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Evaporative cooling is gaining increasing attention as an energy-efficient alternative to conventional air conditioning. A new scientific study by an international team of researchers, including Anna Pacak,...
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Growing popularity of LNG as a fuel in maritime and land transport
Less than 1% of the world fleet is LNG-powered, but this figure is expected to grow at least fivefold over the coming years. Recent figures suggest that the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for...
US Congress passed a bill to phase down HFC refrigerants
In the USA, a new law to provide COVID-19 relief includes an agreement to phase-down production and consumption of HFCs.
EU F-gas Consultation Forum: alternatives to fluorinated gases exist for single-split air conditioners
A document published by this forum underlines that it now seems possible to avoid the use of fluorinated gases in new small single split air conditioners by replacing them with propane, unless prohibition...
IIR GL2020 conference: Range of CO2 applications
Almost half of the presentations at the IIR Gustav Lorentzen conference in Kyoto focused on CO2, in commercial refrigeration systems but also in many other applications. Overview of these...
Renewable energy consumption for heating and cooling in the EU in 2019
In 2019 as in 2018, over a fifth of the energy used for heating and cooling came from renewable sources in the EU.
Recent overview of research on electrocaloric cooling
A recent literature review presents an overview of research on electrocaloric cooling. The authors addressed the following topics: thermodynamic cycles, electrocaloric materials, experimental devices, numerical...
Measures for more energy-efficient air conditioning in Saudi Arabia
A recent article proposes key policies and technologies that could promote a more sustainable use of air conditioning in Saudi Arabia, a country where air conditioning accounts for 70% of household electricity...
Seawater for district cooling in tropical coastal areas
A recent study explored the pros and cons of using deep cold seawater as an alternative cooling solution in tropical coastal regions.
Spray freeze-drying technique for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products
Some biopharmaceuticals such as vaccines have a short shelf life and must be handled with care. A recent literature review presents the spray freeze-drying technique as an interesting option for optimising the...
Employment in the refrigeration sector in France (in French)
Figures from Snefcca, the French national trade union in the sector, highlight the good health of employment in the area of refrigeration, professional kitchen equipment and air conditioning.
The Cold Hard Facts 2020 report presents the main figures of refrigeration in Australia
Cold Hard Facts 2020 analyses 2019 data to identify key developments and emerging trends in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
Cryoextraction techniques for better tasting wine?
A recent study in Spain suggests that freezing white grapes using low temperatures in the winemaking process, produces wines that are more aromatic than wines produced with traditional...
Cryopreservation techniques in reproductive medicine: improving cell survival after warming
A recent literature review presents the technical progress in cryopreservation techniques. The vitrification concept is presented as crucial to ensure cell survival after cryopreservation.
White paint reduces air conditioning demand
A team of researchers has developed a radiative cooling paint that keeps surfaces more than 1.7 °C cooler than their ambient surroundings (at noon).
Low-cost cold storage in Kenya using evaporative cooling
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Nairobi are designing affordable off-grid cold storage units for perishable crops in Kenya, using evaporative...
Two-phase ejectors: a high potential for energy savings
Two review papers recently published in the IJR highlight ejectors as a promising solution to dramatically improve the efficiency of vapour compression refrigeration systems and outline the challenges that...
Higher AC setting temperatures to reduce thermal discomfort and energy demand in warm countries
Using data from four cities in India, Philippines, and Thailand, a recent study found that occupants experience thermal discomfort from unnecessarily low air conditioning (AC) temperature settings. Warmer indoor...
UNIDO rewards Midea’s efforts in environmental protection
Midea’s work on the use of propane (R290) in air conditioning has been recognized by UNIDO.
Nanoe ™ X technology could inhibit COVID19 in air conditioners
Panasonic has developed an ionizer that inhibits certain pathogenic microorganisms (including viruses). Recent tests seem to demonstrate its effectiveness on COVID-19.
Ultra-low temperature systems ready for COVID-19 vaccine storage
Mirai Intex, corporate member of the IIR, is positioning its ultra-low-temperature (ULT) systems to serve as the refrigeration technology for the storage of COVID-19 vaccines and the freeze-drying of the...
Journey to Net Zero Heating and Cooling, Beyond Refrigeration – Call for abstracts
The Institute of Refrigeration will be holding an online virtual conference on 21st and 22nd April.
£5000 prize for Technical Achievement – Call for Nominations
The Institute of Refrigeration is calling for nominations for prestigious internationally recognised J&E Hall Gold Medal.
European Commission launches €1 billion Green Deal call
Organised under 10 key focus areas and 20 topics, the European Green Deal aims to tackle the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities of climate change.
A new African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain
A new African Centre of Excellence for sustainable cooling and cold chain (ACES) based in Rwanda, will help African farmers get their produce to market quickly and efficiently, thus reducing food waste, boosting...
The European Commission releases a “Renovation Wave Strategy” for more energy-efficient buildings.
Decarbonisation of heating and cooling is among the top three priorities of the European Commission’s new “Renovation Wave Strategy”. The strategy promotes cooling and heating using waste heat or cold along with...
