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Evaluation of the system and compressor reliability.
Topics on the reliability of polymeric parts in hermetic compressors.
Improvements on efficiency and reliability of CO2 TC systems.
Analysis of the measurements reliability in dynamic test of the opaque envelope.
Use of simple thermal conductivity models to assess the reliability of measured thermal conductivity data.
Improving the reliability of a domestic refrigerator compressor subjected to repetitive pressure loading.
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Evaluation of compressor reliability for HFO refrigerants.
Investigation on start-up and reliability during unsteady process of low temperature air source heat pump.
Comparative analysis of the main parameters and reliability indicators of single-stage thermoelectric cooling devices while using different combinations of initial materials settings of a similar efficiency.
[In Ukrainian. / En ukrainien.]
Évolution de l'efficacité énergétique et de la fiabilité des conteneurs maritimes réfrigérés.
Progress in sea refrigerated containers energy-efficiency and reliability.
Suction valve design optimization to improve reliability.
Analysis on the reliability of R290 rotary compressor in the high ambient temperature.
CO2 refrigeration for the detectors at CERN. Reliability and energy efficiency.
A comparison of the effect of empirical and physical modeling approaches to extrapolation capability of compressor models by uncertainty analysis: A case study with common semi-empirical compressor mass flow rate models.
Numerical and experimental random spectral analysis of a condensing unit discharge tube.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Viability of an absorption solar cooling system in an isolated school in Mexico
A recent IJR article presents a simulation of the operating strategies and the results of the first experiments following the installation of a solar thermal absorption air conditioning system, installed in an...
Energy savings in a milk plant through permanent magnet speed motors (en français)
A Belgian milk plant reduces by 18 to 21% the necessary energy for cooling through permanent magnet speed motors. (en français)
The challenges of thermal management of next-generation electronic equipment
With the increasing integration and miniaturization of electronic devices, the heat flows they generate are constantly increasing. Spray cooling has many advantages in this regard.
Smart standard for smart labels
There are currently no official standards to assess smart labels
Member news: Carrier Transicold to offer R452A in the United States
Carrier Transicold proposes R452A as an alternative to R404A for refrigerated hauliers in the USA.
HFC alternatives: insufficient training in Europe
An AREA survey shows that in the EU, only 3.5-7% of F-Gas certified personnel are trained in the use of low-GWP refrigerants, depending on the alternative used.
A new leak detection system for flammable refrigerants
A team of researchers has recently developed and tested a leak detection system for small equipment working with R290. Using ultrasound, it detects leaks effectively and at a lower cost than conventional...
Must read in IJR: a comprehensive review on fault detection in HVAC systems
The latest research and developments in the fault detection and diagnostics of HVAC systems are presented in several articles recently published in the IJR.
Noise reduction strategies for screw compressors
The operating noise of twin-screw compressors is an important issue that may limit their scope of application. Two recent IJR papers suggest several noise reduction methods and analyse their...
Cold storage: sustainable solutions for developing countries with hot climates
Two papers from the recent IIR Congress illustrate the importance of developing the cold chain in developing countries with warm climates. In particular, in India, environmentally-friendly technical solutions...
Alternatives to replace R404A for refrigerated transport
With about 5 million refrigerated vehicles operating worldwide, there is active research and development focusing on identifying alternatives to R404A, which is traditionally used in truck and trailer...
Refrigerated containers: state of play and perspectives
Refrigerated containers play an essential role in the maritime refrigerated transport sector; a look back at the stages of their development and the recent and future technological advances of this...
Energy saving initiatives for cooling in data centres
In January 2021, Europe’s leading cloud and data centre operators signed the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, a self-regulatory initiative to become climate neutral by 2030. According to recent studies, free...
Honey is an efficient natural cryoprotectant in fertility preservation
While several review articles point to the need for new, effective and less toxic cryoprotectants, honey has proven to be an effective non-penetrating...
Cryogenics 2021 highlights: applications of liquid nitrogen
Cryopreservation of biological materials to favour biodiversity and cooling of superconducting cables to allow transmission of electrical energy with zero resistance are key applications of liquid...
IIR news
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New IIR Informatory Note on Containment of Refrigerants
Currently available for IIR members only, the 24th IIR Informatory Note “Containment of Refrigerants within Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems” is out.
The notoriety of the IJR increases further!
The impact factor of the International Journal of Refrigeration increases for the fourth consecutive year.
Member news: Presenting MIRAI Intex's Latest process cooling Innovation - X Cryo
Discover the latest advancement in process cooling technology from MIRAI Intex. X Cryo delivers precision and durability, meeting the needs of demanding industrial applications.
Highlights from COP13/MOP36 – Day 2
Today, COP13/MOP36 saw pivotal discussions and decisions aimed at strengthening global compliance and collaboration in the fight to protect the ozone layer
Discover the winners of the IIR Student Competition
On the occasion of ICR2015, the IIR is sponsoring the first ever undergraduate student project competition entitled "ICR2015 Refrigeration for the Sustainable Cold Chain and Food Safety" (RSCC&FS).
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.
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...
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
Now available: ICCC 2018 conference papers and proceedings
Couldn't attend the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC 2018) in Beijing, China, last month? Download the conference proceedings and papers.
OEWG36: Tough week of negotiations, no agreement except possible additional meetings
OEWG 36 spent much of its time focusing on moving the discussion on HFCs management forward.
Past events: The IIR around the world, August and September 2024
A look back at the IIR’s latest events during conferences (Gustav Lorentzen, Thermag, Compressors) and during sponsored vents (CHPC).
IIR wins ECREEE Award for solar cooling and heating efforts in Africa with SophiA
The ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum took place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on November 28-29. The IIR organised a SophiA workshop and was honoured with an ECREEE Award for its outstanding contribution to...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
