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Low-charge ammonia technology in North Ameriva, China, Japan and Europe.

• Author(s) : SKACANOVA K., HAMILTON D., DUSEK 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

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Global trends for CO2 heat pumps - A study of market, technology and policy drivers in Japan, China, North America and Europe.

• Author(s) : DUSEK J., SKACANOVA K., MASSON N., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Next generation natural refrigerant based industrial refrigeration technologies in north America, China, Japan and Europe.

• Author(s) : SKACANOVA K., MASSON N., DAVIDSON R.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Natural refrigerants in food retail-An overview of market, technology and policy trends in North America, Europe, China & Japan.

• Author(s) : MASSON N., SKACANOVA K., CHASSEROT M., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/08/02
• Languages : English
• Source: 11^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2014). Proceedings. Hangzhou, China, August 31-September 2, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

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The use of natural refrigerants in North America – current trends and future opportunities.

• Author(s) : ELBEL S.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : PDF

Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Summary for Policymakers, Technical Summary and full report.

• Author(s) : IPCC, PÖRTNER H. O., ROBERTS D. C., POLOCZANSKA E. S., MINTENBECK K., TIGNOR M., ALEGRÍA A., CRAIG M., LANGSDORF S., LÖSCHKE S., MÖLLER V., OKEM A.
• Publication date: 2022/03
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

2014 North American refrigerated & frozen foods warehouse guide.

• Author(s) : IARW
• Publication date: 2014/07
• Languages : English

Simplified ground-source heat pump models for predicting heat extraction.

• Author(s) : BORDIGNON S., SPITLER J. D., ZARRELLA A.
• Publication date: 2023/05/15
• Languages : English
• Source: 14^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2023, Chicago, Illinois.
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The sustainability of the food cold chain. Part 1- the carbon emission savings related to food losses reduction.

• Author(s) : SARR J., TOUBLANC C., DUPONT J. L., GUILPART J.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
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The impact of refrigeration on food losses and associated greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain.

• Author(s) : FRIEDMAN-HEIMAN A., MILLER S. A.
• Publication date: 2024/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Environmental research letters - vol. 19 - n. 6
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Securing safety, energy efficiency and long-term investment along the food cold chain by using natural refrigerants: a comparative market, policy and technology analysis of North America, Japan, China and Viet Nam.

• Author(s) : DUSEK J., MASSON N., SKACANOVA K.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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World Air Conditioner Demand by Region 2024

• Author(s) : JRAIA
• Publication date: 2024/07
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

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Heating up the global heat pump market.

• Author(s) : ROSENOW J., GIBB D., NOWAK T., LOWES R.
• Publication date: 2022/10
• Languages : English
• Source: Nature Energy - vol. 7 - n. 10
• Formats : PDF

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GECF Global Gas Outlook 2050 Synopsis 

• Author(s) : Gas Exporting Countries Forum
• Publication date: 2021/02
• Languages : English

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Insulated bodies for refrigerated transport vehicles: past, present and future construction techniques.

• Author(s) : CAPO C., SUQUET T., BOUDET N., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
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North America and Europe lead the global geothermal heat pump market

The global geothermal heat pumps market is expected to have a 13.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2014 to 2020, reaching USD 130.5 billion by the end of 2020.

• Publication date : 2015/06/03
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Current status and future trends of natural refrigerants in North and South America

Two papers presented at the IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference perfectly illustrate the interest in natural refrigerants and the obstacles they face in the Americas. 

• Publication date : 2022/09/28
• Subjects: Technology

North America: Ice rinks and the phaseout of HCFC-22.

Retrofits in Minnesota and Michigan provide examples of good options.

• Publication date : 2017/02/10

The cold chain logistics market in North America

TechNavio's analysts forecast the cold chain logistics market in North America to grow at a Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4 percent over the period 2014-2019.

• Publication date : 2015/03/18
• Subjects: Figures, economy

North America biggest refrigerated warehouse

Currently under construction in Richland, in the US state of Washington, a refrigerated warehouse will have several merits upon completion in July 2015.

• Publication date : 2015/06/11

50% of data center cooling systems soon upgraded in North America

According to Emerson Network Power, half of all data center cooling systems in North America will be upgraded before the end of 2016 in a drive for greater reliability, efficiency and additional capacity.

• Publication date : 2016/02/15

Latest IPCC report predicts an increased risk of heatwaves

The IPCC report published in February 2022 highlights several risks posed by rising temperatures, such as increased heat waves and greater energy demand for space...

• Publication date : 2022/03/31
• Subjects: Environment

The global LNG market slowly recovers in early 2021

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global LNG market recovered modestly at the end of 2020, after a downward trend. The LNG market is expected to grow in 2021, albeit at a slow...

• Publication date : 2021/02/23
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Penetration of transcritical CO2 continues to increase

In Europe, North America and Japan, the number of transcritical CO2 installations continues to increase significantly in commercial and industrial refrigeration. 

• Publication date : 2023/12/18
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

North American air conditioning market

North American air-conditioning market expects growth to USD 52.56 billion by 2020, said Grand View Research in its latest report.

• Publication date : 2014/09/09
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Europe dominated the global frozen food market in 2020

2020 has seen record sales in the frozen food sector. According to Frozen Food Europe, Europe had the largest share of the global frozen food market in 2020. Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa are...

• Publication date : 2021/01/27

Global LNG market: review of 2021 and forecasts for 2022

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global LNG market grew by 6% in 2021 in comparison with 2020. However, it is projected to slow down in early...

• Publication date : 2022/03/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Green roofs can reduce cooling demand in warm climate zones

The impact of green roofs on building energy performance was assessed in 15 climate zones. In most regions, the reduction in energy demand for cooling was greater than for...

• Publication date : 2023/10/24
• Subjects: Technology

Global LNG supply: the potential of Africa, South and Central America

IGU provides an update on the LNG supply outlook for countries in Africa, Central and South America. 

• Publication date : 2022/10/27
• Subjects: Developing country, Figures, economy

Global air conditioning market: figures and trends

The stagnation of the market in 2022 masks strong contrasts depending on the region. The transition to R32 and the multiplication of measures promoting energy efficiency are strong trends. 

• Publication date : 2023/02/17
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Small steps towards a giant leap! Parties to the Montreal Protocol continue discussions on HFCs

Last week saw another step towards a global agreement on the phase down of ozone depleting substances, the event started with a buzz around the new amendment proposals to the Montreal Protocol.

• Publication date : 2015/04/29
• Subjects: Regulation

In numbers: Your International Journal of Refrigeration

The International Journal of Refrigeration (IJR) may only be one link in a long chain of high-quality scientific information, but its importance is greater than ever.

• Publication date : 2017/10/17

International Network for Women in Cooling Launches Online Platform to Connect Women Professionals Around the Globe

Paris, 11 May 2023 — Today, the International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC) officially launched its web service, available at

• Publication date : 2023/05/11
• Subjects: General information

IIR with INWIC at the WiHVACR Annual Conference

From 6th to 8th November 2023, the 20th Women in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (WiHVACR) Annual Conference was held in Jacksonville, United States...

• Publication date : 2023/11/28

OEWG36: Tough week of negotiations, no agreement except possible additional meetings

OEWG 36 spent much of its time focusing on moving the discussion on HFCs management forward.

• Publication date : 2015/07/29
• Subjects: Regulation

The OEWG 38: dedicated to the phase down of hydrofluorocarbons

The IIR reports back from the 38th Open-Ended Working Group meeting in Vienna

• Publication date : 2016/07/27

Impact Factor of the International Journal of Refrigeration increases for yet another year

As a reflection of the quality of the journal, the Impact Factor (IF) of the International Journal of Refrigeration (IJR) has improved for a consecutive year, increasing by 16% from 2.779 in 2016 to 3.233 in 2017.

• Publication date : 2018/08/31

Gustav Lorentzen conference 2022

After two years of pandemic during which the conferences were either cancelled or held online, the IIR had the pleasure of organising a conference on site, in Norway. It was attended by 332 participants. The...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08

IIR Congress 2019: The refrigeration event of the year

Taking place on August 24-30, 2019 in Montreal (Canada), birthplace of the 1987 Montreal Protocol, the IIR Congress 2019 will be organised under the theme “Refrigeration for Human Health and Future Prosperity" and will focus on the current global...

• Publication date : 2019/07/30

Cooling data centres: A major economic challenge

Larger data centres can use a staggering amount of energy just to ensure the day-to-day running of electronic equipment. As a result, these data centres can produce a great deal of heat, which require large-scale cooling systems in order to...

• Publication date : 2017/03/29

IIR’s contribution and key outcomes at COP29

The International Institute of Refrigeration actively participated in COP29/CMP19/CMA6 held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 November to 22 November 2024, contributing to key discussions and fostering discussions...

• Publication date : 2024/12/17
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment

Highlights from the 46th Montreal Protocol OEWG: Addressing Ozone Depletion and Climate Change Challenges

The 46th meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol took place in Montreal from 8 to 12 July 2024. The IIR took part of the event.  

• Publication date : 2024/08/01

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...

• Last update : 2022/09/07
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers