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IIR at COP29 in Baku: Week 1 in review
The first week of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, brought together global leaders, scientists, and industry stakeholders to tackle pressing climate issues. Among the key participants, the...
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Supercooling and superchilling: A solution to increased shelf life and reduced food waste?
If these technologies were combined with perfusion chilling for meat and fish, then additional benefits such as rapid cooling, low weight loss and novel products could result.
The latest news on refrigeration conferences
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A new version of the ATP Agreement
The new version on the international carriage of perishable foodstuffs and on the special equipment to be used for such carriage became effective from 30 September 2015. The IIR was involved in this process thanks to its Commission D2...
The IIR makes its mark in LNG
In line with our objective to remain at the forefront of developments in the field of cryogenics the IIR, in partnership with the lnternational Gas Union (IGU), and the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), organizes triennial LNG conferences across the...
IIR member news: Daikin
From 2012 to March 2015, over 3 million units of Daikin’s residential and commercial air conditioners using the “mildly flammable” R32 have been sold in 43 countries.
ELICiT pulls in the crowds at ICR2015
The second ELICiT project workshop on magnetic cooling welcomed over 70 participants from around the globe.
IIR member news: Cemafroid, IRSTEA and AFCE
A new study on the containment of refrigerants has been launched with the aim of identifying and promoting best practices in this regard.
New IIR Informatory Note on “Qualification and Certification of Refrigeration Technicians”
The 28th IIR Informatory Note summarizes global, regional and national standards and regulations relative to the qualification and certification of refrigerating systems personnel.
Publish your article in the IJR
Do you have something innovative to say about refrigeration? Find out how you can publish an article in the IIR International Journal of Refrigeration (IJR).
The International Dictionary of Refrigeration is now accessible online
Previously only available in paper format and in just 5 languages, the complete version of the International Dictionary of Refrigeration is now accessible on our website.
IIR member news: Daikin launches new VRV solution
Daikin has launched a new VRV solution to meet the specific demands of city and urban locations where space is limited and customers want an invisible air conditioning solution.
The Congress in Yokohama: a great success!
In Yokohama, the International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR2015), a huge milestone in the refrigeration sector, saw a massive amount of information disseminated and certainly lived up to expectations with almost 1,200 conference delegates, 143...
Publish your PhD thesis in Fridoc!
The IIR offers as a new service, referencing and making available in open access on its website, PhD theses dedicated to refrigeration.
Get your abstract in now for the Gustav Lorentzen Natural Working Fluids Conference
Get your abstract in now for the Gustav Lorentzen Natural Working Fluids Conference To present a paper at this leading conference you need to submit an abstract by the 1st October. The conference takes...
The IIR brings women in refrigeration to the forefront
Discover the reasons why the IIR organised its first fun and informal workshop on “Women in Refrigeration” during ICR2015.
See what's in our events calendar for 2016!
ICR2015 may be over, but the IIR’s conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events covering cutting-edge refrigeration themes from refrigerants to energy issues; from cold chain sustainability to new refrigeration technologies.
A sneak preview of ICR2015 Highlights
The 25th International Congress of Refrigeration ended on Saturday, August 22nd proving to be more successful than ever with 1186 conference delegates from 55 countries, 11 tracks and 900 sessions.
The long awaited ICR2015 is underway!
Held every four years, this year ICR2015 welcomes 1,011 conference delegates from 55 countries, making it a truly global refrigeration event.
Yokohama e yokoso !
From 16 to 22 August 2015, the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR), recognised internationally as a milestone refrigeration event, will bring together key refrigeration stakeholders from across the globe at the Pacifico Yokohama...
International collaboration: The key to a prosperous future in refrigeration
The IIR puts its international network into action for the benefit of all.
Hot off the press: Handbook on Indirect Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems
Be the first to read the newly published IIR Handbook on Indirect Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems.
OEWG36: Tough week of negotiations, no agreement except possible additional meetings
OEWG 36 spent much of its time focusing on moving the discussion on HFCs management forward.
What do refrigeration, air conditioning and social media have in common? A lot!
In 2014, an awareness raising social media campaign by Stephen Gill praising the too often overlooked virtues and benefits of refrigeration caused quite a stir, going viral.
Discover the winners of the IIR Student Competition
On the occasion of ICR2015, the IIR is sponsoring the first ever undergraduate student project competition entitled "ICR2015 Refrigeration for the Sustainable Cold Chain and Food Safety" (RSCC&FS).
Philippe Lebrun awarded the Samuel C. Collins Award
Philippe Lebrun, President of IIR Section A “Cryogenics and liquefied gases” and member of the IIR Management Committee, has just received the prestigious Samuel C. Collins Award.
