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Optimization method of battery cooling module: battery lifetime prediction using temperature.

• Author(s) : HAM S. H., JANG D. S., KIM Y.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Optimization, Battery, Lithium, Renewable energy, Electric vehicle, Performance, CFD, Lifetime
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Review of Battery Energy Storage Systems Modeling in Microgrids with Renewables Considering Battery Degradation.

• Author(s) : SHAMAROVA N., SUSLOV K., ILYUSHIN P., SHUSHPANOV I.
• Publication date: 2022/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Battery, Energy storage, Renewable energy, Lithium, Modelling, Review, Electric vehicle
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 19
• Formats : PDF

Comparison of different cooling methods for lithium ion battery cells.

• Author(s) : CHEN D., JIANG J., KIM G. H., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/02/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Comparison, Car, Lithium, Cooling, Battery, Performance
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 94

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Experimental investigation of LiOH composite adsorbent for sorption thermal battery.

• Author(s) : JUNG D. Y., CHOI H. W., JEONG J., KANG Y. T.
• Publication date: 2024/06/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Battery, Thermal energy storage, Lithium, Hydroxide, Expérimentation
• Source: 8^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: June 9-11 2024
• Formats : PDF

Hybrid Battery Thermal Management System with NiTi SMA and Phase Change Material (PCM) for Li-ion Batteries.

• Author(s) : JOULA M., DILIBAL S., MAFRATOGLU G., DANQUAH J. O., ALIPOUR M.
• Publication date: 2022/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Battery, Lithium, PCM, Alloy, Modelling, Expérimentation, Electric vehicle, Simulation, Test room
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 12
• Formats : PDF

Economic sizing of batteries for the smart home.

• Author(s) : JIN X., MAGUIRE J. F., CHRISTENSEN D.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Household application, Battery, Energy storage, Simulation, Residential building, Energy saving, Cost
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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A review of battery thermal management in electric vehicles.

• Author(s) : ZHENG L., ZHANG X.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat pipe, Liquid, Electric vehicle, Cooling, Battery, Review, PCM
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Calibração e testes de um modelo simplificado de baterias de aquecimento com diferentes correlações para a effectividade.

Calibration and tests of a simplified model of heating battery with different efficiency correlations.

• Author(s) : RUIVO C. R., COSTA J. J.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : Portuguese
• Keywords : Correlation, Calibration, Efficiency, Battery, Modelling, Heating
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental and numerical study on the electrical and thermal characteristics of high energy density lithium-ion battery cell for application of battery electric vehicle.

• Author(s) : HAN U., LEE H.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Electric vehicle, Battery, Lithium, Expérimentation, Simulation, Modelling, Thermodynamic property, Thermal energy storage
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Efficient simulation method for parallel tube evaporators for vehicle battery cooling.

• Author(s) : EINBERGER B., ZAINER C., ENNEMOSER A., MOLLER S., EGGER A., LANG M.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Electric vehicle, Battery, Cooling, Evaporator, R134a, CFD, Simulation
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

A hierarchical model predictive control approach for handling demand charges using battery systems.

• Author(s) : KUMAR R., WENZEL M. J., ELLIS M. J., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Electricity, Building, Control (automatic), Battery, Simulation, Prediction, Cost
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

An economic model predictive control framework for distributed embedded battery applications.

• Author(s) : PATEL N. R., RAWLINGS J. B.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Electricity, Commercial building, Control (automatic), Battery, Energy storage, Prediction, Optimization, Cost
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Analysis of round-trip efficiency of an HVAC-based virtual battery.

• Author(s) : RAMAN N. S., BAROOAH P.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy consumption, Commercial building, Ventilation, Efficiency, Battery, Modelling, Air conditioning, Heating
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

A multi-objective approach to optimal battery storage in the presence of demand charges.

• Author(s) : KAMYAR R., PEET M. M.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Electricity, Lithium, Battery, Energy storage, Optimization, Modelling, Solar energy
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 4^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental investigation on the feasibility of heat pipe cooling for HEV/EV lithium-ion battery.

• Author(s) : TRAN T. H., HARMAND S., DESMET B., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Transport vehicle, Heat pipe, Electricity, Lithium, Cooling, Battery
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 63 - n. 2

A design for a liquid-nitrogen-powered vehicle engine could provide an alternative to batteries and fuel cells

The engine developed by Dearman Engine Company (DEC), which is driven by the pressure created as liquid nitrogen (LN2) returns to its gas form could provide a way of powering a vehicle without producing CO2 tailpipe emissions but with a longer...

• Publication date : 2012/03/26

Solar panels and a "water battery" to provide chilled water for air conditioners in an Australian university

The University of the Sunshine Coast, in Australia, has announced plans to install a giant "water battery" run by 5,800 solar panels to provide chilled water for air conditioning.

• Publication date : 2018/07/09

A sustainable refrigeration solution for the urban delivery market

A US company was awarded for refrigeration units using rechargeable batteries or solar panels to allow for a complete off-engine operation when vehicles are at delivery stops.

• Publication date : 2018/12/27

A photovoltaic system powers the refrigeration systems of a fishing village in Morocco

In Aftissat, Morocco, 500 photovoltaic panels combined with batteries and diesel generators cover the daily energy needs of the village, including cold storage and refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2018/08/08
• Subjects: Developing country

Largest electric refrigerated truck

In October 2011, Renault Trucks handed over a 100% electric truck to STEF, a cold-chain logistics specialist. The manufacturer claims it is the largest ever electric truck for food delivery. It will be tested for a year, starting in January 2012,...

• Publication date : 2012/03/14

Eco-friendly cooling for Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

The new international terminal of Haneda Airport opened in October 2010. It uses a combination of geothermal energy, solar power and cogeneration systems to reduce energy consumption and is also the first airport to use sodium sulphur (NaS)...

• Publication date : 2011/06/01

Airborne cool chain

Have you ever wondered how many tonnes of perishable foods take to the air each year? Recent data show that of the 19-25 million tonnes of air freight transported annually, perishables, including fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, cut flowers and...

• Publication date : 2005/02/11

Briefs: Solar vaccine fridges for hot countries

Storing vaccines can be difficult in areas with insufficient electric grids, and renewable energies are increasingly being used as a solution. Two companies specializing in renewable energy technologies are to supply vaccine fridges to Nigeria and...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

Out of the ordinary: Backpack fridge

"Boxcooler" a backpack fridge with picnic dishes solves the problem of keeping picnic food cool and applies state-of-the-art technology. On one side it can conveniently be carried on the back. On the other side, the cover hinge can be used as a...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

Climate control in the Gibraltar tunnel project

A project for a tunnel linking Punta Paloma in Spain and Malabata Point in Morocco and currently in preparatory phase raises some interesting and crucial climate control issues. Governments of both nations appointed the Swiss engineer Giovanni...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

Immersion cooling: a high-performance plant-based fluid

A U.S. food company has created an immersion cooling fluid for data centres made from 90% vegetable oil.

• Publication date : 2022/11/28
• Subjects: Technology

Liquid hydrogen as a transportation fuel

With ever-rising petrol prices and global warming issues, alternative fuels for transportation are high up on the priority list. Hydrogen is already used for this purpose in fuel cell vehicles, but liquid-hydrogen-automobile technology is...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

Solar Air conditioning

With high summer temperatures, air-conditioning and thermal comfort are increasingly important issues, but raise the challenges of high energy consumption and of environmental consequences. Three recent projects use solar energy to operate...

• Publication date : 2007/08/05

Mini containers, an energy-efficient solution for small farmers?

To benefit small growers, a team of researchers investigated the concept of mini containers that would consume less energy and produce fewer GHG emissions than conventional full-size...

• Publication date : 2022/12/12
• Subjects: Technology

The challenge of the COVID-19 vaccines cold chain in Africa

A large proportion of African countries do not have the necessary infrastructure for the storage of vaccines at low temperatures. Solar cooling can be a solution in rural areas. 

• Publication date : 2021/02/23
• Subjects: Developing country

Technical visit to the Tokyo fish market

At the ICCC conference last June, attendees had the opportunity to participate in technical visits, including a tour of the Tokyo fish market. Alain Le Bail, President of IIR Commission C2, joined the visit and...

• Publication date : 2024/11/15

Member news: Carrier Transicold's innovative electrical technologies for refrigerated transport

Carrier Transicold promotes a new all-electric and autonomous cooling system for semi-trailers that completes its 100% electric range. 

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

New IIR Working Group “Electric vehicle thermal management systems”

This new working group, which focuses on a topical theme, is headed by Xianting Li, new President of Section E.

• Publication date : 2023/10/26

Cooling Keeps Food Fresh : Global Campaign Announced for World Refrigeration Day, June 26

Since 2019, June 26 celebrates the World Refrigeration Day. With increasing global stakes at hand over the past years, refrigeration took a leading role at the heart of international...

• Publication date : 2022/05/25
• Subjects: Environment

New EU funded project began on October 1st, 2021: “SophiA - Sustainable off-grid solutions for pharmacies and hospitals in Africa”

With a budget of 8 million euros over four years, SophiA will develop containerized solutions for hospitals using natural refrigerants, solar thermal and photovoltaics to enable more and more African people to...

• Publication date : 2021/10/21
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country, HFCs alternatives, Environment

Supercooling and superchilling: A solution to increased shelf life and reduced food waste?

If these technologies were combined with perfusion chilling for meat and fish, then additional benefits such as rapid cooling, low weight loss and novel products could result.

• Publication date : 2015/10/27

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

Environmental impact of the ice cream industry

This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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

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