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The chemical looping heat pump: Thermodynamic modeling.

• Author(s) : JAMES N. A., BRAUN J. E., GROLL E. A.
• Publication date: 2019/02
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 98
• Formats : PDF

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Numerical analysis of a novel household refrigerator with controllable loop thermosyphons.

• Author(s) : CAO J., CHEN C., HU M., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 104
• Formats : PDF

Closed-loop scheduling for cost minimization in HVAC central plants.

• Author(s) : RISBECK M. J., MARAVELIAS C. T., RAWLINGS J. B., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 4^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Simulating the startup and backup operation of next-generation CO₂ pumped-loop cooling systems.

• Author(s) : MVIMBI A. P., VERLAAT B., TEIXEIRA D. I., DAVOINE L., ZWALINSKI L., ZIMNY M. Z., PETAGNA P., BHANOT V.
• Publication date: 2024/08
• Languages : English
• Source: 16^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2024). Proceedings. University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA, August 11-14 2024
• Formats : PDF

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Study of the moving offset characteristics of multi-loop moving coil linear compressor.

• Author(s) : CHEN H., LIU X., ZOU X., LV Z., LI W., CHEN C.
• Publication date: 2022/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 133
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental investigation on a loop thermosyphon with three evaporators: Unique startup and oscillation phenomena.

• Author(s) : ZHANG H., SHAO S., XU H., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/03
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 99
• Formats : PDF

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Start-up behaviour of a loop heat pipe with a plate-type evaporator.

• Author(s) : NIIZUMA H., TSUJIMORI A., SATO Y., SASAGAWA R., HASHIMOTO S.
• Publication date: 2024/06/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 8^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: June 9-11 2024
• Formats : PDF

Dishwasher modelica model analysis with an external heat loop.

• Author(s) : CASKEY S. L., GROLL E. A.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Comprehensive modeling of a chemical looping heat pump with a reverse fuel cell.

• Author(s) : KIM J., BRAUN J. E., GROLL E. A., ZIVIANI D.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Twophase loop thermosiphon coupled with latent heat storage for electronics cooling.

• Author(s) : ALBERTSEN B., SPEERFORCK A.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental investigation on the thermal performance of a water-cooled loop thermosyphon system under fan failure conditions.

• Author(s) : ZOU S., ZHANG Q., LING L., WANG J., MA X., DU S., YUE C.
• Publication date: 2021/04
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 124
• Formats : PDF

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A new self-driven loop heat pipe used in HVAC systems: feasibility analysis.

• Author(s) : YANG X., ZHANG P., LI X., et al.
• 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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Experimental parameter studies on a two-phase loop thermosyphon cooling system with R1233zd(E) and R1224yd(Z).

• Author(s) : ALBERTSEN B., SCHMITZ G.
• Publication date: 2021/11
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 131
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental study on active disturbance rejection temperature control of a mechanically pumped two-phase loop.

• Author(s) : ZHANG C., LI G., SUN L., CHEN Y.
• Publication date: 2021/09
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 129
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental study on the effect of filling ratio on an R141b two-phase thermosyphon loop with a horizontal parallel tube evaporator.

• Author(s) : YAO M., GAN Y., LUO Q., LI R., LIU R., FENG J., MAO Y., LI Y.
• Publication date: 2022/05
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 137
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Development of a prototype of Secondary loop Mobile Air Conditioning System

Tata Motor, an Indian car manufacturer, recently signed a partnership with the German automotive supplier Mahle to design and develop a Secondary Loop Mobile Air Conditioning System (SL-MAC).

• Publication date : 2017/09/13

Vapour compression refrigeration for space applications

An IJR review paper presents the history of vapour-compression refrigeration systems used in microgravity environments and sets the next steps of research needed to achieve reliable...

• Publication date : 2021/01/27

A low-GWP cooling system for the Eiffel Tower

The ageing R407C cooling system in the tower’s west pillar has been replaced with an energy efficient system using low GWP R1234ze(E).

• Publication date : 2022/04/04
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Cooling the world’s largest supercomputers

Direct liquid cooling is a highly energy-efficient solution for cooling supercomputers capable of performing millions or billions of billions of calculations per second. Here are two examples in the United States and France.

• Publication date : 2019/12/30

Solar cooling on a district-scale in the South of France

The installation could cut CO2 production by 40 tons annually!

• Publication date : 2013/09/26

Data centre uses river water for cooling

The American company Nautilus commissioned its first data centre naturally cooled by water from a river in April. 

• Publication date : 2021/05/31

Coolant leak delays return of Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft

NASA and the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos are working jointly in response to the coolant leak that occurred on the Soyuz MS-22 in December.

• Publication date : 2023/01/09
• Subjects: Technology

Inauguration of the largest LNG-powered cruise ship 

In November 2022, MSC Cruises held a naming ceremony for MSC World Europa, the world’s largest LNG-powered cruise ship and one of the first to incorporate fuel cell...

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: Technology

Cooling solutions for hybrid electric aircraft

The electrification of aircraft propulsive systems requires specific cooling technologies as part of the decarbonation of the aviation industry. A recent review article presents...

• Publication date : 2023/08/25
• Subjects: Technology

Efficiency of ground source heat pump systems

Ground source heat pumps (GHSP) have been reported to be more efficient than more widespread air source heat pumps despite higher installation costs. A recent article has reviewed parameters impacting the energy...

• Publication date : 2021/03/29
• Subjects: Technology

Design and operation of district heating and cooling systems supplied by renewable energy sources

A report published by the European Commission analyses 8 efficient district heating and cooling systems in different Member States.  

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

French food-industry refrigeration figures

According to a 2014 Cnefic and AFF document, 13,500 enterprises in the sector (98 % of which are small and medium-sized) use refrigeration technologies, with at least one cold store.

• Publication date : 2014/11/03
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Ultra-low temperature systems ready for COVID-19 vaccine storage

Mirai Intex, corporate member of the IIR, is positioning its ultra-low-temperature (ULT) systems to serve as the refrigeration technology for the storage of COVID-19 vaccines and the freeze-drying of the...

• Publication date : 2020/11/26

Cool like a butterfly wing

New study demonstrates that butterfly wings contain a network of living cells with specific thermodynamic and thermoregulatory properties. Butterfly wings cool down as a result of low solar absorption combined with efficient radiative heat...

• Publication date : 2020/02/28

Novel energy-saving cryogenic equipment for walnut kernel peeling

In a recent study, a prototype cryogenic equipment was designed to peel walnut kernel more efficiently than by immersion in liquid nitrogen. 

• Publication date : 2021/04/28
• Subjects: Technology

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

IIR Working Party Mitigation of Direct Emissions of GHGs

The second meeting of the IIR Working Party Mitigation of Direct Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Refrigeration (WP_MRE) will take place at the International Institute of Refrigeration, 177, Boulevard Malesherbes, 75017 Paris, on February 9, 2011,...

• Publication date : 2010/12/23

The IIR is seeking a Communication Manager

The IIR is seeking for its head office in Paris preferably a English-mother-tongue Communication Manager, with fluent French, who will manage the IIR’s communication policy and conferences.

• Publication date : 2013/03/05

The IIR is seeking a Deputy Director

The IIR is seeking for its head office in Paris a Deputy Director, with a scientific and technical background. The candidate should be a very good English and French speaker.

• Publication date : 2013/03/05

The IIR is seeking an Information Officer

The IIR is seeking an Information Officer for its Scientific and Technical Information Department comprising 4 persons. The position is available immediately.

• Publication date : 2013/03/05

New IIR Working Group on Careers in Refrigeration “CaRe”

The IIR is delighted to announce the new IIR Working Group on Careers in Refrigeration “CaRe”, chaired by Dr Catarina Marques.

• Publication date : 2016/08/03

We are hiring a techical project manager

The IIR is involved in diverse projects supporting academia and countries. The candidate will support the IIR projects department, and will develop and secure new projects for the IIR and ensure that they are...

• Publication date : 2024/04/08

ENOUGH – a new project that will identify how food industry can become net zero by 2050

The project will develop technologies, tools and methods to contribute to the EU’s farm to fork Strategy to achieve climate neutrality in the food industry.

• Publication date : 2021/10/29

Obituary: S. Forbes Pearson

Dr S  Forbes Pearson, one of the most famous IIR person, passed away. The IIR presents its deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to his family and relatives.

• Publication date : 2024/03/28

Experience the unforgettable in Japan at ICR2015: It’s not just about refrigeration, it’s also about fun!

ICR2015: Discover the plenary speakers, technical tours, and popular tours and activities

• Publication date : 2015/05/06

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

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

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