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  • Ice cream global trade data 2022

    Europe continues to lead global exports of ice cream in 2022, according to the United Nations Comtrade database.

    • Publication date : 2023/07/17
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Huge energy savings thanks to Mexican standards for domestic fridges

    A recent article by researchers from the Autonomous University of Mexico City presents an assessment of the savings achieved since the introduction of recent national official standards setting maximum energy use caps. This paper can be downloaded...

    • Publication date : 2013/03/07
    • Subjects: Regulation
  • Purdue conferences highlights: development of high-temperature heat pumps

    High-temperature heat pumps are currently subject to intense R&D work, as illustrated by several papers presented at Purdue last year. All Purdue papers can now be downloaded from the Fridoc database.

    • Publication date : 2019/02/28
  • ICCC2016 highlights: low charge ammonia systems for the cold chain

    This summary refers to a paper presented during the IIR International Cold Chain Conference (ICCC2016) which took place in New Zealand. This paper can be downloaded from Fridoc database by using the direct link provided at the end of the article.

    • Publication date : 2016/08/24
  • Zero-energy buildings: closer than you might think

    The US Department of Energy lists only eight zero energy buildings in the US in its high-performance building database. Zero-energy building is nevertheless expected to increase dramatically in the construction industry over the next few decades...

    • Publication date : 2012/05/04
    • Subjects: Environment
  • Applications of Artificial Intelligence to refrigeration systems

    AI techniques, which are currently very topical, are the subject of intense research and development. Overview of their applications and benefits in the refrigeration sector, based on the latest articles...

    • Publication date : 2023/04/26
    • Subjects: Technology
  • ICCC2016 highlights: ageing of refrigerated truck insulation

    This summary refers to a paper presented during the IIR International Cold Chain Conference (ICCC2016) which took place in New Zealand. This paper can be downloaded from Fridoc database by using the direct link provided at the end of the article.

    • Publication date : 2016/08/25
  • PCM2016 highlights: The supercooled water method: a promising technique for ice slurry generation

    The following summary refers to a paper presented during the 11th Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (PCM2016) IIR conference which took place on May 18-20 in Karlsruhe, Germany. This paper can be downloaded...

    • Publication date : 2016/09/14
  • French regulations available online

    RETA, a database containing the regulations in force concerning Technical Equipment used in the Building Industry, achieved using the collection of regulations referenced, classified and diffused by COSTIC over the past thirty years, is now freely...

    • Publication date : 2005/02/03
  • United States

    A bill aimed to reform for the first time since 1976 the US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was introduced in the USA on April 15, 2010. The new legislation will require manufacturers to prove the safety of every chemical - including...

    • Publication date : 2011/02/04
  • Latest news on the regulation of flammable refrigerants

    Because many alternative low-GWP refrigerants are flammable, the evolution of the regulation governing these refrigerants is an issue that gives rise to many debates and initiatives.

    • Publication date : 2019/12/31
    • Subjects: Regulation
  • Publication of EU eco-design regulations for commercial refrigeration appliances

    The Ecodesign regulations setting energy efficiency requirements for commercial appliances will apply in all 28 EU member states from March 2021.

    • Publication date : 2019/12/30
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Briefs: CSA

    The Cryogenic Society of America has created and recently launched its Cryogenic Treatment Database: www.cryogenicsociety.org/ctd_relaunched The site provides...

    • Publication date : 2011/02/04
  • Phasing out of HCFC

    According to the article 5 of Regulation EC N° 2037/ 2000 concerning substances that deplete the ozone layer, the use of HCFC (R22) is forbidden as from 2015. Some Member States, such as Austria and Denmark, are pushing to advance the deadline to...

    • Publication date : 2005/02/03
  • US HVACR sector news

    - According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics, heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers held about 249 000 jobs in 2002 in the US. This sector has the fastest expected growth rate in the...

    • Publication date : 2004/11/10