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Optimization of machining performance in high-pressure assisted turning of Ti6A14V alloy.
IIR document
Theoretical description of the magnetocaloric effect in Mn-Fe-P-Si alloys.
Anisotropy of the magnetocaloric effect in the single crystalline Ni49.6Mn27.6Ga22.8 alloy.
Magnetocaloric properties of the stacked Ni50Mn18.75-xCu6.25+xGa25 (x = 0÷1) polycrystalline alloys.
Peculiarities of the magnetocaloric effect in the vicinity of the ferromagnetic-antiferromagnetic transition in an iron-rhodium alloy.
A new alloy for high performance valve steel for high efficiency compressors.
Effect of cold coating on emissivity and absorptivity of Ti-6Al-4V alloy.
Scientific test setup for investigation of shape memory alloy based elastocaloric cooling processes.
Continuously operating elastocaloric cooling device based on shape memory alloys: modeling.
Magnetic properties of FeNi alloys for high-temperature thermomagnetic power generation.
Continuously operating elastocaloric cooling device based on shape memory alloys: development and realization.
Influence of binder and curing process on the magnetocaloric properties of bonded LaFeSiH alloys.
Simulation of solar Curie wheel using NiFe alloy and Gd.
Machine learning and high-throughput screening algorithms for optimization of magnetocaloric effect in all-d-metal Heusler alloys.
Magnetocaloric properties of Fe-Rh-(Z) (Z = Pd, Ni) alloys from ab initio and Monte Carlo calculations.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Shape memory alloys: cooling with metal muscles
Researchers from the University of Saarland (Germany) are constructing an optimized prototype for an air-cooling system in which heat and cold are transferred using “muscles” made from a nickel-titanium alloy thanks to the elastocaloric effect.
An alternative metal alloy for magnetic refrigeration?
A new metal alloy which does not use rare-earth elements could lead to commercially viable magnetic refrigeration systems.
Fish packaging with built-in nose
PhD candidate Jenneke Heising is working on packaging with a built-in nose that tells your smartphone how fresh fish is before you buy it.
New process combining cryogenic freezing and MAP
Air Products Freshline® Superfresh is a new methodology which combines cryogenic freezing with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) in a specific way to extend the life and quality of food products.
Package indicators to help increase food safety
Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) has developed inks that provide reminders when a product has been out of refrigeration and temperature has started to rise.
PCMs to keep superchilled temperatures in consumer packages
Consumer packages may be placed at +15 °C for 25-40 min longer thanks to the PCM
First antimicrobial copper air-handling unit lauched in Europe
The first antimicrobial copper coil air-handling unit was produced last autumn in Europe
Novel catalysts to address overheating in hypersonic aircraft
Researchers at Australia's RMIT University have developed 3D-printed catalysts to address the challenge of overheating in hypersonic aircraft and possibly other industrial...
A project to decarbonise the cold chain in the UK using hydrogen
The University of Nottingham is looking to develop dual-use energy storage technology capable of supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell and generating direct cooling for refrigeration applications.
Squid skin inspires research on next-generation space blanket
Next-generation space blankets could be made of a thermoregulatory material inspired by the functioning of squid skin, which changes color.
ICR 2019: an overview of current refrigeration research (part II)
Presentation of the main scientific and technical topics covered in the papers of the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration and summary of some of the 14 keynotes.
SOFRIGAM at the heart of the cold chain for the COVID-19 vaccine
The French company SOFRIGAM, a member of the IIR for more than 10 years, has received a qualification for its packaging that enables vaccines against COVID-19 to be stored at very low...
Pilot project for the export of fresh vegetables by sea from Australia
Australia’s vegetable exporters are testing modified atmosphere and controlled atmosphere packaging to increase the shelf-life of fresh produce during sea freight.
A technical day to present the evolutions of the Certicold Pharma label
On March 22, 2017, the CEMAFROID group gathered health stakeholders for a technical day dedicated to the Certicold Pharma label.
ICR2011 highlights: improving insulation thanks to vacuum
Vacuum insulated panels (VIPs) are a new technology which is theoretically 5 times less conductive than classic polyurethane panels (3 times less in practice because of the various thermal bridges).
IIR news
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News from IIR members: Sofrigam
Sofrigam has developed new technology following extensive research over a 2-year period: a fast locking system that ensures security and sealing of its passive refrigerated packaging.
IIR member news: Carrier Transicold
Carrier Transicold celebrates 45 years of container refrigeration production as it prepares to build one-millionth unit.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
Additive manufacturing of regenerators for caloric cooling
In many areas of engineering, additive manufacturing allows the production of complex and multifunctional products that could not be manufactured using traditional methods. In the...
Additive manufacturing of heat exchangers
In the refrigeration industry, additive manufacturing (colloquially referred to as “3D printing”) makes it possible to fabricate novel, complex and potentially more energy efficient...
