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Les MCP dans les caisses à température contrôlée.

PCMs in temperature-controlled containers.

• Author(s) : KACIMI A., LABRANQUE G.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - vol. 104 - n. 1158

Les référentiels de qualification des caisses isothermes comparés.

Comparison of qualification standards for insulated boxes.

• Author(s) : KACIMI A.
• Publication date: 2017/03
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1162

IIR document

Preparation of eutectic plates for temperature-controlled boxes.

• Author(s) : GIMBERT F., KACIMI A., GUYEN-BOMBA A., BUGNICOURT V., LABRANQUE G., GUIGON P.
• 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

IIR document

Dynamic modeling and thermal performance analysis of a refrigerated truck body during operation.

• Author(s) : ARTUSO P., ROSSETTI A., MINETTO S., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/03
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 99
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Numerical evaluation of a propane cooling unit for transportable insulated boxes equipped with eutectic tube TES.

• Author(s) : FABRIS F., MINETTO S., MARINETTI S., ROSSETTI A.
• Publication date: 2025/08
• Languages : English
• Source: 1^st IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Optimization of food transportation and storage in an insulated box: Effect of phase change material position and spacing underneath the load.

• Author(s) : LEUNGTONKUM T., FLICK D., HOANG H. M., STEVEN D., DELAHAYE A., LAGUERRE O.
• Publication date: 2022/04/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 7^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (Online). Proceedings: April 11-13 2022
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Experimental and numerical investigation of the infiltration heat load during the opening of a refrigerated truck body.

• Author(s) : LAFAYE DE MICHEAUX T., DUCOULOMBIER M., MOUREH J., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/06
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 54
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

How to predict product temperature changes during transport in an insulated box equipped with an ice pack: Experimental versus 1-D and 3-D modelling approaches.

• Author(s) : LAGUERRE O., CHAOMUANG N., DERENS E., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/04
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 100
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

CFD modelling of heat transfer and airflow in an insulated box equipped with Phase Change Material.

• Author(s) : LEUNGTONGKUM T., LAGUERRE O., CHAOMUANG N., DENIS A., FLICK D.
• 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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Simplified heat transfer model for real-time temperature prediction in insulated boxes equipped with a phase change material.

• Author(s) : LEUNGTONGKUM T., LAGUERRE O., FLICK D.
• Publication date: 2023/05
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 149
• Formats : PDF

VAV box duct design.

• Author(s) : TAYLOR S. T.
• Publication date: 2017/03
• Languages : English
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 59 - n. 3

IIR document

A method to measure the K-value of local elements of insulated transport equipment.

• Author(s) : LUKASSE L., STAAL M., WISSINK E.
• 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

"Pallet Shipper Frizbox" : une solution à température contrôlée polyvalente.

"Pallet Shipper Frizbox": a multi-purpose controlled-temperature solution.

• Author(s) : KACIMI A., LABRANQUE G.
• Publication date: 2015/03
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - vol. 103 - n. 1150

IIR document

Comparative investigation on performance of single-stage and double-stage desiccant dehumidification boxes under hot-humid climatic conditions.

• Author(s) : HE F., YANG W., LING Z.
• Publication date: 2023/02
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 146
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Numerical transient simulation of the insulating performance of a refrigerated truck body.

• Author(s) : ARTUSO P., ROSSETTI A., MINETTO S., 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

Algeria: hydrocarbon production decreased by 4% in 2013

However, LNG production rose by 25 million m3 in 2012.

• Publication date : 2014/02/25

Insight into the recent decline in heat pump sales in Europe

The EHPA reports that heat pump sales in 14 European countries fell by around 5% overall in 2023 compared to 2022. 

• Publication date : 2024/03/27
• Subjects: Figures, economy

French oysters go on sale in a vending machine

A French oyster farmer from Ré Island in France introduced a refrigerated vending machine that dispenses live oysters.

• Publication date : 2018/01/08

Innovative system to cool spacecraft on long missions

An innovative cooling system developed by a team of mechanical engineers has proven successful in testing aboard the International Space Station.

• Publication date : 2018/05/17

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

Germany: fluorinated greenhouse gas use takes another dive in 2013

Use of HFCs, HCFCs and SF6 decreased by 7% in Germany in 2013, according to latest figures from the German government.

• Publication date : 2015/02/03
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

The Australian refrigeration sector: decreased emissions, transition to natural refrigerants and a growing workforce

Released in 2024, the Cold Hard Facts 4 report identifies key developments and emerging trends in the Australian refrigeration and air conditioning industry between 2016 and...

• Publication date : 2024/11/22
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

France: a guidebook on the best practices for the loading of frozen food (in French)

The French Union of Refrigerated Transport (UNTF) published a best practice guide on frozen food loading in refrigerated trucks.

• Publication date : 2017/07/05

Autonomous cooling system for food deliveries in the city centre

Coldway Technologies is developing an electric scooter coupled with a self-contained cool box for food delivery in the city centre.

• Publication date : 2019/08/29

The benefits of thermal energy storage for cold chain applications

Several presentations at the IIR ICCC 2022 conference focused on the potential applications of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) and Phase-Change Materials (PCMs) and highlighted the...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08

SOFRIGAM at the heart of the cold chain for the COVID-19 vaccine

The French company SOFRIGAM, a member of the IIR for more than 10 years, has received a qualification for its packaging that enables vaccines against COVID-19  to be stored at very low...

• Publication date : 2021/01/27

World’s largest reefer ship to boost fruits exports

Exports of New Zealand kiwifruit and South African citrus fruits to Europe have been boosted by the commissioning of the world's largest reefer vessel.

• Publication date : 2021/07/05
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country, General information

Advances in Phase Change Materials boost efficiency of food and health cold chains

A recent article published in the International Journal of Refrigeration reviews PCMs in laboratory and commercial cold chain applications along with possible solutions to mitigate their...

• Publication date : 2025/10/16
• Subjects: Technology

CO2, one of the options for reducing the carbon footprint of refrigerated transport

Comparison of CO2 emissions from refrigerated transport units using R744 and HFC-134a and overview of solutions that could reduce the carbon footprint of this sector. 

• Publication date : 2024/03/28
• Subjects: Environment

France: express food delivery (in French)

This solution allows autonomous cold production and control of the transport and storage of perishable food.

• Publication date : 2016/01/21

Obituary: André Gac

The IIR is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of André Gac, former IIR Director on July 14th at the age of 98.

• Publication date : 2022/07/20

Latest news from B-Medical Systems, Epta and GEA, three IIR corporate members

B Medical Systems, a global leader in the vaccine cold chain, is expanding its production capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Epta monitors R290 fridges in cashier-free store in Dubai and GEA provides a...

• Publication date : 2021/11/29

The Cold Chain: A logistical challenge at the heart of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine 

Gérald Cavalier - President of the Science and Technology Council of the International Institute of Refrigeration, President of the French Association of Refrigeration, President of the Cemafroid...

• Publication date : 2020/11/23
• Subjects: General information, Technology

News from IIR members: AFF

AFF, the French Refrigeration Association (Association Française du Froid) has launched a new logo and has revamped its Web site.

• Publication date : 2012/09/20

The IIR is taking part in standardization work for TTIIs in France

Gérald Cavalier, President of Section D of the IIR’s Science and Technology Council was appointed President of the new E18A Commission of AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation, the French Standardization Agency): “Cold chain control -...

• Publication date : 2012/08/22

Healthcare ColDays 2022: innovations in refrigeration and health

The French Association of Refrigeration (Association Française du Froid) is organising a day dedicated to the latest technical and scientific developments in the field of refrigeration and health on 26 April...

• Publication date : 2022/02/04

Call to action to adopt 5 internationally established refrigeration terms!

All professionals in the field of low-temperature technologies are called and are strongly encouraged to strictly adhere to the internationally established and approved definitions, by the International...

• Publication date : 2020/09/28
• Subjects: General information

The IIR launches a call to action to adopt 5 internationally established refrigeration terms!

All professionals in the field of low-temperature technologies are called and are strongly encouraged to strictly adhere to the internationally established and approved definitions, by the International...

• Publication date : 2020/10/02
• Subjects: General information

The IIR and the ASHRAE establish new definitions of five keywords in the refrigeration sector

For over a year, a group of experts from the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have been working together to establish common definitions of...

• Publication date : 2019/03/18

Rome declaration: actions already underway!

Following the Rome declaration signed by 76 countries on the need of a sustainable cold chain for food and after signing a new Memorandum of Understanding between UNEP and the IIR in November 2019, a series of actions were undertaken.

• Publication date : 2020/02/05
• Subjects: Developing country

Member news: Koura offers an alternative refrigerant to R1234yf for mobile air conditioning 

 Koura offers a direct replacement solution for R1234yf in mobile air conditioning.  

• Publication date : 2023/12/20

ASHRAE winter meeting and French refrigeration greetings ceremony

The IIR presented two papers at the ASHRAE Winter Meeting seminars and participated in the "Refrigeration Greetings event" organised by the French association of refrigeration (AFF) on 27...

• Publication date : 2022/02/28

IIR member news: Air Liquide joins the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic

To deal with the Covid-19 epidemic in France, the Air Liquide group, member of the IIR, has decided to produce 10,000 respirators in 50 days.

• Publication date : 2020/04/05

IIR member news: A new BSRIA study on the global compressor market 

A recent study by BSRIA shows that sales of refrigeration compressors in 2022 are expected to reach 502 million units with a value of USD 48.6 billion, up 15% year-on-year. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/13
• Subjects: Figures, economy

IJR Editorial: Solar energy, the energy of the future for refrigeration

Solar refrigeration should become a means of providing cleaner air conditioning and developing cold chains for food and health products where they are still deficient. We need to accompany this development while...

• Publication date : 2021/01/21

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

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

André Lebon

André Lebon (1859 – 1938). Membre fondateur de l’Association Internationale du Froid puis de l’Institut International du Froid

• Last update : 2025/06/17
• Langues : French
• Themes : History of refrigeration