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Refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. Fifth edition.
- Author(s) : HUNDY G. F., TROTT A. R., WELCH T. C.
- Publication date: 2016
- Languages : English
- Formats : PDF
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Inverse cycles. Refrigeration equipment.
- Author(s) : LAZZARIN R.
- Publication date: 2020
- Languages : English
- Formats : PDF
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Freezing systems for high ambient temperatures.
- Author(s) : PACHAI A. C.
- Publication date: 2017/05/11
- Languages : English
- Source: 7^th Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, May 11-13, 2017.
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A power-law inductance distribution approach for low-pressure axial fan blade design.
- Author(s) : PODGAIETSKY G. L., RONZONI A. F., HERMES C. J. L.
- Publication date: 2024/07/17
- Languages : English
- Source: 2024 Purdue Conferences. 20^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
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Domestic refrigerators single-phase asynchronous motors dynamic characteristics simulation.
- Author(s) : BAIDAK Y., VEREITINA I.
- Publication date: 2024/09
- Languages : English
- Source: 11^th IIR Conference on Compressors and Refrigerants.
- Formats : PDF
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Cooling fan aerodynamic noise reduction with short inlet duct and its applicability.
- Author(s) : SUN Z., TIAN J., ZHANG T., DU Z., OUYANG H.
- Publication date: 2023/04
- Languages : English
- Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 148
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World refrigeration equipment market.
- Author(s) : JARN
- Publication date: 2016/09/25
- Languages : English
- Source: JARN - vol. 572-S
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Modelling of an onboard R290 refrigerated sea water (RSW) system for ice production on small fishing vessels in India.
- Author(s) : KÖSTER L., SINGHA P., DAS C., BENGSCH J., HAFNER A., DASGUPTA M. S., KOCHUNNI S. K., WIDELL K. N.
- Publication date: 2024/08
- Languages : English
- Source: 16^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2024). Proceedings. University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA, August 11-14 2024
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New understanding of higher oil film pressure between scroll wraps of scroll compressors due to rolling and sliding.
- Author(s) : ANAMI K., OKAMOTO R., TANAKA M., SATA K., MATSUURA H., MAEJIMA Y., NISHIMURA K., MIYAZAWA K.
- Publication date: 2024/07/18
- Languages : English
- Source: 2024 Purdue Conferences. 27^th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
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Comparison of seasonal energy efficiency of different compressor types.
- Author(s) : STAHEL C. , WICK L., TILLENKAMP F., STEIGER S., DIEM M.
- Publication date: 2023/05
- Languages : English
- Source: 14^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2023, Chicago, Illinois.
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Les systèmes de froid dans le domaine du médicament: perspectives et évolutions.

Refrigeration systems applied to medicine: developments and prospects.
- Author(s) : RIVET P.
- Publication date: 2017/03
- Languages : French
- Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1162
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Installation audit of modular cold storages.
- Author(s) : YADAV S.
- Publication date: 2017/09
- Languages : English
- Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal, Cold Chain - vol. 8 - n. 3
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On the corrosion response of novel heat exchangers manufactured by casting of Al-Ce- Mg alloy.
- Author(s) : NAWAZ K., BRECHTL J., MOSES-DEBUSK M., KESLER M. S.
- Publication date: 2024/07/17
- Languages : English
- Source: 2024 Purdue Conferences. 20^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
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The latest trends in refrigeration and air conditioning in Japan.
- Author(s) : OKADA T.
- Publication date: 2018
- Languages : English
- Source: Industria & Formazione - International special issue 2018-2019
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Material characterization and material model development for simulating elastomeric parts in diaphragm pumps.
- Author(s) : SWIENTY A., EBERLEIN R., THIERRIN R., DIAS VIDAL DE CASTRO N.
- Publication date: 2024/07/18
- Languages : English
- Source: 2024 Purdue Conferences. 27^th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
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An infographic shows what would happen if all technologies suddenly vanished

The Refrigeration School recently published The Refrigeration Apocalypse, an infographic showing the consequences of a failure of all cooling systems after different periods of time.
- Publication date : 2018/10/18
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Vapour-compression alternatives to serve future HVAC applications

A March 2014 report* prepared for the US Department of Energy by Navigant Consulting identifies and evaluates 17 technologies which could potentially replace traditional vapour-compression technology in residential and commercial HVAC applications
- Publication date : 2014/07/01
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Netherlands: refrigeration accounts for 18% of total electricity consumption in the industrial sector

A study (1) by KWA Business Consultants on the annual energy consumption of refrigeration plants in various industrial and non-industrial sectors in The Netherlands was presented during ICR2011.
- Publication date : 2011/12/21
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Energy efficiency of HVAC equipment suffers due to poor installation

According to a NIST research report, the benefits of improved energy efficiency ratings can go for naught if the refrigerating equipment is not installed properly.
- Publication date : 2014/12/02
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AREA's "Vision&Strategy 2020" manifesto.

In its new document, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration European Association (AREA) has identified 6 key priorities.
- Publication date : 2014/12/22
- Subjects: Regulation
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Initiatives to promote refrigeration technologies in the developing world

Focus on some initiatives to facilitate access to eco-friendly refrigeration technologies in hot countries.
- Publication date : 2020/06/26
- Subjects: Developing country
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Next-generation HVAC technologies

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced nearly USD 8m to advance research and development of next-generation HVAC technologies offering significant energy and cost savings in new and existing buildings.
- Publication date : 2015/10/23
- Subjects: Technology
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The Cold Hard Facts 2022 report presents the main figures for refrigeration in Australia

According to the latest Cold Hard Facts 2022 report published earlier this year, transition to low GWP refrigerants slowed down in Australia in 2021, and equipment sales increased...
- Publication date : 2023/04/10
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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Space cooling at the heart of energy efficiency policies

The latest “IEA Energy Efficiency 2018” report stresses that cooling is the fastest growing energy end-use in buildings and calls for further improvements in efficiency gains, especially through raising of minimum energy performance standards.
- Publication date : 2018/11/22
- Subjects: General information, Figures, economy
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Purdue conferences

The Purdue Conferences, co-sponsored by the IIR, took place on July 9-12, 2018. As successful as the previous editions, they gathered 800 attendees.
- Publication date : 2018/08/08
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Clim'Eco: the IIR is a partner of this new program, which began this year in Réunion.

This program aims to promote a reasonable use and good maintenance of air conditioning in the French overseas departments.
- Publication date : 2020/10/22
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New IIR Working Party on LCCP evaluation: first meeting planned in Delft on June 28, 2012, during the 10th IIR-G. Lorentzen Conference

The IIR is inviting commission, private, and corporate members of the IIR and more generally all experts whose knowledge of the subject will benefit the working party to join it.
- Publication date : 2012/04/27
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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
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The IIR worldwide

Focus on the latest IIR interventions around the world.
- Publication date : 2018/12/27
- Subjects: General information
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Activities of IIR’s Commission B2 on “Refrigerating Equipment”

Focus on the IIR's Commission B2
- Publication date : 2017/07/11
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Activities of the IIR’s Commission B2 on Refrigerating Equipment

The IIR’s Commission B2, which includes 70 experts from 25 IIR member countries on all continents, is extremely active and participates in many IIR activities aimed at promoting knowledge of refrigeration technologies and their applications...
- Publication date : 2014/11/20
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IIR website: a new course on inverse cooling cycles

A new course material prepared by Renato Lazzarin has been added to the “Courses and training” section of the IIR web site: “Inverse cycles – Refrigerating Equipment”.
- Publication date : 2019/04/30
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26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration - Call for abstract

Abstract submission for the 26th International Congress of Refrigeration is extended. ICR 2023 is scheduled from 21st to 25th August 2023 in Paris.
- Publication date : 2022/07/11
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IIR website: best downloads in 2022

Discover the three most popular IIR publications in 2022. The focus is on the economy, women in refrigeration, and the carbon footprint of the cold chain.
- Publication date : 2023/01/24
- Subjects: Figures, economy, Environment
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IIR Launches Call for Publication Chair, Lead Authors and Contributors for the Global Refrigeration Outlook

Paris, February 9th, 2026 – The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) announces the launch of a global call for a Publication Chair, Lead Authors, and Contributors for its forthcoming flagship...
- Publication date : 2026/03/04
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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Spotlight on Commission B2: at the forefront of refrigerating equipment

Coordinated by the IIR Science and Technology Council, Commission B2 focuses on promoting knowledge of refrigerating equipment technologies and their applications worldwide.
- Publication date : 2015/05/15
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STEF-TFE opens largest cold store in Madrid

New site cuts energy consumption by 15% with innovative energy storage system during off-peak hours
- Publication date : 2011/12/08
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17^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL 2026)

August 23, 2026 - August 26, 2026

Hamilton, New Zealand

Early bird registration open until July 10! With the increasing need for global warming countermeasures, natural working fluids have become a clear vector to reducing the...

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