Waterloo Filtration Institute welcomes Mr. Alfredo Oliveira, WFI Ambassador in Portugal, onboard.
Mr. Oliveira, a mechanical engineer with 22 years of experience in refrigeration, is a passionate and dedicated innovator in fluid dynamics and refrigeration systems (vapor compressor, electromagnetic, evaporative, absorption and thermoelectric cooling). Currently, he manages research and development as the Research Officer at Purever Industries, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Filtration is an integral part of refrigeration, preserving fluid purity, making it a natural focus in his role. As the Refrigeration Chair at ASHRAE Portugal Chapter and Convenor of ISO TC86 SC8 WG8, he actively advances refrigeration technology and safety standards, including those related to semi-flammable refrigerants, where filtration is essential for safety and system efficiency.
Alfredo is committed to environmental sustainability, advocating for a safer planet. He promotes the global filtration industry, particularly in the context of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), improving human health and the environment. He is a pivotal link between refrigeration and filtration, ensuring efficient, sustainable, and environmentally responsible systems.
At WFI, our mission is to support the growth of the global filtration industry and advance the sciences and technologies of filtration and separation processes for a clean, healthy, and sustainable world. We are excited and honored to have Mr. Alfredo Oliveira as WFI Ambassador in Portugal. He will be an invaluable messenger and contributor as we continue to work together to promote advanced filtration and separation technologies for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world.
Alfredo, welcome aboard! Join Mr. Alfredo Oliveira with leading global experts at the upcoming WFI 2023 Virtual Annual Conference, December 5-6 (WFI 2023). It will be an international leadership conference to address the critical roles of filtration and separation for healthy living, surrounding environments, and their impacts on future generations. Check the full program here.