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Recycling 101: waste heat recovery.
Thermosiphon loop thermal collector for low-temperature waste heat recovery.
IIR document
High temperature absorption compression heat pump for industrial waste heat.
Performance of a cooling system driven by engine exhaust heat.
Gas-side fouling, erosion and corrosion of heat exchangers for middle/low temperature waste heat utilization: A review on simulation and experiment.
Applications of absorption heat exchangers for kinds of waste heat recovery systems.
Ejector refrigeration systems for waste heat recovery applications: effects of condensation on performance.
Design of two-stage thermoacoustic Stirling engine coupled with push-pull linear alternator for waste heat recovery.
Recommended by the IIR / IIR document
Effect of waste heat utilization on the performance of low temperature Rankine cycle.
A trans-critical CO2 heat pump system for waste heat utilization in warm weather condition applied to a milk refrigeration plant.
Using waste heat of ship as energy source for an absorption refrigeration system.
Application of waste low heat as motive heat source for ejection air-conditioning systems for yachts.
Marine application of waste heat to drive ejection refrigeration system.
Investigation of Novel Configuration for Dual Organic Rankine Cycle Configurations for maximization of waste heat utilization.
Study of efficiency of a multistage centrifugal pump used in engine waste heat recovery application.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Purdue conferences highlights: development of high-temperature heat pumps
High-temperature heat pumps are currently subject to intense R&D work, as illustrated by several papers presented at Purdue last year. All Purdue papers can now be downloaded from the Fridoc database.
Single-fuel LNG ferries with waste heat recovery systems
A Dutch ferry operator has recently commissioned two new ships with single-fuel LNG engines. The ships are also equipped with a waste heat recovery system to generate electricity.
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...
R1234yf as a working fluid in Organic Rankine Cycle systems
A recent review article presented the use of HFO R1234yf and its mixtures in Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems, namely in applications for waste heat recovery from internal...
Waste heat recovery to eliminate the novel coronavirus in HVAC systems
A recent study proposes a technique for eliminating SARS-CoV-2 from cleanroom HVAC systems using the recovered heat of exhaust air. The modified system could be easily implemented in...
Data centre in Finland recovers waste heat
The companies Ericcson and Fortum signed an agreement to recover a data centre waste heat for district heating.
District heating and cooling in Europe: the share of renewable energy
District heating and cooling networks continue to expand in Europe, further integrating renewables and waste heat sources.
Norwegian lobster farm uses waste heat from datacentre
An innovative lobster farm will use waste heat from a Norwegian datacentre for water temperature regulation.
The European Commission releases a “Renovation Wave Strategy” for more energy-efficient buildings.
Decarbonisation of heating and cooling is among the top three priorities of the European Commission’s new “Renovation Wave Strategy”. The strategy promotes cooling and heating using waste heat or cold along with...
European Commission: a guide to innovative district heating and cooling solutions.
A comprehensive solution booklet on district heating and cooling by the European Commission covers energy-efficient technologies, regulatory frameworks and business...
Use of chillers in cannabis greenhouses
The legalisation of medical cannabis in several states in the US involves the development of new techniques to manage temperatures while reducing production costs.
Design and operate data centres for the AI era
In order to meet the demanding workload from artificial intelligence (AI) along with the increased cooling needs, the industry must upgrade and innovate when designing data...
An ejector refrigeration system optimised for sub-zero temperatures on fishing vessels
Large amounts of diesel fuel are used to power fishing vessels engines and on-board refrigeration systems. In a recent theoretical study, an energy-efficient sub-zero refrigeration system proposed based on a...
Initiatives to promote refrigeration technologies in the developing world
Focus on some initiatives to facilitate access to eco-friendly refrigeration technologies in hot countries.
Japanese households don’t make the most of reversible heat pumps
Despite a high market penetration, less than half of Japanese households use their reversible heat pumps for heating.
IIR news
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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.
Statement from IIR Director General at COP29
Watch the IIR’s official statement delivered by IIR Director General Yosr Allouche at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-22 November, 2024. Transcript is available...
IIR Statement at COP30
Transcript of the official IIR delegation speech delivered at COP30 in Bélem, Brazil by Graeme Maidment, President of IIR Commission E2 : Heat Pumps and Energy Recovery.
International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) releases new technical brief: “The role of refrigeration in the global economy (3rd edition)”
This comprehensive report highlights the critical importance of refrigeration in addressing global challenges related to food security, healthcare, energy efficiency, and climate change.
Strengthening cold chain technologies in hot climates: IIR and UNEP lead the conversation at MOP37
Nairobi, 3 November 2025 — At the 37th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP37), UNEP OzonAction and the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) hosted a dynamic side event focused on strengthening sustainable...
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.
