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Simulation des échanges aérauliques et thermiques d'un camion frigorifique.

Simulation of refrigerated truck aeraulic and thermal exchanges.

• Author(s) : OURY A., NAMY P., YOUBI-IDRISSI M.
• Publication date: 2017/09
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1165

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Ageing of refrigerated truck insulation.

• Author(s) : CAVALIER G., DEVIN E., SUQUET T.
• Publication date: 2016/04/07
• Languages : English
• Source: 4^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Auckland, New Zealand, April 7-9, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Comportamento dinamico del cassone isolato nei camion frigoriferi.

Dynamic behaviour of the insulated case in refrigerated trucks.

• Author(s) : ARTUSO P., ROSSETTI A., MINETTO S., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/10
• Languages : Italian
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 41 - n.414
• Formats : PDF

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Thermal performance of cold panels with phase change materials in a refrigerated truck.

• Author(s) : MOUSAZADE A., RAFEE R., VALIPOUR M. S.
• Publication date: 2020/12
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 120
• Formats : PDF

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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

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A novel refrigeration system for refrigerated trucks incorporating organic rankine cycle.

• Author(s) : ZHAO P., JIA L., ZHANG X., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: 5^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Beijing, Chine, 6-8 avril 2018
• Formats : PDF

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Latent thermal energy storage for refrigerated trucks.

• Author(s) : CALATI M., ZILIO C., RIGHETTI G., LONGO G. A., HOOMAN K., MANCIN S.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 136
• Formats : PDF

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Latent thermal energy storage for thermal management of refrigerated trucks.

• Author(s) : CALATI M., RIGHETTI G., ZILIO C., HOOMAN K., MANCIN S.
• 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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Impact of the refrigeration system on the fuel consumption and on the emissions of a small refrigerated truck.

• Author(s) : FABRIS F., ARTUSO P., ROSSETTI A., MINETTO S., MARINETTI S.
• Publication date: 2020/08/26
• Languages : English
• Source: 6^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Nantes, France, August 26-28 2020
• Formats : PDF

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Performance investigation of a freezing system with novel multi-salt sorbent for refrigerated truck.

• Author(s) : GAO J., WANG L. W., GAO P., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/02
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 98
• Formats : PDF

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A numerical analysis of latent thermal energy storage for refrigerated trucks.

• Author(s) : CALATI M., ZILIO C., RIGHETTI G., LONGO G. A., HOOMAN K., MANCIN S.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental assessment of the difference between new refrigerated trucks and their corresponding prototypes.

• Author(s) : CAPO C., LATCHAN F., SUQUET T., 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.
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Analytical study on performance of R134a, R404A, and R744 refrigeration truck system.

• Author(s) : SHIN Y., KIM Y., KIM M., CHO H.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

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Research on energy saving optimization method of electric refrigerated truck based on genetic algorithm.

• Author(s) : SONG H., CAI M., CEN J., XU C., ZENG Q.
• Publication date: 2022/05
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 137
• Formats : PDF

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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

ICCC2016 highlights: ageing of refrigerated truck insulation

This summary refers to a paper presented during the IIR International Cold Chain Conference (ICCC2016) which took place in New Zealand. This paper can be downloaded from Fridoc database by using the direct link provided at the end of the article.

• Publication date : 2016/08/25

IIR member news: Carrier Transicold engineless system for refrigerated trucks

IIR corporate member Carrier Transicold provides an environmentally friendly system that avoids the use of a second engine to power the refrigeration compressor of reefer units.

• Publication date : 2017/09/11

Long-distance refrigerated trucking in the US

According to a market report published by Ibis World international, industry revenue declined at an annual rate of -0.1% to USD 11 billion for the period 2007-2012.

• Publication date : 2013/12/18
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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

First naturally refrigerated truck

British supermarket giant, Sainsbury’s, has announced trials of the world’s first naturally refrigerated delivery truck for frozen and chilled goods, hoping to cut its carbon footprint by up to 10 000 tonnes a year.

• Publication date : 2013/12/11

An innovative concept of refrigerated semi-trailer

The refrigerated semi-trailer undergoing final test combines electricity production by hydrogen fuel cell and refrigeration production using CO2 as refrigerant.

• Publication date : 2019/08/29

Refrigerated vehicle sales in China increased by 27% in 2019

Cold chain logistics in China are expected to expand over the next few years.

• Publication date : 2020/07/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Solar-powered reefer in California

Tested over five months in California's San Joachin Valley, the first solar-powered transport refrigeration unit on a city delivery truck produced positive results.

• Publication date : 2018/05/07

IIR member news: Carrier Transicold’s innovations

IIR corporate member Carrier Transicold's new products.

• Publication date : 2018/02/21

The FresH2 project is testing a hydrogen fuel cell to power the refrigeration unit of a semi-trailer

Bosch’s French subsidiary has developed a hydrogen fuel cell to replace the diesel power supply traditionally used to power the refrigeration unit of semi-trailers. The system is currently being tested on a...

• Publication date : 2021/10/22

Tunisia: refrigeration data

Currently, the cold-storage capacity in Tunisia is approximately 1,600,000m3.

• Publication date : 2014/11/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Expansion of cold chain facilities in hot countries

Effective cold-chain logistics are essential for the economic growth of hot countries. In Africa, Asia, as well as the Middle East, various stakeholders are engaged in setting up cold storage refrigeration warehouses and temperature-controlled...

• Publication date : 2020/02/27
• Subjects: Developing country

Challenges for post-pandemic food cold chain

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed several shortcomings in the global food cold chain. In the aftermath of the pandemic, investment in the cold chain is necessary to maximise access to food and reduce waste....

• Publication date : 2020/09/06

The expansion of refrigeration applications of Thermal Energy Storage and PCMs

Based on a selection of papers from two recent IIR conferences, overview of thermal energy storage and PCM applications in the fields of refrigerated transport, display cabinets, fishing vessels, food processing...

• Publication date : 2021/11/29

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

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

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: Technology, General information

Proposal for technical and financial collaboration: Census of cold production equipment in the industrial and tertiary sectors in France (in French)

As part of its activities in industrial and commercial refrigeration, the EDF R&D TREE department is planning to carry out a study on the French stock of installed refrigeration equipment.

• Publication date : 2020/09/28

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).

• Publication date : 2016/12/13

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

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

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...

• Last update : 2022/01/20
• Langues : English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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

Nanorefrigerants

Nanorefrigerants are created by adding nanoparticles in suspension to a base refrigerant. They have a thermal conductivity that is 15% to 104% higher than that of the corresponding...

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Nanofluids

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...

• Last update : 2023/01/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Fruit, Vegetables

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...

• Last update : 2022/09/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

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