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Optimization of fin surface wettability for promoting the dust removal in heat exchangers under frosting-defrosting conditions.

• Author(s) : ZHUANG D., YANG Y., DING G., et al.
• Publication date: 2020/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Wettability, Frosting, Fin, Optimization, Dust, Expérimentation, Defrosting, Heat exchanger
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 109
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental investigation on water vapor permeability in porous dust layers on cold fin surface of heat exchanger.

• Author(s) : ZHAN F., DING G., LIU L.
• Publication date: 2022/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat exchanger, Fin, Dust, Permeability, Vapour, Expérimentation, Heat transfer
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 141
• Formats : PDF

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Numerical studies on the effects of the hybrid cooling and dust suppression solution in hot fully-mechanized mining face.

• Author(s) : XIN S., HAN X., SUN Q., LI M., WU Y., ZHANG Z., YANG W.
• Publication date: 2024/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Evaporative system, Dust, Air quality, Mine, Safety, CFD, Model, Simulation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 166
• Formats : PDF

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An analytical model for predicting the particle-deposited fin efficiency.

• Author(s) : ZHAN F., ZHUANG D., DING G.
• Publication date: 2018/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat exchanger, Dust, Modelling, Particle, Efficiency, Heat transfer, Fin
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 92
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental study of frosting cleaning process on superhydrophobic copper surface.

• Author(s) : LI Y., LI M., DANG C., CHEN H.
• Publication date: 2023/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Finned tube, Heat exchanger, Frosting, Dust, Cleaning, Copper, Expérimentation, Defrosting
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 151
• Formats : PDF

Accelerating-particle-deposition method for quickly evaluating long-term performance of fin-and-tube heat exchangers.

• Author(s) : ZHUANG D., DING G., YANG Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Design, Performance, Dust, Expérimentation, Fouling, Air conditioning, Heat exchanger, Pressure drop
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

An investigation into heat recovery from the surface of a cyclone dust collector attached to a downdraft biomass gasifier.

• Author(s) : NWOKOLO N., MAMPHWELI S., MAKAKA G.
• Publication date: 2016/04/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 98

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Numerical model of dusty-water bridge forming between neighbor fins of fin-and-tube heat exchangers.

• Author(s) : YANG Y., ZHUANG D., DING G., ZHAN F.
• Publication date: 2020/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Air conditioner, Heat exchanger, Condensation, Finned tube, Evaporator, Water, Performance, Dust, Modelling
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 117
• Formats : PDF

Evaluation the effect of washing on the heat transfer capacity and air-side flow resistance of air cooled condensers.

• Author(s) : MEHRABI M., YUILL D.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat transfer, Air-cooled exchanger, Coil, Dust, Testing, Air conditioning, Condenser, Pressure drop
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental study of electrospray for exhaust gas treatment.

• Author(s) : KIM S., JUNG M., JEONG S., KU D., BAE S., SEO G., KIM M.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 7^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental study of fouling performance of air conditioning system with microchannel heat exchanger.

• Author(s) : XU B., SHI J., WANG Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 15th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Research on waste heat recovery of low temperature flue gas in cement plant and new type heat exchanger.

• Author(s) : LIU Z., HAN J., QI X., ZHU B., HU Q.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Thermal management solution for enclosed controller used in inverter air conditioner based on heat pipe heat sink.

• Author(s) : XIA G., ZHUANG D., DING G.
• Publication date: 2019/03
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 99
• Formats : PDF

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Numerical model of particle deposition on fin surface of heat exchanger.

• Author(s) : ZHAN F., ZHUANG D., DING G., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/12
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 72
• Formats : PDF

Development of a novel axi-symmetric non-rotating roof-top ventilator.

• Author(s) : ALLISON C. B., HARMSWORTH B.
• Publication date: 2015/07
• Languages : English
• Source: EcoLibrium - vol. 14 - n. 6
• Formats : PDF

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.

• Publication date : 2015/06/16

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...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

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.

• Publication date : 2016/01/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Global market for industrial cooling

BCC Research report showcases the worldwide market expansion of industrial cooling technologies.

• Publication date : 2015/02/01
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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%.

• Publication date : 2015/12/06
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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.

• Publication date : 2014/11/03
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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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.

• Publication date : 2024/12/17
• Subjects: General information

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...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

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.

• Publication date : 2016/06/22
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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.

• Publication date : 2013/10/22

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...

• Publication date : 2006/02/09

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...

• Publication date : 2021/11/30
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Technology

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.

• Publication date : 2014/08/04
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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.

• Publication date : 2013/12/13
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

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”.

• Publication date : 2017/03/16

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.

• Publication date : 2019/08/29
• Subjects: General information

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...

• Publication date : 2011/08/09

New in our Encyclopedia: cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry

This summary document presents the potential applications of liquid cryogens in the pharmaceutical sector. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: Technology

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. 

• Publication date : 2023/01/26

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.

• Publication date : 2016/04/13

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.

• Publication date : 2021/10/29

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.

• Publication date : 2020/09/28

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. 

• Publication date : 2024/08/01

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 .

• Publication date : 2023/06/27
• Subjects: Technology

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...

• Publication date : 2019/07/16

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.

• Publication date : 2021/05/25

Briefs: News from Australia

- The IIR Australian National Committee, chaired by Stephen White, regularly reports on its activities, in EcoLibrium and on a dedicated page of the AIRAH Web site:

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

Australia: enhanced links

The IIR has signed a partnership agreement with AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning & Heating): www.airah.org.au The aim is to "enhance the technical standing of...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

Conference report: Australia

Postharvest Unlimited Downunder 2004, an IIR-co-sponsored conference, was held in Sydney, Australia, on November 9-12, 2004, with as theme "Postharvest technologies for the delivery of high quality horticultural products - implementation based on...

• Publication date : 2005/02/11

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.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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...

• Last update : 2023/03/10
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

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...

• Last update : 2023/11/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs

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...

• Last update : 2023/06/23
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : LNG and LPG

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...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams

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...

• Last update : 2022/09/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers

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...

• Last update : 2022/01/20
• Langues : English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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...

• Last update : 2022/09/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

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...

• Last update : 2022/06/22
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction

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...

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Nanofluids