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A Review on Carbon Emissions of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete as a Building Construction Material.

• Author(s) : AQIB S. M., MA Z. J.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 7^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Numerical simulation of latent and sensible concrete thermal energy storage system.

• Author(s) : MARTELLETTO F., DORETTI L., MANCIN S.
• Publication date: 2021/09/01
• Languages : English
• Source: 13^rd IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Proceedings: (online) Vicenza, Italy, September 1-3, 2021.
• Formats : PDF

Precise simulation analysis of the thermal field in mass concrete with a pipe water cooling system.

• Author(s) : LIU X., ZHANG C., CHANG X., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/03
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 78

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A new analytical model for concrete sensible thermal energy storages simulation.

• Author(s) : DORETTI L., MARTELLETTO F., MANCIN S.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Numerical analyses of building thermal systems containing Phase Change Materials.

• Author(s) : MARTELLETTO F., DORETTI L., NORO M., MANCIN S.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

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LE REFROIDISSEMENT DES COMPOSANTS DU BETON.

COOLING OF CONCRETE COMPONENTS.

• Author(s) : COUPIAC C.
• Publication date: 1983/08/07
• Languages : French
• Source: [Refrigeration serving humanity]. Proceedings of the XVI^th international Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

Behaviour of the reinforced concrete at cryogenic temperatures.

• Author(s) : DAHMANI L., KHENANE A., KACI S.
• Publication date: 2007/09
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics - vol. 47 - n. 9-10

Décontamination, découpage et écroûtage du béton par l'azote cryogénique sous pression.

Decontamination, cutting and scaling of concrete, thanks to pressurized cryogenic nitrogen.

• Author(s) : DAMERVAL F., RICHARD F., VARET T., et al.
• Publication date: 2010/07
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - vol. 100 - n. 1105

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Prestressed concrete technology on LNG storage tanks.

• Author(s) : HIRAKAWA S., YAMAZAKI J.
• Publication date: 1995/08/20
• Languages : English
• Source: For a Better Quality of Life. 19th International Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

Delivering LNG tanks more quickly using unlined concrete for primary containment.

• Author(s) : JACKSON G., POWELL J., VUCINIC K.
• Publication date: 2004/03/21
• Languages : English
• Source: LNG 14. Proceedings of the 14th international conference and exhibition of liquefied natural gas [CD-ROM].

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Dynamic modelling of the concrete core conditioning system with the building and design criteria.

• Author(s) : YU B., RUCHTI J. P., LUSCUERE P. G.
• Publication date: 2007/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: ICR 2007. Refrigeration Creates the Future. Proceedings of the 22^nd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration.
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Thermal response of the concrete slab of an indoor ice rink (RP-1289).

• Author(s) : TEYSSEDOU G., ZMEUREANU R., GIGUÈRE D.
• Publication date: 2009/05
• Languages : English
• Source: HVAC&R Research - vol. 15 - n. 3

Energy efficiency in commercial buildings with concrete core activation.

• Author(s) : MAUERSBERGER F., CIBIS D.
• Publication date: 2012/07/16
• Languages : English
• Source: 2012 Purdue Conferences. 2nd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Concrete cooling on dam construction for world's largest hydroelectric power station.

• Author(s) : CASANOVA E.
• Publication date: 1980/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 3 - n. 1
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Koudeopwekking helft kleiner door betonkernactivering?

Concrete core cooling reduced installed cooling capacity with 50 percent?

• Author(s) : RIJKSEN D. O., WISSE C. J.
• Publication date: 2008/04
• Languages : Dutch
• Source: Koude & Luchtbehandeling - vol. 101 - n. 4

Journey to Net Zero Heating and Cooling, Beyond Refrigeration – Call for abstracts

The Institute of Refrigeration will be holding an online virtual conference on 21st and 22nd April. 

• Publication date : 2020/11/25

3D printing for passive buildings

3D printing of buildings, which has advantages in terms of cost and speed of construction, can also facilitate the design of near zero energy buildings. 

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

Will the facades of the future be able to supply heat pumps?

A German organisation is developing a material that could use solar energy to power a heat pump. 

• Publication date : 2023/05/27

PCMs to reduce energy consumption in buildings

A recent review article describes the principles of latent heat thermal energy storage systems using phase change materials (PCMs), and their applications to improve thermal performance in the building...

• Publication date : 2021/04/22
• Subjects: Technology

Efficient cooling methods to reduce heat stress in pigs

Microclimate parameters such as air temperature and humidity are important indicators of animal welfare. Besides, heat stress is more detrimental to productivity in the swine...

• Publication date : 2020/10/22
• Subjects: Technology

Interviewing the first refrigeration expert nominated Best Craftsman in France. (in french)

Jacques Feret, prizewinner in 2011 as a refrigeration expert, shows that excellence in the refrigeration industries can also be acknowledged and rewarded beyond the branch itself. (in french)

• Publication date : 2016/05/24

Global 2020 air-conditioning market: figures and trends

Beyond the sharp decline in the air conditioning market in 2020 linked to the health crisis, strong trends have emerged: development of health-related functionalities, search for better energy efficiency and...

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

India: scenarios for a sustainable development of the refrigeration sector

A recent study shows that an accelerated transition from HFCs to low-GWP refrigerants would allow India to go beyond the requirements of the Kigali Amendment and ensure sustainable...

• Publication date : 2022/09/28
• Subjects: Developing country, HFCs alternatives

First zero carbon building in Hong Kong

In order to set an example, Hong-Kong’s Construction Industry Council commissioned its first Zero Carbon Building (ZCB). A ZCB goes beyond the common definition of zero energy buildings (ZEB) producing on-site renewable energy and exporting part...

• Publication date : 2014/03/25
• Subjects: Environment

Changes in the use of cryogenic propellants in space

Near-term exploration beyond low Earth orbit will require the use of cryogenic propellants and in-space cryogenic propellant storage durations will exceed our current capabilities by at least two orders of magnitude. This will require the...

• Publication date : 2012/09/17

Volkswagen chooses CO2 as future refrigerant for air conditioning systems

Following up on the announcement of its environmental goals, the Volkswagen Group chooses CO2 as the future refrigerant for its air conditioning systems.

• Publication date : 2015/04/17

CO2 air-conditioning systems in German buses

During the 12th Karlsruher Fahrzeugklima Symposium in September 2011, new approaches in mobile air-conditioning systems in buses were presented and an overview of a number of CO2 MAC buses in Germany was given.

• Publication date : 2011/12/15

The Greek refrigeration industry warns its government about the illegal import of refrigerants into the country

14 Greek companies and organisations representing the air conditioning and refrigeration industry have written a letter to their government to express their concerns about the illegal import of refrigerants from several countries.

• Publication date : 2018/08/21
• Subjects: Regulation

Indian government incentives for the cold chain

According to a statement last December, by the Indian Minister of State, around 30% of 68 million tonnes of fruit and 129 million tonnes of vegetables produced are wasted every year in the country for lack of sufficient cold storage...

• Publication date : 2011/08/17

New polymer coating keeps buildings cool

Researchers from Columbia University have created a passive daytime radiative cooling polymer coating with air voids that act as a spontaneous air cooler.

• Publication date : 2018/10/18
• Subjects: Environment

Beyond Refrigeration – The IOR annual conference 2021 focuses the industry on steps to net zero

This year’s IOR Annual Conference in April tackled one of the biggest issues facing users of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps – the journey to net zero.

• Publication date : 2021/05/25

New EU research project BETTED gets underway!

The IIR is one of 10 partners of the new European research project aimed at promoting the energy transition of the dairy value chain.

• Publication date : 2024/03/27

News from IIR members: Pôle Cristal

Pôle Cristal is holding a conference "Les Rendez-vous de Pôle Cristal" in Dinan (western France) on October 6-10, 2008. The first day will cover Industrial refrigeration: which Forecasts for 2010 and Beyond? And the second day will be devoted to...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

The IIR at COP-11/MOP-1 in Montreal

The IIR, as an intergovernmental organization, participated in this "historic" event which gathered 10 000 people for the largest United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ever held. The conference held...

• Publication date : 2006/01/28

IIR Research Priorities

The IIR decided, within the framework of its Strategic Plan, to draw up a list of research priorities for the future. It hopes that these priorities will be a valuable guiding force for decision-makers in the public and private research sectors,...

• Publication date : 2005/07/19

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

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

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...

• Last update : 2023/03/10
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

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