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Efficiency evaluation of borehole heat exchangers in Nunavik, Québec, Canada.

• Author(s) : GIORDANO N., RIGGI L., DELLA VALENTINA S., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Permafrost, Canada, Absorption, Borehole, Heat pump, Ground-source system, Case study, Cost, Heat exchanger, Cold climate
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

TRNSYS simulation of a gas-fired absorption heat pump (GAHP) installed at a library building in Ontario Canada.

• Author(s) : BAIG A. A., FUNG A. S.
• Publication date: 2017/08/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Gas, Canada, Ammonia-water, Absorption, Heat pump, Case study, Energy saving, COP
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference, ISHPC 2017, Tokyo august 7-10.

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Implementation of a technology platform to develop sustainable strategies in order to reduce Food Loss and Waste across the continuum of food distribution in Canada.

• Author(s) : VILLENEUVE S., MONDOR M., GUEVREMONT E., ARCAND Y., GARIEPY S.
• Publication date: 2020/08/26
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cold chain, Simulation, Modelling, Traceability, Database, Canada, Distribution, Transport
• 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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Proceedings of the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.

• Organiser : IIF-IIR
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

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6th International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature (Thermag VI). Proceedings: Victoria, Canada, September 7-10, 2014.

• Organiser : IIF-IIR
• Publication date: 2014/09/07
• Languages : English
• Formats : CD-Rom, PDF

The potential of liquid-based BIPVT and ice storage for high performance housing in Canada.

• Author(s) : TAMASAUSKAS J., POIRIER M., ZMEUREANU R., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 4^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Modeling cross-contamination during poultry processing: dynamics in the chiller tank.

• Author(s) : MUNTHER D., SUN X., XIAO Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Poultry, Contamination, Chilled food, Canada, Modelling, Escherichia
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 59

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12th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Proceedings: Orford, Canada, May 21-23, 2018.

• Organiser : IIF-IIR
• Publication date: 2018/05/21
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF, CD-Rom

Recursive bayesian calibration of data-driven archetype building energy models for residential sector: application to a research house.

• Author(s) : ABTAHI S. M., ATHIENITIS A. K., DELCROIX B.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy, Energy consumption, Modelling, Building, Case study, Canada
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 7^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Preliminary assessment of a weather forecast tool for building operation.

• Author(s) : CANDANEDO J. A., SALOUX E., HARDY J. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Canada, Building, Meteorology, Density, Control (automatic), Solar radiation, Prediction, Modelling
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Numerical investigation of a novel phase-change renewable energy system for underground mine heating and cooling.

• Author(s) : AKHTAR S., SASMITO A. P., MADISEH A.
• Publication date: 2018/05/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Canada, Air flow, Spraying, Modelling, Mine, Freezing, Air conditioning, Heating
• Source: 12^th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Proceedings: Orford, Canada, May 21-23, 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Acute care. Lean, green & digital.

• Author(s) : MONTEIRO K., FRAYNE B.
• Publication date: 2017/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Canada, Maintenance, Automation, Design, Air quality, Hospital, Case study, Energy efficiency
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 59 - n. 3

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High temperature heat pump assisted softwood dryer: sizing and control requirements & energy performance.

• Author(s) : MINEA V.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Wood, Canada, Drying, Heat pump, High temperature, Energy efficiency, Control (generic), Sizing
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Investigation of a concentrated solar-geothermal integrated system with a combined ejector-absorption refrigeration cycle for a small community.

• Author(s) : AL-HAMED K. H. M., DINCER I.
• Publication date: 2019/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermodynamics, Geothermy, Ejector system, Canada, Cooling, Absorption, Modelling, Case study, Solar energy, Heating
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 106
• Formats : PDF

Dedicated to efficiency. 2016 ASHRAE Technology Award case studies.

• Author(s) : LEMIRE N., FREDERICKS R. O., BARIL P. L., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Green building, Canada, Building, Recovery, Case study, Energy efficiency, Thermal comfort, Thermal energy storage
• Source: EcoLibrium - vol. 15 - n. 9
• Formats : PDF

Canada: HFC regulations enter in force

On April 16, 2018, an amendment to the Canadian Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations entered into force, ensuring Canada's full compliance with its obligations under the Kigali Amendment.

• Publication date : 2018/06/22
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Canada: CFIA Standardization of Food Safety Practices

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently announced plans to standardize its inspection practices to keep up with the changing food safety landscape.

• Publication date : 2012/08/16
• Subjects: Regulation

Canada and Mexico HFC policy strategy

During ATMOsphere America in Chicago in June 2016, Canadian and Mexican government representatives presented their HFC phase-down strategies.

• Publication date : 2016/08/05
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Canada proposes HFC phase-down plan.

The Canadian government has published on November 2016 a proposal to phase-down its production and imports of HFCs.

• Publication date : 2017/02/25
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Canada: Government intends to prohibit R134a in commercial refrigeration

A Notice of Intent was published by the Canadian Ministry of Environment indicating that the government is considering prohibition of the manufacture and import of high GWP refrigerants, including R134a, R507 series and R404A in certain commercial...

• Publication date : 2015/04/09
• Subjects: Regulation

Canada could follow US with HFC bans in certain applications

At the UN Climate Summit held in New York on 23 September, the Canadian Environment Minister, Leona Aglukkaq, announced that the government would soon publish a Notice of Intent to regulate HFCs in-line with the proposals recently published by the...

• Publication date : 2014/10/31
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

US and Canada: home appliance industry sets goal to eliminate use of HFCs

The home appliance manufacturing industry in the US and Canada has announced their goal to voluntarily phase down the use of HFC refrigerants used in household refrigerators and freezers after 2024.

• Publication date : 2016/06/15
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

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Canada invests over CA $500,000 in heat pump training to boost skilled workforce and reduce emissions

In August 2024, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over 500,000 Canadian dollars...

• Publication date : 2024/10/23
• Subjects: General information

Canadian government

The Canadian government recently proposed a set of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for homes and industrial products including large air-conditioning systems, commercial air-conditioning systems, room air conditioners, portable air...

• Publication date : 2011/02/11

The Canadian HVAC Market.

According to the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), residential air conditioning shipments increased by 3% between the 2nd quarter 2012 and the 2nd quarter 2013.

• Publication date : 2013/11/12
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The Canadian HVAC Market. First quarter 2014

According to the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (information provided by ReportLinker), air-handler sales showed the largest increase in the first quarter of 2014.

• Publication date : 2014/07/23
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Free GUIDE 2012: Natural Refrigerants – North America’s Market Potential coming in 2012

Following its 2011 global industry survey on natural refrigerants, shecco has launched a new industry survey, this time looking for active input from the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry with operations in Canada, Mexico and...

• Publication date : 2012/05/18

The most ambitious energy efficiency standards compared

The CLASP compared MEPS requirements across ten of the world’s most carbon-intensive economies.

• Publication date : 2023/02/20
• Subjects: Regulation

AC adoption may increase household electricity consumption up to 42%

In a recent study by EnergyA, an EU-funded research project, authors examined the impact of climatic conditions on households’ electricity expenditures in Australia, Canada, France, Japan, the Netherlands,...

• Publication date : 2020/06/29

Quebec arenas refrigeration system upgrade project.

The Ministère de l'Education, du Loisir et du Sport from Québec involves in upgrading arenas refrigeration systems.

• Publication date : 2017/03/23

Canada to Host LNG2023 in Vancouver

Vancouver will be the venue for the 20th International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2023) following the selection of the Canadian Gas...

• Publication date : 2022/05/25
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

Canada to host the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration in 2019!

During the IIR Executive Committee meeting in Paris on June 14, 2013 Montreal, Canada was elected by the Delegates of the IIR member-countries as the host city of the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration to be held in 2019 (ICR2019).

• Publication date : 2013/07/11

Call for abstracts now open for ICR 2019

From August 24-30, 2019, birthplace to the Montreal Protocol signed in 1987, Montreal (Canada),will host the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration – ICR 2019.

• Publication date : 2018/01/16

IIR Congress 2019: The refrigeration event of the year

Taking place on August 24-30, 2019 in Montreal (Canada), birthplace of the 1987 Montreal Protocol, the IIR Congress 2019 will be organised under the theme “Refrigeration for Human Health and Future Prosperity" and will focus on the current global...

• Publication date : 2019/07/30

MOPIA joins the REAL Alternatives project

REAL Alternatives, the international programme for low GWP alternatives training for technicians, is delighted to announce that MOPIA, the Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association, has joined the...

• Publication date : 2021/03/03
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 34

Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 34th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-34) in Montréal, Canada (octobre 31 –...

• Publication date : 2022/12/12
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country, Environment

Call for nominations: Scientific Prizes at ICR 2019

The call for nominations for the ICR 2019 Scientific Prizes has now been launched. The series of prestigious academic and scientific awards recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of refrigeration or have completed...

• Publication date : 2018/03/28

IIR launches Best Student Paper Competition at ICR 2019

Open to students up to Master’s level (plus one year), the IIR Best Student Paper Competition will give a unique opportunity to not only to bring to the limelight the work achieved by today’s future talents, but also to emphasise the importance...

• Publication date : 2018/05/04

Only a few days left to enter the IIR Best Student Paper Competition at ICR 2019

Open to students up to Master’s level (obtained within the last 12 months of the submission deadline), the IIR Best Student Paper Competition will be a unique opportunity not only to bring to the limelight the work achieved by today’s future...

• Publication date : 2019/01/15

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: - Corporate members SB Alliance, Viroflay, France Soko Inzinjering, Krnjesevci, Serbia - Private members Mr Vincent Fargant, France Mr David Limb, Canada Mr Jianghong Wu, China - Junior...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: Benefactor members Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque, France EPEE, Belgium Private members Mr Nacer Achaichia, Belgium Mr Pascal Leterrible, France Mr Georges Marguerite, France Mr Mitchell...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

COP23 and MOP29 highlight the impact of refrigeration on the environment

As an independent intergovernmental organisation, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is actively involved in international events related to the climate.

• Publication date : 2017/11/29

Now available: IIR Congress papers 2019

Download your copy of the ICR 2019 proceedings. Over 630 technical papers are available!

• Publication date : 2020/05/05

South Korea joins Horizon Europe

South Korea, an active IIR member country, is the first Asian country outside Europe to officially join the EU’s research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, from 2025.

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: Corporate members BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany Prodal, Ciudad la Habana, Cuba Private members Mr Titus Bartholomeus, The Netherlands Mrs Susana Ferreira de Pablo, Spain Mr Stephen Gill,...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

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 : English, French
• Themes : Ice creams