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Refrigeration for sustainable development
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Refrigeration sector monitoring
Potential and challenges of water as a refrigerant for high-temperature heat pumpsA recent review paper by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, USA, and Assiut University, Egypt, examines recent progress in using...
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Refrigeration sector monitoring
Breast cancer awareness month: Cryosurgery effectively treats early-stage breast cancerThe WHO Global status report on cancer 2026 reported an improvement in breast cancer survival rates, thanks to advances in early detection,...
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Press release
IIR launches mentorship programme to connect the next generation of RACHP professionals with senior expertsParis, 30th September - The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is launching NextGen Cooling & Heating Leaders, a new mentorship programme designed to...
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Publications
Periodical article, Technical Brief
Dehumidification in Air Conditioning. 62nd Technical Brief on Refrigeration Technologies.- WANG B., YANG R., LIU X., et al.
- 2026/07
Efficient dehumidification reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions from air-conditioning systems, while enhancing occupant thermal comfort and facilitating industry processes.
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Periodical article, Technical Brief
High-Temperature Heat Pumps for Industrial Decarbonisation. 61st Technical Brief on Refrigeration Technologies.- WANG R., XU Z., PALM B., et al.
- 2026/04
High-temperature heat pumps (HTHPs): systems capable of supplying heat above 80°C, represent a critical technology for decarbonising industrial heating.
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Technical Brief, Thematic file
Cold Chain Technology Brief: Road Refrigerated Transport in Hot Climates.- MINETTO S., ROSSETTI A., CHAOMUANG N.
- 2025/12
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IIR projects
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IIR news
INDEE3 in Mumbai: Advancing Sustainable Cooling Through Collaboration, Innovation, and Natural RefrigerantsThe meetings held in Mumbai, India, in mid- March 2026 were organized within the framework of the INDEE3 project, focusing on...
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IIR news
Discover BETTED’s new e-learning platformThe e-learning platform developed by the BETTED Team is now available and ready for use. It is dedicated to interested professionals...
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Upcoming IIR events
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IIR event
2nd IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures
March 08, 2027 - March 10, 2027
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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19th IIR Conference on Cryogenics
April 26, 2027 - April 30, 2027
Dresden, Germany
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IIR event
27th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration
August 21, 2027 - August 27, 2027
Seoul, Republic of Korea
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