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Guide to natural refrigerants training in Europe 2017.

• Author(s) : Shecco
• Publication date: 2017
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

Primena studije slucaja o prirodnim rashladnim fluidima.

Natural refrigerants study case application.

• Author(s) : TARLEA G. M., TARLEA A., VINCERIUC M., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/12
• Languages : English
• Source: 47^th International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition.
• Formats : PDF

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Romania: natural refrigerants user.

• Author(s) : TARLEA G. M., TARLEA A., VINCERIUC M., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Full conversion to natural refrigerants - Feasible and likely to happen?

• Author(s) : NEKSÅ P.
• 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
• Formats : PDF

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What is the best natural refrigerant and what is the best system?

• Author(s) : SMEATON B.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Net zero, renewables, and natural refrigerants.

• Author(s) : KUIJPERS L. J. M.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : Video, PDF

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Natural Refrigerants: Applications and Practical Guidelines.

• Author(s) : ECKERT M., KAUFFELD M., SIEGISMUND V.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English, German
• Formats : Website

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Identifying lubricant options for natural refrigerants.

• Author(s) : KARNAZ J.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Technology transfers for natural refrigerants in developing countries.

• Author(s) : DUSEK J.
• Publication date: 2016/10/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Shecco

Prioritizing natural refrigerants in India.

• Author(s) : BHUSHAN C.
• Publication date: 2016
• Languages : English
• Source: Centre for Science and Environment

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Current state and market trends in technologies with natural refrigerants.

• Author(s) : HAFNER A., CICONKOV R.
• Publication date: 2021/09/16
• Languages : English
• Source: 9^th IIR Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technologies. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, 16-17 September, 2021
• Formats : PDF

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Ejector characterization for refrigeration applications with natural refrigerants.

• Author(s) : MILAZZO A., COPPOLA M. A., CORTELLA G., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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Refrigerantes naturais: tendências do mercado, políticas e tecnologias na indústria agroalimentar.

Natural refrigerants: market trends, policies and technologies in food industry.

• Author(s) : GASPAR P. D., AGUIAR M. L.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : Portuguese
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

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Potential of natural refrigerant in China, the case of the heat pump market.

• Author(s) : SU C., PALM B.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Modelling natural refrigerant mixtures for residential heat pump applications in Python.

• Author(s) : CARAMASCHI M., OMMEN T. S., KÆRN M. R., OSTERGAARD K. K., POPPI S., MADANI H., ELMEGAARD B.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : PDF

Natural refrigerants drove the global commercial refrigeration market in 2023

According to JARN, natural refrigerants in commercial equipment are gaining popularity, namely driving the demand for equipment renewal in Europe.

• Publication date : 2024/11/12
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The global natural refrigerants market on the rise

The natural refrigerants market is projected to register a CAGR of 11.5% between 2015 and 2020, to reach USD 1,419.19 million in 2020 from USD 821.74 million in 2015.

• Publication date : 2015/10/07
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Natural refrigerants: the Indian perspective

In 2015 HCFCs and HFCs account for 90 percent of the total sales in the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) sector in India, with about 10 percent accounted for by natural refrigerants.

• Publication date : 2016/10/12
• Subjects: Figures, economy

China: a direct leap from HCFCs to natural refrigerants?

Released for public consultation in June 2015 by China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection, the First Catalogue of Recommended Substitutes for HCFCs lists 12 substitutes for HCFC refrigerants, foaming agents and detergents, ten of which are...

• Publication date : 2015/11/11

Current status and future trends of natural refrigerants in North and South America

Two papers presented at the IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference perfectly illustrate the interest in natural refrigerants and the obstacles they face in the Americas. 

• Publication date : 2022/09/28
• Subjects: Technology

Kelvion extends its range of natural refrigerant air coolers

To drive decarbonisation by using natural refrigerants such as CO2, ammonia or propane, Kelvion has expanded its range of industrial air cooler. Kelvion is an IIR corporate member. 

• Publication date : 2023/05/27

Natural refrigerant training is gaining traction

Update on natural refrigerant training in Europe and Africa.

• Publication date : 2017/05/19
• Subjects: Developing country

Japan: Ministry of Environment resquests subsidies for natural refrigerants.

In September, the Japanese Ministry of Environment asked for subsidies to promote natural refrigerants in commercial and industrial refrigeration for the 2019 financial year.

• Publication date : 2018/10/26

Global markets: natural refrigerants, refrigerated road transport and refrigerated warehousing

Marketsandmarkets and Technavio recently provided projections of the global natural refrigerants market, the global refrigerated road transportation market and the global refrigerated warehousing market for for the next years.

• Publication date : 2017/06/06
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Growing uptake of natural refrigerants in commercial refrigeration

A recent report estimates the number of commercial refrigeration systems using R744 (CO2) or hydrocarbons in Europe and worldwide. 

• Publication date : 2022/10/17
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Potential of natural refrigerants in China, the case of the heat pump market.

Summary of a paper presented during the 12th IIR Gustave Lorentzen conference on Natural refrigerant, available in Fridoc.

• Publication date : 2017/02/06

European food retailers accelerate investment in natural refrigerants technology

Nearly two-thirds of food retailers in Western and Northern Europe have implemented natural refrigerant technology in store.

• Publication date : 2014/03/20

Latest natural refrigerant market trends presented at Atmosphere Europe

According to the Shecco study, to date (2013), in Europe, there are 2881 CO2 transcritical systems installed, which is a significant increase of 116% compared to 2011.

• Publication date : 2013/11/14
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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The Australian refrigeration sector: decreased emissions, transition to natural refrigerants and a growing workforce

Released in 2024, the Cold Hard Facts 4 report identifies key developments and emerging trends in the Australian refrigeration and air conditioning industry between 2016 and...

• Publication date : 2024/11/22
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

First naturally refrigerated truck

British supermarket giant, Sainsbury’s, has announced trials of the world’s first naturally refrigerated delivery truck for frozen and chilled goods, hoping to cut its carbon footprint by up to 10 000 tonnes a year.

• Publication date : 2013/12/11

A new book on natural refrigerants

The English version of a book by three German authors on the applications and practical recommendations of natural refrigerants has just been published by the IIR on its website. 

• Publication date : 2023/09/22
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

See you at the 16th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants 2024

The next IIR-Gustav Lorentzen conference will take place from 11 to 14 August 2024 at the University of Maryland - College Park (Maryland), USA.

• Publication date : 2023/06/22
• Subjects: Environment, General information, HFCs alternatives

Call for abstracts now open! 15th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants

Prospective authors of papers are encouraged to submit 150-200 word abstracts by September 15, 2021.

• Publication date : 2021/07/08
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

ATMO Europe Conference 2022 on Natural Refrigerants Releases Final Programme

The 12th edition of the event will take place in-person in Brussels (Belgium) on November 15–16.

• Publication date : 2022/11/10
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

ATMOsphere MAC Summit 2024 x TU Berlin: natural refrigerants for mobile air conditioning and heat pumps

On 12 and 13 September 2024, the ATMOsphere MAC Summit 2024 was held in Berlin, co-organised with the Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin).

• Publication date : 2024/10/03

Now available: IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference Papers 2022

Download one or all of the 170 technical papers from the 15th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants!

• Publication date : 2023/05/02
• Subjects: General information

Now available: IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference Papers

Download your copy of the proceedings of the 14th Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants. Over 120 technical papers are available!

• Publication date : 2021/01/19
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

Member news: Mirai Intex releases new high capacity ultra-low temperature refrigeration system

Mirai Intex, corporate member of the IIR, has released a new ultra-low temperature (ULT) system based on air-cycle technology, offering high cooling capacity.

• Publication date : 2021/03/09
• Subjects: Technology, HFCs alternatives

The Mostra Convegno exhibition

In March 2018 the IIR participated in one of the biggest exhibitions on refrigeration technologies, Mostra Convegno, which took place, as always, in Milan.

• Publication date : 2018/04/19

March 2023: An active communication and awareness campaign for INDEE+

March 2023 was marked by a series of communication events for INDEE+, gathering all project partners and key Indian HVAC&R stakeholders in India.

• Publication date : 2023/04/26
• Subjects: Developing country

Highlights from COP13/MOP36 – Day 3

The IIR concluded another successful side event on natural refrigerants at COP13/MOP36. Today's session brought together a diverse group of government representatives, industry leaders, and environmental experts...

• Publication date : 2024/10/30

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).

• Publication date : 2024/10/07

Ohrid 2015: Ammonia and CO2 refrigeration technologies at the forefront

In light of the intense debate on the F-Gas regulation, its implementation worldwide, as well as proposed amendments to the Montreal Protocol, the conference provided the ideal forum for the exchange of knowledge on ammonia and CO2 technologies.

• Publication date : 2015/04/21

Gustav Lorentzen conference 2022

After two years of pandemic during which the conferences were either cancelled or held online, the IIR had the pleasure of organising a conference on site, in Norway. It was attended by 332 participants. The...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08

Call for abstracts now open for the IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference 2020

Don’t miss the deadline! 14th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference 2020 invites delegates to submit abstracts

• Publication date : 2019/12/19

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...

• Last update : 2023/06/23
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : LNG and LPG

Environmental impact of the ice cream industry

This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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

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...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams