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CLASP Commercial refrigeration equipment: mapping and benchmarking.

• Author(s) : WAIDE P., SLUIS S. van der, MICHINEAU T.
• Publication date: 2014/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Standardization, Refrigerating equipment, Economy, Comparison, Commercial application, Beverage, Display cabinet, World, Labelling, Energy efficiency

Recommended by the IIR

International review of market trends, technologies and policies for commercial refrigeration equipment and implications for China.

• Author(s) : KHANNA N., DING C., PARK W. Y., KARALI N., SHAH N.
• Publication date: 2022/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Display cabinet, Comparison, HFO, HFC, Commercial application, Market, China, World, Energy efficiency, Low GWP, Standard, Labelling, R744, Hydrocarbon, Commercial refrigerator
• Formats : PDF

Guide to good commercial refrigeration practice. Part 2. System design and component selection.

• Author(s) : IoR, BRA
• Publication date: 2019
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Design, Refrigerating system, Commercial application, Refrigerant charge, Energy efficiency

Recommended by the IIR / IIR document

New flammable refrigerant charge limit in commercial refrigeration.

• Author(s) : ZGLICZYNSKI M.
• Publication date: 2021/01/13
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerant charge, Standard, Standardization, Hydrocarbon, Safety, Commercial refrigerator, Low GWP, Flammability
• Source: 10^th IIR Conference on Compressors and Refrigerants.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Hydrocarbons solutions for hermetically sealed light-commercial refrigerating systems.

• Author(s) : MELO C.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Safety, Commercial refrigerator, Commercial application, Low GWP, Review, Hydrocarbon, Refrigerant
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

The evolution of compressors and related applications in household and light commercial refrigeration with natural refrigerants.

• Author(s) : ZGLICZYNSKI M.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Compressor, Household application, Commercial application, Natural refrigerant, R600a, Isobutane, R290, Air conditioning, R1270, Propane, Propylene, Freezer, R744, Vending machine, Heat pump, R600, Butane, Low temperature
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : PDF

Lower-GWP alternatives in commercial and transport refrigeration: an expanded compilation of propane, CO2, ammonia and HFO case studies.

• Author(s) : NAIR-BEDOUELLE S., CURLIN J. S., CLARK E., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating equipment, Commercial application, Low GWP, Liquid nitrogen, Refrigerated transport, R744, R290, Substitute, Cascade system, HFO, Transcritical cycle, Refrigerant

Réfrigération magnétique appliquée au froid commercial.

Magnetic cooling applied to commercial refrigeration.

• Author(s) : DELECOURT V., HITTINGER M., MULLER C.
• Publication date: 2014/04
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Technology, Generality, Commercial application, Magnetocaloric cooling, Performance, Magnetism
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - vol. 104 - n. 1142

Very low GWP refrigerant R-516a for R-134a replacement in commercial refrigeration.

• Author(s) : KIM S., CROSBY K., RODOWSKI D.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Low GWP, R516A, R134a, Beverage, HFO, Drop-in, Testing, R513A, R1234yf, Energy consumption, Commercial refrigerator, Performance
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Recent trends in commercial refrigeration.

• Author(s) : UPADHYAY V.
• Publication date: 2017/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Technology, Generality, Commercial application, Refrigeration industry, Energy efficiency, Insulation, Refrigerant
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal, Cold Chain - vol. 8 - n. 4
• Formats : PDF

Thermodynamic comparison of transcritical carbon dioxide booster architectures to an R-513a booster system in commercial refrigeration.

• Author(s) : SNYDER D., PANSULLA A., ALLGOOD C.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : CO2, R744, Booster, Transcritical cycle, R513A, Optimization, Commercial refrigerator, Energy efficiency, Modelling, Energy consumption
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Retrofitting of R404a commercial refrigeration systems using R410a and R407f refrigerants.

• Author(s) : BARTOLINI M., GAMBERI M., GAMBERINI R., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, R410A, Commercial application, R404A, GWP, Retrofitting
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 55
• Formats : PDF

Ecodesign for commercial refrigeration. Preparatory study update

• Author(s) : MOONS H., VILLANUEVA KRZYZANIAK A., CALERO PASTOR M., ARDENTE F., MATHIEUX F., LABANCA N., BERTOLDI P., WOLF O.
• Publication date: 2014
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Commercial application, Display cabinet, European Union, Market, Regulations, Standard, Energy efficiency, Energy consumption, Environment, Vending machine

Refrigerant charge reduction in small commercial refrigeration systems.

• Author(s) : JIANG L., HRNJAK P.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, Commercial application, Heat transfer, Modelling, COP, Condenser, Refrigerant charge, Distribution, Compressor, Pressure drop
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 15th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Transport, Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration – A research project.

• Author(s) : MARQUES C., LAGOEIRO H., JANS-SINGH M., MAIDMENT G.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : United Kingdom, Commercial application, Household application, Industrial application, CO2 emission, Cold chain, Energy consumption
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

US: EPA approves 3 hydrocarbon refrigerants for household and commercial uses

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added 3 hydrocarbons as acceptable alternatives in household refrigerators and freezers, combination refrigerator-freezers, and commercial stand-alone units through EPA’s Significant New...

• Publication date : 2012/02/13
• Subjects: Regulation

The worldwide market for refrigerated display cabinets

Refrigerated display cabinets together with walk-in refrigerators account for about 45% of the global commercial refrigeration equipment market.

• Publication date : 2014/05/16

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

Latest progress in the Caribbean Cooling Initiative

Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are working towards setting up policies and minimum energy efficiency requirements to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions from cooling. 

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment, Developing country

Market assessment and financial schemes for sustainable cooling in Ghana and Senegal

In partnership with the UNEP’s “United for Efficiency”, Ghana and Senegal have implemented financing schemes to replace obsolete ACs and refrigerators, as part of the ECOWAS Refrigerators and Air Conditioners...

• Publication date : 2021/05/17
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

US Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing new Energy Star requirements - effective as of January 1, 2010 - for commercial refrigerators and freezers, which, on average, will be 33% more energy efficient than standard models. Under...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

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

Review of CFC and HFC-free refrigerators worldwide

At the beginning of December 2004, Brazil's first CFC and HFC-free refrigerator rolled off the BSH Bosh und Siemens Hausegerate GmbH production line. Following implementation for several years in Europe , then in Australia , China , India and...

• Publication date : 2005/02/10

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

Trends: air conditioning: India

The Indian air-conditioning industry shows a healthy growth rate of 25-30% for 2005 according to data collected by the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Manufacturer's Association (RAMA). Worth approximately EUR 1 billion, excluding the consumer...

• Publication date : 2006/01/28

United States

The US EPA has published a long-awaited proposed rule allowing the use of certain hydrocarbons in new household refrigerator and freezer equipment. Hydrocarbon refrigerants have now been used for over 10 years in countries such as Germany, the UK,...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

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

Commercial refrigeration equipment market in the US

According to a new Freedonia market study, demand for commercial refrigeration equipment in the US is expected to increase 3.1% per year through 2018 to USD 10.7 billion.

• Publication date : 2014/05/20
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Market assessment and updates of Rwanda’s national cooling strategy

In Rwanda, the purchase of household refrigerators and ACs is increasing with economic growth. As part of the national cooling strategy, the country has launched a public awareness campaign on efficient cooling...

• Publication date : 2021/03/29
• Subjects: Environment, Developing country

World AC and compressor trends

In its recent report, JARN estimates that the HVAC&R market in 2006 was about 66 billion USD and about half of sales were air conditioners and related products. - Regarding the AC market, China, the US, Japan and major European countries make...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

ELICiT: A great success at ThermagVII

At the occasion of Thermag VII conference held in Turin, Italy, attended by approximately 200 delegates of which more than 70 came from companies, the IIR organised, coordinated and facilitated the last ELICiT workshop held on September 14th 2016.

• Publication date : 2016/11/29

Latest news from B-Medical Systems, Epta and GEA, three IIR corporate members

B Medical Systems, a global leader in the vaccine cold chain, is expanding its production capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Epta monitors R290 fridges in cashier-free store in Dubai and GEA provides a...

• Publication date : 2021/11/29

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

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

New president of IIR Commission C2 on food science and engineering

The 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 : 2016/07/06

Hydrocarbon refrigerants

Hydrocarbons such as R290 (propane), R600a (isobutane) or R1270 (propene/propylene) are low GWP non-toxic natural refrigerants with excellent thermodynamic properties. They offer an...

• Last update : 2022/06/22
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction

Environmental impact of the ice cream industry

This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

Ice cream manufacturing, environmental impact and market data

From a physico-chemical point of view, ice cream is a complex, frozen multiphase mixture. The manufacturing process includes several stages of freezing which are described in this...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams