IIR news

International events: Moscow

The First International Scientific Conference on Industrial Gases was held at Bauman Moscow State Technical University (MMSTU) in Moscow on March 11, 2009, under the auspices of the IIR. It marked the 100th anniversary of the First Congress of...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

International events: Amsterdam

The 12th European Cold Chain Education Program took place in Amsterdam on January 26-27, 2009 and attracted over 160 participants from 24 countries. Thirty-one presentations covered a wide range of logistics issues including ways of adapting to...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

International events: Seoul

HARFKO 2009 was held at Kintex in Koyang City, near Seoul, South Korea, on March 18-21, 2009. 20 000 visitors discovered a broad range of products on 176 stands. Thanks to KRAIA (Korea Refrigeration and Air conditioning Association), the IIR ran a...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Conference update: Karlsruhe

The 8th Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries is to be staged by the IIR working party in this field in Karlsruhe, Germany, on June 3-5, 2009. Contact

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Conference update: Boulder

The 3rd Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Properties of Refrigerants is to take place in Boulder (CO) USA on June 23-26, 2009. Submit a paper and register:

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Conference update: Casta Papiernicka

For an update on the state of the art in the compressors field, register for the 7th International Conference on Compressors and Coolants - Compressors 2009 to be held in Casta Papiernicka, Slovak Republic, on September 30-October 2, 2009. Present...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Conference update: Rome

The IIR-co-sponsored 47th AICARR International Conference will be held in Rome on October 8-9, 2009. REHVA and ASHRAE are also-co-sponsoring this event. For full details:

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Conference update: Singapore

The 1st IIR Cold Chain Conference that was scheduled to take place in Singapore on April 27-29, 2009 is postponed. It will be held at another venue: for updates, check out

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Conference update: Sydney

The 9th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference Natural Working Fluids will be held in Sydney, Australia, on April 12-14, 2010. The call for papers and first announcement are now available:

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Valuable publications: Refrigeration Fundamentals

Refrigeration Fundamentals: this IIR course deals with refrigeration fundamentals, components of refrigeration plants, the refrigerants and lubricants used, and control systems. It is an attractive and valuable teaching tool that technicians and...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Valuable publications: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

A new edition of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, fully revised and updated by Guy Hundy was published in July 2008. This 392-page book is an introductory text and ideal for new entrants to the industry, particularly suited to students and...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: Corporate members Liebherr-Hausgergerate Ochsenhausen GmbH, Ochsenhausen, Germany Shrieve Products International Ltd, West Malling Kent, United Kingdom Refrigeration Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Cape...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

News from IIR members: Tecumseh do Brasil

Tecumseh do Brasil has reached a landmark of 170 million compressors manufactured since the company was set up 35 years ago. The company manufactures hermetic compressors and condensing units for domestic and commercial refrigeration and air...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

News from IIR members: Danfoss

Danfoss won the 2009 AHR Exposition Refrigeration Innovation Award. The honoured product is a newly developed energy-saving variable frequency drive for compressors, pumps, and fans. In refrigeration applications, the AKD 102 constantly matches...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

News from IIR members: Air Liquide

Air Liquide and VitalAire are launching a new, personalized support programme for sleep apnoea patients. This disorder affects 1.5 million people in France, and 5% of the world's adult population. Eight out of 10 persons suffering from this...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

News from IIR members: Cemagref

Mr Roger Genet has been appointed new General Director of Cemagref, a leading French research organization in the sustainable land and water management field, benefactor member of the IIR. He replaces Mr Pascal Viné.

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Editorial by Didier Coulomb

2008 was a milestone year for the IIR: its centenary, celebrated in many countries, provided an opportunity to showcase not only the rich and fascinating history of refrigeration, but also the ever-increasing global challenges and a lively,...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

International events: Dinan

"Pôle Cristal" in Dinan, France, organized on October 9-10, 2008, a conference on industrial refrigeration and thermodynamic systems, celebrating the centenaries of the IIR and the French Association of Refrigeration (AFF). J. Paul, President of...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

International events: Wellington

A 1-day celebration of the IIR's centenary took place in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 14, 2008. Papers on the past, present and future of refrigeration technology and industry were presented. Don Cleland, Head of Section C of the IIR's...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

International events: Yverdon-les-Bains

The Swiss Association of Refrigeration (ASF), French-speaking section, held its annual general meeting as a special event dedicated to the IIR's centenary in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, on November 5, 2008. Papers presented during the...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

International events: Poznan

An IIR-co-sponsored conference, Design and operation of environmentally friendly refrigeration and AC systems, took place in Poznan, Poland, on October 15-17, 2008. It also provided an opportunity to celebrate the IIR's centenary and the role of...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

International events: Belgrade

The 39th International Congress and Exhibition on heating, refrigeration and air conditioning in Belgrade, Serbia, an IIR-co-sponsored event, took place on December 3-5, 2008. It celebrated the IIR's centenary and the role of Serbia from the very...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

International events: Cemafroid

Cemafroid, a French organization handling, testing and providing expertise on refrigeration equipment, organized a "Day on the cold chain" in Antony, France, focusing on various issues in certification and agreements that Cemafroid has obtained...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

International events: Transfrigoroute

Transfrigoroute International held its Annual General Meeting in Cascais, Portugal, on October 23-24, 2008. D. Coulomb presented a paper on energy consumption and refrigerant emissions.

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

International events: Milan

Delegates of IIR and REHVA last June discussed the idea of a workshop on the refurbishment of existing buildings and AICARR (the Italian Association of Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigerating) agreed to organize an initial workshop involving...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24