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Flow regimes and thermal comfort in air-conditioned gymnastic sport facility.

• Author(s) : AL-HABABI T., KHALIL E. E.
• Publication date: 2017/07/20
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Gymnasium, CFD, Case study, Egypt, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning, Air distribution
• Source: 8th international conference on compressors and refrigeration, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental analysis of an evaporative–vapour compression based combined air conditioning system for required comfort conditions.

• Author(s) : CHAUHAN S. S., RAJPUT S. P. S.
• Publication date: 2017/03/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Compression system, Evaporative system, Expérimentation, Energy saving, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 115

Održivo projektovana klimatizovana džamija radi toplotne ugodnosti.

Sustainable designed air-conditioned mosque for thermal comfort.

• Author(s) : GABRI R. N. al-, KHALIL E. E.
• Publication date: 2016/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : CFD, Air quality, Air flow, Simulation, Religious building, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning
• Source: 47^th International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition.
• Formats : PDF

Spoljašnje hladenje za postizanje toplotnog komfora oko gledalaca u klimatizovanim sportskim objektima.

Outdoor cooling for thermal comfort around spectators in air conditioned sport facilities.

• Author(s) : KHALIL E. E.
• Publication date: 2016/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Outdoor environment, CFD, Sport, Simulation, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning
• Source: 47^th International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition.
• Formats : PDF

Application of dynamic airflow on split air conditioning unit and its impacts on human thermal comfort: isothermal condition.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : LUO M., YU J., YANG Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/05
• Languages : Chinese
• Keywords : Split system, Air, Expérimentation, Flow, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning
• Source: HV & AC - vol. 44 - n. 290
• Formats : PDF

Study on energy design factors of air conditioning based on thermal comfort.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : WANG Y., LIU G., ZHANG L., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/08
• Languages : Chinese
• Keywords : Household application, Ventilation, Design, Temperature, Energy saving, Control (generic), Thermal comfort, Air conditioning
• Source: Journal of Refrigeration - vol. 35 - n. 158
• Formats : PDF

Research on comfort of evaporative cooling air conditioning based on weather tool software.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : DI Y., HAN B., WANG L.
• Publication date: 2015/05
• Languages : Chinese
• Keywords : Seasonal performance, China, Simulation, Evaporative system, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning, Climate
• Source: HV & AC - vol. 45 - n. 303
• Formats : PDF

Energy performance and thermal comfort delivery capabilities of solid-desiccant rotor-based air-conditioning for warm to hot and humid climates—a critical review.

• Author(s) : HALAWA E., BRUNO F.
• Publication date: 2023/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Air conditioning, Desiccant wheel, Desiccant system, Evaporative system, Review, Humid climate, Hot climate, Performance, COP, Dehumidification, Two-stage system, Thermal comfort
• Source: Energies - vol. 16 - 16
• Formats : PDF

Simplified model for desired airflow rate in underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems.

• Author(s) : ZHANG K., ZHANG X., LI X.
• Publication date: 2016/01/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Stratification, Floor, Air, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning, Distribution
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 93

Análise das condições de conforto térmico e qualidade do ar no interior de uma sala de uma unidade industrial.

Analysis of the thermal comfort conditions and indoor air quality in an industrial unit room.

• Author(s) : CHAVES F., VIEIRA A. V., ANTUNES J. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : Portuguese
• Keywords : Indoor environment, Air quality, Air change, Industry, Thermal comfort, CO2
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Basics of well-mixed room air distribution.

• Author(s) : INT-HOUT D.
• Publication date: 2015/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Performance, Mixed system, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning, Air distribution
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 57 - n. 7

Review of air flow regimes and thermal comfort in spectators' zone of Qatar Stadium.

• Author(s) : ASHMAWY M.E., KHALIL E. E.
• Publication date: 2017/07/20
• Languages : English
• Keywords : CFD, Air flow, Air diffuser, Qatar, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning, Air distribution
• Source: 8th international conference on compressors and refrigeration, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Charge limitation estimation of R1243zf/RE170 refrigerant for air conditioning systems for human comfort.

• Author(s) : WU X., ZHANG X., XU S., DANG C., SUN D.
• Publication date: 2021/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : HFO, Flammability, Air conditioning, Refrigerant charge, R1243zf, Re170, Mixture, Expérimentation, Safety
• Source: 2^nd IIR Conference on HFO Refrigerants and Low GWP Blends
• Formats : PDF

A Bayesian approach for learning and predicting personal thermal preference.

• Author(s) : LEE S., BILIONIS I., KARAVA P., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Control (automatic), Prediction, Modelling, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 4^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

An Experimental Study on Thermal Comfort Improvement For Residential Air Conditioner Applying a Wind-free Technology.

• Author(s) : JOO Y., HWANG J., SEO H., LIM B.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal comfort, Air conditioning, Indoor environment, Expérimentation, Residential building
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

Higher AC setting temperatures to reduce thermal discomfort and energy demand in warm countries

Using data from four cities in India, Philippines, and Thailand, a recent study found that occupants experience thermal discomfort from unnecessarily low air conditioning (AC) temperature settings. Warmer indoor...

• Publication date : 2020/11/27

Award for the first air-conditioned building in the UK

Opened in 1903, the Royal Victoria Hospital’s air conditioning system is seen as a milestone in the history of environmental engineering, cleaning the air and controlling both temperature and humidity in the hospital for the comfort of staff and...

• Publication date : 2018/12/27

Gender disparity in air-conditioned offices?

According to a recent article published in Nature Climate Change, standards were developed in the 1960’s and are based on the resting metabolic rates of a 40 year old man who weighs 70 kgs.

• Publication date : 2015/08/13
• Subjects: Regulation

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

World Cup stadium cooling technology and CO2 emissions

The FIFA World Cup stadiums in Qatar combine passive cooling strategies with innovative air-conditioning technology to offer fans and players a more comfortable...

• Publication date : 2022/11/21
• Subjects: Technology

Thermal comfort in commercial buildings

An article published by Consulting Specifying Engineer focuses on the factors to consider when providing thermal comfort in commercial buildings.

• Publication date : 2017/07/05

ASRE Stamps Commissioned for Refrigeration Appreciation Week

As part of the centennial celebration of The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE) and ASHRAE's 2005 Winter Meeting in Orlando, Florida, Mayor Buddy Dyer has signed a proclamation designating the week of meeting, February 5-9, 2005,...

• Publication date : 2004/12/22

The race to design individual cooling devices

Cooling individuals would be less energy-consuming and a lot cheaper than cooling entire buildings. Based on that principle, companies, start-ups, and researchers are racing to build wearable devices that can act like mini air-conditioning...

• Publication date : 2020/02/06

Inadequate office temperature may cost the UK economy 15,7bn € annually

A new survey suggests around 2% of office hours are wasted due to the temperature alone, potentially costing the UK economy an estimated €15,7bn annually.

• Publication date : 2014/04/23

Climate control for your desk

We are used to taking command of our personal climate in planes and cars by using simple controls. Why not in buildings too? A study of the effect of installing individual air-conditioning vents at office desks, and putting controls at each...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

Out of ordinary: Giant pandas to enjoy air conditioning

A group of scientists is analysing temperature, humidity and airflow of Wolong, a giant panda habitat in southwest Sichuan Province, China. These researchers of the Wolong Giant Panda Research Center are trying to develop an air-conditioning...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

Briefs: Dehumidification and cooling system cuts energy consumption by 43% in meat processing plant

Cooling and dehumidification costs in a meat plant in Germany have been reduced by a system using hot and cold water from other processes. According to DuCool, TönniesFleisch plant in Rheda-Wiedenbrück is saving annually 165 000 € in electricity...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

Partial body cooling as a means to save energy?

Cooling parts of the body could be an energy efficient way of providing personal thermal comfort and is currently being studied by researchers, in particular in Japan and in the United States.

• Publication date : 2014/01/21

ASHRAE Technology Awards: winning project features green design

The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building design in the areas of occupant comfort, indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy conservation. The designs incorporate ASHRAE...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

Trends

- The worldwide market for air conditioning was estimated by BSRIA as being 34 billion USD in 2001 and was forecast to reach 39 billion USD in 2004. The Freedonia Group predicts a rise to 56 billion USD by 2008. Fastest growth will occur in the...

• Publication date : 2005/02/11

The Beijing Congress

The 22nd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration will be held in Beijing, China, on August 21-26, 2007. IIR congresses are held every 4 years in various parts of the world, showing the global influence of the IIR. The previous event was held...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

The Beijing Congress

The 22nd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration will be held in Beijing, China, on August 21-26, 2007. IIR congresses are held every 4 years in various parts of the world, showing the global influence of the IIR. The previous event was held...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

Conference update: Melbourne

IIR 2008 - HVAC Energy Efficiency Best Practice Conference will be held in Melbourne on September 18-19, 2008. This cutting-edge event will cover solar air conditioning and heating of buildings, comfort and indoor environmental quality in energy...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

Conference update: Melbourne

IR 2008 - HVAC Energy Efficiency Best Practice Conference will be held in Melbourne on September 18-19, 2008. This cutting-edge event will cover solar air conditioning and heating of buildings, comfort and indoor environmental quality in energy...

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

Conference update: Melbourne

IIR 2008 - HVAC Energy Efficiency Best Practice Conference will be held in Melbourne on September 18-19, 2008. This cutting-edge event will cover solar air conditioning and heating of buildings, comfort and indoor environmental quality in energy...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

ICR 2011 in Prague: a Resounding Success

The 23rd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration held in Prague, on August 21-26, 2011, was highly successful...

• Publication date : 2011/08/30

Conference: Auckland

The IIR Conference Innovative Equipment and Systems for Comfort and Food Preservation took place in Auckland, New Zealand, on February 16-19, 2006. It was co-organized with IRHACE (Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air-Conditioning...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

New IIR publication: Serving the Needs of Mankind: a History of Refrigeration

This 40-minute DVD produced for the 21 st IIR International Congress of Refrigeration held in Washington DC in August 2003 retraces the history of refrigeration from prehistoric times to today and touches on future challenges and potential...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

ICR2007 in Beijing

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) holds Congresses every 4 years. They have two objectives: - a scientific objective: apart from the numerous IIR and IIR-co-sponsored conferences (about 50 over a 4-year period), which are focused...

• Publication date : 2007/11/20

IIR member news: Daikin signs a partnership on CO2 capture

Daikin recently signed a partnership with Doshisha University in Kyoto to work on CO2 capture and higher efficiency air conditioners.

• Publication date : 2020/04/23

Member News: Daikin partners with Fujifilm to reduce noise from some of its ventilation/humidification units

The Japanese company Daikin will soon use a new technology to reduce noise in some of its ventilation and humidification units. 

• Publication date : 2022/02/28

IIR member news: Daikin launches new VRV solution

Daikin has launched a new VRV solution to meet the specific demands of city and urban locations where space is limited and customers want an invisible air conditioning solution.

• Publication date : 2015/09/20

IIR member news: Daikin

From 2012 to March 2015, over 3 million units of Daikin’s residential and commercial air conditioners using the “mildly flammable” R32 have been sold in 43 countries.

• Publication date : 2015/10/11

New IIR Informatory Note on Air-source heat pumps for space heating and cooling

The IIR has issued a new Informatory Note on Air source heat pumps for space heating and cooling. A summary for policymakers and a Chinese version of this note have also been published.

• Publication date : 2021/02/23

2016 Purdue conferences papers in Fridoc!

Papers from the 3 conferences held in Purdue University in July 2016 and co-sponsored by the IIR can be downloaded from Fridoc database.

• Publication date : 2017/02/03
• Subjects: Environment

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 : English, French
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers