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CFD simulation for the internal pressure characteristics of an oil-injected twin-screw refrigeration compressor.
Il fenomeno del colpo d'ariete in un condotto: validazione teorica di un codice monodimensionale.
Hammering in pipes: theoretical validation and a monodimensional code.
The gas hammer phenomenon in NH3 refrigeration pipe.
The effect of cooling rate on the survival of cryopreserved bull, ram, and boar spermatozoa: a comparison of two controlled-rate cooling machines.
Hydraulic shock in refrigerant piping: causes and remedies.
Header end failures caused by hydraulic shock.
Liquid hammer in industrial ammonia systems.
Research on risk of hot gas defrosting and liquid hammer in ammonia refrigeration.
Understanding hydraulic shock.
Choking flow in nozzles and pressure drop mechanism in electronic expansion valves.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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France: the government recently published several documents on HFC regulations (in French)
On November 22, 2017, the French Ministry of Ecological and Solidarity-based Transition (Ministère de la Transition énergétique et solidaire) published two documents which summarise the different regulations on HFCs at different levels...
Women unaware of engineering opportunities
In UK, a leading job site reveals that 71.8% of female engineers believe young women are unaware of the career opportunities available in the sector.
In UK, 70% of office workers complain of poor IAQ
Almost 70% of office workers in UK believe poor air quality in their place of work is having a negative effect on their day-to-day productivity and well-being.
Food processing: a priority sector for India
India’s food minister believes that with a better supply chain, the country could be a global food processing powerhouse.
Frozen produces less CO2 emissions than chilled food
A scientific report by Bristol-based Refrigeration Developments and Testing Ltd. suggests that frozen food emits less CO2 emissions than chilled food, contrary to popular belief.
UK: 50% of refrigeration plant end-users might not comply with F-Gas requirements
Many equipment owners believe that because they have a maintenance contract with an F-gas registered service company, they are fully covered in terms of F-gas compliance.
Frozen food “bad reputation”
According to an online survey of 1013 Americans conducted by Braun Research for ConAgra Foods in March, four out of five US consumers believe that frozen foods are highly processed and not as nutritious as fresh foods.
US likely to impose limits on LNG exports
Executives from two major oil firms said they believed the United States government was likely to impose limits on liquefied natural gas exports in order to maintain low domestic natural gas prices.
100 years of superconductivity
April 8, 2011 marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of superconductivity by Heike Kammerlingh Onnes. Working in his lab at Leiden University on April 8, 1911, he was experimenting with the electrical...
Briefs: Giant chiller
A 5-MW 2-stage water-lithium bromide absorption chiller was recently inaugurated at Ulm Technical University in Germany. The Chinese-manufactured chiller is driven by hot wastewater (180°C) from a bio-energy-fired cogeneration plant. This...
Green buildings: not so expensive
A study sponsored by the investment firm Good Energies on 150 green building projects around the world shows that, on average, they cost only around 2% more than traditional buildings and yielded 33% savings on energy use. These results can...
Refrigerant Fraud
Fake cylinders of HFCs such as R-134a, R-407C, R-410A, etc. have been found in parts of Europe in Germany, Poland and Greece, but not so far the UK. Samples taken from a cylinder labelled R-134a were analysed by refrigerant producer Honeywell and...
Brief: York International
York International signed a 25 million USD contract, believed to be the largest ever air-conditioning contract of this type, to provide cooling to the Dubai Airport extension. The York team worked alongside the Dubai department of Civil Aviation...
Briefs: Middle East - DuPont expresses anger over counterfeit R22 and R134a refrigerants
DuPont has set up a task force to help local authorities deal with refrigerant counterfeits in the Middle East, it claims are potentially harmful. Pascal Faidy, business manager at DuPont Fluorochemical Refrigerants, claims they were dangerous for...
2004 Climate Protection Award
Since 1998, the Climate Protection Award is awarded by the US Environmental Protection Agency in recognition of achievements in protecting the Earth's climate. On April 13, 2004, this award was presented to 12 international individuals and...
IIR news
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CLIM’ECO workshop in Guadeloupe
For the third time, the IIR, the Guadeloupe Union of Refrigeration Installers (SYGIF) and GazDom Guadeloupe organised the CLIM’ECO program awareness workshop.
IIR Congress 2023: Which workshop will you attend?
Did you know that there are 21 specialist workshops scheduled to take place at the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration? Discover them here and book your seat today!
ASHRAE 2023 “Women in RACHP” workshop
At the ASHRAE 2023 winter conference and exhibition in Atlanta, the IIR’s CaRe (Career in Refrigeration) Working Group organised a workshop on “Women in RACHP”.
IC2015 Workshops: An opportunity to join, share and build together
ICR2015: A chance to actively participate in the innovation of refrigeration.
COOL-SAVE Workshop on July 10, 2014 in Lleida, Spain
On July 10, 2014, the COOL-SAVE consortium will hold an workshop at the Lleida Commerce and Industry Chamber in Spain.
CLIM'ECO workshop in Guadeloupe with skipper Victor Jost
CLIM'ECO ambassador and Route du Rhum skipper Victor Jost arrived in Guadeloupe on 28th November. The next day, a CLIM'ECO workshop was organised by the SIGF (Guadeloupean refrigeration workers'...
Propose a workshop and be part of ICR 2023
Do you have an idea for a workshop you would like to organise during the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration 2023? Share it with the international refrigeration community.
Ozone to Cool Zone: IIR Workshops at COP 28
Join the five IIR workshops at COP28 set to highlight innovative refrigeration solutions for a sustainable future.
I-SWG workshop at Delft Days Magnetocaloric Conference
Workshop organised by the IIR Industrial Sub-Working Group (I-SWG) on Magnetic refrigeration
INDEE+: Focus on the two-day workshop “Hotel Decarbonisation using R744 Heat Pump/chiller” organised in April
A two-day workshop titled “Hotel Decarbonisation using R744 Heat Pump/chiller” was organised on 26-27 April 2024 at Antarim Resorts, Goa. The technical session was followed by a demonstration of the R744 HP/C...
The importance of heat pump data for policymaking: Insights from the IEA workshop
On January 23, the IIR participated in the workshop “The importance of heat pump data for policymaking and innovation,” organised by the IEA in Paris.
Workshop on Supermarkets during the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain
The workshop had the aim of presenting recent findings by the UK EUED joint project on supermarkets, the SuperSmart project and the HPT Annex44 project.
The “Carbon reduction opportunities for the food chain” workshop at ICCC 2022
The workshop was focused on the solutions brought by the EU project ENOUGH to reduce emissions from the food sector as set by the EU farm to fork strategy. A panel discussion was also held during the event...
Sign-up to workshop at ICCC 2022: Clean and efficient refrigeration solutions for food and healthcare
Join the free online workshop on April 13 which will present the ongoing projects in developing countries that will help promote the adoption of climate-friendly refrigeration technologies.
The “Projects on clean and efficient refrigeration solutions for food and healthcare sectors in developing countries” workshop at ICCC 2022
An IIR workshop which has gathered the current projects in developing countries that will help to raise awareness among the industry, farmers, policymakers, and consumers… on the importance of adopting a...
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2026 Cryogenic Microscopy & Spectroscopy Workshop
March 23, 2026 - March 26, 2026
Brno, Czech (Republic)
Fostering cross‐disciplinary collaboration & innovation in cryogenics, electron microscopy, and spectroscopy.
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