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Separation of binary mixtures based on helium and heavy inert gases.

• Publication date: 2023/04/25
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• Source: Cryogenics 2023. Proceedings of the 17^th IIR International Conference, Dresden, Germany, april 25-28 2023
• Formats : PDF

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An improved approach to model compressors, condenser/gas cooler and their control system in refrigeration systems with R404A and R744 based on physical principles.

• Author(s) : SACASAS D., VEGA J., CUEVAS C., BORRAJO R.
• Publication date: 2023/09
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• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 153
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The exergy analysis of NGE-MR natural gas liquefaction process.

• Author(s) : WANG X., WU J., MENG X., 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

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Noble gas isotopes as biomarkers.

• Author(s) : ARKHAROV I., NAVASARDYAN E., DOLGOPYATOV D.
• Publication date: 2014/04/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2014. Proceedings of the 13^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 7-11, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

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The extraction of rare gases by desublimation method.

• Author(s) : CHYHRIN A., PYLYPENKO B., BONDARENKO A.
• Publication date: 2017/05/15
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2017. Proceedings of the 14^th IIR International Conference: Dresden, Germany, Mai 15-19, 2017.
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Cryogenic maintenance of rare gases separation processes in 68…78 K temperature ranges.

• Author(s) : BONDARENKO V. L., SYMONENKO I. M., TYSHKO D. P.
• Publication date: 2017/07/20
• Languages : English
• Source: 8th international conference on compressors and refrigeration, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

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Low-temperature application adsorption method for separation of rare inert gas isotope mixture.

• Author(s) : KUPRIYANOV M., VERKHOVNY A.
• Publication date: 2019/05/08
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2019. Proceedings of the 15^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 8-11, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Application of industrial gases and cryogenic technology in food industry.

• Author(s) : BONDARENKO V. L., PODDUBNA M. V., SYMONENKO I. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2014. Proceedings of the 13^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 7-11, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

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Energy saving technologies in installations for light inert gases producing.

• Author(s) : BONDARENKO V. L., PODDUBNA M. V., VIHURZHINSKA S. I., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/06/22
• Languages : English
• Source: 1^st IIR International Conference of Cryogenics and Refrigeration Technology (ICCRT 2016). Proceedings: Bucharest, Romania, June 22-25, 2016.
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Utilization of engine exhaust gas in boil-off gas reliquefaction system of a LNG Carrier ship.

• Author(s) : KOCHUNNI S. K., CHOWDHURY K.
• Publication date: 2019/05/08
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2019. Proceedings of the 15^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 8-11, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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A novel approach for operational optimization of multi-stage refrigeration cycles in gas refineries.

• Author(s) : KALANTAR-NEYESTANAKIA H., MAFI M., ASHRAFIZADEH A.
• Publication date: 2017/08
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 80
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Plant for natural gas liquefaction with capacity 3000 kg/h.

• Author(s) : KRAKOVSKY B. D., MARTYNOV V. A., POPOV O. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2014. Proceedings of the 13^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 7-11, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

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Optimization of adsorbers used in purification technologies of rare gases.

• Author(s) : BONDARENKO V., BONDARENKO A., PODDUBNA M., 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.
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Plant for natural gas liquefaction using a rotor wave cryogenerator.

• Author(s) : ARKHAROV A., SEMENOV V., MALAKHOV S., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2014. Proceedings of the 13^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 7-11, 2014.
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Application of vortex and pulsation coolers in technologies of rare gases extraction.

• Author(s) : BONDARENKO V., SYMONENKO I., TYSHKO D. P.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
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Natural gas and liquefied gases in the maritime transport

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) increased its share of global gas trade carried by sea in 2014. Volumes increased by 2.5%, taking the total to 333.3 billion cubic meters.

• Publication date : 2016/01/18

EU F-gas Consultation Forum: alternatives to fluorinated gases exist for single-split air conditioners

A document published by this forum underlines that it now seems possible to avoid the use of fluorinated gases in new small single split air conditioners by replacing them with propane, unless prohibition...

• Publication date : 2021/01/26
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Gas leak detection technologies

Bacharach, a manufacturer of refrigerant and gas leak detectors, recently extended its gas detectors by two HFOs. The company also produces leak detectors for CO2 systems.

• Publication date : 2018/01/16

France: successful initiative to recover fluorinated refrigerants.

An initiative from the French association ACD3R has helped to avoid the emission of 45 million tonnes CO2 between 1993 and 2013.

• Publication date : 2017/01/25
• Subjects: Environment, HFCs alternatives

Last news on EU F-gas regulation

Find out the text of the new F-gas regulation which will come into force on March 11. 

• Publication date : 2024/02/22
• Subjects: Regulation

Global liquefied natural gas figures

According to the International Gas Union, global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade set a new record in 2016, reaching 258 million tonnes.

• Publication date : 2017/11/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Fluorinated gas emissions in Europe

The European Environment Agency (EEA) recently published its annual report on fluorinated greenhouse gases.

• Publication date : 2018/03/05
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

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AREA publishes new F-gas guide for contractors

AREA’s new F-Gas GUIDE details crucial updates on leak checks, labeling requirements, and service bans for high-GWP refrigerants. 

• Publication date : 2024/10/25
• Subjects: Regulation

Cruise ships and liquefied natural gas

Driven by tougher international and environmental standards, LNG is more and more used as a transportation fuel in cruise ships.

• Publication date : 2018/01/05

EU Regulation on fluorinated gas impacts

The revised regulation on fluorinated gas No 517/2014 was published on May 20, 2014 in the Official Journal of the European Union. It entered into force on June 9 and will apply from January 1, 2015.

• Publication date : 2014/08/08
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Liquefied Natural Gas for trucks is coming to France.

Several manufacturers have already entered this new promising market that could represent up to 20% of road transport in 2025.

• Publication date : 2014/12/12

Greenhouse gas emissions in the USA

During the 2005-2012 period, US greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 10.0% while HFCs rose by 26.2%.

• Publication date : 2014/08/28

European Parliament ratifies the F-gas Regulation draft

On March 12, 2014, an overwhelming majority ratified the revised draft on F-Gas Regulation during a plenary session of the European Parliament.

• Publication date : 2014/03/14
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Approval of the revision of the F-Gas regulation by the European Parliament

On January 16, 2024, the European Parliament voted on the final version of the revision of the F-Gas regulation. 

• Publication date : 2024/01/26
• Subjects: Regulation

Revision of EU F-Gas Regulation sparks debate 

The European Parliament’s recent tougher proposals on heat pumps and air conditioners have provoked many reactions. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

New IIR Informatory Note on Liquefied Natural Gas

The latest IIR Informatory Note stresses that LNG is expected to play a major role in global energy strategies as it has many advantages and helps mitigate global warming when used instead of coal and...

• Publication date : 2023/06/28

Corporate members of the IIR react to the draft revision of the F-Gas (in French)

The AFF, AFCE and Snefcca have communicated their reactions to the draft revision of the F-Gas. Both organisations draw attention to the difficulty of following the recommendations currently...

• Publication date : 2022/08/23
• Subjects: Regulation

Activities of the IIR’s Commission A2 on Liquefaction and Separation of Gases

The problems related to thermodynamic optimization and new technologies in liquefaction and separation of gases are actual and critical for many branches of modern industry, power generation and medicine.

• Publication date : 2014/03/07

IIR member news: Cemafroid's experience in F-Gas certification recognized in Italy

Tecnea, majority shareholder in French company Cemafroid, benefactor member of the IIR, was recently accredited to grant certifications (certificates of competency) via its branch Tecnea Italia.

• Publication date : 2014/08/13
• Subjects: Regulation

Obituary: André Gac

The IIR is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of André Gac, former IIR Director on July 14th at the age of 98.

• Publication date : 2022/07/20

Obituary: Prof. Dr. José Antonio Muñoz-Delgado Ortiz

Prof. Dr. José Antonio Muñoz-Delgado Ortiz, Honorary President of the IIR, died in April 2013.

• Publication date : 2013/08/18

New in our Encyclopedia. Cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry 

This summary document presents the applications of cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry .

• Publication date : 2023/06/27
• Subjects: Technology

Interview: Director General of the IIR gives an overview of the trends of the refrigeration sector

In the 2018-2019 international special issue of the Industria & Formazione magazine, Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration, Didier Coulomb, gives an overview of the impact of the refrigeration sector on climate...

• Publication date : 2019/02/19

CLIM'ECO workshop in Guadeloupe with skipper Victor Jost  

CLIM'ECO ambassador and Route du Rhum skipper Victor Jost arrived in Guadeloupe on 28th November. The next day, a CLIM'ECO workshop was organised by the SIGF (Guadeloupean refrigeration workers'...

• Publication date : 2022/12/13

IIR member news: Air Liquide joins the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic

To deal with the Covid-19 epidemic in France, the Air Liquide group, member of the IIR, has decided to produce 10,000 respirators in 50 days.

• Publication date : 2020/04/05

News from IIR members: Air Liquide: fast expansion in Turkey

Turkey has a dynamic economy with a growth rate of 9% in 2010. Its industries are developing and diversifying, and the petrochemical sector is expanding.Air Liquide recently signed a long-term contract with the Turkish petrochemical Group...

• Publication date : 2012/02/28

CLIM’ECO workshop in Guadeloupe

For the third time, the IIR, the Guadeloupe Union of Refrigeration Installers (SYGIF) and GazDom Guadeloupe organised the CLIM’ECO program awareness workshop. 

• Publication date : 2022/09/28

IIR member news: Air Liquide

Air Liquide – benefactor member of the IIR – recently inaugurated Cryocap™, a unique industrial installation that enables the capture of CO2 released during hydrogen production via a cryogenic process.

• Publication date : 2016/06/01

Briefs: Philippe Lebrun is “Engineer of the Year”

Philippe Lebrun, a member of the Management Committee of the IIR and Head of Section A of the IIR (Cryology and Gas Processing), was awarded the "Prix Ingénieur de l'Année 2010" in the "Science" category, by the French magazine Usine...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

IIR conference papers visible in Scopus!

From Scopus, it is now possible to download the papers of three IIR conferences indexed in Fridoc. Download them!

• Publication date : 2017/01/19

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

Kigali Amendment status per country

List of the 163 countries that have accepted, approved or ratified the Kigali Amendment as of November 15, 2024.

• Last update : 2024/11/15
• Langues : English
• Themes : Regulations and standardization (Montreal and Kyoto Protocols…)

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

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...

• Last update : 2023/03/10
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

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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.

• Last update : 2021/12/14
• Langues : English
• Themes : Heat pumps, energy recovery: economics and statistics

Global warming potential (GWP) of HFC refrigerants

Using the latest updated data from UNEP’s RTOC 2022 report, we have compiled the 100-year GWP and 20-year GWP values of hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) refrigerants. Our table includes...

• Last update : 2023/09/15
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : HFCs

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...

• Last update : 2022/09/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers

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...

• Last update : 2022/01/20
• Langues : English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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...

• Last update : 2022/06/22
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction