21-CR: An Industry R&D Program

This paper outlines a new aggressive R&D programHVAC&R Research for the 2F1 Century (21-CR) -initiated by the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HV AC&R) industry. The areas of research to be undertaken, program organization, and manner that interested experts can participate in the effort are identified. The intent of the 21-CR initiative is to undertake research that will enable industry manufacturers to offer equipment and services in the next decade that, once integrated into building and process applications, will utilize dramatically less energy (as compared to today's applications) while addressing the refrigeration needs and the comfort and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) needs of building occupant.