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Numerical heat transfer model for industrial chilling installations.

• Author(s) : HOANG D., LOVATT S. J., OLATUNJI J. R., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Polystyrene, Industrial application, CFD, Temperature variation, Heat transfer, Chilling, Air flow, Agar, Cheese, Test room
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Simulation of an industrial cheese chilling process.

• Author(s) : HOANG D. K., OLATUNJI J. R., LOVATT S. J., CARSON J. K.
• Publication date: 2022/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 133
• Formats : PDF

Removal effect of bio-contaminants in a packaged liquid desiccant-assisted air conditioning unit.

• Author(s) : DONG H. W., JEONG J. W.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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A quick, reliable solution for modelling cheese chilling process.

• Author(s) : HOANG D., LOVATT S., CARSON J.
• Publication date: 2018/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: 5^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Beijing, Chine, 6-8 avril 2018
• Formats : PDF

Frozen-Phase High-Pressure Destruction Kinetics of Escherichia coli as Influenced by Application Mode, Substrate, and Enrichment Medium.

• Author(s) : WANG C., LIU H., YU Y., QIAO Y.
• Publication date: 2022/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Foods - vol. 11 - n. 12
• Formats : PDF

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Viscoelastic properties of frozen-thawed agar/agar-gelatin gels based on binary-phase virtual structure.

• Author(s) : KIM G. W., DO G., BAE Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2012/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Viscosity, Thawing, Gelatin, Agar, Optimization, Modelling, Freezing-thawing, Freezing
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 35 - n. 8
• Formats : PDF

A study of different culture media for pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) pollen.

• Author(s) : MELGAREJO P., MARTÍNEZ J. J., HERNÁNDEZ F.
• Publication date: 2000
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Germination, Temperature, Agar, Sucrose, Pollen, Pomegranate, Cold storage
• Source: Production, processing and marketing of pomegranate in the Mediterranean region: advances in research and technology. Proceedings of the symposium.

Design and testing of a garment for measuring sensible heat transfer between the human body and its environment.

• Author(s) : ZHOU G. H., LOVEDAY D. L., TAKI A. H., et al.
• Publication date: 2002
• Languages : English
• Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 2002 annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii. Volume 108, part 2 + CD-ROM.

Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in broth and processed salami as influenced by pH, water activity, and temperature and suitability of media for its recovery.

• Author(s) : CLAVERO M. R. S., BEUCHAT L. R.
• Publication date: 1996/08
• Languages : English
• Source: Appl. environ. Microbiol. - vol. 62 - n. 8

Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in apple cider and orange juice as affected by ozone and treatment temperature.

• Author(s) : WILLIAMS R. C., SUMNER S. S., GOLDEN D. A.
• Publication date: 2004/11
• Languages : English
• Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 67 - n. 11

Visualization and modelling of the thermal inactivation of bacteria in a model food.

• Author(s) : BELLARA S. R., FRYER P. J., MCFARLANE C. M., et al.
• Publication date: 1999/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Appl. environ. Microbiol. - vol. 65 - n. 7

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Effect of different SO2 generators on the storability of grape cv. "Kings Ruby".

• Author(s) : AGAR I. T., KASKA N., GERCEKER N.
• Publication date: 1994/06/08
• Languages : English
• Source: New Applications of Refrigeration to Fruit and Vegetables Processing.
• Formats : PDF

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Effect of high CO2 and controlled-atmosphere storage on the keepability of blackberry cv. "Thornfree".

• Author(s) : AGAR I. T., STREIF J., BANGERTH F.
• Publication date: 1994/06/08
• Languages : English
• Source: New Applications of Refrigeration to Fruit and Vegetables Processing.
• Formats : PDF

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Effect of wrapping and stem waxing on the postharvest quality changes of pear cv. "Deveci" grown under Adana ecological conditions.

• Author(s) : AGAR I. T., KASKA N., AKAVCI N.
• Publication date: 1994/06/08
• Languages : English
• Source: New Applications of Refrigeration to Fruit and Vegetables Processing.
• Formats : PDF

The antimicrobial activity of donkey milk and its microflora changes during storage.

• Author(s) : ZHANG X. Y., ZHAO L., JIANG L., et al.
• Publication date: 2008/12
• Languages : English
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 19 - n. 12

Prehistoric flower from the permafrost blooms again

A team of scientists has reportedly resurrected seeds of a 30 000-years-old variety of Silene stenophylla.

• Publication date : 2012/06/18

The French Health Protection Agency (InVS) warns against Legionella outbreaks

In an official statement dated July 2004, the French Health Protection Agency called for vigilance with regards to the risk of Legionella outbreaks during summer 2004. In 2003, 1044 legionella cases were recorded in France and 129 patients died....

• Publication date : 2004/09/14

Magnetic Resonance Imagery (MRI) for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

A microscopic Magnetic Resonance Imagery (MRI) protocol designed at CEA-I²BM enables high-resolution visualization of amyloid plaques, associated with Alzheimer’s disease, 15-20 years before the first signs of dementia and memory loss appear.

• Publication date : 2012/11/28

The global Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) market

The global market for MRI systems valued USD 4.13 billion, as of the first quarter of 2013, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.56% reaching approximately USD 5.24 billion by 2018.

• Publication date : 2015/04/03

Opening of a zero carbon store in Belgium

Lidl opens its first carbon neutral CO2 store in Ixelles, Belgium.

• Publication date : 2014/04/28

Refrigeration appliances drove the French market for large household equipment in 2020

According to Gifam, a grouping of home appliance brands, sales of household freezers, wine coolers and refrigerators increased in France in 2020.

• Publication date : 2021/03/05
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Refrigeration continued to drive sales of large household appliances in France in 2021

According to Gifam, a grouping of home appliance brands, sales of refrigerators, freezers and wine coolers increased in France in 2021.  

• Publication date : 2022/03/14
• Subjects: Figures, economy

World’s most powerful MRI machines push the limits of human imaging

Latest MRI machines, developed in the US and in France and designed to operate under ultra-high magnetic strength thanks to giant superconducting magnets, should notably allow major advances in the understanding of neurological diseases.

• Publication date : 2019/02/28

Aldi equips 300th CO2 store

In a move away from HFCs, discount supermarket group Aldi Süd has equipped its 300th store with CO2 refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2014/10/21

US and Canada: home appliance industry sets goal to eliminate use of HFCs

The home appliance manufacturing industry in the US and Canada has announced their goal to voluntarily phase down the use of HFC refrigerants used in household refrigerators and freezers after 2024.

• Publication date : 2016/06/15
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

A French supermarket switches its refrigeration system to CO2 without closing the store

The French retailer Intermarché has replaced its R404A system with a transcritical CO2 system in a store in Montmagny, near Paris.

• Publication date : 2018/01/17

MAC Directive: EC issues proceedings against Germany

The European Commission has issued an infringement notice against Germany for failing to enforce the MAC Directive.

• Publication date : 2014/02/13

Self-service fridges against food waste in Berlin

German association, Lebensmittelretten, using self-service public fridges in the fight against food waste in Berlin.

• Publication date : 2015/01/28

MOP35: aid funds against dumping of inefficient cooling equipment

At MOP35, it was decided to allocate more aid funds to developing countries and to take measures against the dumping of inefficient cooling equipment containing obsolete...

• Publication date : 2023/11/17
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

New air-conditioning system to protect the Sistine Chapel against deterioration.

Carrier is to supply a new air-conditioning system for the Sistine Chapel to help protect Michelangelo’s 16th century frescoes against deterioration.

• Publication date : 2014/07/18

The IIR supports operational and economic missions in Madagascar

IIR interventions and recommendations will focus on the mission’s aspects which are related to the food cold chain, including offshore fishery and continental aquaculture among others.

• Publication date : 2016/08/10

IC2015 Workshops: An opportunity to join, share and build together

ICR2015: A chance to actively participate in the innovation of refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2015/06/17

We are hiring a techical project manager

The IIR is involved in diverse projects supporting academia and countries. The candidate will support the IIR projects department, and will develop and secure new projects for the IIR and ensure that they are...

• Publication date : 2024/04/08

Webinar on the vaccines against COVID-19

The AFF (French association of refrigeration)  organised a webinar on February 17 on the cold chain related to COVID-19 vaccines.

• Publication date : 2021/02/23

The IIR is seeking a Communication Manager

The IIR is seeking for its head office in Paris preferably a English-mother-tongue Communication Manager, with fluent French, who will manage the IIR’s communication policy and conferences.

• Publication date : 2013/03/05

The essential role of refrigeration in the combat against COVID-19

Statement of the International Institute of Refrigeration calling governments to consider refrigeration-related services as “essential services” in the context of the current health crisis due to COVID-19.

• Publication date : 2020/04/14
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation, Developing country, Technology, Environment, General information

COP22: The role of refrigeration in the combat against climate change

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP22) was held in Marrakesh (Morocco), from 7-18 November 2016. It was, in particular, the first meeting of the Parties (CMA1) following the December 2015 Paris Agreement, and its purpose was to...

• Publication date : 2016/11/24

Webinar: The role of sustainable cooling technologies in the fight against climate change (in English and Italian)

A webinar on "The role of sustainable cooling technologies in the fight against climate change", organized  with Italy and IRENA, will take place on December 10 at 11:30 am (Paris time).

• Publication date : 2021/11/30
• Subjects: Environment

IIR member news: Air Liquide joins the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic

To deal with the Covid-19 epidemic in France, the Air Liquide group, member of the IIR, has decided to produce 10,000 respirators in 50 days.

• Publication date : 2020/04/05

IIR Congress 2023: You can submit an abstract again thanks to the session on “Work in Progress & Innovations”

Here’s your chance to submit an abstract to the innovative session on “Work in progress & Innovations” at the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration 2023. Submit an abstract from...

• Publication date : 2022/10/26
• Subjects: Technology, Environment, General information

INDEE+ Seminar at REFCOLD 2022

The first INDEE+ seminar gathering all the project partners and key Indian stakeholders took place at REFCOLD 2022 in Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India).  

• Publication date : 2023/01/26

The IIR worldwide

Focus on the latest IIR interventions around the world.

• Publication date : 2018/12/27
• Subjects: General information

IIR takes on new EU funded project AGRI-COOL!

The IIR will partner with 13 other establishments on this new research project focused on improving quality of life for African communities and industries.

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

Interview: Director General of the IIR gives an overview of the trends of the refrigeration sector

In the 2018-2019 international special issue of the Industria & Formazione magazine, Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration, Didier Coulomb, gives an overview of the impact of the refrigeration sector on climate...

• Publication date : 2019/02/19

The Cold Chain: A logistical challenge at the heart of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine 

Gérald Cavalier - President of the Science and Technology Council of the International Institute of Refrigeration, President of the French Association of Refrigeration, President of the Cemafroid...

• Publication date : 2020/11/23
• Subjects: Technology, General information

Liquefied Natural Gas: production process and cold energy recovery

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to about -160 °C and turned into a liquid to facilitate transportation and storage. A typical LNG supply chain...

• Last update : 2023/06/23
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : LNG and LPG

Cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry: drug design and bioavailability improvement

Research activities in the pharmaceutical sector focus primarily on developing novel drug formulations which can elicit the desired response upon being administered to the patient...

• Last update : 2023/03/10
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

Ice cream manufacturing, environmental impact and market data

From a physico-chemical point of view, ice cream is a complex, frozen multiphase mixture. The manufacturing process includes several stages of freezing which are described in this...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams