hafen. Kindly note that participants will need to arrange their own return as no shuttle is provided, but a nearby metro stop offers convenient city access.

 

 

Contact Us

Charlotte Darniche, Events Manager, ATMOsphere I Conferences on sustainable natural refrigerant-based technologies

CHARLOTTE DARNICHE

Events Manager

Email: charlotte.darniche@shecco.com
Whitney Asare Nyame, Event Project Officer, ATMOsphere I Conferences on sustainable natural refrigerant-based technologies

WHITNEY ASARE NYAME

Event Project Officer

Email: whitney.asare.nyame@shecco.com

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