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Improved sperm cryosurvival in diluents containing amides versus glycerol in the Przewalski’s horse (Equus ferus przewalskii).
Investigations on the performance of an auto-cascade absorption refrigeration system operating with mixed refrigerants.
NH2-MIL-125 as promising adsorbent for adsorptive cooling: Water adsorption dynamics.
Performance of a Mid-Size Net-Zero Energy Solar House.
Unchecked. The fluorochemical industry's scandalous HFC-23 by-product emissions amid the climate crisis.
Development of a general numerical methodology for CFD analyses in sliding vane machines and application on a mid-size oil injected air compressor.
IIR document
Vibrational spectroscopic monitoring of structural changes in raw seafood meat during cold storage.
Influence of binder and curing process on the magnetocaloric properties of bonded LaFeSiH alloys.
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Theoretical and experimental study on a frost-free refrigerated display cabinet.
Modeling of syngas integrated regenerative gas turbine power plants.
Domestic high temperature air source heat pump: performance analysis using TRNSYS Simulations.
Development of an internal air cooling sprayed oil injection technique for the energy saving in sliding vane rotary compressors through theoretical and experimental methodologies.
Experimental investigation on the viscosity of [Hmim][Tf2N] saturated with R1234ze(E) or R1234yf
Equilibrium vapor pressure properties for absorbent and adsorbent materials.
Comprehensive review on adsorption cooling systems and its regeneration methods using solar, ultrasound, and microwave energy.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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India ice cream market is expected to grow fast.
India ice cream market is forecast to exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rate of over 17% during 2016-2021.
Meeting the cooling and freshwater needs of arid countries
In a recent review article, the authors summarised research efforts in meeting cooling and freshwater demands in arid and hot climates, using available solar...
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.
A refrigeration system to produce freshwater in arid areas
A team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China demonstrated how integrating adsorption cooling and a heat pump system can improve the productivity of an...
Scientists develop a chip to detect Legionelia very quickly
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich claim to have developed a test for quick detection of Legionella bacteria.
Cold chain equipment market to grow rapidly through 2020
The global demand for the cold chain equipment market, valued at USD 67 billion in 2014, is expected to reach USD 118.0 billion in 2020.
Toshiba Carrier acquires 20% of Midea Air Conditioning
Toshiba Carrier Corporation has completed the deal to acquire 20% of Guandong Midea Electric Appliances Co., Ltd., Air Conditioning Division. According to Toshiba Carrier, Midea Air Conditioning is the 2 nd largest air-conditioning company in...
Rapid low-temperature process adds weeks to milk's shelf life
A rapid heating and cooling of milk significantly reduces the amount of harmful bacteria present, extending by several weeks the shelf life of milk, according to a Purdue University study.
Midea launches R290 split ACs on the European market
In autumn 2021, Midea, corporate member of the IIR, began marketing R290 split air-conditioning units in Europe. Further imports are planned for early 2022.
Global air-to-water heat pump market: modest growth in 2023 amid regional variations
According to JARN, the global air-to-water (ATW) heat pump market increased by 0.2% in 2023, reaching close to 5 million units.
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The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024: refrigeration contributes to sustain aquatic food supplies amid record high production
Figures from FAO and IIR highlight the importance of the seafood cold chain for a sustainable aquatic food supply through 2050.
Cryochemistry: chemical reactions accelerated by freezing
Surprisingly, some chemical reactions can be accelerated by freezing. The possible applications of studying such cryoreactions include the food and pharmaceutical cold chain, as well...
Innovative material for passive cooling and natural lighting
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a polymer-based material that is more transparent to light than regular glass and maintains a comfortable indoor...
Experimentation of a film rejecting 70% of solar heat
A team of researchers explored the ability of a phase-change material film set on windows to reject incoming solar heat.
Great potential for solar district cooling in Saudi Arabia
A recent modelling compares the performances of a two-stage and a single-stage absorption chiller in a solar district cooling system in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
IIR news
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India frozen vegetable market
According to a Bonafide Research report published in 2016, frozen vegetables market was 31% of the total frozen food market and is anticipated to increase further.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
Cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry
The adoption of cryogenic processes in the food and beverage industry is predominantly driven by liquid nitrogen (LIN), and it is the preferred candidate for food chilling and...
Environmental impact of the ice cream industry
This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.
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...
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...
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...
