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Experiences and case studies on energy efficiency in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.
Latin America Energy Outlook 2023.
Summary of National Cooling Action Plans (NCAPs)
IIR document
The use of natural refrigerants (hydrocarbons) in programs for recovery and recycling in Costa Rica and other Article 5 Countries.
IARW global cold storage capacity report.
Recognition of some of the exemplary projects that have been undertaken pursuant to Article 10 of the Montreal Protocol. Montreal Protocol 20th anniversary exemplary projects.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Hydrocarbons as refrigerants in air conditioning
Presentation of several initiatives to develop the use of hydrocarbon refrigerants – especially propane – in air conditioning in India, Indonesia, Ghana, Costa Rica and the Philippines.
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Global cooling pledge progress: COP29 marks key milestones in sustainable cooling initiatives
Following COP28's Global Cooling Pledge, ministers and leaders from over 30 nations convened at COP29 to map out the path forward for sustainable cooling.
Refrigeration now at the heart of international discussions
The recent G7 meeting in France and the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019 in the US illustrate the growing importance of the refrigeration sector in international discussions.
Global cold storage capacity in 2012
According to the 2012 IARW Global Cold Storage Capacity Report, the total capacity of refrigerated warehouses was estimated at 460 million m3 in 2012. Total capacity increased roughly by 10 million m3 over 2010.
Chilean air conditioning market
The Chilean HVAC market hovers around the USD 100 million mark.
Latest research on ammonia-based absorption refrigeration systems
A recent article has reviewed literature on absorption chillers that use ammonia as a refrigerant, along with water (H2O), lithium nitrate (LiNO3), and lithium nitrate + water...
Slight increase in global LNG trade in 2020
Global LNG trade continued to grow in 2020 albeit at a slower pace than the previous year. Meanwhile, orders for LNG-powered vessels have increased significantly.
Compressors2013 highlights: technical advancements related to refrigeration compressors
During the successful IIR International Conference on Compressors and Coolants held in Casta Papiernicka in June 2013, several papers were dedicated to technological advancements related to refrigeration compressors.
Meeting the challenge of a sustainable global food cold chain
A recent report published by UNEP and FAO includes several important recommendations on how to develop more sustainable food cold chains.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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Additive manufacturing of regenerators for caloric cooling
In many areas of engineering, additive manufacturing allows the production of complex and multifunctional products that could not be manufactured using traditional methods. In the...
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...
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...
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...
Cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry: drug design and bioavailability improvement
Research activities in the pharmaceutical sector focus primarily on developing novel drug formulations which can elicit the desired response upon being administered to the patient...
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...
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...
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.
