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Methodological considerations for the environmental quality in historic commercial buildings: the case study of San Miguel Market.

• Author(s) : PIPERNO E.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Spain, Commercial building, Heat pump, History, Case study, Retrofitting, Heating
• Source: 49^th AiCARR International Conference. Historical and existing buildings: designing the retrofit. An overview from energy performances to indoor air quality.
• Formats : PDF

Occupancy driven buildings-to-grid integration framework for large commercial buildings.

• Author(s) : LI Y., DONG B., FONTENOT H.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy consumption, Commercial building, Control (automatic), Energy storage, Optimization, Modelling, Solar energy, Cost
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Common faults and their prioritization in small commercial buildings.

• Author(s) : KIM J., CAI J., BRAUN J. E., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy consumption, Commercial building, Ventilation, Review, Default, Cost, Air conditioning, Heating
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

A review on optimal energy management in commercial buildings.

• Author(s) : HOSSAIN J., KADIR A. F. A., HANAFI A. N., SHAREEF H., KHATIB T., BAHARIN K. A., SULAIMA M. F.
• Publication date: 2023/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Commercial building, Energy consumption, Energy efficiency, Air conditioning, Sustainability, Internet of Things, Green building, Review, Control (automatic)
• Source: Energies - vol. 16 - 4
• Formats : PDF

Analysis of multi-chiller systems for a commercial building in Brazil.

• Author(s) : HERNANDEZ-NETO A., FLIGELMAN KANAS W.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Commercial building, Brazil, Simulation, Performance, Energy saving, Air conditioning
• 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

Combined Power and Cooling for Commercial Buildings.

• Author(s) : PRAVEEN KUMAR G., SARAVANAN R., CORONAS A.
• Publication date: 2017/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Seasonal performance, Electricity, Commercial building, Ammonia-water, Absorption, Modelling, India, Case study, Air conditioning, Cogeneration
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 20 - n. 4
• Formats : PDF

HVAC solutions for small- and medium-sized commercial building retrofit opportunities.

• Author(s) : JEON B., HORTON W. T.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy consumption, Commercial building, Simulation, Performance, Equipment, Retrofitting, Air conditioning
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 4^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Field performance of gas-engine driven heat pumps in a commercial building.

• Author(s) : KAMAL R., NARASIMHAN A. K., WICKRAMARATNE C., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Economy, Commercial building, Heat pump, Performance, Gas engine, Expérimentation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 68
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Ice-storage device application in commercial buildings of Wuxi Sino-Swedish Eco-City.

• Author(s) : SU C., SHAFQAT O., LUNDQVIST P.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ice, Energy consumption, Electricity, Commercial building, China, Storage, Simulation, Prediction
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Assessing the value of uncertainty aware transactive control framework for commercial and residential buildings.

• Author(s) : YU M. G., PAVLAK G. S.
• Publication date: 2021/05/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Optimization, Simulation, Case study, Commercial building, Residential building, Thermal energy storage, Electricity, Water heater
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 6^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Rafraîchissement d'un bâtiment commercial et de son environnement.

Cooling of a commercial building and its environment.

• Author(s) : KABORE M., SALAGNAC P., BOZONNET E., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/03
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Thermal analysis, Generality, Commercial building, Simulation, Urban environment, Natural cold, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1168

IIR document

Energy performance of the silica aerogel glazing system in commercial building of Hong Kong.

• Author(s) : HUANG Y., NIU J. L.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Silica, Energy, Commercial building, Glazing, Simulation, Performance, Window, Insulation
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Comparative analysis on energy consumption of commercial buildings based on sub-metered data.

• Author(s) : GUO M., XIA J., SHEN Q., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy consumption, Comparison, Commercial building, Fan, Cooling, Performance, Lighting, Air conditioning
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Investigation of advanced solar assisted cooling for Australian commercial buildings.

• Author(s) : MA Y.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Commercial building, Australia, Absorption system, Desiccant system, Simulation, Evaporation, Solar energy, Air conditioning

Field measurement-based validation of fault diagnostics for commercial building HVAC systems.

• Author(s) : EBRAHIMIFAKHAR A., CHEN Y., YUILL D. P., CROWE E.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Commercial building, Failure, Detection, Conditionneur d'air en toiture, Sensor, Economizer, Energy saving
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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

The economic advantages of evaporative cooling

ACHR News recently published an article focusing on the advantages of evaporative cooling in commercial buildings.

• Publication date : 2017/05/26

The development of district cooling in China

Like the huge project under construction in Shenzhen, district cooling in China has a great potential for development, given the energy benefits it offers and the strong growth in commercial...

• Publication date : 2021/10/22

PCM thermal energy storage for indoor environments

During the IIR PCM 2018 conference which took place on May 21-23 in Orford, Canada, numerous applications of phase-change materials (PCMs) and slurries were presented, including in commercial refrigeration (refrigerated display cabinets), domestic...

• Publication date : 2018/06/22

Australia: a cool benchmarking tool

An online calculation tool to measure efficiency and reduce use of HVAC systems.

• Publication date : 2015/02/10

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

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

2005 AHR Expo Innovation award winners

The winners of the third annual AHR (Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration) Expo Innovation awards will be honoured during a ceremony during the 2005 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, on February 8, 2005. The product entries were judged for...

• Publication date : 2004/12/22

Consensus agreement on air conditioner efficiency standards in the US

On November 11, 2004, air conditioner manufacturers and energy efficiency advocates in the US announced that they had reached a consensus agreement on federal equipment efficiency standards for air conditioners and heat pumps used in many...

• Publication date : 2004/11/25

Updated ASHRAE Ventilation standard 62 published

ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, contains key changes from the 2001 standard. The standard specifies minimum ventilation rates and indoor air quality requirements for commercial and institutional buildings....

• Publication date : 2005/02/03

US refrigeration efficiency

Commercial refrigeration manufacturers developed a Consensus Agreement that is to be put forward to the US Department of Energy (DOE) and members of Congress in the hope that it shall be included in new energy efficiency legislation. According to...

• Publication date : 2005/07/19

Green buildings

Moscow City Tower is to be Europe's tallest and the world's second tallest building. The 600-m naturally ventilated tower designed by Norman Foster will accommodate 25 000 people - a city unto itself - and the designer is aiming for LEED gold...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

Carrier completes the acquisition of Linde Refrigeration

On October 1, 2004, Carrier Corporation announced the completion of the acquisition of Linde Refrigeration, the European leader in commercial refrigeration and formerly a division of Linde AG, for 390 million USD. Linde's manufacturing facilities,...

• Publication date : 2004/11/19

Figures: EU electricity consumption

A report issued by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows that energy efficiency measures - such as labelling and minimum energy efficiency standards -together with national policies and incentives are contributing to...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

AC Market in Europe

According to Daikin Industries Ltd., the European air-conditioning (AC) market has features that could appear as commercial obstacles, including relatively mild climate, even in Mediterranean areas. Concern for cityscape issues leads to resistance...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

International events: Dinan

About 200 people participated in the IIR-co-sponsored Pôle Cristal Symposium on October 8-9, 2009 in Dinan, France. The two main themes were solutions of the future for industrial and commercial refrigeration and options for low energy consumption...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

Obituary: Per-Oskar Persson

The former Managing Director of Frigoscandia AB, Per-Oskar Persson of Helsingborg, Sweden passed away on August 26, 2008, at the age of 84. He was an Honorary Member of IIR, President of Commission D1, 1971 - 1979, and Head of Section D 1979 -...

• Publication date : 2008/09/29

Now available: IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference Papers 2022

Download one or all of the 170 technical papers from the 15th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants!

• Publication date : 2023/05/02
• Subjects: General information

IC2015 Workshops: An opportunity to join, share and build together

ICR2015: A chance to actively participate in the innovation of refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2015/06/17

Yokohama e yokoso !

From 16 to 22 August 2015, the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR), recognised internationally as a milestone refrigeration event, will bring together key refrigeration stakeholders from across the globe at the Pacifico Yokohama...

• Publication date : 2015/08/18

The Congress in Yokohama: a great success!

In Yokohama, the International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR2015), a huge milestone in the refrigeration sector, saw a massive amount of information disseminated and certainly lived up to expectations with almost 1,200 conference delegates, 143...

• Publication date : 2015/09/16

Press release: The International Institute of Refrigeration appoints Professor Judith Evans as new president of Commission C2

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is proud to announce the appointment of Judith Evans, Professor at London South Bank University, as the new president of IIR Commission C2 on food science and engineering.

• Publication date : 2016/07/12

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

Press release: The International Institute of Refrigeration produces five Cold Chain Technology Briefs in partnership with UN Environment OzonAction

The IIR commissioned several of its experts in their capacity as presidents of an IIR section, an IIR commission and as an IIR member to produce five Cold Chain Technology Briefs in partnership with UN Environment OzonAction.

• Publication date : 2018/01/25

Press release: The International Institute of Refrigeration Creates a New Working Group on Careers in Refrigeration

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is delighted to announce its new Working Group on Careers in Refrigeration “CaRe”, chaired by Dr Catarina Marques.

• Publication date : 2016/08/09

Now available : 2023 IIR Congress proceedings

Download your copy of the ICR 2023 proceedings. IIR members can download them at reduced rate.

• Publication date : 2023/10/24

Now available: IIR Congress papers 2019

Download your copy of the ICR 2019 proceedings. Over 630 technical papers are available!

• Publication date : 2020/05/05

IIR Activity Report

IIR actions clearly correspond to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the goals. In 2020, the IIR publishes for the first time its annual activity report according to these goals, in...

• Publication date : 2021/02/23

The Mostra Convegno exhibition

In March 2018 the IIR participated in one of the biggest exhibitions on refrigeration technologies, Mostra Convegno, which took place, as always, in Milan.

• Publication date : 2018/04/19

See you at the 2nd China Heat Pump Conference in 2024

Join this co-sponsored IIR conference on heat pumps in China set to be bigger than the first!

• Publication date : 2023/06/13
• Subjects: Technology

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 : English, French
• Themes : LNG and LPG