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Physicochemical characterization of phase change materials for industrial waste heat recovery applications.

• Author(s) : FERNÁNDEZ A., GONZALEZ-FERNANDEZ L., GROSU Y., LABIDI J.
• Publication date: 2022/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Waste heat, Industrial application, PCM, Corrosion, Heat recovery, Physico-chemical property, Thermal energy storage, Expérimentation, Thermal property
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 10
• Formats : PDF

EU F-Gas Regulation guidance. Information sheet 3: industrial refrigeration.

• Author(s) : Gluckman Consulting, Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Jacobs
• Publication date: 2015/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, Refrigerating system, Industrial application, European Union, Chemical, Petroleum, Pharmaceutical industry, HFC, GWP, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Refrigerant
• Source: gluckmanconsulting.com

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Experimental investigation on the pull-down performance of a -80°C ultra-low temperature freezer.

• Author(s) : WANG H., SONG Y., CAO F.
• Publication date: 2020/11
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 119
• Formats : PDF

Investigation of chemical looping for high efficiency heat pumping.

• Author(s) : JAMES N. A.
• Publication date: 2019/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Chemical heat pump, Commercial application, Modelling, Expérimentation, Calculation, Test rig, Chemical reaction system
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

The effects of the novel home freezing system on microstructure, color, antioxidant activity, and microbiological properties of strawberries.

• Author(s) : RAYMAN ERGUN A., YANAT M., BAYSAL T.
• Publication date: 2021/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Household application, Freezing, Strawberry, Colour, Structure, Antioxidant, Microbiology, Chemical analysis, Expérimentation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 121
• Formats : PDF

A study into the impact of chloride ions on the make-up hydrogen compressors.

• Author(s) : FOULANDIVANDA M., HEIDARY M. A.
• Publication date: 2021/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Hydrogen, Reciprocating compressor, Chloride, Industrial application, Maintenance, Fouling, Testing, Cost, Chemical
• Source: 12^th International Conference on Compressors and their Systems
• Formats : PDF

Development and Implementation of Industrial High Temperature Heat Pumps for Waste Scrubbing Process.

• Author(s) : LEE G., LEE B., CHO J., RA H. S., BAIK Y. J., WANG E. S., SHIN H. S., LEE Y. S., ROH C.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : High temperature, Heat pump, Industrial application, R245fa, Waste heat, Design, Chemical industry, Thermodynamic cycle, Expérimentation
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

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Industrial High Temperature Heat Pumps – Ongoing Research in the USA.

• Author(s) : AMARNATH A., VAIRAMOHAN B.
• Publication date: 2023/05/15
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Food industry, Chemical industry, Industrial application, Paper, Waste heat, Heat recovery, Design, Prototype, Low GWP, USA
• Source: 14^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2023, Chicago, Illinois.
• Formats : PDF

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Seasonal thermal energy storage: A techno-economic literature review

• Author(s) : YANG T., LIU W., KRAMER G. J., SUN Q.
• Publication date: 2021/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Commercial application, Household application, Geothermy, Thermal energy storage, Seasonal performance, Latent heat, Borehole, Tank, Chemical reaction system, Sorption system, Sensible heat, Economy, Review, Cost
• Source: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews - vol. 139
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Techno-economic analysis of steam generating heat pumps for integration into distillation processes.

• Author(s) : ARPAGAUS C., BLESS F., BERTSCH S.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Keywords : High temperature, Energy saving, Vapour, COP, Compressor, Heat pump, Cost, Industrial application, Chemical industry, Case study, Modelling, Distillation
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Thermochemical heat transformer for waste heat recovery: consideration of dynamic aspects for design.

• Author(s) : MICHEL B., CLAUSSE M.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Working fluid, Industrial application, Heat transformer, Heat recovery, Salt (sodium chloride), Chemical property, Modelling, Thermodynamic cycle, Waste heat
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Evaluation of system-level performance of closed strontium bromide thermochemical energy storage systems for space heating.

• Author(s) : RIVERA K., ODUKOMAIYA A., WOODS J., FRONK B.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Chemical heat pump, Thermal energy storage, Thermodynamic cycle, Modelling, Heat pump, Heating, COP, Energy consumption, Simulation, Residential building, Household application
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

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An estimation of the European industrial heat pump market potential

• Author(s) : MARINA A., SPOELSTRA S., ZONDAG H.A., WEMMERS A. K.
• Publication date: 2021/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat pump, Industrial application, Waste heat, Market, Energy saving, Paper, Chemical industry, Food industry, Modelling, Review, CO2 emission, Cost, Refinery, High temperature
• Source: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews - vol. 139
• Formats : PDF, Autre

IIR document

PERFORMANCES D'UN PILOTE DE POMPE A CHALEUR CHIMIQUE SOLIDE/GAZ DE 20/50 KILOWATTS : APPLICATION AU DIMENSIONNEMENT D'UNE INSTALLATION FRIGORIFIQUE INDUSTRIELLE.

PERFORMANCE OF A SOLID/GAS CHEMICAL HEAT PUMP TEST PLANT OF 20-50 KILOWATTS: SIZING OF AN INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION UNIT.

• Author(s) : MAURAN S., NEVEU P.
• Publication date: 1991/08/10
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Industrial application, Gas, Chemical heat pump, Manufacture, Design, Solid, Heat pump, Refrigerating plant
• Source: New challenges in refrigeration. Proceedings of the XVIIIth International Congress of Refrigeration, August 10-17, 1991, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
• Formats : PDF

About physical and chemical properties of isobutane and main principles for the safe use of in domestic refrigerating engineering.

[In Russian. / En russe.]

• Author(s) : OSOKIN V. V., RZESIK K. A., MATVIENKO V. G.
• Publication date: 2005
• Languages : Russian
• Keywords : Isobutane, Household application, Thermodynamic property, Physico-chemical property, Refrigerant
• Source: Holodil'na Tehnika i Tehnologiâ - vol. 98 - n. 6

France: a HFC price commission before an index from INSEE (in French)

During SIFA, the Snefcca (French national union of refrigeration, kitchen equipment and air conditioning companies) confirms deadlines and framework of the future index from INSEE (French national institute for statistics and economic studies)...

• Publication date : 2015/12/09
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Figures, economy

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...

• Publication date : 2022/02/28
• Subjects: Environment, Technology

IIR Cryogenics 2023 conference: perspectives of cryogenic technologies for 2030

Overview of future technological advances in cryogenics: liquid hydrogen electric aircrafts, cryofuels, hydrogen chemical energy conversion, fuel cells for energy storage, cryogenic rocket engine, quantum and...

• Publication date : 2023/06/27

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...

• Publication date : 2021/10/22
• Subjects: Technology

How to reuse the condensate water from air conditioners?

Review of the different uses of the condensate water rejected by air conditioners.

• Publication date : 2020/09/04
• Subjects: Developing country

Reducing the environmental impact of ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems

Ultra-low temperature (ULT) refrigeration systems often use very high-GWP HFCs. Yet, ULT systems are excluded from the scope of the regulations aimed at phasing-down HFCs. An IJR paper reviews the most promising...

• Publication date : 2020/04/05
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Environment

Assessing the market potential of industrial heat pumps in Europe

To address the lack of product development of high temperature heat pumps, a recent article provides manufacturers with an estimate of the industrial heat pump market potential in...

• Publication date : 2021/11/30
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Technology

ICR2019: overview of current refrigeration research topics (part IV)

Energy storage, desiccant air conditioning, high-temperature heat pumps and ejector technologies were some of the salient topics of the latest IIR Congress. Continuation of the synthesis of key presentations of ICR2019.

• Publication date : 2019/10/30

A strong global compressor market

The almost 12% growth in the refrigeration compressor market over the 2020-2023 period reflects the vitality of the refrigeration sector. Centrifugal compressors and semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors...

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

Recent advances in hydrogen liquefaction and storage

Several review articles present a comprehensive overview of the liquid hydrogen supply chain. IIR members Linde and Air Liquide are contributing to address the global demand for...

• Publication date : 2023/06/28
• Subjects: Technology

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. 

• Publication date : 2020/11/27

Next generation of working pairs in absorption heat pumps

The history and latest developments in working pairs for absorption heat pumps were discussed in a recent review article.

• Publication date : 2023/01/26
• Subjects: Technology

REACH regulation: the restrictions proposed by five European states concern many alternative refrigerants

The European Chemicals Agency has been reviewing the proposed restrictions on PFAS, including some refrigerants, since February 7. 

• Publication date : 2023/02/17
• Subjects: Regulation

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. 

• Publication date : 2021/06/28
• Subjects: Environment

US senators introduce bill to phase down HFCs

Thirty-two US Senators — 16 from each party — have cosponsored a bill to phase down HFCs and authorize EPA to facilitate transitions to next generation refrigerant technologies.

• Publication date : 2019/12/30
• Subjects: Regulation

Heat pumps, the central theme of the recent IIR Congress

An overview of the research carried out in the field of heat pumps, with the aim of achieving greater flexibility and increased energy efficiency, in particular through to the use of thermal energy...

• Publication date : 2023/10/24

The long awaited ICR2015 is underway!

Held every four years, this year ICR2015 welcomes 1,011 conference delegates from 55 countries, making it a truly global refrigeration event.

• Publication date : 2015/08/19

Spotlight on Commission B2: at the forefront of refrigerating equipment

Coordinated by the IIR Science and Technology Council, Commission B2 focuses on promoting knowledge of refrigerating equipment technologies and their applications worldwide.

• Publication date : 2015/05/15

CRH 2015 - China Refrigeration 2015

Continued focus on providing persistent improvement and innovation in the HVAC&R industry. Highlights included a Demonstration Pavilion for cold chain solutions, Ozone2Climate Roadshow & Roundtable, and a side-event covering EU F-gas...

• Publication date : 2015/04/15

New IIR Informatory Note on high-temperature heat pumps

IRR’s latest Informatory Note demonstrates that high-temperature heat pumps are a key technology in the decarbonisation of process industries. 

• Publication date : 2021/10/22

Member news: Mirai Intex ultra-low temperature refrigeration system at the ACHEMA trade show in Germany

Mirai Intex, corporate member of the IIR, will present its MC 15 C/W/T closed-cycle refrigeration machine at the ACHEMA trade show in August 2022 in Germany.

• Publication date : 2022/08/16
• Subjects: Technology

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: Regulation, Environment, General information, Figures, economy, Technology, Developing country

New in our Encyclopedia. Ice cream manufacturing and its environmental impact.

A comprehensive review of the freezing process, market data and environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing. 

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

March 2023: An active communication and awareness campaign for INDEE+

March 2023 was marked by a series of communication events for INDEE+, gathering all project partners and key Indian HVAC&R stakeholders in India.

• Publication date : 2023/04/26
• Subjects: Developing country

New IIR Working Groups focus on core matters in refrigeration

IIR Working Groups (WGs) operate on a temporary basis and bring together specialists to work on projects concerning current technological, social or economic issues linked to refrigeration. Their aim is to promote development, provide knowledge...

• Publication date : 2018/10/02

Hydrocarbon refrigerants

Hydrocarbons such as R290 (propane), R600a (isobutane) or R1270 (propene/propylene) are low GWP non-toxic natural refrigerants with excellent thermodynamic properties. They offer an...

• Last update : 2022/06/22
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction

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...

• Last update : 2023/11/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs

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

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 : French, English
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers

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