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Real-time performance evaluation and potential GHG reduction in refrigerated trailers.

• Author(s) : BAGHERI F., FAYAZBAKHSH M. A., BAHRAMI M.
• Publication date: 2017/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Global warming, Food, Refrigerated transport, Reduction, Performance, Greenhouse effect, Refrigerated container
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 73
• Formats : PDF

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Dynamic modeling and thermal performance analysis of a refrigerated truck body during operation.

• Author(s) : ARTUSO P., ROSSETTI A., MINETTO S., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerated truck, Insulated box, Road transport, Refrigerated transport, Simulation, Performance, Cooling load
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 99
• Formats : PDF

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Proposal of a method to determine the effects of doors opening to size equipment of delivery trucks.

• Author(s) : REINA A., SUQUET T., CAPO C., LATCHAN F., MAURO A. W., CAVALIER G.
• Publication date: 2020/08/26
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Road transport, Refrigerated truck, Insulation, Opening, Door, Plastic curtain, Distribution vehicle, Optimization, Testing, Expérimentation
• Source: 6^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Nantes, France, August 26-28 2020
• Formats : PDF

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Computer modelling of an open cycle CO2 transport refrigeration system.

• Author(s) : KENNEDY P., ESMONDE H., YOUNG P.
• Publication date: 2015/04/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerated transport, Heat transfer, R744, Modelling, Open cycle, CO2, Pressure drop
• Source: 6^th Conference on Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, April 16-18, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Low GWP refrigerant options and their LCCP impact for transport refrigeration products.

• Author(s) : KUJAK S., SCHULTZ K.
• Publication date: 2018/04/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Safety, Low GWP, Refrigerated transport, R452A, Performance, LCCP, Refrigerant
• Source: 5^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Beijing, Chine, 6-8 avril 2018
• Formats : PDF

Simulation des échanges aérauliques et thermiques d'un camion frigorifique.

Simulation of refrigerated truck aeraulic and thermal exchanges.

• Author(s) : OURY A., NAMY P., YOUBI-IDRISSI M.
• Publication date: 2017/09
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1165

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Partial load test protocol for multi temperature, a way to move ahead for effiency measurement in transport refrigeration.

• Author(s) : POURCHERESSE L., CHAKIACHVILI B., TALHOUARN F., LEJEUNE M.
• Publication date: 2020/08/26
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy efficiency, Road transport, Refrigerated transport, Refrigerated truck, Efficiency, Case study, Cooling capacity
• Source: 6^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Nantes, France, August 26-28 2020
• Formats : PDF

L'impact d'un rideau d'air.

Impact of an air curtain.

• Author(s) : CLEMENT C., YOUBI-IDRISSI M.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Liquid nitrogen, Turbulence, Refrigerated transport, Heat transfer, Air curtain, Air flow, Performance, Cryogenics
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - vol. 104 - n. 1158

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Analysis of an advanced R744 cycle and its impact on green house gas emissions by climate zone.

• Author(s) : KUJAK S., SCHULTZ K.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Transport vehicle, Refrigerated transport, R744, LCCP, CO2 emission, Greenhouse effect, CO2
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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Sustainable development of transport refrigeration sector in South Africa.

• Author(s) : SCHUSTER M., COLBOURNE D., WILSON B., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/04/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : South africa, Refrigerated transport, R290, Performance, Hydrocarbon, Refrigerated vehicle, Refrigerant
• Source: 4^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Auckland, New Zealand, April 7-9, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Numerical investigation on the thermal performance of a new cooling unit for refrigerated transport using CO2 as the working fluid.

• Author(s) : ARTUSO P., ROSSETTI A., MINETTO S., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/04/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Two-phase flow, Road transport, Refrigerated transport, R744, Simulation, Ejector, CO2
• Source: 8^th Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, Avril 11-13, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Retour d'expérience sur la conception et les travaux de construction d'une nouvelle plateforme d'essais.

Feedback from experience on the design and construction works of a new test platform.

• Author(s) : MICHINEAU T., CAVALIER G.
• Publication date: 2014/04
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Test rig, France, Certification, Refrigerated transport, Design, Performance, Installation (implementation), Testing, Refrigerated vehicle
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - vol. 104 - n. 1142

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Comparison of different refrigerants for a two-stage transport refrigeration system.

• Author(s) : MÖHLENKAMP A., LEMKE N., KÖHLER J.
• Publication date: 2014/06/23
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R410A, Comparison, Refrigerated transport, R744, Two-stage system, Simulation, Performance, Refrigerant
• Source: 3^rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
• Formats : PDF

L'importance des échanges thermo-aérauliques dans le transport sous température dirigée.

The importance of heat and airflow exchanges in controlled-temperature transport.

• Author(s) : STUMPF A.
• Publication date: 2017/05
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Velocity (fluids, gases), Generality, Food, Ventilation, Refrigerated transport, Heat transfer, Air, Convection, Preservation, Heat exchanger
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1163

Les 10 bonnes pratiques du chargement de produits surgelés.

The 10 best practices for loading frozen products (in French).

• Author(s) : UNTF, Cemafroid
• Publication date: 2016/11/09
• Languages : French
• Keywords : France, Road transport, Recommendation, Quick-frozen food
• Formats : PDF

Alternatives to replace R404A for refrigerated transport

With about 5 million refrigerated vehicles operating worldwide, there is active research and development focusing on identifying alternatives to R404A, which is traditionally used in truck and trailer...

• Publication date : 2020/09/04
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Pioneering CO2 road vehicles

Aldi Süd, Germany's biggest supermarket chain, is investing in new road transportation for frozen food and beverages with a view to promoting CO2. The next-generation vehicles will go into serial production after being exhibited at the Frankfurt...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

France: a guidebook on the best practices for the loading of frozen food (in French)

The French Union of Refrigerated Transport (UNTF) published a best practice guide on frozen food loading in refrigerated trucks.

• Publication date : 2017/07/05

Sainsbury’s testing truck cooled by liquid nitrogen engine.

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is currently testing a refrigerated delivery truck cooled by a liquid nitrogen powered engine.

• Publication date : 2017/02/13

IIR member news: Carrier Transicold engineless system for refrigerated trucks

IIR corporate member Carrier Transicold provides an environmentally friendly system that avoids the use of a second engine to power the refrigeration compressor of reefer units.

• Publication date : 2017/09/11

First naturally refrigerated truck

British supermarket giant, Sainsbury’s, has announced trials of the world’s first naturally refrigerated delivery truck for frozen and chilled goods, hoping to cut its carbon footprint by up to 10 000 tonnes a year.

• Publication date : 2013/12/11

Refrigerated transport: quiet systems for flexible use

Noise abatement standards, such as the Dutch Piek standard, tend to prompt research on quiet systems in refrigerated transport.

• Publication date : 2011/12/29

Fuel-cell-based system for refrigerated transport

According to researchers* from the National Renewable Energy Centre in Sarriguren, Spain, hydrogen fuel cells could offer a solution for refrigerated transport.

• Publication date : 2013/05/07

Autonomous systems for refrigerated transport

The refrigerated transport sector is looking for solutions to reduce fuel consumption, refrigerant emissions and noise emissions. - Autonomous systems cooled by cryogenic secondary coolants offer alternatives. A system developed in Germany uses...

• Publication date : 2009/02/25

Nitrogen for transport refrigeration systems

Today the refrigerated transport sector above all uses a diesel-fuelled refrigeration units. Several refrigeration companies such as Casino, Safeway, Woolworth, Nisa, ASDA are proactively trying to reduce their carbon footprints.

• Publication date : 2013/04/18

IIR member news: Carrier Transicold’s innovations

IIR corporate member Carrier Transicold's new products.

• Publication date : 2018/02/21

Fuel cells to cool trucks

Replacing the traditional diesel-powered cooling unit, users could save approximately 10 gallons a day per unit and significantly reduce noise and pollutants emissions as fuel cells only reject heat and water.

• Publication date : 2013/11/29

Cryogenic mobile refrigeration system for environmentally friendly delivery

A system developed by Linde Group’s BOC uses the the cryogenic effect of liquid nitrogen at -196°C to achieve rapid and evenly distributed temperature drops.

• Publication date : 2012/07/05

CO2 for transport refrigeration systems

A paper presented during the 10th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference held in Delft in 2012 summarizes developments on cryogenic solutions for refrigerated vehicles using liquid CO2 in an open cycle system.

• Publication date : 2013/03/08

Refrigerated transport: R452A as a “drop-in” alternative to R404A

Two major transport refrigeration companies recently announced they will offer R452A as an alternative to R404A in their transport refrigeration units.

• Publication date : 2015/08/13
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Member news: Carrier Transicold's innovative electrical technologies for refrigerated transport

Carrier Transicold promotes a new all-electric and autonomous cooling system for semi-trailers that completes its 100% electric range. 

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

IIR member news: Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold, major transport refrigeration company, will offer R452A as an optional alternative to R404A.

• Publication date : 2015/04/23
• Subjects: Regulation