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An inquiry into new ammonia resistant potting materials.
Experimental characteristics of R744 ejectors for expansion work recovery in heat pumping installations.
Study on annual energy performance of transcritical CO2 heat pump water heating systems in Shanghai.
Active control of supercooling degree using two surfactants of different molecular sizes.
Performance prediction of a two-bed solar adsorption chiller with adaptive cycle time using a MIL-100(Fe)/water working pair – influence of solar collector configuration.
Thermodynamic analysis of absorption heat pumps using CO2/methanol as working pair.
Tracking the carbon impact of space heating appliances from cradle to grave.
Plate heat exchanger design for ice slurry in secondary refrigerant applications: Experimental Validation of a new simulation approach.
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Numerical modeling of standing wave thermoacoustic devices – A review.
The value of price risk reduction in energy efficiency investments in buildings.
Refrigerated storage stability of chicken nuggets containing pea flour.
Quality of beef sausages as affected by defatted melon (Citrullus vulgaris Schrad) kernel flour supplementation and refrigerated storage.
The effect of water activity, freezing rate, and temperature on retrogradation of gelatinized wheat flour and cooked rice.
Effect of the thermostable xylanase B from Thermotoga maritima on the quality of frozen partially baked bread.
Rheological behaviour of gelatinized starch pastes stored at low temperatures.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Marine refrigeration
The use of natural refrigerants is gradually spreading. Here are two examples of their use in the marine sector: - Environmentally-friendly fish transport American Freedom is one of the world's largest refrigerated ships and can hold up to...
Briefs: Grenco Marine
Grenco Marine has developed the first ammonia/carbon dioxide cascade systems to be used on board fishing vessels. Experience with the Dirk-Dirk (a trawler with a capacity of 235 tons of fish/day) led to the development of a new defrosting process:...
The potential of LNG as a marine fuel will hinge on pricing
The potential for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to become a marine fuel on a mass scale is now a very real prospect and some experts predict that LNG will be the dominant shipping fuel by 2050.
GHG emissions in international marine shipping.
GHG emissions from international shipping increased by 9.6% between 2012 and 2018, according to the Fourth Greenhouse Gas Study published in 2020 by the International Maritime Organization. HFC and HCFC...
The LNG-fuelled fleet continues to grow
According to the maritime classification and consultancy company DNV, orders for LNG-fuelled ships remained high in 2022, close to the record figure of 2021. The use of LNG as a...
Largest American rooftop solar installation for cold store
The largest rooftop solar installation in North America on the roof of Gloucester Marine Terminal’s refrigerated warehouse is to be completed this autumn.
Brief: Reefer
Safmarine's improved reefer technology is providing solutions enabling the exporting of perishable produce previously considered as being unsuitable for shipment by sea. Safmarine South Africa was the first company in its network to ship 40-feet...
Growing popularity of LNG as a fuel in maritime and land transport
Less than 1% of the world fleet is LNG-powered, but this figure is expected to grow at least fivefold over the coming years. Recent figures suggest that the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for...
IIR Member news: Carrier Transicold rents 2,000 CO2 reefers for shipping
Global shipping company MSC Mediterranean Shipping will lease 2,000 containers using Carrier Transicold’s NaturaLINE® CO2 refrigeration system.
IIR Member news: GEA installs a transcritical CO2 system on cruise ships.
International technology group GEA signed a contract with P&O Cruises, the world’s largest commercial cruise ship operator, for its new transcritical CO2 industrial refrigeration technology.
Cruise ships and liquefied natural gas
Driven by tougher international and environmental standards, LNG is more and more used as a transportation fuel in cruise ships.
An ejector refrigeration system optimised for sub-zero temperatures on fishing vessels
Large amounts of diesel fuel are used to power fishing vessels engines and on-board refrigeration systems. In a recent theoretical study, an energy-efficient sub-zero refrigeration system proposed based on a...
Briefs: CO2 heat pumps for train AC
A paper presented at the 9th Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants by A. Haffner, O. Christensen and P. Nekså1 envisaged the opportunity to use R744 (CO2) as a refrigerant in air-conditioning (AC) systems in trains. They claimed that...
R1234yf as a working fluid in Organic Rankine Cycle systems
A recent review article presented the use of HFO R1234yf and its mixtures in Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems, namely in applications for waste heat recovery from internal...
The world’s first liquified hydrogen carrier ship en route from Japan to Australia
Since the end of December 2021, the world’s first liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier, the “Suiso Frontier”, is achieving its first round trip between Japan and Australia. The voyage is...
IIR news
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Conference overview: Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in Marine and Off-Shore Fisheries Sectors
In partnership with the UNEP, ASHRAE and UNIDO, the IIR organised a conference in Bangkok (Thailand) in April 2017 on the Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in the Marine Sector and Offshore Fisheries.
The IIR with the World Bank in West Bengal
The IIR is a key partner in the World Bank’s project on the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) integration into the cold chain in West Bengal
New IIR members
The IIR welcomes the following new members : Corporate members Frigor Service Réunion, Saint Pierre, Ile de la Réunion Veolia Environnement, Limay, France Private members Mr Jean-Pierre Bernard, France Mr Leonilton Tomaz Cleto,...
IIR Working Party on “Energy Labelling in the Cold Chain”
The Terms of Reference of the new IIR Working Party (WP) "Energy labelling in the cold chain" have been approved. The main objective of this WP - chaired by Prof. Giovanni Cortella, Italy, and involving Commissions D1 and D2 - is to investigate...
IIR member news: Carrier Transicold
Quest II: container refrigeration with 65% less CO2 emission.
JSRAE visit to Paris: A new chapter in refrigeration collaboration
From 20 to 27 June 2024, the Japanese Society of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (JSRAE) visited Paris to meet with the French Association of Refrigeration (AFF). A delegation from JSRAE included representatives from Tokyo...
Focus on the last events in June 2021
In June 2021, the IIR organised two conferences: Thermag and HFO. It also participated in the European Conferences on the latest technologies in refrigeration and air conditioning organised by Centro Studi...
Three educational and awareness-raising events within the framework of INDEE+ project in 2021
For the INDEE+ project, the end of the year 2021 was marked by several educational events aiming to raise awareness of the application of clean cooling systems offered by the CO2/R744 refrigeration...
INDEE+ at 23rd India International Seafood Show (2023), Kolkata, India
In February 2023, INDEE+ successfully participated to the 23rd India International Seafood Show (2023) in Kolkata. The project was jointly promoted in a technical session and at a dedicated booth.
Call for abstracts ends October 10: LNG2023, “Fuelling a Secure Energy Future”
LNG2023 is the largest and most significant global LNG industry conference and exhibition, occurring once every three years!
LNG2023: Call for abstracts extended to October 24!
A two-week extension has now been confirmed to ensure LNG2023 does not miss hearing from some key industry voices. Don’t miss the new call for abstracts deadline of October 24, 2022!
MOP 27: Strong debate in the run-up to COP21
MOP 27 delegates continued firm discussions and addressed the outcomes of OEWG 36
INDEE+ in ACREX
Last month, INDEE+ participated in the 23rd edition of ACREX India in Delhi, focused on the theme “Powering Global HVAC Supply Chain”.
News from IIR members: Masterflux from Tecumseh
Tecumseh has unveiled a new line of direct-current (DC) Masterflux compressors in India. The compressor manufacturer has designed the compressors for battery cooling applications for the growing telecommunications market and also for beverage...
Obituary: Aldo Dellacasa
The IIR would like to express its sincere condolences to the family and relatives of Dr. Eng. Aldo Dellacasa, who died on August 19, 2018, at the age of 93.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
