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Development of a chamber platform for evaluating indoor dust contact transfer and resuspension in infant near-floor microenvironments.
IIR document
Cold chain of chilled food in France.
Residential demand controlled ventilation.
A methodology to compare refrigerants based on their thermophysical properties.
Carbon responsive control of building thermal loads.
Demand controlled heat recovery for residential applications.
Load-based testing using a thermostat environment emulator.
GIZ mission to France to assess ATP.
Investigation methodology for a better knowledge of the French food retail sector.
Performance analysis of adsorption refrigeration system according to operating conditions.
Mapping Greenhouse Gas emissions from the food supply chains in France.
Efficiency of refrigeration plants operation taking into account ambient temperature change.
Occupancy driven buildings-to-grid integration framework for large commercial buildings.
Energy savings of “tailored-to-occupant” dynamic indoor temperature setpoints.
Forced-air cooling of iceberg lettuces: Cooling efficiency in relation to commercial operating strategies.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Probiotic ice cream to boost oral health for children
A recent Indian study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, used ice cream to test the effectiveness of probiotic bacteria on oral health.
Infants with brain damage benefit from cooling
Doctors at the UC Davis Medical Center have been using a cooling technique to help children born with brain damage. Instead of being placed in blankets after birth, the infants are being cooled in order to prevent further brain damage from occurring.
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.
Modelling energy use in a frozen food supermarket
A study presents a simulation used to model energy consumption in a frozen food supermarket in United Kingdom.
The global AC market during the Covid-19 pandemic
Exports and sales declined in most world markets in the first quarter of 2020. As the epicentre of the epidemic shifts, some markets are managing to rebound while others are likely to register a significant...
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.
Siberian nematode worms kept in permafrost for 42,000 years come back to life
A team of Russian researchers revived two nematodes buried in Siberian permafrost for 32,000 and 42,000 years.
Refrigeration, a key player to eradicate malaria
Refrigeration techniques have been used to develop and preserve the very first malaria vaccine, which has been administered to almost 2 million children since 2019.
Singapore experiments with outdoor air thermoelectric cooling
In Singapore, the terrace of a riverside restaurant and children play areas are now cooled by a solid-state thermoelectric cooling technology.
India: Delhi government unveils its Heat Action Plan (HAP) 2025
On 21 April 2025, the Government of Delhi launched its Heat Action Plan (HAP), to mitigate the health impacts of extreme heat.
Singapore launches national plan to combat heatwaves with dedicated government task force
A network of air-conditioned spaces will be made available at community centres, residents’ committees, and selected indoor sports halls during heatwaves, as part of the country’s new national heatwave response...
Refrigeration, a key player in the fight against cancer
Refrigeration technologies are an essential part of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of several cancers.
Impact of indoor heat on mortality in the elderly
A team of researchers has developed a model to assess the impact of indoor heat on the health status of populations, and more specifically on the mortality of people over 65 years of age.
Refrigeration now at the heart of international discussions
The recent G7 meeting in France and the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019 in the US illustrate the growing importance of the refrigeration sector in international discussions.
Solar cooling: overview of the most promising alternatives
A paper by C. Infante-Ferreira and D.S. Kim, published in the March 2014 special issue of the International Journal of Refrigeration, gives an overview of the most promising alternatives and ranks options according to required investment for...
IIR news
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REAL Alternatives event during MOP32
A REAL Alternatives side meeting at the international MOP32 (Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol) was organised by the project partner ATF Italy on 25th November 2020.
Healthcare drones: Countless advantages for a healthier society
With the objective of making it possible for those who require urgent healthcare supplies delivered as often and as regularly as necessary, various companies are now pushing the possibilities of exploiting drones to deliver healthcare supplies...
The essential role of refrigeration in the combat against COVID-19
Expo Froid - A public exhibition dedicated to refrigeration
From December 5, 2017 to September 16, 2018 a staggering 250,000 visitors explored the “Expo Froid” (Cold Exhibition) at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie.
Obituary: S. Forbes Pearson
Dr S Forbes Pearson, one of the most famous IIR person, passed away. The IIR presents its deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to his family and relatives.
4th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Process of Refrigerants: a very successful event
The 4th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Process of Refrigerants (TPTPR) was held at TU Delft, the Netherlands, on June 16-19, 2013. 4 keynote lectures and 66 papers were presented during this highy successful...
Discover what’s new on HFCs
The IIR expands its information services in HFCs
IIR Conference overview: 5th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Processes of Refrigerants - TPTPR2017
With over 150 participants from 12 countries, the 5th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Processes of Refrigerants featured 85 technical presentations, including six plenary keynote lectures.
Focus on Commission B1 : Leading the way in thermodynamics and transfer processes
The objectives of Commission B1 on Thermodynamics and Transfer Processes are to provide academic and industrial information and data, and to propose any solutions on thermodynamics and transfer processes.
ACES Inaugural Conference: “The Hot Reality: Living in a +50°C World”
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES) hosted a series of events from 17 to 19 October 2023, at ACES headquarters at Rubirizi Campus in Kigali, Rwanda.
Focus on Refrigeration Safety: IIR re-inaugurates Working Group
The IIR Working Group now on “Refrigeration Safety” will soon be relaunched and is ready to welcome a new chairperson.
Discover the new IIR Science and Technology Council
With 8 newly elected presidents and vice-presidents, 3 reassignments and 5 reappointments, this new Science and Technology Council (STC), mandated from 2015 to 2019, is set to bring forth fresh ideas and novel change.
Activities of IIR’s Commission B1 on “Thermodynamics and Transfer Processes”
Thermodynamics is essential for all topics covered by the IIR.
New IIR Working Groups focus on core matters in refrigeration
IIR Working Groups (WGs) operate on a temporary basis and bring together specialists to work on projects concerning current technological, social or economic issues linked to refrigeration. Their aim is to promote development, provide knowledge...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Cold storage conditions for fruits and vegetables
Practical recommendations for the cold storage of over 200 cultivars of fruits, vegetables and herbs (storage temperatures, relative humidity, storage time, controlled atmosphere...
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.
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...
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...
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...
