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  • In France, the tax on HFCs is still under discussion (in French)

    Update on the latest developments regarding the HFC tax, which finally appears in the 2018 finance bill.

    • Publication date : 2017/11/17
    • Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives
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  • A novel method for frost detection

    Frost growth on the evaporator coils of a refrigeration plant can dramatically reduce its efficiency. A novel indirect detection method that would avoid frost built-up has been developed.

    • Publication date : 2020/02/06
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  • Revising A3 refrigerants charge limits to promote wider application

    A recent IJR paper examines the validity and form of charge limits for “highly flammable” A3 refrigerants, which constitute low-GWP alternatives to HFCs. Authors propose to eliminate upper charge limits for...

    • Publication date : 2020/06/30
    • Subjects: HFCs alternatives
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  • The benefits of thermal energy storage for cold chain applications

    Several presentations at the IIR ICCC 2022 conference focused on the potential applications of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) and Phase-Change Materials (PCMs) and highlighted the...

    • Publication date : 2022/07/08
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  • German researchers approach absolute zero

    Physicists at the University of Bremen, Germany have produced the lowest temperature ever recorded, at 38 picoKelvin, which is 38 trillionths of a degree above absolute zero.

    • Publication date : 2021/11/15
    • Subjects: Technology
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  • Liquid nitrogen spray to clean spacesuits

    Researchers from Washington State University developed a liquid nitrogen spray to remove moon dust from a space suit, potentially solving what is a significant challenge for future...

    • Publication date : 2023/03/27
    • Subjects: Technology
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    Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the moon

  • Towards a sustainable seafood cold chain

    Several FAO (UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation) reports present the figures and challenges of the seafood cold chain.

    • Publication date : 2023/02/06
    • Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country
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    Sustainable fish cage farming on lake Victoria in the Buikwe District in Uganda

  • Briefs: World's largest food park

    Early 2010, the world's largest food park opened 20 km from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. The 95-acre Patanjali Food and Herbal Park is to provide direct employment for 7000 people. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) plans to set...

    • Publication date : 2011/02/04
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  • Brief: A stop to weight loss!

    Although spraying of refrigerated meat produce throughout transportation has been in operation for over 20 years, water loss continues to be a problem during the second phase of refrigeration in the cold chamber. However, if the entire enclosure...

    • Publication date : 2006/05/05
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  • Cold to help the Olympic athletes recover

    With temperatures in Athens reaching 40°C, keeping cool and maintaining fluids was a focus for athletes. Contrary to popular belief, saunas and hot spas dehydrate the body and cause fatigue. Hence, the Australian Olympic team devised an entire...

    • Publication date : 2004/09/14
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  • Briefs: solar air-conditioning prototype

    As part of the European programme Solera, CEA LITEN researchers recently set up a 4.5-kW solar air-conditioning prototype in the facilities of the INES (French National Institute of Solar Energy) in Chambéry in the French Alps, where the system...

    • Publication date : 2009/12/09
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  • Marine refrigeration

    The use of natural refrigerants is gradually spreading. Here are two examples of their use in the marine sector: - Environmentally-friendly fish transport American Freedom is one of the world's largest refrigerated ships and can hold up to...

    • Publication date : 2007/11/20
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  • Isochoric freezing could cut down energy use in the global food cold chain

    Compared to conventional isobaric freezing, isochoric freezing could significantly improve the quality of frozen food and generate substantial energy savings. 

    • Publication date : 2021/10/22
    • Subjects: Technology
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  • The benefits of linear compressors

    Three articles published recently in the IJR illustrate the strength of R&D work around linear compressors and highlight the benefits of these, especially in commercial and domestic...

    • Publication date : 2020/02/27
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    domestic refrigerator

  • Cryogenic testing on the successor of Hubble Telescope

    NASA engineers completed final cryogenic testing on James Webb Space Telescope a few months ago.

    • Publication date : 2018/05/23
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  • Cold storage conditions for fruits and vegetables

    Practical recommendations for the cold storage of over 200 cultivars of fruits, vegetables and herbs (storage temperatures, relative humidity, storage time, controlled atmosphere...

    • Last update : 2023/01/16
    • Langues : English, French
    • Themes : Fruit, Vegetables
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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...

    • Last update : 2023/11/07
    • Langues : English, French
    • Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs
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