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R134a Flow Boiling Heat transfer on an Electrically Heated Carbon/Carbon Surface.
IIR document
Carbon reduction opportunities for supermarkets.
Design of a gas-fired carbon-ammonia adsorption heat pump.
Recommended by the IIR
Huella de carbono del transporte refrigerado.
The carbon footprint of refrigerated transport.
Dynamic modeling of near isothermal compressor for transcritical carbon dioxide cycle.
Visualization and measurement of adsorption and desorption process in activated carbon/ethanol pair adsorber.
Extraction of heat transfer parameters in active carbon-ammonia large temperature jump experiments.
Dispersion stability of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in refrigerant with addition of surfactant.
Transient simulation of finned tube type adsorber employing activated carbon-ethanol as adsorbent-refrigerant pair.
Experimental study and performance predication of carbon based composite desiccants for desiccant coated heat exchangers.
Aqueous carbon nanotube nanofluids and their thermal performance in a helical heat exchanger.
Food losses and the carbon footprint of food : Is the food cold chain sustainable ?
Thermophysical properties of water-based carbon nanotubes nanofluid as cold storage media.
A study on carbon steel corrosion for the development of LiBr-H2O triple-effect absorption chillers.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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A project to decarbonise the cold chain in the UK using hydrogen
The University of Nottingham is looking to develop dual-use energy storage technology capable of supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell and generating direct cooling for refrigeration applications.
Heat Pumps: A smart decarbonisation tool for the dairy industry
To reduce emissions and energy costs, more dairy factories are turning to industrial heat pumps.
World LNG Report 2025: LNG trade continues to grow, requiring increased global decarbonisation efforts
According to the IGU, global LNG trade grew by 2.4% in 2024, connecting 22 exporting with 48 importing markets. With increasing global regulatory focus on methane emissions, particularly from the EU, Japan, and...
Ionocaloric cooling: a new technology under development in the US
A cooling technique using liquid-to-solid phase change fcould be an alternative to vapour compression systems, according to researchers at the University of Berkeley.
Briefs: Nitrogen blasting designed for beer shelf life boost
Vacuum Barrier Corp. has developed Nitrojetter technology, which reduces oxygen levels within carbonated beverages in order to extend shelf life without affecting taste or colour. Nitrojetter uses liquid nitrogen steam that is fired into the...
White paint reduces air conditioning demand
A team of researchers has developed a radiative cooling paint that keeps surfaces more than 1.7 °C cooler than their ambient surroundings (at noon).
Cooling solutions for hybrid electric aircraft
The electrification of aircraft propulsive systems requires specific cooling technologies as part of the decarbonation of the aviation industry. A recent review article presents...
Road to COP28. Extending the temperature range and application for heat pumps
To promote decarbonation, “high temperature heat pumps should be designed using waste heat and renewables as a driving energy, and environmentally friendly working fluids”, according...
Drinks turned ice cold in under 45 seconds
The V-Tex, a machine that uses an innovative , turns beverages from room temperature to 4°C in 45 seconds or less.
Global LNG trade figures for 2022 and early 2023
Global LNG trade grew in 2022, especially in Europe, where LNG imports were necessary to make up for the disruption of Russia’s pipeline gas supply.
The LNG-fuelled fleet continues to grow
According to the maritime classification and consultancy company DNV, orders for LNG-fuelled ships remained high in 2022, close to the record figure of 2021. The use of LNG as a...
Global LNG trade figures for 2023 and early 2024
Global LNG trade grew by 2.1% between 2022 and 2023, connecting 20 exporting with 51 importing markets.
Design and operation of district heating and cooling systems supplied by renewable energy sources
A report published by the European Commission analyses 8 efficient district heating and cooling systems in different Member States.
New whitepaper highlights hybrid heat pump “missed opportunity” in the UK
A new report highlights the key role hybrid heat pumps could play in the decarbonisation of the heating sector in the UK, urging for better policies.
EIA handbook on F-Gas regulation
EIA has released the 2024 F-Gas Regulation Guide to support the implementation of the EU’s F-gas laws, providing key recommendations for a successful transition to HFC-free refrigerants.
IIR news
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IIR member news: Air Liquide
Air Liquide – benefactor member of the IIR – recently inaugurated Cryocap™, a unique industrial installation that enables the capture of CO2 released during hydrogen production via a cryogenic process.
Member news: Danfoss hosts global leaders in sustainable heating & cooling
In April, Danfoss hosted a week dedicated to sustainable heating and cooling. The second day featured Danfoss RACHP Symposium, where IIR Director General Yosr Allouche delivered a keynote presentation,...
The importance of heat pump data for policymaking: Insights from the IEA workshop
On January 23, the IIR participated in the workshop “The importance of heat pump data for policymaking and innovation,” organised by the IEA in Paris.
Two ENOUGH events not to be missed in May!
The ENOUGH project is hosting two major events in May 2025 – mark your calendar!
The next IIR Conference on the Cold Chain goes to Japan in 2024!
Don’t miss out! Save the date for the 8th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain to take place on June 9-11, 2024, in Tokyo (Japan).
Save the date: IIR World Refrigeration Day 2025 Event on June 18th in Paris
The 2025 IIR World Refrigeration Day event brings together key decision-makers from governments, industry, academia and partner international organisations under one theme: The critical role of refrigeration and...
New IIR Working Group “Electric vehicle thermal management systems”
This new working group, which focuses on a topical theme, is headed by Xianting Li, new President of Section E.
IIR at the 2024 ASHRAE winter conference and contribution to INWIC at the 2024 AHR expo
During ASHRAE’s Winter and the AHR expo meeting which took place in Chicago on January 20-24, the IIR organised and participated in the International Network of Women in Cooling (INWIC) networking...
Sustainable cooling and heating in India: IIR partners in new INDEE3 project
The INDEE3 project aims to support India’s transition to low-carbon heating and cooling technologies. It promotes the use of natural refrigerants, improves refrigerant lifecycle management, and develops more...
Mid-Term Conference of the BETTED Project at FOOD 4 FUTURE 2025
At the FOOD 4 FUTURE event in Bilbao, the BETTED project consortium emphasised the importance of energy efficiency in the sustainable transformation of the dairy sector and held its mid-term...
Past events: The IIR around the world, october 2022
A look back at the latest events in which the IIR participated.
Daikin’s Konwakai Summit Explores the Future of Sustainable HVAC&R Systems
This Summit gathered Daikin experts, policymakers, and top scientists to discuss advancing sustainable HVAC&R technologies and the industry’s role in reducing environmental...
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!
Invitation to join the IIR working group: Solid-state cooling and heating
Established last year, this latest IIR working group aims to promote international research collaboration to provide energy efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for a variety of solid-state...
IIR publishes a new Technical Brief: Domestic heat pumps using hydrocarbons - Current status and market overview in Europe
At a time when the energy transition is at the top of the global agenda, the IIR is publishing a new Technical Brief on domestic hydrocarbon heat pumps. This strategic document...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
