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CO2 Booster System Workshop

San Antonio, TX | March 17, 2026

Agenda

Registration

NASRC Technical Workshop – CO2 Booster Systems

Join NASRC at the 2026 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference and Heavy Equipment Expo for a full-day training workshop with our Training Director, Rusty Walker! This program is designed for commercial and industrial refrigeration technicians seeking the knowledge, skills, and confidence to work with transcritical CO2 booster systems, including system operation, troubleshooting, and start-up procedures.

Attendees will learn about CO2 fundamentals, component functions, advanced controls, and practical troubleshooting skills to operate and maintain booster system reliably. A comprehensive question and answer session and written test will ensure participants walk away ready to address real-world challenges in the field.

Close up candid of Rusty Walker during the St. Paul NatRef Training Summit

Rusty Walker, NASRC Training Director

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the properties and benefits of CO2 as a refrigerant.
  • Identify and explain the functions of major CO2 booster system components.
  • Operate and troubleshoot adiabatic condensers and control valves.
  • Interpret system piping diagrams and utilize PID troubleshooting techniques.
  • Perform start-up and oil management procedures for reliable system operation.

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for refrigeration technicians and professionals in commercial or industrial settings eager to expand their expertise on CO2 technology and transcritical booster systems.

Agenda

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Start Time End Time Description
10:15 a.m. 12:20 p.m.

Part I

  • Introduction to CO2
  • Terminology and system components
  • Overview of system operation
12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break (Exhibit Hall)
1:00 p.m. 2:45 p.m.

Part II

  • Control valves and how they operate
  • Troubleshooting HPCV and FGBV
  • Oil management system
  • Gas cooler and case controllers
2:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Part III

  • System start-up basics
  • Q&A and written test

Registration

A seat reservation to attend this CO2 workshop is free to anyone who is registered for the IIAR Conference, either full conference registration or Tuesday only registration.  Seating is limited and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.  A required Tuesday only conference registration and a seat reservation for this CO2 workshop includes access to:

  • The Tuesday-Only NASRC CO2 Workshop
  • Tuesday IIAR EXPO
  • Tuesday IIAR networking/social events & meals

To Reserve your Workshop Seat:

Complete the IIAR Workshop Seat Reservation form using the button below.

Interested in attending the full IIAR conference? Click here to view other conference registration options.

Contact IIAR at conference@iiar.org for registration support.