IIR news

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

Conference update: Antony

1st IIR Workshop on Refrigerant Charge Reduction in Refrigerating Systems will be held in Antony, France, on April 6-7, 2009. Contact helene.macchi@cemagref.fr to register and present...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Singapore event postponed : watch this space

Due to the current world economic situation, the IIR, the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) and the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) have postponed the 1st IIR International Cold Chain Conference which...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Conference update: Ohrid

The next conference in a series of leading-edge IIR events on ammonia is to be held in Ohrid, Macedonia, on May 7-9, 2009: Ammonia Refrigeration Technology. Present a paper and register:

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Conference update: Des Moines

The 3rd International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature will take place in Des Moines, USA, on May 12-15, 2009. Register for this cutting-edge event: vitkp@ameslab.gov,...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

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 : 2009/02/24

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 : 2009/02/24

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 : 2009/02/24

Conference update: Rome

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

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Briefs: François Billiard

François Billiard, Honorary Director of the IIR, recently became chevalier of the Legion of Honour. André Gac, also Honorary Director of the IIR, presented the medal. The IIR wishes François Billiard all the best for his retirement.

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Briefs: Eddie Leonardi

The IIR was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Prof. Eddie Leonardi in December 2008. Eddie was Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New South Wales, Australia, and taught refrigeration, air conditioning, thermodynamics,...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

News from IIR members: Kinarca

Kinarca obtains ISO 22000 certification for its gel-ice machine. Bureau Veritas Certification has certified that Kinarca's Food Security system applied to the design process, manufacturing assembly and maintenance of flo-ice machines is according...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

News from IIR members: Tecumseh’s new quiet range

According to the French health authorities (DDASS), over 50% of complaints concerning air-cooled condensing units used in commercial refrigeration are noise-related. Tecumseh has developed a range of 45 Silensys® condensing unit models that have...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

1st IIR Workshop on Refrigerant Charge Reduction

1st IIR Workshop on Refrigerant Charge Reduction in Refrigerating Systems will be held in Antony, France, on April 6-7, 2009. Contact helene.macchi@cemagref.fr to register and present a paper

• Publication date : 2009/02/13

Editorial by Didier Coulomb

For many years, the IIR has been seeking to improve the performances of natural refrigerants in order to address the issues of ozone depletion and global warming. The Gustav Lorentzen Conferences have been consistently highly successful. The...

• Publication date : 2008/10/25

IIR Working Party on Refrigerant Charge Reduction in Refrigerating Systems: Join Us!

Suitable design of refrigerating systems has several benefits in terms of limitation of the environmental impact thanks to a reduction in the energy consumption and the limitation of refrigerant emissions. The direct greenhouse effect accounts for...

• Publication date : 2008/10/25