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Chilling of salmon in refrigerated sea water.

• Author(s) : BANTLE M., STAVSET O., NORDTVEDT T. S., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat transfer coefficient, Energy consumption, Chilling, Simulation, Salmon, Sea water
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Revamping and expansion of milk chilling centre.

• Author(s) : GULANIKAR A. D.
• Publication date: 2019/04/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Modernization, Milk, Chilling, R717, Ammonia, India, Case study
• Source: 8^th Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, Avril 11-13, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Simulation of an industrial cheese chilling process.

• Author(s) : HOANG D. K., OLATUNJI J. R., LOVATT S. J., CARSON J. K.
• Publication date: 2022/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Food industry, Dairy industry, Cheese, Chilling, CFD, Simulation, Heat transfer, Expérimentation, Test room, Cheddar, Modelling
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 133
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Chilling of pelagic fish onboard Norwegian fishing vessels.

• Author(s) : NORDTVEDT T. S., WIDELL K. N.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ship, Sensor, Temperature, Tank, Chilling, Fish, Fishing, Norway, Expérimentation, Flow
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Challenges of effective chilling of Atlantic salmon in refrigerated sea water: field tests.

• Author(s) : TOLSTOREBROV I., WIDELL K. N., NORDTVEDT T. S., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Industrial application, Temperature, Tank, Chilling, Salmon, Modelling, Testing, Sea water
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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The effect of freeze-chilling on quality changes of cod loins (Gadus morhua) during chilled storage.

• Author(s) : UGLEM S., NORDTVEDT T. S., GREIFF K.
• Publication date: 2022/04/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Fish, Cod, Freezing, Chilling, Vacuum, Packaging, Thawing, Storage life, Comparison, Quality
• Source: 7^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (Online). Proceedings: April 11-13 2022
• Formats : PDF

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Air distribution and temperature control in chilled food manufacturing facilities.

• Author(s) : PARPAS D., TASSOU S. A., GOWREESUNKER B. L., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/06/23
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Food industry, Energy consumption, Chilled food, Measurement, Temperature, Simulation, Control (generic), Air distribution
• Source: 3^rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
• Formats : PDF

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Numerical heat transfer model for industrial chilling installations.

• Author(s) : HOANG D., LOVATT S. J., OLATUNJI J. R., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Polystyrene, Industrial application, CFD, Temperature variation, Heat transfer, Chilling, Air flow, Agar, Cheese, Test room
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Life cycle assessment of salmon cold chains: comparison between chilling and superchilling technologies.

• Author(s) : HOANG H. M., LEDUCQ D., BROWN T., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Comparison, Cold chain, Chilling, Superchilling, Salmon, Environment
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Effect of cooling rate and super-chilling temperature on ice crystal characteristic, cell structure, and physicochemical quality of super-chilled fresh-cut celery.

• Author(s) : XU C. C., LIU D. K., GUO C. X., WU Y. Q.
• Publication date: 2020/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Celery, Freezing rate, Cooling rate, Low temperature, Crystallization, Quality, Expérimentation, Food, Chilling, Partial freezing
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 113
• Formats : PDF

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Onboard pre-chilling of ungutted and gutted Atlantic cod in different cooling media -Temperature measurements and analytical modelling.

• Author(s) : ELIASSON S., ARASON S., MARGEIRSSON B., PALSSON O. P.
• Publication date: 2021/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Chilling, Precooling, Fish, Ship, Expérimentation, Modelling
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 132
• Formats : PDF

Chapter 20 - Chilling and Freezing

• Author(s) : JAMES S. J., JAMES C.
• Publication date: 2014
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freezer, Frozen food, Thawing, Chilling, Freezing, Microbiological quality, Food, Commercial application, Industrial application

IIR document

Investigation into air distribution systems and thermal environment control in chilled food processing facilities.

• Author(s) : PARPAS D., AMARIS C., TASSOU S. A.
• Publication date: 2018/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Indoor environment, Food industry, Chilled food, CFD, Factory, Temperature, Modelling, Air distribution
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 87
• Formats : PDF

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Study of convective heat transfer and chilling kinetics of Atlantic salmon in refrigerated sea water: experiments and modelling.

• Author(s) : TOLSTOREBROV I., EIKEVIK T. M., WIDELL K. N., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Sensor, Heat transfer, Temperature, Tank, Chilling, Salmon, Modelling, Testing, Forced convection
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Optimizing design and operation of chilling tank for Atlantic salmon.

• Author(s) : WIDELL K. N., NORDTVEDT T. S., TOLSTOREBROV I., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Measurement, Heat transfer, Design, Temperature, Tank, Chilling, Salmon, Testing, Flow, Sea water
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Briefs: Superchilling keeps fish fresh longer

Scientists at the Norwegian Institute of Technology SINTEF have found that the superchilling of fish or meat between -1 to -3°C combines the extended life of freezing while retaining the fresh taste that chilling provides; it also reduces storage...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

Differentiated chilling for meat

A new intelligent-pad-chilling method for meat carcasses developed by DMRI Consult for the Danish Meat Research Institute, is claimed to be able to reduce meat weight loss by 90% and reduce energy costs by approximately 50%. Each carcass is...

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

Berry efficient chilling

The storage and transport of berries has come a long way since they were transported by an iced horse cart in 1843. Today, growers in the Pajaro Valley from the Berry Bowl label are breaking in a brand new USD 2 million state-of-the-art flash...

• Publication date : 2005/09/30

Supercooling and superchilling to increase the shelf life and reduce food waste

Superchilling and supercooling have enormous potential to enable safe, high quality and long term storage of foods without the consumer perceived detrimental effects of freezing.

• Publication date : 2016/01/22

Is super-cooling better than chilling for seafood products?

Super-cooled storage is a novel technique that better preserves the texture and freshness of fish and extends shelf life compared to chilling. 

• Publication date : 2024/02/29
• Subjects: Technology

Addressing gender and regional disparities in access to cooling

The annual Chilling Prospects report estimates that 1.12 billion poor people in rural and urban areas are at high risk due to a lack of access to cooling. 

• Publication date : 2023/09/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country, General information

More than one billion people are at high risk due to a lack of access to cooling

The annual Chilling Prospects report estimates that 355 million people living in poor rural areas and 732 million people living in poor urban areas are at risk due to a lack of access to cooling worldwide....

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Developing country

Populations at risk due to lack of cooling

The report Chilling Prospects highlights the growing and unprecedented risks for the 1.1 billion people who cannot access cooling nowadays.

• Publication date : 2018/09/20
• Subjects: Environment, Developing country, General information

Near absolute zero molecules.

MIT succeeded in chilling molecules in a gas of sodium potassium (NaK) to a temperature of 500 nanokelvins.

• Publication date : 2015/09/02

Refrigeration reduces the glycemic index of cooked rice

Several studies highlight the benefits of refrigeration on the glycaemic index of rice, which is important in the control of chronic diseases such as diabetes.

• Publication date : 2022/12/05
• Subjects: General information

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Adopting energy-efficient cooling technologies can save over $6 trillion in developing economies

A recent report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and UNEP-led Cool Coalition modelled how adopting sustainable cooling can reduce electricity consumption in developing...

• Publication date : 2024/10/23
• Subjects: General information

Challenges related to the adoption of air conditioning in emerging economies by 2040

The authors of a recent article modelled the adoption of air conditioning by 2040 in four emerging economies: Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Mexico. The adoption of AC could increase between two- to sixteen-fold,...

• Publication date : 2021/11/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

PCMs to keep superchilled temperatures in consumer packages

Consumer packages may be placed at +15 °C for 25-40 min longer thanks to the PCM

• Publication date : 2014/09/15

Assisting developing countries in setting national plans for sustainable cooling

With over a billion people at risk due to a lack of access to cooling, a UNEP-led working group has published a methodology to help countries develop National Cooling Action Plans (NCAPs).

• Publication date : 2021/10/11
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

EIA points out the risks of illegal traffic of refrigerants

Five years after an initial report on the subject, EIA assesses that significant levels of refrigerant traffic persist in Europe, despite the worsening climate situation.

• Publication date : 2024/05/28

Supercooling and superchilling: A solution to increased shelf life and reduced food waste?

If these technologies were combined with perfusion chilling for meat and fish, then additional benefits such as rapid cooling, low weight loss and novel products could result.

• Publication date : 2015/10/27

The IIR launches a call to action to adopt 5 internationally established refrigeration terms!

All professionals in the field of low-temperature technologies are called and are strongly encouraged to strictly adhere to the internationally established and approved definitions, by the International...

• Publication date : 2020/10/02
• Subjects: General information

Call to action to adopt 5 internationally established refrigeration terms!

All professionals in the field of low-temperature technologies are called and are strongly encouraged to strictly adhere to the internationally established and approved definitions, by the International...

• Publication date : 2020/09/28
• Subjects: General information

Brief: Iran

There is now considerable interest in the IIR in Iran. Mr Manuchehr Mehdizadeh, who is well-known in the HVAC, chilling and freezing sectors in Iran, has attracted considerable interest in the IIR, resulting in new members representing strategic...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

IIR member news: Star Refrigeration

Star Refrigeration soon to hit US food firms with eco-friendly low-ammonia chillers and freezers

• Publication date : 2013/09/04

News from IIR members: Kinarca

Kinarca obtains ISO 22000 certification for its gel-ice machine. Bureau Veritas Certification has certified that Kinarca's Food Security system applied to the design process, manufacturing assembly and maintenance of flo-ice machines is according...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Corporate members: news

- During the IIAR's 2008 Ammonia Refrigeration and Conference, the first fundraising event, a golf tournament, was held in order to launch Ammonia Refrigeration Foundation actions. The recently formed foundation will promote charitable,...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

The IIR and the ASHRAE establish new definitions of five keywords in the refrigeration sector

For over a year, a group of experts from the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have been working together to establish common definitions of...

• Publication date : 2019/03/18

Call for abstracts now open for the IIR Congress 2023!

To be organised under the theme "Towards efficient, controlled and smart refrigeration", the call for abstracts for the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration has been...

• Publication date : 2022/01/28
• Subjects: Technology, General information, Environment

The IIR is involved in a new project called Cool-Save

The IIR is involved in a new project called Cool-Save. This 30-month European project comprises the development and dissemination of cost-effective strategies designed to improve energy efficiency in cooling systems in the food and drink sector.

• Publication date : 2012/04/25

New IIR Informatory Note: The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition

In line with its corporate objective to promote knowledge of refrigeration and associated technologies and applications on a global scale, the IIR has published a new Informatory Note on “The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide...

• Publication date : 2020/04/23
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation, Developing country, Technology, General information, Environment

Frisbee Project: Latest Developments

Frisbee is a European-Union-funded 4-year project. It was launched in September 2010 and involves 26 partners including the IIR. the IIR is in charge of collecting data and the dissemination of research outcomes. The aim is to provide new...

• Publication date : 2011/12/20

First European field study on food cold chain carried out by the Frisbee consortium

Four Frisbee project partners will conduct a major field study in four representative European countries this Summer

• Publication date : 2012/05/15

IIR member news : Linde

The CSG-4 snow generator allows to generate snow on demand or via programming and is claimed to offer a cost effective and safe alternative to dry ice pellets.

• Publication date : 2015/05/20

Cooling Keeps Food Fresh : Global Campaign Announced for World Refrigeration Day, June 26

Since 2019, June 26 celebrates the World Refrigeration Day. With increasing global stakes at hand over the past years, refrigeration took a leading role at the heart of international...

• Publication date : 2022/05/25
• Subjects: Environment

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

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 : French, English
• Themes : Fruit, Vegetables

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