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Measuring selected parameters of polypropylene fibre heat exchangers.

• Author(s) : CARNOGURSKÁ M., PRÍHODA M., LÁZÁR M., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat transfer, Polypropylene, Fibre, Testing, Heat exchanger
• Source: Strojniski vestnik - Journal of mechanical Engineering - vol. 62 - n. 6
• Formats : PDF

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Hydrogen permeabilty testing of fibre reinforced thermoplastics under cryogenic conditions – a test rig concept.

• Author(s) : JUST T., WILL J., HABERSTROH C.
• Publication date: 2023/04/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Hydrogen, Liquefied gas, Liquid, Fuel (vehicles), Permeability, Fibre, Testing, Cryogenics, Tank
• Source: Cryogenics 2023. Proceedings of the 17^th IIR International Conference, Dresden, Germany, april 25-28 2023
• Formats : PDF

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Online composition measurements of refrigerant mixtures by optical fibres and infrared spectroscopy.

• Author(s) : TOBALY P., TERRIER M. F.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Infrared, R744, R290, Spectroscopy, Propane, Prediction, Mixture, Optical fibre, Expérimentation, Refrigerant, CO2
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Performance study of thermally activated glass fibre reinforced gypsum roof.

• Author(s) : DHARMASASTHA K., MAIYA M. P., SHIVA NAGENDRA S. M.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal conductivity, Radiative cooling, Green building, Glass fibre, Roof, CFD, Simulation, Thickness, Chilled water
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Performance Evaluation of thermally activated glass fibre reinforced gypsum building equipped with desiccant system.

• Author(s) : MURUGANANTHAM S., DHARMASASTHA K., GURUBALAN A., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Humid climate, Glass fibre, Relative humidity, Expérimentation, Desiccant, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning, Hot climate
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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A novel measurement system for dense foam using a single-tip optical fiber probe.

• Author(s) : NIHEI A., MIZUSHIMA Y., SAITO T.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Measurement, Probe, Simulation, Foam, Optical fibre
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

A Review on Carbon Emissions of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete as a Building Construction Material.

• Author(s) : AQIB S. M., MA Z. J.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Concrete, Building, Fibre, Performance, CO2 emission
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 7^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Performance evaluation and multi-objective optimization of a tubular indirect evaporative cooler integrated with moisture-conducting fibers.

• Author(s) : YANG C., YAN W., ZHANG Y., JIN L., CUI X., CHEN Q.
• Publication date: 2024/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Evaporative system, Wettability, Fibre, Chiller, Performance, Prediction, Model
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 167
• Formats : PDF

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Influence of diameter size of aluminum fiber materials on heat storage and release enhancement properties of latent heat storage paraffin with aluminum fiber materials.

• Author(s) : HARUKI N., HORIBE A., SANO Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal conductivity, Paraffin, Aluminium, Material, Fibre, Expérimentation, Thermal energy storage
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Transient behaviors of methanol vapor adsorption onto high-density activated carbon fiber.

• Author(s) : KUMITA M., YAMAWAKI N., WATANABE Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/08/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Carbon fibre, Methanol, Vapour, Chiller, Adsorption, Expérimentation, Energy saving
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference, ISHPC 2017, Tokyo august 7-10.

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A heat pump driven and hollow fiber membrane-based liquid desiccant air dehumidification system: a transient performance study.

• Author(s) : ZHANG N., ZHANG L. Z., XU J. C.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Dehumidification, Liquid, Air, Desiccant system, Heat pump, Performance, Membrane, Fibre
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 67
• Formats : PDF

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Transient performance of coupled heat and mass transfer in cross-flow hollow fiber membrane module for air dehumidification.

• Author(s) : ZHANG N., YIN S., YANG H. H.
• Publication date: 2019/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Dehumidification, Mass transfer, Heat transfer, Performance, Modelling, Membrane, Fibre, Expérimentation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 108
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Experimental investigation of in-tube condensation of low GWP refrigerant R450A using a fiber optic distributed temperature sensor.

• Author(s) : JACOB T. A., MATTY E. P., FRONK B. M.
• Publication date: 2019/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Pressure drop, Condensation, Expérimentation, Optical fibre, Zeotropic mixture, R450A, Low GWP, Sensor
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 103
• Formats : PDF

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Novel absorption refrigeration system with a hollow fiber membrane-based generator.

• Author(s) : HONG S. J., HIHARA E., DANG C.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Generator, Car, Absorption system, Membrane, Fibre, Mobile air conditioning, Air conditioning, Water-lithium bromide
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 67
• Formats : PDF

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Investigation on the feasibility of using wood pulp fiber paper as substrate of rotary desiccant wheel for dehumidification.

• Author(s) : WU X., GE T., DAI Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Wood, Silica gel, Dehumidification, Desiccant wheel, Coating (materials), Adsorption, Pulp, Fibre, Expérimentation, Air conditioning
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
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Self-service fridges against food waste in Berlin

German association, Lebensmittelretten, using self-service public fridges in the fight against food waste in Berlin.

• Publication date : 2015/01/28

Heat exhangers: what's new?

Nanotechnology: the future of heat exchangers? The US Department of Energy has awarded contracts to improve energy efficiency. One such contract, awarded to TIAX, a technology development company, through the Small Business Innovation...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

Pioneering CO2 road vehicles

Aldi Süd, Germany's biggest supermarket chain, is investing in new road transportation for frozen food and beverages with a view to promoting CO2. The next-generation vehicles will go into serial production after being exhibited at the Frankfurt...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

Vacuum Insulation Panels: a promising solution for domestic refrigerators

Thanks to their low thermal conductivity, Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) make it possible to greatly reduce the energy consumption of domestic refrigerators. However, their adoption comes up against problems of...

• Publication date : 2020/05/27

Global LNG trade figures for 2022 and early 2023

Global LNG trade grew in 2022, especially in Europe, where LNG imports were necessary to make up for the disruption of Russia’s pipeline gas supply. 

• Publication date : 2023/09/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Brief: Cryotemperatures save flooded archives

In February 2010, "Xynthia", a major storm swept over La Rochelle, France. In order to rescue the archives of the "Conseil Général de Charente Maritime" the departmental authority that were covered with 2-metre deep sea water, cryogenic...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Packaging innovations

Plant-based food packaging Biodegradable packaging looks set to be the way of the future. A sharp rise in demand for natural products and healthier food added to the stability of maize prices versus those of petroleum-based polymers have...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

Low-cost cold storage in Kenya using evaporative cooling

A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Nairobi are designing affordable off-grid cold storage units for perishable crops in Kenya, using evaporative...

• Publication date : 2020/11/27

First liquefied hydrogen carrier launched in Japan

In line with its commitment to pave the way for the first "Hydrogen Society", Japan intends to use this carrier to transport hydrogen from Australia, where it is produced from lignite.

• Publication date : 2020/02/05

Isochoric freezing could cut down energy use in the global food cold chain

Compared to conventional isobaric freezing, isochoric freezing could significantly improve the quality of frozen food and generate substantial energy savings. 

• Publication date : 2021/10/22
• Subjects: Technology

ICR2011 highlights: improving insulation thanks to vacuum

Vacuum insulated panels (VIPs) are a new technology which is theoretically 5 times less conductive than classic polyurethane panels (3 times less in practice because of the various thermal bridges).

• Publication date : 2012/01/05

3D printing for passive buildings

3D printing of buildings, which has advantages in terms of cost and speed of construction, can also facilitate the design of near zero energy buildings. 

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

The world's first rotating skyscraper unveiled in Dubai

"Dynamic Tower" in Dubai, to be completed by 2020, will have floors that can rotate 360 degrees

• Publication date : 2017/07/25
• Subjects: Environment

Radiative cooling: protecting ice from melting under sunlight

Researchers have developed a biodegradable film made of cellulose acetate which, thanks to its radiative cooling properties, effectively protects ice subjected to solar radiation from melting, with possible...

• Publication date : 2022/03/30

2014 worldwide helium market

Currently, the US has the largest market for helium demand market, consuming approximately 32% of the total volume; Asia represents the second largest market with 31% of worldwide demand.

• Publication date : 2015/11/12
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Now freely accessible: The IIR International Dictionary of Refrigeration

Now available in 11 languages, the complete version of the IIR International Dictionary of Refrigeration is freely accessible online!

• Publication date : 2018/01/31

A new Open Access thesis section on the IIR website!

We’re happy to offer you a new online service! A link library is now available on our website.

• Publication date : 2014/12/23

Press release: The IIR International Dictionary of Refrigeration is now freely accessible online

Available in 11 languages, the complete version of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) International Dictionary of Refrigeration is now freely accessible online.

• Publication date : 2018/02/01

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...

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Nanofluids

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...

• Last update : 2023/11/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs

André Lebon

André Lebon (1859 – 1938). Membre fondateur de l’Association Internationale du Froid puis de l’Institut International du Froid

• Last update : 2025/06/17
• Langues : French
• Themes : History of refrigeration