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Ice slurry flow through a vertical slit channel.

• Author(s) : KUCHMACZ J., NIEZGODA-ZELASKO B.
• Publication date: 2021/08
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 128
• Formats : PDF

Analysis and optimization of fan-shaped pin–fin in a rectangular cooling channel.

• Author(s) : MOON M. A., KIM K. J.
• Publication date: 2014/05
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer - vol. 72

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Solidification behavior of an ice slurry flowing in a rectangular channel.

• Author(s) : MORIMOTO T., KOMATSU W., KIMATA H., KATO M., KUMANO H.
• Publication date: 2021/11
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 131
• Formats : PDF

Numerical and experimental investigations of electronic evaporative cooling performance with a coiled channel.

• Author(s) : YIN X., CAO F., JIN L., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/02/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 94

Numerical study and identification of cooling of heated blocks in pulsating channel flow with a rotating cylinder.

• Author(s) : SELIMEFENDIGIL F., ÖZTOP H. F.
• Publication date: 2014/05
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of thermal Sciences - vol. 79

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Initial and layered solidification behavior of an ice slurry under laminar and turbulent flow in a rectangular channel.

• Author(s) : KUMANO H., MORIMOTO T., KIMATA H.
• Publication date: 2023/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 145
• Formats : PDF

Operation and Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a Plate Heat Exchanger with Zigzag Flow Channel Geometry.

• Author(s) : CHEN W-H., LI Y-W., CHANG M-H., CHUEH C-C., ASHOKKUMAR V., SAW L. H.
• Publication date: 2022/11
• Languages : English
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 21
• Formats : PDF

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Water vaporization inside a smooth plate-type heat exchanger at subatmospheric pressure : impact of the channel thickness.

• Author(s) : GIRAUD F., FLURO L., TREMEAC B.
• 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

Experimental and numerical investigations on optimal distribution of heat source array under natural and forced convection in a horizontal channel.

• Author(s) : DURGAM S., VENKATESHAN S. P., SUNDARARAJAN T.
• Publication date: 2017/05
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of thermal Sciences - vol. 115

Effects of non-Newtonian behaviour on the thermal performance of nanofluids in a horizontal channel with discrete regions of heating and cooling.

• Author(s) : LI B., LIN Y., ZHU L., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/02/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 94

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Flow patterns of vertical and horizontal adiabatic two-phase flow in a plate heat exchanger single channel with uniform gas-liquid distribution.

• Author(s) : BUSCHER S.
• 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

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Experimental study of water vaporization occurring inside the channel of a smooth-plate type heat exchanger connected to an adsorber and comparison with trends observed in absorption configuration.

• Author(s) : LIN L., PENG H., CHANG Z., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/05
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 77
• Formats : PDF

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Pressure drop and void fraction of vertical and horizontal adiabatic two-phase flow in a plate heat exchanger single channel with uniform gas-liquid distribution.

• Author(s) : BUSCHER S.
• 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

Electrode arrangement impact on heat transfer in horizontal channels.

• Author(s) : GANNOUN R., ELKAHZEN M. I., HASSEN W., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/03/24
• Languages : English
• Source: 1st International Refrigeration, Energy and Environment Colloquium. Proceedings: Hammamet, Tunisia, March 24-27, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Diseño y control de un sistema de refrigeración de amoniaco para la refrigeración de alto rendimeniento con baja energía y sin condensación de canales de vacuno.

Ammonia refrigeration system design and control for low energy, condensation free, high yield beef carcass chilling.

• Author(s) : VISSER K.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado - vol. 42 - n. 466
• Formats : PDF

A free guide for copper pipework support and routing

The IoR published a bulletin providing guidance on pipework support methods for copper pipework designed to contain refrigerant.

• Publication date : 2017/05/22

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

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: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

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: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

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: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

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

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

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: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

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

Novel catalysts to address overheating in hypersonic aircraft

Researchers at Australia's RMIT University have developed 3D-printed catalysts to address the challenge of overheating in hypersonic aircraft and possibly other industrial...

• Publication date : 2021/10/22
• Subjects: Technology

The French air-conditioning market is growing significantly

According to Clim'info, in France, sales of individual air conditioners (with capacities below 17.5 kW) have undergone a very strong progression - about 40% - in 2003 compared with 2002. Sales of small mobile units, in particular, have benefited...

• Publication date : 2004/07/15

Recycling could significantly cut down emissions from HFC production

A team of researchers estimated that with 30% of recycled refrigerants in the annual output, CO2 emissions from the production of R134a could be reduced by about a...

• Publication date : 2022/02/28
• Subjects: Environment

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

Discover the new IIR Publications Catalogue!

Available in print and PDF version, in the IIR 2016/2017 Publications Catalogue you will find our latest and staple publications (including IIR conference proceedings), reference documents, and a list of all our Information Services.

• Publication date : 2016/06/22

Briefs: Catalogue of Publications 2010-2011

The Catalogue of Publications 2010-2011 is now available! Order it via iif-iir@iifiir.org or surf on www.iifiir.org to order the IIR's latest publications.

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

New IIR publications: Publications Catalogue 2009-2010

A new Publications Catalogue 2009-2010 has been published and will be disseminated during conferences and shows. You can also select and order books on line: www.iifiir.org

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

Discover the new IIR Publications Catalogue Update 2018

Regrouping the newest publications and works of the IIR in all fields of refrigeration, the IIR Publications Catalogue Update 2018 is now available.

• Publication date : 2018/06/28

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

Refrigeration Safety Working Group Congress meeting

Refrigeration Safety Working Group Congress meeting ICR 2019 offers opportunities for industry experts to meet and discuss improvements in refrigeration safety. With the upcoming...

• Publication date : 2019/08/07

New IIR Informatory Note on passive cooling

The IIR’s latest Informatory Note demonstrates that passive cooling technologies can contribute significantly to reducing energy demand for air conditioning. 

• Publication date : 2022/04/29
• Subjects: Technology

Member news: Ultra-low temperatures. NIST creates a more efficient pulse-tube refrigerator prototype

American researchers have created a prototype pulse-tube refrigerator that significantly reduces the time and energy required to reach temperatures close to absolute zero: an exciting advance for the quantum...

• Publication date : 2024/06/27

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

The IIR at the heart of magnetic refrigeration

Magnetic refrigeration technology proves more alluring than ever: conferences, workshops and research projects continue to make waves.

• Publication date : 2015/03/25

Highlights: the 25th IIR Congress 2019 brings together over 850 delegates

The congress attracted over 650 papers, including 530 oral presentations, 72 posters, 17 keynotes and 1 plenary session, as well as 9 workshops, 10 IIR Commission and Working Group meetings, and 4 technical tours.

• Publication date : 2019/09/12

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...

• Last update : 2023/03/10
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

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

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...

• Last update : 2022/09/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers

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.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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

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

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)