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Le coulis de glace et les performances du générateur par hydro-raclage.

Ice slurry and the performance of hydro-scraping generators.

• Author(s) : LEPRIEUR M.
• Publication date: 2017/12
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1566

Integral compressor/ generator/ Fan unitary structure.

• Author(s) : DREIMAN N.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 23^rd International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Development of stove-powered thermoelectric generators: a review.

• Author(s) : GAO H. B., HUANG G. H., LI H. J., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/03/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 96

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Thermal energy harvesting: thermomagnetic versus thermoelectric generator.

• Author(s) : ALMANZA M., PASKO A., BARTOK A., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/09/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 7^th International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature (Thermag VII). Proceedings: Turin, Italy, September 11-14, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Study of the energy conversion chain in a thermomagnetic generator.

• Author(s) : AHMIM S., ALMANZA M., PASKO A., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/09/16
• Languages : English
• Source: 8^th International Conference on Caloric Cooling (Thermag VIII). Proceedings: Darmstadt, Germany, September 16-20, 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Technical features of binary ice screw type generators design.

[In Ukrainian. / En ukrainien.]

• Author(s) : ZIMIN A. V.
• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : Ukrainian
• Source: Holodil'na Tehnika i Tehnologiâ - vol.51 - n.2

Passive heat exchanger with no moving parts for thermoelectric generators. [in Spanish]

• Author(s) : ARAIZ M., ARANGUREN P., CATALAN L., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Optimal configuration of thermoelectric generators to recover wasted heat.

• Author(s) : HERVÁS-BLASCO E., NAVARRO-PERIS E., CORBERÁN J. M.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : English
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Study on generator for ice slurry using the pressure shift feezing method.

• Author(s) : FUMOTO K., KAWANAMI T., INAMURA T.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Thermo-fluidic characteristics and performance in a distribute heating bubble pump generator.

• Author(s) : YANG H., CHEN Y., WU Y., YANG F., HUANG X., XU Y., DUAN W.
• Publication date: 2022/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 133
• Formats : PDF

Horizontal revolving piston rotary compressor with stationary crankshaft for combine condenser/generator unit.

• Author(s) : DREIMAN N.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 24^th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Profitability of PV generators in urban environments considering the new spanish regulation.

• Author(s) : FUSTER-PALOP E., PRADES-GIL C., MASIP X., VIANA-FONS J. D., PAYÁ J.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
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Experimental investigation of thermoelectric generator (TEG) with PCM module.

• Author(s) : JAWORSKI M., BEDNARCZYK M., CZACHOR M.
• Publication date: 2016/03/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 96

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

• Author(s) : HONG S. J., DANG C., OKAMOTO H., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental assessment of a compact branched tray generator for ammonia-water desorption.

• Author(s) : KEINATH C. M., HOYSALL D., DELAHANTY J. C., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/03/02
• Languages : English
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference (ISHPC2014), College Park, United States, March 31-April 2, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

The HVACR workforce in the United States in 2022

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of technicians employed in the heating and refrigeration sector in the US rose between 2021 and 2022.

• Publication date : 2024/01/12
• Subjects: Figures, economy

United States: the HVACR workforce on the rise in 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of technicians employed in the heating and refrigeration sector in the US rose by 6% between 2022 and 2023. 

• Publication date : 2024/09/27

The HVACR workforce in the United States

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 800,000 technician and engineer jobs related to heating and refrigeration in the US in 2021.

• Publication date : 2023/04/17
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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...

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Technology

Nanoe ™ X technology could inhibit COVID19 in air conditioners

Panasonic has developed an ionizer that inhibits certain pathogenic microorganisms (including viruses). Recent tests seem to demonstrate its effectiveness on COVID-19. 

• Publication date : 2020/11/26

Refrigeration innovations for the avocado market

The booming global avocado market calls for increasing standards of quality. Refrigeration technologies offer cutting-edge solutions for fruit ripening and seed preservation for future crops.

• Publication date : 2020/10/22

Single-fuel LNG ferries with waste heat recovery systems

A Dutch ferry operator has recently commissioned two new ships with single-fuel LNG engines. The ships are also equipped with a waste heat recovery system to generate electricity.

• Publication date : 2021/03/18
• Subjects: General information, Technology

The high potential of ground-source heat pumps to decarbonise the European building sector

A potential reduction of 20-40% and 30-50% of energy demand in buildings, for heating and cooling respectively, could be achieved through increased use of geothermal heat pumps. 

• Publication date : 2022/05/27

Latest research on ammonia-based absorption refrigeration systems

A recent article has reviewed literature on absorption chillers that use ammonia as a refrigerant, along with water (H2O), lithium nitrate (LiNO3), and lithium nitrate + water...

• Publication date : 2021/02/25
• Subjects: Technology

Initiatives to promote refrigeration technologies in the developing world

Focus on some initiatives to facilitate access to eco-friendly refrigeration technologies in hot countries.

• Publication date : 2020/06/26
• Subjects: Developing country

A magnetocaloric air-conditioning system for an electric vehicle

Summary of a paper presented during the 7th International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature (Thermag VII), available in Fridoc.

• Publication date : 2017/02/07

ICR 2019: an overview of current refrigeration research (part II)

Presentation of the main scientific and technical topics covered in the papers of the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration and summary of some of the 14 keynotes.

• Publication date : 2019/09/30
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Temperature control and sustainability, the challenges of 3D meat printing

Temperature control is a key factor that still limits the application of 3D printing in the meat industry, according to recent scientific publications. 

• Publication date : 2023/01/26
• Subjects: Technology

Magnetic refrigeration, a promising technology for the liquefaction of hydrogen

A keynote at the recent IIR Congress highlights magnetic refrigeration as a technology with high potential for the liquefaction of hydrogen, an essential energy vector for decarbonisation. 

• Publication date : 2023/11/28

New in our Encyclopedia: additive manufacturing for refrigeration equipment

Additive manufacturing makes it possible to optimise the geometry and performance of cooling components such as heat exchangers and regenerators for caloric...

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

IIR member news : Linde

The CSG-4 snow generator allows to generate snow on demand or via programming and is claimed to offer a cost effective and safe alternative to dry ice pellets.

• Publication date : 2015/05/20

Happy New Year 2024!

The year 2023 is ending on a high note for the refrigeration sector. At the Conference of the Parties on Climate Change in Dubai, a global call was made for action to promote the sustainable development of refrigeration, which is both essential...

• Publication date : 2024/01/04
• Subjects: General information

IIR takes on new EU funded project AGRI-COOL!

The IIR will partner with 13 other establishments on this new research project focused on improving quality of life for African communities and industries.

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

Now available: ICR2015 congress papers

Following on from the successful IIR International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR2015), the long anticipated papers and proceedings are now available to download in Fridoc.

• Publication date : 2015/12/09

The IIR at the heart of magnetic refrigeration

Magnetic refrigeration technology proves more alluring than ever: conferences, workshops and research projects continue to make waves.

• Publication date : 2015/03/25

Additive manufacturing of regenerators for caloric cooling

In many areas of engineering, additive manufacturing allows the production of complex and multifunctional products that could not be manufactured using traditional methods. In the...

• Last update : 2022/09/16
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

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 : English, French
• Themes : LNG and LPG