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Experimental research and numerical simulation of periodic frost melting progress.
Snowmelt modelling and solutions for outdoor snow storage.
Development of a dynamic model for ice-on-coil external melt storage systems.
Dynamic analysis of energy recovery utilizing thermal storage from batch-wise metal casting.
Thermal analysis and optimization of an ice and snow melting system using geothermy by super-long flexible heat pipes
Design method of using external melt ice coil as emergency cold source in data center.
[In Chinese. / En chinois.]
Self-propelled drop jumping during defrosting and drainage characteristic of frost melt water from inclined superhydrophobic surface.
Dynamic analysis of a furnace off‐gas energy recovery system integrating heat from batch‐wise metal casting.
Numerical Simulation on the Structural Design of a Multi-Pore Water Diffuser during the External Ice Melting Process of an Ice Storage System.
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Review of Cryogenic Carbon Capture Innovations and Their Potential Applications.
Review of lubrication and cooling in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools: a content and visualization analysis, research hotspots and gaps.
Síntese e caracterização de nanolubrificante a base de Al2O3 para aplicação em compressor hermético de refrigerador.
Synthesis and characterization of nanolubrifiants based Al2O3 for application in a refrigeration system hermetic compressor.
Análise dos processos dissipativos de atrito e efeito Joule em um modelo de refrigerador exoreversível.
Analysis and effects of the Joule effect dissipation processes in an exo-reversionary refrigerator model.
Effect of deep cryogenic treatment on the microstructure and wear performance of Cr–Mn–Cu white cast iron grinding media.
SEDReC: a new cycle for improved use of oxygen in steelmaking, smelting and other furnaces.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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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...
Eurofreeze Contest for Young Researchers
The International Workshop Eurofreeze 2005 on Individual Quick Freezing of Foods was held in Sofia (Bulgaria) on January 13-15, 2005. It was organized by the Refrigeration Science and Technology Division of the Technical University of Sofia, with...
An innovative ripening room inside a container.
Dutch manufacturer Interko has launched an innovative fruit ripening room inside of a standard refrigerated container.
Reefer container throughput in main European ports.
In 2021, Europe’s leading ports were back to pre-pandemic levels of cargo and container throughput.
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...
Mini containers, an energy-efficient solution for small farmers?
To benefit small growers, a team of researchers investigated the concept of mini containers that would consume less energy and produce fewer GHG emissions than conventional full-size...
Refrigerated containers throughput in main European ports in Q1 and Q2 2025
Despite port congestion, potential tariff changes, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, refrigerated container volumes are expected to continue growing by 2030 according to DHL Ocean Reefer Market...
Savour the moment: Ice-cream that takes longer to melt
Researchers found that a protein called Bs1A can be used to create ice-cream which takes longer to melt
Solar and kinetic energy to recharge cooling system for truck containers.
The system would allow savings of up to at least 20,000 litres of fuel annually and reduce costs of transport operations.
Innovative cooling garment for electricians in extreme heat
A new cooling garment using phase change materials (PCMs) promises to protect electricians working in extreme heat environments.
The challenge of cold chain breaches in a medical setting
In an article published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, researchers from the University of Canberra highlight the need for further research into the preservation of medicines and the maintenance of the cold chain.
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.
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024: refrigeration contributes to sustain aquatic food supplies amid record high production
Figures from FAO and IIR highlight the importance of the seafood cold chain for a sustainable aquatic food supply through 2050.
Out of the ordinary: ice cream
A group of New Zealand scientists has developed a new therapeutic to help cancer patients recover from chemotherapy. Development of the ice cream, named ReCharge, began 8 years ago with the formation of LactoPharma, a collaborative research...
Efficient mine cooling
Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE) is currently implementing energy management ventilation and refrigeration systems for mines to reduce overall and to manage energy consumption. BBE's Director, Raymond Funnell, has underscored that there is a boom in...
IIR news
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Training and courses: New content available
Since its initial publication, a number of new courses have been added to the IIR refrigeration courses and training repertoire.
Find the content of the IIR website in all languages!
Did you know ? Most Internet browsers have built-in translation tools. The IIR explains how to do this, so that you can read its content in all languages!
We are hiring a Scientific Translator (EN > ES) – Technical Publications & Refrigeration Content
This consulting role requires a translator with proven experience in scientific and technical content, particularly in the fields of refrigeration, thermal engineering, and energy systems.
Training and courses: New material available on the IIR website
A new course on cogeneration has just been added to the "Courses and Training" section of the IIR website.
Have your say! Complete the survey on the IIR website
10 questions, 3 minutes! Whether you are a frequent visitor or new to our website, participate in the survey!
Find out who are the top 10 most active countries on the IIR website!
Since its overhaul in 2020, traffic to the IIR website has doubled and it has seen a drastic increase in the number of visitors from least developed countries. Find out who have been the top 10 most active...
Editorial by Didier Coulomb
Since 2007, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has conducted strategic discussions on its missions and services. This process began internally then took on board the outcomes of two surveys conducted at the beginning of this year...
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.
Have your say! Complete the survey on the future IIR website
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) will develop a new version of its website and requires your help in order to better meet your needs and offer you new content and services.
New on the IIR website: optimise your searches!
A new feature has been developed on the IIR website to allow you to search for content in several sections at the same time: FRIDOC, news, events and encyclopedia.
The IIR website gets a makeover
After three years of existence, the home page of the IIR website has been modernised and its content made more visible. IIR projects are given a special place of honour, with detailed pages dedicated to each of...
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...
IIR member news: Carrier Transicold
Carrier Transicold celebrates 45 years of container refrigeration production as it prepares to build one-millionth unit.
Member news: Automated order-pickup kiosks use containers from Carrier Transicold
Member news: grocery kiosks are being set up in Estonia. The CO2 refrigeration system is supplied by Carrier Transicold.
Discover the Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
The IIR is proud to present the newest addition to its portfolio of scientific information products; the Encyclopedia of Refrigeration.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
Kigali Amendment status per country
List of the 163 countries that have accepted, approved or ratified the Kigali Amendment as of November 15, 2024.
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Global cold storage capacity
This table presents the cold storage capacity in about 50 countries, based on data from the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA).
Heat pump stock in Europe
This table presents the stock of installed heat pumps, the CO2 emissions avoided and the number of jobs in the heat pump sector in Europe.
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...
Thermophysical properties of hydrocarbon refrigerants
Thermophysical properties of over 20 hydrocarbon refrigerants, including single-component and blends.
Thermophysical properties of HFC refrigerants
Thermophysical properties of over 100 HFC refrigerants, including single-component and blends.
Thermophysical properties of HFO refrigerants
Thermophysical properties of over 50 HFO refrigerants, including single-component and blends.
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...
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...
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...
André Lebon
André Lebon (1859 – 1938). Membre fondateur de l’Association Internationale du Froid puis de l’Institut International du Froid
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...
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21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026)
February 02, 2026 - February 05, 2026
Doha, Qatar
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