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Eficacia de un envase de cartón activo antimicrobiano en la conservación refrigerada de pimiento fresco a granel.

Efficacy of an antimicrobial active cardboard crate for refrigerated conservation of fresh pepper.

• Author(s) : LÓPEZ GÓMEZ A., SOTO JOVER S., ROS-CHUMILLAS M., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
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Envase de cartón antimicrobiano para reducir la podredumbre del tomate fresco envasado a granel y conservado en refrigeración.

Antimicrobial active cardboard crate to reduce the rottenness in fresh tomato stored in refrigeration.

• Author(s) : LÓPEZ GÓMEZ A., SOTO JOVER S., ROS-CHUMILLAS M., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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The use of cardboard trays with smart active internal lining for enhancing the shelf life and safety of fresh tomatoes.

• Author(s) : LÓPEZ GÓMEZ A., BOLUDA AGUILAR M., SOTO JOVER S.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Active cardboard box with smart internal lining based on encapsulated essential oils for enhancing the shelf life of refrigerated fresh nectarines.

• Author(s) : ROS-CHUMILLAS M., BUENDIA-MORENO L., SANCHEZ-MARTINEZ M. J., ANTOLINOS V., NAVARRO SEGURA L., MARTÍNEZ HERNÁNDEZ G. B., LÓPEZ GÓMEZ A.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

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The use of cardboard box with smart active internal lining and wrapping with active biopolymer film for enhancing the shelf life and safety of fresh broccoli.

• Author(s) : LÓPEZ GÓMEZ A., BOLUDA AGUILAR M., SOTO JOVER S., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental study of air cargo temperature variations and its impact on mango quality.

• Author(s) : CHAOMUANG N., LAGUERRE O., DENIS A., PAVIET SALOMON Y., MAWILAI P., SRISAWAT K., DERENS-BERTHEAU E., NDOYE F. T., PONGSUTTIYAKORN T., RAKMAE S., PUN U. K., SIRISOMBOON P., PORNCHALOEMPONG P., DURET S.
• Publication date: 2024/04
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 160
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Investigating the suitability of a heat pump water-heater as a method to reduce agricultural emissions in dairy farms

• Author(s) : BYRNE P. S., CARTON J. G., CORCORAN B.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Sustainability - vol. 13 - n. 10
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En route du laboratoire pharmaceutique vers un établissement de soins.

The journey from the pharmaceutical laboratory to a care facility.

• Author(s) : MACAUX C., SAINT-LORANT G.
• Publication date: 2018/01
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1167

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Effect of forced-air cooling, low temperature storage and transportation, four retailing methods on quality of pears.

• Author(s) : YAN C., LIU S., JIA L., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental study on effects of packing arrangement and plastic liner bag on freezing rates of bulk packed chicken drumsticks.

• Author(s) : HOANG D., OLATUNJI J. R., LOVATT S. J., 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

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Temperature uniformity and air flow distribution in a 40ft reefer container.

• Author(s) : LUKASSE L. J. S., STAAL M. G., PAILLART M. J. M., WILDSCHUT J.
• Publication date: 2022/04/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 7^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (Online). Proceedings: April 11-13 2022
• Formats : PDF

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Handling, processing and freezing of pelagic fish in Norway.

• Author(s) : NORDTVEDT T. S., STAVSET O., WIDELL K. N.
• Publication date: 2015/04/16
• Languages : English
• Source: 6^th Conference on Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, April 16-18, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Effect of different retailing and home preservation methods on quality of strawberry after forced-air cooling and low temperature transportation.

• Author(s) : YAN C., LIU S., JIA L., et al.
• 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.
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Design of carton air blast freezing systems.

• Author(s) : BOWATER F. J.
• Publication date: 2001/03/28
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Food, Carton, Tunnel, Design, Packaging, Freezing
• Source: Rapid Cooling of Food.
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Freezing of mackerel in carton boxes: heat flow and freezing time.

• Author(s) : MAGNUSSEN O. M., HARDARSON V.
• Publication date: 1993/11/15
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Carton, Mackerel, Tunnel, Design, Quick freezing, Simulation, Fish, Packaging, Freezing
• Source: Cold Chain Refrigeration Equipment by Design.
• Formats : PDF

Tetra Pak works on smart milk cartons

Tetra Pak is developing a smart carton that will alert consumers when milk is past its best consumption.

• Publication date : 2012/09/11

Metro is extending RFID to cases and cartons

German retailer Metro is planning to start applying radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, with improved performance and capability, to cartons and cases in the fourth quarter of 2005. Metro and its industry partners, including Kraft Foods,...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

Carbon Expo 2005

Climate change is one of the main challenges facing humanity. The creation of market-based mechanisms and a global market in greenhouse gas reductions is a significant instrument to address this challenge. One part of the global carbon market has...

• Publication date : 2005/01/12

Expanding market for hydrocarbon compressors

Several compressor makers are introducing new models operating with hydrocarbon refrigerants. For example ComStar International Inc., will offer compressors with the newly approved R-441A (HCR 188C), patented blend of ethane, propane, butane and...

• Publication date : 2011/06/15

First zero carbon building in Hong Kong

In order to set an example, Hong-Kong’s Construction Industry Council commissioned its first Zero Carbon Building (ZCB). A ZCB goes beyond the common definition of zero energy buildings (ZEB) producing on-site renewable energy and exporting part...

• Publication date : 2014/03/25
• Subjects: Environment

Carbon capture on board LNG-fuelled ships

A project involving science and industry partners has received EU funding to accelerate the uptake of ship-based carbon capture on LNG-fuelled ships.

• Publication date : 2022/06/13
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

Charge minimization in hydrocarbon systems

This paper was presented at the IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference in Glasgow (Sep. 2004). It presents the results of the project to minimize charge in a R290 system that has 1-1.5 kW refrigeration capacity. Currently, there are many guidelines...

• Publication date : 2004/11/24

Repealing the Carbon Tax in Australia.

The Australian Government decided to abolish the carbon tax from 1 July 2014.

• Publication date : 2014/07/08
• Subjects: Regulation

Abolition of the carbon tax in Australia.

The Australian Government has abolished carbon tax, with effect from July 1, 2014.

• Publication date : 2014/11/10
• Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

Shenzhen: China's first pilot city for hydrocarbon air conditioning

The city of Shenzhen is a pioneering the commercial application of hydrocarbon refrigerants to replace HCFCs in air conditioning.

• Publication date : 2012/09/11

China evaluates the real risks of hydrocarbons

According to JARN, China intends to switch half its production of split air conditioners to propane in order to meet the objectives of the HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan by 2015.This involved identifying potential leakage points and using...

• Publication date : 2012/09/30

ICR2011 highlights: carbon capture and storage (CCS) perspectives

During ICR2011, a complete session was devoted to carbon capture and storage (CCS). Berstad et al.(1) stressed that according to IEA, out of the targeted global annual CO2 emissions reductions – 50% by 2050 compared to 2005 levels –, CO2 CCS from...

• Publication date : 2011/11/16
• Subjects: General information, Environment

High efficiency, low carbon supermarket refrigeration

This paper was presented at the IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference in Glasgow (Sep. 2004). A new but simple high efficiency refrigeration system design suitable for use in supermarkets has been developed based on standard components so that...

• Publication date : 2004/11/24

Carbon dioxide snow to clean spatial telescope

An interesting method to keep the Webb Space Telescope mirror, seven times larger than Hubble, spotless.

• Publication date : 2015/11/02

Australia to set up a carbon price for HFCs

In September 2011, the Australian Government introduced to the Parliament a set of Bills that aim to cut emissions of greenhouse gases by 159 million tonnes CO2 eq. a year. Included are bills that will introduce a carbon charge on imports of...

• Publication date : 2011/12/05
• Subjects: Regulation

European Food Survey to decarbonise industrial operations

The ENOUGH project invites European food operators to complete a short survey on the advancements and potential for achieving the net-zero emissions target. 

• Publication date : 2023/01/26

New IIR Informatory Note on the carbon footprint of the cold chain

The IIR has just issued a new Informatory Note on the carbon footprint of the cold chain. It highlights the food safety and environmental benefits of an improved global cold chain. 

• Publication date : 2021/04/29
• Subjects: Developing country

New IIR Informatory Note on the carbon footprint of the cold chain

The IIR has just issued a new Informatory Note on the carbon footprint of the cold chain. It highlights the food safety and environmental benefits of an improved global cold chain.

• Publication date : 2021/06/07
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country, Environment

The OEWG 38: dedicated to the phase down of hydrofluorocarbons

The IIR reports back from the 38th Open-Ended Working Group meeting in Vienna

• Publication date : 2016/07/27

The “Carbon reduction opportunities for the food chain” workshop at ICCC 2022

The workshop was focused on the solutions brought by the EU project ENOUGH to reduce emissions from the food sector as set by the EU farm to fork strategy. A panel discussion was also held during the event...

• Publication date : 2022/04/29

INDEE+: Focus on the two-day workshop “Hotel Decarbonisation using R744 Heat Pump/chiller” organised in April

A two-day workshop titled “Hotel Decarbonisation using R744 Heat Pump/chiller” was organised on 26-27 April 2024 at Antarim Resorts, Goa. The technical session was followed by a demonstration of the R744 HP/C...

• Publication date : 2024/05/28

ENOUGH – a new project that will identify how food industry can become net zero by 2050

The project will develop technologies, tools and methods to contribute to the EU’s farm to fork Strategy to achieve climate neutrality in the food industry.

• Publication date : 2021/10/29

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...

• Publication date : 2024/11/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

IIR website: best downloads in 2022

Discover the three most popular IIR publications in 2022. The focus is on the economy, women in refrigeration, and the carbon footprint of the cold chain. 

• Publication date : 2023/01/24
• Subjects: Environment, Figures, economy

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: - Corporate member Australian Gas Industry Trust AGIT, Barton ACT, Australia - Private members Mr Maarten Croes, France Mr Parviz Tavakolly, Iran - Junior members Mr Marino Grozdek,...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

Brief: Dr Peter Egolf

Dr Peter Egolf, President of the IIR's Working Party on Magnetic Refrigeration, and his team at the Institut de Génie Thermique de l'Ecole d'ingénieurs du Canton de Vaud has won the Prix Spécial Energie awarded by the Office Fédéral de l'Energie...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

HKA/OST Summer School: Looking for sponsors

Two partners of the SophiA project wil be organising an International Summer School on Sustainability at OST in Switzerland.

• Publication date : 2022/05/27

IIR member news: AFF

The French Association of Refrigeration (AFF) recently published an online study evaluating current availability of training for CO2, ammonia and hydrocarbon refrigerants, as well as needs assessment.

• Publication date : 2014/11/24
• Subjects: Environment

Another successful IIR Gustav Lorentzen conference 2016

Dedicated to natural refrigerants, mainly ammonia, carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons, Gustav Lorentzen 2016 was a great success attracting over 270 people and more than 145 papers from leading international researchers and industrialists.

• Publication date : 2016/09/14

IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference 2018 attracts its largest number of participants yet

With a focus on natural refrigerants, principally ammonia, carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons, the 13th conference in the series attracted the largest number of participants yet, welcoming an impressive 300 individuals from 45 different countries and...

• Publication date : 2018/07/03

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

Thermophysical properties of hydrocarbon refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 20 hydrocarbon refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Blends

Global warming potential (GWP) of HFC refrigerants

Using the latest updated data from UNEP’s RTOC 2022 report, we have compiled the 100-year GWP and 20-year GWP values of hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) refrigerants. Our table includes...

• Last update : 2023/09/15
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : HFCs

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

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

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

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…)

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