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Development of the inverter air conditioner for Southeast Asia in FY2014.

• Author(s) : NAGATA T., YASIN J., KISHI Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Japan, Air conditioner, Inverter, Design, Asia, Energy saving, Thermal comfort
• Source: Hitachi Review - vol. 64 - n. 2

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A Review of Ground Source Heat Pump Application for Space Cooling in Southeast Asia.

• Author(s) : RATCHAWANG S., CHOTPANTARAT S., CHOKCHAI S., TAKASHIMA I., UCHIDA Y., CHARUSIRI P.
• Publication date: 2022/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ground-source system, Air conditioning, Asia, COP, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Viet nam, Review, Expérimentation, Heat pump
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 14
• Formats : PDF

Pathways to prevent dumping of climate harming room air conditioners in Southeast Asia.

• Author(s) : CLASP
• Publication date: 2023/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Air conditioning, Philippines, Statistics, Split system, Import, Energy efficiency, Asia, R22, Modelling, Viet nam, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Standard, GWP, R410A, China
• Formats : PDF

Why LNG Can Be a First Step in East Asia’s Energy Transition to a Low Carbon Economy: Evaluation of Challenges Using Game Theory.

• Author(s) : MOZAKKA M., SALIMI M., HOSSEINPOUR M., BORHANI T. N.
• Publication date: 2022/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Modelling, Market, LNG, Asia, China, Russia, Europe, Transition (generic), Natural gas, Economy
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 17
• Formats : PDF

Phasing-out HCFCs in small and medium-sized foam enterprises.

• Author(s) : MENG Q., LIU W., ZHANG P., et al.
• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, Pacific, HCFC, Asia, Substitute, Foam, Industry, Environment

Prospects and Challenges to Transfer New Technology to A5 Countries: Government of Maldives' perspectives.

• Author(s) : MIRUZA M.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Training, Ship, Sea transport, Asia, Fishing, Developing country
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

Retrofitting of RAC system in fisheries: case study of Maldives.

• Author(s) : MOHAMED M.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R438a, Ship, Asia, R22, Fishing, Developing country, Retrofitting, Refrigerant
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

World chiller and large AC market.

• Publication date: 2015/11/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Technology, Chiller, Asia, America, World, Market, Europe, Air conditioning
• Source: JARN - n. 562-S

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Energy Efficiency 2022.

• Author(s) : IEA
• Publication date: 2022/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy efficiency, Energy, Heat pump, Air conditioning, Regulations, Asia, Standard, World
• Formats : PDF

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024. Blue Transformation in action.

• Author(s) : FAO
• Publication date: 2024
• Languages : French, English
• Keywords : Fishing, Seafood, Cold chain, Economy, Freezing, Sustainability, World, Africa, Europe, America, Asia
• Formats : PDF

Preventing the Dumping in Vulnerable Developing-Country Markets of Inefficient Cooling Equipment Using Obsolete Refrigerants.

• Author(s) : FERRIS T., AGYARKO K., ANDERSEN S. O., DERDER M. R., SAN VALENTIN D., ZAN H.
• Publication date: 2024/10/22
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, Africa, Asia, Developing country, GWP, Energy efficiency, Air conditioner, Household refrigerator, Standard
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

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

• Author(s) : CAPO C., SUQUET T., BOUDET N., CAVALIER G.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, North america, Refrigerated transport, Asia, Review, Sandwich panel, Insulating panel, Material, Europe, Construction
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Electricity Market Report - July 2021

• Author(s) : IEA
• Publication date: 2021/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Electricity, Renewable energy, World, Market, Europe, America, Asia, Pacific, Africa, CO2 emission, Heating, Refrigeration

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
• Keywords : Climate change, Global warming, World, Africa, Asia, Central america, South america, Europe, North america
• Formats : PDF

Review of the global air-conditioning market in the first half of 2016. 1.

• Publication date: 2016/08/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Türkiye, Outlook, Japan, China, Viet nam, Asia, Statistics, Russia, World, Market, India, Europe, Air conditioning
• Source: JARN - vol. 48 - n. 8

Briefs: HVAC Asia 2008

HVAC Asia 2008 will be held in Singapore on July 2-4, 2008 and 15 000 visitors are expected. hqlink@singnet.com.sg, www.hqlink.com

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

Energy efficiency and labelling systems in Asia

During a recent symposium on energy efficiency and labelling systems in Asia held in Tokyo, valuable information was given on the status of some projects: - In China, household appliance energy-efficiency labelling was first implemented with...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

Briefs: Record-breaking CDM deals in Asia

The Clean Development Mechanism, established under the Kyoto Protocol, is a project and market-based mechanism that allows industrialized countries to invest in greenhouse-gas-mitigating activities in developing countries and earn certified...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

Asia’s largest cold storage facility to run on ammonia

Ocean Star Aquatic Products Co., Ltd., a seafood processing company in Zhengzhou, Fujian Province, will soon complete the installation of a cold storage facility that is claimed to be the largest not only in China but in the whole of Asia.

• Publication date : 2012/10/16

Trends and Figures: Increase in AC prices in Asia

According to 2 articles in JARN, the prices of air conditioning are starting to show the effects of the rising raw materials prices, including those of copper, steel and aluminium. There are claims that the prices of these essential metals, in...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

Trane announces contract with Carrefour for 38 stores in Asia

On February 9, 2005, Trane, a global provider of indoor comfort systems and comprehensive facility solutions, won a competitive bid process with Carrefour, the world's second largest retailer, for 38 new stores in China, Indonesia, Thailand,...

• Publication date : 2005/03/15

Asia-Pacific refrigerants market

Asia-Pacific’s refrigerants market was valued at USD 5,665.49 million in 2013, and is estimated to reach USD 9,119 million by 2019.

• Publication date : 2014/12/16
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The hydrocarbon market in the Asia Pacific

The hydrocarbon market in the Asia Pacific will reach USD 128.5 million in 2018, according to a new market report by MicroMarket Monitor.

• Publication date : 2014/12/11
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Asia: record temperatures in April increase cooling demand

In April 2023, hotter-than-average temperatures have been recorded in Asia, affecting electricity and cooling demand.

• Publication date : 2023/05/15
• Subjects: Developing country, General information

The air conditioning boom in Southeast Asia

Electricity consumption needed for air conditioning in the ten ASEAN countries could quadruple between 2017 and 2040 to reach 300 TWh. But a saving of 110 TWh is possible by doubling during this period the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of...

• Publication date : 2019/11/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The air conditioning boom in South-East Asia

According to a recent survey, Southeast Asia faces a looming crisis as more people crank up inefficient air conditioning (AC) to cope with rising temperatures.

• Publication date : 2018/03/22
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

Chilled & deli food market in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific chilled & deli food market had total revenues of USD 296,724.7million in 2012.

• Publication date : 2013/10/18

HCFC phase-out in South Asia: the case of Vietnam and the Maldives

The HCFC phase-out is underway in South Asia. For instance, Vietnam met the 35% reduction target for 2020 while the Maldives recorded no HCFC import in 2020. 

• Publication date : 2021/10/22
• Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

Measures towards energy-efficient air conditioning in Southeast Asian countries

The IEA projects that electricity demand from air conditioning could reach 300 TWh by 2040 in the ASEAN region (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Energy efficiency measures...

• Publication date : 2022/05/30
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation

Ice cream global trade 2024: Thailand becomes top Asian exporter; EU production grows

In a ranking dominated by Europe, Thailand becomes the 9th largest exporter of ice cream in volume, 11th in value, according to latest data from the United Nations Comtrade...

• Publication date : 2025/09/16
• Subjects: Figures, economy

International events: European Central Asia

The European Central Asia network of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) held its 7th annual meeting in Tirana, Albania. It was focused on the phase-out of CFCs in Metered-Dose Inhalants (MDIs) and the replacement of HCFCs in foams and...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

Past events: The IIR around the world, April 2023

This month, the IIR conference on HFOs welcomed 200 delegates, and one of Asia's largest exhibitions in HVACR, China Refrigeration, set a new record with 60,000 visitors and 1,100 exhibitors.

• Publication date : 2023/04/26

Highlights from REFCOLD India 2024

The International Institute of Refrigeration recently participated in REFCOLD India 2024, held from October 3-5 in Kolkata, India. Organised by ISHRAE and Informa Markets, this

• Publication date : 2024/10/30

The International Journal of Refrigeration (IJR)

The IJR is the most important scientific journal in the field of refrigeration technology. It is a co-publication of Elsevier and the IIR. Eight issues are published each year, with over 15 articles per issue. Certain issues are totally or...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

International events: HVAC

An IIR event, HVAC Energy Efficiency Best Practice Conference, was organized in Melbourne by AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating), on September 17-19, 2008. Various topics were covered: the rating of energy...

• Publication date : 2008/10/25

International events:

The European Central Asia network of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) held its 7th annual meeting in Yerevan, Armenia. For the first time, national associations of refrigeration and AREA were invited. Didier Coulomb attended the...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

International activities: UNEP

The IIR was invited by UNEP to participate in a meeting of the Regional Ozone Network for Europe and Central Asia held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on February 26-March 2, 2007. Representatives of 16 countries and international agencies (UNDP,...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

Corporate Members: news

- Danfoss has experienced booming sales 18% growth over the first three quarters of 2007. Sales reached 2.2 billion €. Growth in China and Latin America was particularly positive and end of year sales are expected to top 3 billion €.

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

Magnetic refrigeration: a promising technology

The IIR decided, a few years ago, to set up a Working Party on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature, and has organized 4 conferences: in 2005 in Switzerland, in 2007 in Slovenia, in 2009 in the USA, in 2010 in China. We published articles in...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

South Korea joins Horizon Europe

South Korea, an active IIR member country, is the first Asian country outside Europe to officially join the EU’s research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, from 2025.

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

June 2004: fruitful meetings of the IIR’s statutory committees

Here are some highlights of the annual meetings of the IIR's statutory bodies (Management Committee, Science and Technology Council [STC] and Executive Committee): Strategic Plan of the IIR Four years after having adopted its Strategic...

• Publication date : 2004/07/27

Conference reports: Tokyo

ACRA2010, the 5th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, was held in Tokyo on June 7-9, 2010. This fifth successful IIR-co-sponsored event in the series attracted 156 attendees from 12 countries. Order the proceedings containing...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

International events: Taipei

ACRA 2009 (4th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) was held in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 20-22, 2009. With 198 attendees from 10 countries and 135 papers presented, this fourth edition confirmed the ongoing success of this series...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

News from IIR members: Tecumseh do Brasil

Tecumseh do Brasil has reached a landmark of 170 million compressors manufactured since the company was set up 35 years ago. The company manufactures hermetic compressors and condensing units for domestic and commercial refrigeration and air...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

What’s on the IIR’s 2024 conference calendar?

The IIR calendar for 2024 features a promising choice of events covering cutting-edge refrigeration themes such as the cold chain, natural refrigerants, compressor technologies and much more! 

• Publication date : 2023/06/28

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 : English, French
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction

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 : English, French
• Themes : Ice creams

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...

• Last update : 2022/09/16
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

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 : English, French
• Themes : LNG and LPG

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

Nanorefrigerants

Nanorefrigerants are created by adding nanoparticles in suspension to a base refrigerant. They have a thermal conductivity that is 15% to 104% higher than that of the corresponding...

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Nanofluids