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Design of a system to produce domestic hot water based on a water to water heat pump booster.
Experimental study of a R407C liquid-to-water heat pump with domestic hot water production.
Design of a grey water heat recovery system in order to satisfy the domestic hot water demand of a block of dwellings.
New tap water heat pump using propane refrigerant.
IEA HPT Annex 46. Domestic hot water heat pumps. Task 1 market overview country report Switzerland.
Experimental measurements and techno-economic analysis of a compact DHW heat pump powered by photovoltaic energy.
A propane water-to-water heat pump booster for sanitary hot water production: seasonal performance analysis of a new solution optimizing COP.
Experimental and numerical investigation of a transcritical CO2 air/water reversible heat pump: analysis of domestic hot water.
Resenja zgrada za snabdevanje niskotemperaturne toplote.
Building solutions for low temperature heat supply.
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Experimental comparison between a R744 heat pump and a R290 heat pump in order to produce domestic hot water in energy recovery.
Experimental investigation of a condensing gas absorption heat pump for residential buildings.
Numerical comparison of several control strategies for domestic hot water generation in a CO2 heat pump water heater.
External water subcooling to improve the performance of a CO2 heat pump for water heating that uses greywater as heat source.
Results of an Interlaboratory Comparison on Four Different Heat Pumps: Standards on the Test Stand.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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EU requires cold treatment for citrus imports
According to a new EU legislation, a mandatory cold treatment will be required for citrus fruits imported from non-EU countries.
French heat pump market situation
The total market showed an increase of sales in 2014 with a little over 192 967 units sold. This is a rise of 27% compared to 2013.
Heat pump sales grew in Europe in 2020
According to the latest market report by European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), heat pump sales grew by +7.4% in 2020, offering benefits both in terms of greenhouse gas emission...
Frozen avocados to meet the booming global “avo craze”
Frozen avocado pieces or products represent a rising market for exporters to guarantee year-round supply of avocados, which is becoming crucial to the food service sector.
Refrigeration and COVID-19: list of resources
List of resources (guides, recommendations, information) regularly updated concerning the COVID-19 and the refrigeration sector.
EU F-gas Consultation Forum: alternatives to fluorinated gases exist for single-split air conditioners
A document published by this forum underlines that it now seems possible to avoid the use of fluorinated gases in new small single split air conditioners by replacing them with propane, unless prohibition...
Solar cooling on a district-scale in the South of France
The installation could cut CO2 production by 40 tons annually!
Germany: Blue Angel ecolabel now includes heat pumps and liquid coolers
The 2023 edition of the German “Blue Angel” ecolabel now includes domestic heat pumps and “liquid coolers”.
Importing citrus fruits into the EU: cold treatment is now mandatory
As of 24 June 2022, precooling at origin and a cold treatment in transit are mandatory for citrus fruits imported from non-EU countries.
Recent geothermal energy-based district cooling projects
In December 2023, district cooling projects using geothermal energy were launched in France and the United Arab Emirates.
France, 1st European market for heat-pumps
In 2013, the French heat-pump market was the first in Europe, before Italy, Sweden, Germany and Norway, according to statistics from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).
Reclaiming waste heat from ice rinks’ refrigeration systems to save energy
Several studies and recent cases studies show that heat recovery from the refrigeration system is the biggest energy-saving measure in ice rinks.
The stakes of air conditioning in China
A recent IEA report highlights the impressive growth in current and future demand in the air-conditioning sector in China. However, it considers that strong energy efficiency policies for air conditioners coupled with improved building design and...
China heat pump market in 2023
Although the country still relies heavily on coal for heating, China is currently the only major market where heat pumps sales grew in 2023, when global sales declined by 3%...
IIR Statement: The essential role of refrigeration in the combat against COVID-19
Statement of the International Institute of Refrigeration calling governments to consider refrigeration-related services as “essential services” in the context of the current health crisis due to COVID-19.
IIR news
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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.
A new technical guide on cold rooms
On the occasion of COP 28, the IIR and Efficiency for Access, with the contribution of ESMAP, have published a new guide. It aims to provide accessible and practical guidance to enable developers, owners,...
The IIR supports operational and economic missions in Madagascar
IIR interventions and recommendations will focus on the mission’s aspects which are related to the food cold chain, including offshore fishery and continental aquaculture among others.
New IIR Informatory Note on thermal energy storage systems
IIR’s latest Informatory Note demonstrates that a well-designed TES system can reduce energy consumption through more efficient equipment operation and lower investment costs, thus reducing the equipment...
Don't miss the FRISBEE workshop at ICCC2014
On the afternoon of the 23rd June, the IIR will organize a FRISBEE Project a workshop at the 3rd International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2014) at Twickenham College, London, UK.
The long awaited ICR2015 is underway!
Held every four years, this year ICR2015 welcomes 1,011 conference delegates from 55 countries, making it a truly global refrigeration event.
Frisbee Project: Latest Developments
Frisbee is a European-Union-funded 4-year project. It was launched in September 2010 and involves 26 partners including the IIR. the IIR is in charge of collecting data and the dissemination of research outcomes. The aim is to provide new...
