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Reefer hold air distribution.
K-values for un-insulated holds of a refrigerated container ship.
Transport of refrigerated containers in cargo holds.
Modelling product temperature in refrigerated holds.
SUITABLE POSITION OF AIR COOLERS IN HOLDS FOR FROZEN GOODS ABOARD FISHING VESSELS.
ASPH: Automatic Seaborne Pallet Handling, a hold concept for future reefers.
Recent developments in refrigerated ships' cargo hold insulation systems.
Concept of a hatchcoverless reefer container vessel.
Optimalisatie energieprestatie van scheepshallen in Dubai.
Optimising energy efficiency of covered ship docks in Dubai.
MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL OF SHIP REFRIGERATING PLANTS.
Conception of ship provisions stores building as individually refrigerated modules. Parts 1 and 2.
Modular coordination, prerequisite for a small temperature range in refrigerated cargo.
THERMAL ASPECTS IN CARGO-SPACES AND GAS-CARRIER SHIP STRUCTURES.
REFRIGERATION LOADS AND INSULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HOLDS OF WOODEN FISHING VESSELS.
Modern reefer insulation.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Huge-scale cryogenics: ITER
The ITER fusion project is the world's largest, international effort at developing an energy-positive experimental fusion reactor involving the People's Republic of China, the European Union and Switzerland, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the...
ICR2011 highlights: possibilities for micro-scale natural gas liquefaction
Due to increasing energy demand, interest in micro-scale natural gas liquefaction plants for the exploitation of stranded wells is growing. At ICR2011, a team from Universita Politecnica delle Marche, Italy, presented a paper describing and...
Briefs: Iran has LNG plans on a very large scale
Iran is reportedly planning to finance up to 120 billion USD for LNG production over the next 12 years and become the world's largest LNG exporter. As of now, there are no LNG industries in Iran, but there are gas resources estimated at 27.5...
A new solar-powered milk cooling system could benefit small-scale dairy farmers
Researchers from the University of Hohenheim studied a solar milk cooling system which was tested in Tunisia and could be implemented in Kenya.
Solar cooling on a district-scale in the South of France
The installation could cut CO2 production by 40 tons annually!
Refrigeration at the heart of biomedical innovation: the example of Libmeldy
A rare inherited disorder can now be cured with gene therapy. Libmeldy, an innovative drug, must be stored at a temperature of – 130°C.
USA: EPA proposes final phase-out schedule for R22
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently released its proposal for the final phase-out timeline of R22.
New radiative cooling technology promises breakthrough for vertical surfaces
A new radiative cooling material designed for vertical surfaces demonstrates cooling 2.5°C below ambient, offering solutions for urban heat.
Seawater for district cooling in tropical coastal areas
A recent study explored the pros and cons of using deep cold seawater as an alternative cooling solution in tropical coastal regions.
Obstacles to energy efficient HVAC&R solutions in the food retail sector
A new research paper from the SuperSmart project presents figures related to commercial refrigeration and the results of a survey aimed at identifying obstacles to the adoption of energy-efficient HVAC&R solutions in the food retail sector.
Superconducting cable for urban electricity
Part of AmpaCity project, the 1km, 10 kV high temperature ceramic-based superconductive cable is the world’s longest and the first to have been integrated into an urban electricity grid in Essen, Germany.
Superconductor cable innovation
Nexans, a French cable manufacturer, is to make the cable and cryogenic cooling system for the US Department of Energy's (DoE) 30 million USD high-temperature superconductor (HTS) power project in the Long Island Power Authority transmission grid....
Breakthrough fluorescent imaging for precise cancer cryosurgery
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed a specialised nanoscale material that illuminates cancer cells under freezing conditions, enhancing surgeons’ ability to detect and remove cancer cells during...
Successful test of a dilution refrigerator for quantum computers
IBM scientists have succeeded in cooling a quantum computer chip to a temperature of 25 mK using a large-scale dilution refrigerator.
Storing energy thanks to cryocooled air
A new type of energy-storage process that can operate on a large scale.
IIR news
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See what's in our events calendar for 2015 !
The IIR’s calendar in 2015 shows a promising choice of events covering cutting-edge refrigeration themes from refrigerants to energy issues; from cold chain sustainability to new refrigeration technologies.
See what's in our events calendar for 2016!
ICR2015 may be over, but the IIR’s conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events covering cutting-edge refrigeration themes from refrigerants to energy issues; from cold chain sustainability to new refrigeration technologies.
What’s on the IIR’s 2024 conference calendar?
The IIR calendar for 2024 features a promising choice of events covering cutting-edge refrigeration themes such as the cold chain, natural refrigerants, compressor technologies and much more!
IIR conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events
IIR conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events covering cutting edge refrigeration themes from refrigerants to energy issues; from cold chain sustainability to new refrigeration technologies.
Alex Cohr Pachai's Presentation at IOR TechTalk in London
We are excited to announce that Alex Cohr Pachai, a distinguished expert in refrigeration technology, will be leading the next IOR TechTalk.
Press release: The International Institute of Refrigeration Publishes an Informatory Note on The Impact of the Refrigeration Sector on Climate Change
In line with its corporate objective to promote knowledge of refrigeration and associated technologies and applications on a global scale, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new Informatory Note on “The Impact of...
CryoHub: EU project CryoHub is inviting cold chain companies to become ‘CryoHub Champions’
The CryoHub innovation project investigates and extends the potential of large-scale Cryogenic Energy Storage (CES) and applies the stored energy for both cooling and power generation.
News from IIR members: GDF-SUEZ
GDF SUEZ continues to develop its small scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) activities in North West Europe following the awarding by Fluxys of additional berthing and storage capacity long-term rights at the Zeebrugge LNG terminal.
Cooling data centres: A major economic challenge
Larger data centres can use a staggering amount of energy just to ensure the day-to-day running of electronic equipment. As a result, these data centres can produce a great deal of heat, which require large-scale cooling systems in order to...
IIR Seminar in Tunis brings to the forefront the social and economic strategic importance of the cold chain
Recognising the social and economic importance of this issue on a global scale, the IIR organised a seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries on October 25, 2016 in Tunis (Tunisia),...
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...
Two ENOUGH events not to be missed in May!
The ENOUGH project is hosting two major events in May 2025 – mark your calendar!
New IIR Informatory Note: The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition
In line with its corporate objective to promote knowledge of refrigeration and associated technologies and applications on a global scale, the IIR has published a new Informatory Note on “The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide...
Download the IIR Seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries presentations
Recognising the social and economic importance of this issue on a global scale, the IIR organised a seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries on October 25, 2016 in Tunis (Tunisia).
IIR engages in COP13/MOP36 and COP29 to highlight the key role of sustainable refrigeration for all in handling climate change
Two major events in the fight against climate change and protecting the future of our planet, COP13/MOP36 and COP29, are held in October and November. The IIR is taking part in these United Nations conferences...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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Additive manufacturing of regenerators for caloric cooling
In many areas of engineering, additive manufacturing allows the production of complex and multifunctional products that could not be manufactured using traditional methods. In the...
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...
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...
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Heat pump stock in Europe
This table presents the stock of installed heat pumps, the CO2 emissions avoided and the number of jobs in the heat pump sector in Europe.
Thermophysical properties of HFC refrigerants
Thermophysical properties of over 100 HFC refrigerants, including single-component and blends.
Thermophysical properties of HFO refrigerants
Thermophysical properties of over 50 HFO refrigerants, including single-component and blends.
Thermophysical properties of hydrocarbon refrigerants
Thermophysical properties of over 20 hydrocarbon refrigerants, including single-component and blends.
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...
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...
Cold storage conditions for fruits and vegetables
Practical recommendations for the cold storage of over 200 cultivars of fruits, vegetables and herbs (storage temperatures, relative humidity, storage time, controlled atmosphere...
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...
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.
Global HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector
This table shows HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector – including air conditioning – in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent for about 40 countries that are signatories...
Kigali Amendment status per country
List of the 163 countries that have accepted, approved or ratified the Kigali Amendment as of November 15, 2024.
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...
Events
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15th IEA Heat Pump Conference
May 26, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Join the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, which will take place in Vienna, Austria,from May 26-29, 2026! The 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, co-sponsored by IIR,...
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11th IIR Conference on Solid-State Cooling, Heating and Energy Harvesting
June 07, 2026 - June 11, 2026
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Submit your abstract now! The 11th IIR Conference on Solid-State Cooling, Heating and Energy Harvesting (Thermag 2026), to be...
27th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration
August 21, 2027 - August 27, 2027
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Save the date! The International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR) is a leading global event in the field of refrigeration, organised by the International Institute of Refrigeration...
17th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL 2026)
August 23, 2026 - August 26, 2026
Hamilton, New Zealand
Submit your abstract! With the increasing need for global warming countermeasures, natural working fluids have become a clear vector to reducing the CO2 footprint of...
