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LHP heat transfer performance: a comparison study about sintered copper powder wick and copper mesh wick.
IIR document
Low-temperature emissivity of thin AL2O3 layers deposited on copper substrate.
Copper pipework support and routing.
Investigation on adhesion force of TBAB hydrate to cooling copper surface.
Recommended by the IIR / IIR document
Experimental study of frosting cleaning process on superhydrophobic copper surface.
Effects of weak magnetic fields on frosting process on surface of copper tube.
Pool boiling heat transfer enhancement with copper nanowire arrays.
Study on heat transfer enhancement of lotus-type porous copper heat sink.
[In Chinese. / En chinois.]
Active control of ice adhesion force to copper surface by varying surfactant concentrations.
Flow boiling heat transfer of R1234yf on a microparticle coated copper surface.
Study on thermally regenerative battery based on copper/ammonia with low-grade waste heat.
A simple cryogenic method for testing of electrical properties of copper and its alloys.
Influence of oil concentration on wetting behavior during evaporation of refrigerant–oil mixture on copper surface.
Suppression of frost layer growth on glass or copper surfaces with micro-scale lattice-patterned grooves.
Optimization of MicroGroove Copper Tube Coil Designs for Flammable Refrigerants.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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A free guide for copper pipework support and routing
The IoR published a bulletin providing guidance on pipework support methods for copper pipework designed to contain refrigerant.
Canada could follow US with HFC bans in certain applications
At the UN Climate Summit held in New York on 23 September, the Canadian Environment Minister, Leona Aglukkaq, announced that the government would soon publish a Notice of Intent to regulate HFCs in-line with the proposals recently published by the...
A new software to track and analyze cold chain performance
ShockWatch, a provider of supply chain monitoring, introduced the web-hosted TrekView Data Management System (DMS) to make monitoring temperature-sensitive products easier.
First antimicrobial copper air-handling unit lauched in Europe
The first antimicrobial copper coil air-handling unit was produced last autumn in Europe
Squid skin inspires research on next-generation space blanket
Next-generation space blankets could be made of a thermoregulatory material inspired by the functioning of squid skin, which changes color.
Chilled water cooling pads to reduce heat stress in pigs
A team of scientists at Purdue university in the USA has developed cooling pads to keep pigs cool and reduce the impact of heat stress on milk output and piglet...
Waste heat recovery to eliminate the novel coronavirus in HVAC systems
A recent study proposes a technique for eliminating SARS-CoV-2 from cleanroom HVAC systems using the recovered heat of exhaust air. The modified system could be easily implemented in...
How to reuse the condensate water from air conditioners?
Review of the different uses of the condensate water rejected by air conditioners.
Cryogenics 2021 highlights: applications of liquid nitrogen
Cryopreservation of biological materials to favour biodiversity and cooling of superconducting cables to allow transmission of electrical energy with zero resistance are key applications of liquid...
Cold chain research centre in Rwanda receives UK funding
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold chain (ACES) has received funding to support its cold chain research activities in Africa until 2025.
How about refreshing Parisians with the Seine river water... (in French)
Following discussions between the Snefcca - French national trade union for refrigeration, professional cooking facilities and air conditioning companies) and the Paris City Hall (France), the project to use the non-drinking water network in order...
A bill for HFC recovery in Japan
A bill submitted in January 2019 has just been approved by the Japanese government. It encourages HFC recovery.
Singapore experiments with outdoor air thermoelectric cooling
In Singapore, the terrace of a riverside restaurant and children play areas are now cooled by a solid-state thermoelectric cooling technology.
Cooling a drink in a few minutes will be possible soon!
Juno, which is a prototype of "reverse microwave", was featured during the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) that was held from January 7- 10, 2020 in Las Vegas.
Gallo-Roman craft restored thanks to freeze drying.
A 32-m barge weighing 30 tonnes that sank in the Rhone around 50 AD 30 tonnes is being restored thanks to the use of polyethylene glycol, followed by freeze drying
IIR news
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Ohrid 2015: Ammonia and CO2 refrigeration technologies at the forefront
In light of the intense debate on the F-Gas regulation, its implementation worldwide, as well as proposed amendments to the Montreal Protocol, the conference provided the ideal forum for the exchange of knowledge on ammonia and CO2 technologies.
Heat pumps, the central theme of the recent IIR Congress
An overview of the research carried out in the field of heat pumps, with the aim of achieving greater flexibility and increased energy efficiency, in particular through to the use of thermal energy...
Celebrating Heat Pumps Day with Björn Palm: Scientific Leadership and IIR Engagement
In celebration of Heat Pumps Day, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is proud to spotlight the work of Professor Björn Palm, a leading figure in the field of thermal systems and energy...
IIR at COP29 in Baku: Week 1 in review
The first week of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, brought together global leaders, scientists, and industry stakeholders to tackle pressing climate issues. Among the key participants, the...
SophiA project nears completion: Installations underway in all four pilot countries
As the SophiA project approaches its final stages, all systems developed are now either fully installed or currently being deployed across the four pilot countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Malawi, and Uganda. These innovative technologies aim...
Conference overview: Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in Marine and Off-Shore Fisheries Sectors
In partnership with the UNEP, ASHRAE and UNIDO, the IIR organised a conference in Bangkok (Thailand) in April 2017 on the Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in the Marine Sector and Offshore Fisheries.
Discover what’s new on HFCs
The IIR expands its information services in HFCs
IIR wins ECREEE Award for solar cooling and heating efforts in Africa with SophiA
The ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum took place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on November 28-29. The IIR organised a SophiA workshop and was honoured with an ECREEE Award for its outstanding contribution to...
COP23 and MOP29 highlight the impact of refrigeration on the environment
As an independent intergovernmental organisation, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is actively involved in international events related to the climate.
OEWG36: Tough week of negotiations, no agreement except possible additional meetings
OEWG 36 spent much of its time focusing on moving the discussion on HFCs management forward.
Review of F-gas regulation - IIR contribution
The IIR has responded to the European Commission consultation “Fluorinated greenhouse gases – review of EU rules (2015-20)” which aims to collect opinions and suggestions about the update of the F-gas Regulation...
AFF “Vœux du froid 2025”: A key event in the refrigeration industry
The IIR participated in the Refrigeration Season Greetings event hosted by the French Association of Refrigeration on January 16, which was a successful opportunity to discuss the critical role of refrigeration...
IIR Highlights from the OEWG-47 Side Event: Empowering Women in the Cooling Sector
The International Institute of Refrigeration participated in a side event organised by GIZ Proklima, focused on advancing gender equality in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps (RACHP)...
Small steps towards a giant leap! Parties to the Montreal Protocol continue discussions on HFCs
Last week saw another step towards a global agreement on the phase down of ozone depleting substances, the event started with a buzz around the new amendment proposals to the Montreal Protocol.
First European field study on food cold chain carried out by the Frisbee consortium
Four Frisbee project partners will conduct a major field study in four representative European countries this Summer
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
