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Development of a chamber platform for evaluating indoor dust contact transfer and resuspension in infant near-floor microenvironments.
IIR document
Optimization of fin surface wettability for promoting the dust removal in heat exchangers under frosting-defrosting conditions.
Experimental investigation on water vapor permeability in porous dust layers on cold fin surface of heat exchanger.
Numerical studies on the effects of the hybrid cooling and dust suppression solution in hot fully-mechanized mining face.
An analytical model for predicting the particle-deposited fin efficiency.
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Experimental study of frosting cleaning process on superhydrophobic copper surface.
An investigation into heat recovery from the surface of a cyclone dust collector attached to a downdraft biomass gasifier.
Accelerating-particle-deposition method for quickly evaluating long-term performance of fin-and-tube heat exchangers.
Numerical model of dusty-water bridge forming between neighbor fins of fin-and-tube heat exchangers.
Evaluation the effect of washing on the heat transfer capacity and air-side flow resistance of air cooled condensers.
Experimental study of electrospray for exhaust gas treatment.
Research on waste heat recovery of low temperature flue gas in cement plant and new type heat exchanger.
Development of a new laboratory test methodology for rapid ageing of HVAC filters.
Numerical model of particle deposition on fin surface of heat exchanger.
Thermal management solution for enclosed controller used in inverter air conditioner based on heat pipe heat sink.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Australia’s HVACR industry
According to IbisWorld research, industry revenue is forecast to increase at an annualised 1.8% through to 2019/2020 to reach USD 1.6 billion.
Trends and Figures: HVAC&R Industry is big in Australia
A new Cold Hard Facts report makes up for the lack of previous data concerning the Australian HVAC&R industry and reveals the crucial importance of the sector in the national economy. For instance, the study values the direct spending of the...
The food industry in Europe
The processed meat market in Western Europe is worth EUR 117.3 billion, some 10.6 % of the overall food and drink market of EUR 1111 billion.
Global market for industrial cooling
BCC Research report showcases the worldwide market expansion of industrial cooling technologies.
The global industrial refrigeration market
The global industrial refrigeration market is expected to grow from USD 22,571 million in 2014, and reach USD 33,904 million in 2020, with a Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%.
French food-industry refrigeration figures
According to a 2014 Cnefic and AFF document, 13,500 enterprises in the sector (98 % of which are small and medium-sized) use refrigeration technologies, with at least one cold store.
24 European countries offer financial support for industrial heat pumps
According to an EHPA report, nearly all European countries offer financial subsidies or support for companies to invest in industrial heat pumps.
Brief: Industrial Refrigeration Consensus
During the Industrial RefrigerationConsensus hosted by Danfoss, held in December 2004 in Sønderborg , Denmark , the main following points were reached through workshop discussions with focus on the industrial refrigeration issues (thus the points...
The global industrial refrigeration equipment market
The global industrial refrigeration equipment market was valued at USD 24 billion in 2015 and is expected to generate revenue of USD 36.25 billion by the end of 2021.
BSRIA Industry Presentation during Interclima
During Interclima, the French exhibition on energy efficiency in buildings which will take place in Paris Nord Villepinte, from November 4-8, 2013, BSRIA will conduct a free Industry Presentation.
Cooling Industry Award 2005
Linde Kaltechnik GmbH & Co. KG has been awarded the Cooling Industry Award 2005 for its innovative use of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a refrigerant for normal-temperature refrigeration in a transcritical cycle. Linde Kaltetechnik won the award in...
Assessing the market potential of industrial heat pumps in Europe
To address the lack of product development of high temperature heat pumps, a recent article provides manufacturers with an estimate of the industrial heat pump market potential in...
The cold chain industry in India
The cold chain industry in India is currently valued at INR 245bn (about USD 4billion) in fiscal year 2013 with about 18% growth over the last three years.
Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment market
Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment market was valued at USD 431.8 million in 2012 and is forecast to grow at a Compound Annal Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2013 to 2019.
Trends and Figures: European food industry
The average quantity of foodstuffs consumed each year by a typical European is 530 kg, 350 kg of which is either refrigerated or quick-frozen. Therefore, 172 million tonnes of foodstuffs are transported annually under controlled-temperature...
IIR news
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Call for industrial partners for joint industry cryogenics project linked to LNG production
Become a project partner: Join the Joint Industry Project of MINES ParisTech – ARMINES “Evaluation of the crystallization risk in LNG production”.
Women in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Industry Report
UN Environment recently published a report on the personal experiences and achievements of women working in the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry.
2nd International Conference on Industrial Gases
The 2nd International Conference on Industrial Gases was held in Moscow on April 19-20, 2011. Seventy persons from 6 countries attended. The focus was on the scientific and practical value of the presentations for the industrial gas market and...
New in our Encyclopedia: cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry
This summary document presents the potential applications of liquid cryogens in the pharmaceutical sector.
European Food Survey to decarbonise industrial operations
The ENOUGH project invites European food operators to complete a short survey on the advancements and potential for achieving the net-zero emissions target.
What role does social media play in today’s refrigeration industry?
Today, social media has become an important tool of daily life for many across the globe in diverse fields and sectors. Learn how to reap the benefits of social media in your expertise.
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...
Lightfoot Medal awarded to Dr Catarina Marques for her expertise in industrial refrigeration
Dr Catarina Marques, member of IIR Commission D1, won the Lightfoot Medal, awarded for the best IOR talk and paper of the previous year, along with co-author Dr Dermot Cotter for their paper “Energy Usage in the...
ENOUGH – a new project that will identify how food industry can become net zero by 2050
The project will develop technologies, tools and methods to contribute to the EU’s farm to fork Strategy to achieve climate neutrality in the food industry.
Proposal for technical and financial collaboration: Census of cold production equipment in the industrial and tertiary sectors in France (in French)
As part of its activities in industrial and commercial refrigeration, the EDF R&D TREE department is planning to carry out a study on the French stock of installed refrigeration equipment.
Member news: Daikin introduces EWYS-4Z: High-Efficiency Cooling and Heating Solution for Industrial and Commercial Needs
The polyvalent EWYS-4Z cooling and heating unit, which runs on R513A, is designed for superior energy efficiency and reduced noise for industrial and commercial applications.
World Refrigeration Day 2025: IIR reaffirms the importance of collaboration for advancing refrigeration science, policy and industry at a landmark event
Explore the diverse materials below to learn how this successful event underscored the essential role of collaboration between science, industry, and policy in ensuring access to sustainable refrigeration for...
New in our Encyclopedia. Cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry
This summary document presents the applications of cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry .
New report ranks the IJR as a highly recognisable publication in the technical industry
Following a recent analysis released by Clarivate Analytics, the Impact Factor for the International Journal of Refrigeration (IJR) is now reported to be 3.177 for the year 2018. These results confirm that the IJR is still highly recognised within...
Beyond Refrigeration – The IOR annual conference 2021 focuses the industry on steps to net zero
This year’s IOR Annual Conference in April tackled one of the biggest issues facing users of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps – the journey to net zero.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Global HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector
This table shows HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector – including air conditioning – in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent for about 40 countries that are signatories...
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...
André Lebon
André Lebon (1859 – 1938). Membre fondateur de l’Association Internationale du Froid puis de l’Institut International du Froid
Nanorefrigerants
Nanorefrigerants are created by adding nanoparticles in suspension to a base refrigerant. They have a thermal conductivity that is 15% to 104% higher than that of the corresponding...
Events
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IIR event
27th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration
August 21, 2027 - August 27, 2027
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Save the date! The International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR) is a leading global event in the field of refrigeration, organised by the International Institute of Refrigeration...
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15th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
September 16, 2026 - September 18, 2026
Xi'an, China
Currently accepting full papers! The 15th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for...
Sponsored event
9th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue
July 12, 2026 - July 16, 2026
West Lafayette, IN, United States
A conference co-sponsored by the IIR Since 1972, Herrick Labs has hosted the premier international conferences on Compressor Engineering, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, and...
21st International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue
28th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue
17th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL 2026)
August 23, 2026 - August 26, 2026
Hamilton, New Zealand
Submit your abstract! With the increasing need for global warming countermeasures, natural working fluids have become a clear vector to reducing the CO2 footprint of...
Other event
15th IEA Heat Pump Conference
May 26, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Join the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, which will take place in Vienna, Austria,from May 26-29, 2026! The 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, co-sponsored by IIR,...
19th IIR Conference on Cryogenics
April 26, 2027 - April 30, 2027
Dresden, Germany
The 19th CRYOGENICS 2027 continues in the series of conferences held every two years. The conference will deal with new challenges of the equipment and technologies with temperatures below 120 K (-153°C), as well as with other...
