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Eksergija kao mera održivosti energatskog sistema.

Exergy as mesure of sustainability of energy system.

• Author(s) : NOVAK P.
• Publication date: 2016/12
• Languages : English
• Source: 47^th International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition.
• Formats : PDF

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Sustainable Refrigeration - What is sustainability and how to determine?

• Author(s) : KÖNIG H.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : PDF, Video

IIR document

Business considerations for refrigerant selection regarding sustainability and the significance of climate legislation and litigation.

• Author(s) : LUETZKENDORF C.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : PDF

Sostenibilidad medioambiental en las aulas universitarias a través de refrigerantes de bajo PCA.

Environmental sustainability in university classrooms thanks to low GWP refrigerants.

• Author(s) : MOTA BABILONI A., NAVARRO-ESBRÍ J., MOLÉS F., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Basic research on durability of Mn-based magneto-caloric material for magnetic heat pump.

• Author(s) : HIRANO N., WATANABE T., NAGAYA S., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/09/16
• Languages : English
• Source: 8^th International Conference on Caloric Cooling (Thermag VIII). Proceedings: Darmstadt, Germany, September 16-20, 2018.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Variable speed compressors with HCs refrigerants. Integral commercial appliances - Sustainability optimization.

• Author(s) : BASSI M., CASAMASSIMA R.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : PDF

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Refrigeration and sustainability in the seafood cold chain.

• Author(s) : NORDTVEDT T. S., WIDELL K. N.
• Publication date: 2020/08/26
• Languages : English
• Source: 6^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Nantes, France, August 26-28 2020
• Formats : Video, PDF

IIR document

Combined sustainability benefits from use of HFOs in commercial cold storage buildings as refrigerants and as expansion agents for thermal insulation foam

• Author(s) : PANSULLA A., PEGALLAPATI A. K., KONTOMARIS K., WYSONG E. B.
• Publication date: 2021/06
• Languages : English
• Source: 2^nd IIR Conference on HFO Refrigerants and Low GWP Blends
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Energy efficiency, Safety and Sustainability of A2L low GWP HFO based refrigerant solutions in Heat Pump Applications.

• Author(s) : KÜPPER H. D., CHEREAU L., SAAB S.
• Publication date: 2021/06
• Languages : English
• Source: 2^nd IIR Conference on HFO Refrigerants and Low GWP Blends
• Formats : PDF

Mechanical piping systems for sustainable infrastructure of buildings.

• Author(s) : SONI P.
• Publication date: 2016/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 19 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

New insights into the polymorphic behaviour of tristearin under dynamic heating and cooling conditions.

• Author(s) : RAVOTTI R., PULHAM C. R., WORLITSCHEK J., STAMATIOU A.
• Publication date: 2024/05/31
• Languages : English
• Source: 14^th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Proceedings:  Paris France, May 29-31, 2024.
• Formats : PDF

Shelf life: the durability debate.

• Author(s) : OSBORN S.
• Publication date: 2014/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Leatherhead Food Research

Decoding India’s first net zero energy showroom.

• Author(s) : IYENGAR R. S., IYENGAR S. N.
• Publication date: 2016/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 19 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

Not just another office building.

• Author(s) : MCGOWAN S.
• Publication date: 2016/04
• Languages : English
• Source: EcoLibrium - vol. 15 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

Residential building. Sustainability rating tools in Australia

• Author(s) : IIYER-RANIGA U., MOORE T., WASILUK K.
• Publication date: 2017/02
• Languages : English
• Source: EcoLibrium - vol. 16 - n. 1
• Formats : PDF

Temperature control and sustainability, the challenges of 3D meat printing

Temperature control is a key factor that still limits the application of 3D printing in the meat industry, according to recent scientific publications. 

• Publication date : 2023/01/26
• Subjects: Technology

UK frozen food in 2020: market growth and sustainability

A report by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) reveals a significant growth rate of the frozen food sector in 2020. The report also suggests that the industry is addressing environmental issues such as...

• Publication date : 2021/06/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Road to COP28. How can we achieve sustainability in gas processing and liquefaction?

In gas processing plants, focus should be set on non-flaring operation and reduction of releases caused by leaks, says Dr Heinz Bauer, IIR expert....

• Publication date : 2023/03/28
• Subjects: Technology, General information

Road to COP28. Energy efficiency and recovery of refrigerants

“Sustainability must refer to energy efficiency and circularity”, says Dr Laura Fedele, IIR expert. 

• Publication date : 2023/04/26
• Subjects: Technology, General information

Road to COP28. Achieving sustainable cold chains in low-to-middle-income countries

Successful implementation requires clear government strategy, financial support, close engagement with local communities and users, trainings for efficient use and maintenance, and...

• Publication date : 2023/06/27
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country

Towards a sustainable seafood cold chain

Several FAO (UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation) reports present the figures and challenges of the seafood cold chain.

• Publication date : 2023/02/06
• Subjects: Developing country, Figures, economy

The refrigeration sector celebrates International Women's Day and World Engineering Day

Engineers and technicians make up the bulk of the workforce in the refrigeration and heat pump sector, a growing sector in which all professions are accessible to women.

• Publication date : 2024/03/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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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.

• Publication date : 2024/12/11
• Subjects: General information

You are invited to the virtual exhibition on the sustainable cold chain

Cold chain technologies providers, users, and policymakers are invited to visit or apply to the ongoing Sustainable cold chain virtual exhibition organised online by UNEP and...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: General information

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. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: General information

Sustainable Africa scenario 2030: refrigeration drives households electricity demand

According to the IEA’s sustainable Africa scenario, refrigeration appliances, including air conditioners, will drive most of the increase in household electricity demand by 2030. The...

• Publication date : 2022/06/27
• Subjects: Developing country, Figures, economy

Sustainable air-conditioning solutions in EU buildings

In a recent briefing note, the European Environment Agency (EEA) discusses sustainable solutions to the growing need for cooling in Europe.

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: General information

Future data centre cooled using waste cooling from LNG Terminal in Singapore.

Several companies and research groups have partnered for a modular data centre project using waste cooling from the LNG regasification terminal in Singapore.

• Publication date : 2021/06/21
• Subjects: Technology

A new African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain

A new African Centre of Excellence for sustainable cooling and cold chain (ACES) based in Rwanda, will help African farmers get their produce to market quickly and efficiently, thus reducing food waste, boosting...

• Publication date : 2020/11/05
• Subjects: Technology

Assisting developing countries in setting national plans for sustainable cooling

With over a billion people at risk due to a lack of access to cooling, a UNEP-led working group has published a methodology to help countries develop National Cooling Action Plans (NCAPs).

• Publication date : 2021/10/11
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

Call for papers: 3rd International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain

A call for papers has been announced for the upcoming IIR conference on sustainability and the cold chain in June 2014. Particularly welcome are papers showcasing UK and international innovation in the cold-chain, and practical case studies on the...

• Publication date : 2013/08/08

7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain – Call for Abstracts Now Open!

The call for abstracts is now open for the 7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, which is due to take place in Newcastle (UK) on April 11-13, 2022.

• Publication date : 2021/07/27
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

ICCC 2022: Global experts moving forward on Sustainability and the Cold Chain

With over 50 presentations and over 100 delegates from across the globe, the online conference was a welcomed event in the industry agenda.

• Publication date : 2022/10/24
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country

Conference update: 3rd IIR sponsored International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2014)

Bookings are now open for the 3rd IIR sponsored International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2014). Early bird rates end March 31, 2014. Further discounts are available for conference speakers, IIR, IOR, and...

• Publication date : 2014/02/10

Workshop on Supermarkets during the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain

The workshop had the aim of presenting recent findings by the UK EUED joint project on supermarkets, the SuperSmart project and the HPT Annex44 project.

• Publication date : 2018/04/19

Book your place now for the International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain

The 7th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain will take place online on April 11 to 13, 2022. Register today!

• Publication date : 2022/04/06
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country, Environment

Statement from IIR Director General at COP13/MOP36

On the final day of COP13/MOP36, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 28 October to 1 November 2024, IIR Director General Yosr Allouche delivered IIR’s official statement to the Plenary.

• Publication date : 2024/11/27
• Subjects: Regulation

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...

• Publication date : 2024/12/13

Member news: Presenting MIRAI Intex's Latest process cooling Innovation - X Cryo

Discover the latest advancement in process cooling technology from MIRAI Intex. X Cryo delivers precision and durability, meeting the needs of demanding industrial applications. 

• Publication date : 2024/03/27

Statement from IIR Director General at COP29

Watch the IIR’s official statement delivered by IIR Director General Yosr Allouche at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-22 November, 2024. Transcript is available...

• Publication date : 2024/12/16
• Subjects: Regulation

ICCC 2018 welcomed nearly 200 participants

Hosted by the Chinese Association of Refrigeration, the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain welcomed nearly 200 participants this month in Beijing, China.

• Publication date : 2018/04/19
• Subjects: General information, Environment

Highlights: IIR Cold Chain Conference 2020 Welcomed Over 140 Participants

Offering both on site and online access, the 6th IIR Cold Chain conference was the first ever hybrid IIR conference!

• Publication date : 2020/09/03

ICCC2022 - early bird rate ending soon

Only seven days left to take advantage of early bird rates for the 7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC 2022).

• Publication date : 2022/02/18
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Developing country, Environment

IIR advocates for sustainable air conditioning solutions at HBRC event in Cairo

IIR played a prominent role in the HBRC International Conference held in Cairo from 14 to 17 December 2024. Its representatives led discussions on sustainable air conditioning, emphasising its technical and...

• Publication date : 2024/12/19

IIR’s contribution and key outcomes at COP29

The International Institute of Refrigeration actively participated in COP29/CMP19/CMA6 held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 November to 22 November 2024, contributing to key discussions and fostering discussions...

• Publication date : 2024/12/17
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment