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Analysis of multi-chiller systems for a commercial building in Brazil.
IIR document
Brazilian cold chain panorama.
Análise da condição operacional de uma central de tratamento de ar instalada em uma planta da região sul do Brasil.
Operational conditions analysis of an air handling plant based in Southern Brazil.
Sobre o uso do sistema de refrigeração hidráulica como uma solução tecnológica para a melhoria da produção de ostras no sul do Brasil.
On the use of the hydraulic refrigeration system as a technological solution to improve the production of oysters in the southern crops of Brazil.
On the development of a technological solution for long-term preservation of the commercial qualities in live oysters.
Geothermal heat pump applied eggs incubation.
On the development of a technological solution to mitigate summer mortality in brazilian oysters’ crops: reporting experimental results.
Recommended by the IIR
2020 Global Cold Storage Capacity Report.
Récupérer les eaux usées, il suffisait d'y penser.
Recovered defrost water as make-up water for evaporative condensers.
Evaluation of photovoltaic cooling application to a data center.
Evaluation of the heat and energy performance of a data center by a new efficiency index: energy usage effectiveness design - EUED.
Thermodynamic modelling of a LiBr-H2O absorption chiller by improvement of characteristic equation method.
Recommended by the IIR / IIR document
Free cooling potential for Brazilian data centers based on approach point methodology.
2018 Global Cold Storage Capacity Report
AHRI 8018 final report: review of refrigerant management programs. Rapport final.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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HCFC phase-down in Brazil
A few figures from the Brazilian Ministry of Environment.
The frozen food market in Brazil
The frozen food market is prospering in Brazil: from 2008 to 2013, this sector’s revenue grew by 120%, according to ABIA, the Brazilian Association of Food Companies, attaining around € 3.48 billion in 2013.
Brazilian cold chain panorama
An article from the International Journal of Refrigeration presents a few figures about the infrastructure, energy sources and expenditure of the Brazilian cold chain.
Brazil: record temperatures in 2023 boost AC sales
In the second half of 2023, hotter-than-average temperatures were recorded in Brazil, boosting AC sales this year.
Refrigeration appliances market in Brazil
Due to the increase in IPI (Tax on Industrialised Products) during 2013, and certainly in 2014, refrigeration appliances is expected to see a lower growth rate than expected.
Cold chain market in Brazil
Brazil has one of the lowest levels of market penetration for refrigerated warehouses at .09 cubic meters per urban resident.
HVAC equipment sales in Brazil: brief outlook for 2013
Sales growth in the air-conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and solar heating (refrigeration market) segments is being driven by the Brazilians’ increased purchasing power, expansion and modernization of factories and commercial spaces.
Brazil publishes new Energy Plan by 2022
By 2022, Brazil plans to invest BRL1,200bn (USD495bn), of which 72.5% will be directed to oil and gas, 22.6% to electricity supply.
Brazil: 94.5% employability rate for trained professionals in the refrigeration sector
The refrigeration course offered by the SENAI, the National Service of Industrial Learning in Brazil, has a 94.5% employability rate for its graduates.
Newly revised efficiency standards for ACs in Brazil and India
Stringent minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for air-conditioning (AC) equipment contribute to cutting down the energy demand for ACs globally. Setting up and periodically revising energy efficiency...
Extreme heat grips Brazil: record temperatures, power demand surges, and emergency actions
Amid record-high temperatures above 40°C, the Southeast and Central-West regions of Brazil are experiencing peak electricity demand for cooling and require local actions to tackle heat stress.
Brazilian government outlines measures to reduce electricity consumption
Owing to severe droughts affecting hydropower generation, the Brazilian government is imposing measures to reduce electricity consumption in public buildings, including limiting the...
Moderate growth of the AC market in Brazil in Q2 2024
Data from Brazilian Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Heating (ABRAVA) present production and sales of air conditioning equipment for the first semester...
HVAC-R in Brazilian market
HVAC marketing indexes have been raising for seven years. For instance, comparatively to 2008, HVAC sales tax during 2015 increased 43% on average.
UK Government to launch National Cooling Action Plan: A bold step towards sustainable cooling and heat resilience
UK government set to unveil comprehensive National Cooling Action Plan to boost heat resilience and sustainable practices.
IIR news
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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...
Summer 2021, past events: focus on the last events involving the IIR
Co-sponsored Conferences More than 80 papers available from the International Sorption Heat Pump Conference...
Highlights from the 46th Montreal Protocol OEWG: Addressing Ozone Depletion and Climate Change Challenges
The 46th meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol took place in Montreal from 8 to 12 July 2024. The IIR took part of the event.
New IIR Working Group: whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation
During the IIR Science and Technology Council meeting on June 15, 2017, a new IIR Working Group (WG) on “Whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation” was officially created.
Press release: IIR launches new Working Group on “Whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation”
During the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) Science and Technology Council meeting on June 15, 2017, a new IIR Working Group on “Whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation” was officially created.
IIR at COP29 in Baku: Week 1 in review
The first week of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, brought together global leaders, scientists, and industry stakeholders to tackle pressing climate issues. Among the key participants, the...
IIR’s contribution and key outcomes at COP29
The International Institute of Refrigeration actively participated in COP29/CMP19/CMA6 held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 November to 22 November 2024, contributing to key discussions and fostering discussions...
How to adapt in a world at 50°C? Learn more at the IMechE conference this September
On September 6-8, 2023, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) will host its 1st International Conference and Workshop on Climate Adaptation and Resilience in London.
Launch of the AGRI-COOL website
The IIR is proud to announce the official launch of the AGRI-COOL website, which will provide a central access point for information on this pioneering project to address the challenges of food security, climate...
World Science Day: IIR reaffirms the role of refrigeration for sustainable development
This 10 November 2025, IIR joins in the celebration of World Science Day, aligning with this year’s theme of “the science we need for 2050” by highlighting the importance of refrigeration for economic...
Adapting to Rising Temperatures: Highlights and Proceedings from the 1st IIR International Adaptation Conference
The 1st IIR International Conference on Refrigeration: Adapting to Rising Temperatures, held from 10–13 August 2025 at the University of Manchester, brought together over 120...
The IIR worldwide
Focus on the latest IIR interventions around the world.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
