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Periodical article, Informatory note

CO2 emissions from air conditioning, 57th Informatory Note on Refrigeration Technologies.
  • DUPONT J. L., OUDART L.
  • 2024/07

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IJR article, Review

A comprehensive review of compression high-temperature heat pump steam system: Status and trend.
  • MA X., DU Y., ZHAO T., et al.
  • 2024/08

This work reviews research on compression high-temperature heat pump steam systems in two directions: increasing the efficiency of HTHP and increasing the steam temperature.

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IJR article, Review

Elastocaloric cooling: A pathway towards future cooling technology.
  • MEVADA H., LIU B., GAO L., et al.
  • 2024/06

This paper comprehensively reviews the fundamentals of elastocaloric cooling systems, including the thermodynamics cycle and various materials used.

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Files on regulations

Regulation (EU) 2024/573 of 7 February 2024 on fluorinated greenhouse gases - F-gas regulation.
  • European Commission
  • 2024/02/07

Regulation F-gaz 2019/1937 repealing the 517/2014 regulation.

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Guide/Handbook

WALK-IN COLD ROOMS, A PRACTITIONER'S TECHNICAL GUIDE - Design and Operation of Walk-In Cold Rooms for Precooling and Storage of Fresh Produce in Hot Climates, in Off-Grid and Unreliable Grid Situations.
  • 2023/12

The guide present practical guidance that enables to install effective precoolers and cold rooms that are as economically viable in off-grid, unreliable and limited power supply situations.

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