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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
• Keywords : Xenon, Temperature, Sublimation, Separation, Rare gas, Expérimentation, Component
• Source: Cryogenics 2017. Proceedings of the 14^th IIR International Conference: Dresden, Germany, Mai 15-19, 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
• Keywords : Spectrometry, Low temperature, Adsorption, Separation, Rare gas, Expérimentation
• Source: Cryogenics 2019. Proceedings of the 15^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 8-11, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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
• Keywords : Vortex tube, Resonance, Efficiency, Gas cooler, Review, Separation, Pressure, Rare gas, Cryogenics
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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
• Keywords : Helium, Cryostat, Liquid nitrogen, Separation, Mixture, Neon, Rare gas
• Source: 8th international conference on compressors and refrigeration, 2017.
• 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.
• Formats : PDF

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The using of gas-dynamic coolers at cryogenic temperatures.

• Author(s) : BONDARENKO V., TUSHKO D., VIGURGINSKA S.
• Publication date: 2017/05/15
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Nitrogen, Helium, Purification, Separation, Neon, Rare gas, Cryocooler, Cryogenics
• Source: Cryogenics 2017. Proceedings of the 14^th IIR International Conference: Dresden, Germany, Mai 15-19, 2017.
• 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
• Keywords : Helium, Adsorber, Purification, Production, Membrane, Neon, Rare gas, Energy saving, Cryogenics
• Source: 1^st IIR International Conference of Cryogenics and Refrigeration Technology (ICCRT 2016). Proceedings: Bucharest, Romania, June 22-25, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Proceedings of the 17^th IIR International Conference on Cryogenics, Dresden, Germany, april 25-28 2023

• Organiser : IIR, ICCEX
• Publication date: 2023/04/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Superconductor, Superconducting magnet, Helium, Cryostat, Liquid nitrogen, Liquefaction, Purification, Separation, LNG, Rare gas, Liquefied gas, Cryopreservation, Cryogenics, Cryocooler
• Formats : PDF

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Cryogenics 2021 online. Proceedings of the 16^th IIR International Conference, October 5-7, 2021.

• Organiser : IIR, Czech National Committee for co-operation with the IIR, German comitte for the cooperation with the IIR
• Publication date: 2021/10/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Superconduction, Superconducting magnet, Helium, Cryostat, Liquid nitrogen, Liquefaction, Purification, Separation, LNG, Rare gas, Liquefied gas, Space, Cryopreservation, Cryogenics, Cryocooler
• Formats : PDF

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Cryogenics 2017. Proceedings of the 14^th IIR International Conference: Dresden, Germany, Mai 15-19, 2017.

• Organiser : IIF-IIR, ICCEX
• Publication date: 2017/05/15
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Superconduction, Superconducting magnet, Helium, Cryostat, Liquid nitrogen, Liquefaction, Purification, Separation, LNG, Rare gas, Liquefied gas, Space, Cryocooler, Cryogenics, Cryopreservation
• Formats : CD-Rom, PDF

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Cryogenics 2019. Proceedings of the 15^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 8-11, 2019.

• Organiser : IIF-IIR, ICCEX
• Publication date: 2019/04/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Superconduction, Superconducting magnet, Helium, Cryostat, Liquid nitrogen, Liquefaction, Purification, Separation, LNG, Rare gas, Liquefied gas, Space, Cryocooler, Cryogenics, Cryopreservation
• Formats : PDF, CD-Rom

Test results of a Rotation Heat Pump and further developments.

• Author(s) : LÄNGAUER A., ADLER B., RAKUSCH C.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Rotation, Heat pump, High temperature, COP, Energy efficiency, Test rig, Rare gas, CFD, Calculation, Testing
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

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Dynamics and prospects of the rare gas market.

• Author(s) : ARKHAROV A. M., ARKHAROV I. A., BONDARENKO V. L., et al.
• Publication date: 2006/07/17
• Languages : English
• Source: Multiconference CryoPrague 2006 (9th Cryogenics 2006, ICEC 21, ICMC'06)
• Formats : PDF

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Mixtures on basis of rare gases: application and methods of production.

• Author(s) : BONDARENKO V. L., DIACHENKO O. V., SIMONENKO Y. M.
• Publication date: 2012/09/11
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2012. Proceedings of the 12^th IIR International Conference: Dresden, Germany, September 11-14, 2012.
• Formats : PDF

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Wave cryogenerators applied in technologies of rare gas separation.

• Author(s) : BONDARENKO V., SIMONENKO Y., ARKHAROV A., et al.
• Publication date: 2007/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: ICR 2007. Refrigeration Creates the Future. Proceedings of the 22^nd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

France: a government decision sets a time limit for the use of equipment leaking fluorinated greenhouse gases (in French)

A French decision states that from July 1, 2017, the use of equipment leaking fluorinated greenhouse gases will be limited to 4 days.

• Publication date : 2017/05/09
• Subjects: Regulation

LNG remains the main driver of global gas demand in 2021-2025

In a recent report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) analyses the massive decline in gas demand in 2020. The covid-19 crisis has affected gas consumption mostly due to lower electricity demand in the...

• Publication date : 2020/09/06
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Slight increase in global LNG trade in 2020

Global LNG trade continued to grow in 2020 albeit at a slower pace than the previous year. Meanwhile, orders for LNG-powered vessels have increased significantly.

• Publication date : 2021/10/22
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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

Unprecedented images from the centre of our galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope shows images of the centre of the Milky Way, thanks to its state-of-the-art infrared detectors, which need to be cryogenically cooled to operate...

• Publication date : 2024/01/05
• Subjects: Technology

Cold stores: how to achieve net zero emissions?

The UK Cold Chain Federation recently released a report presenting technologies to help temperature-controlled warehouses achieve net zero emissions.  

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Environment

Storing energy thanks to cryocooled air

A new type of energy-storage process that can operate on a large scale.

• Publication date : 2012/11/29

SOFRIGAM at the heart of the cold chain for the COVID-19 vaccine

The French company SOFRIGAM, a member of the IIR for more than 10 years, has received a qualification for its packaging that enables vaccines against COVID-19  to be stored at very low...

• Publication date : 2021/01/27

HFC alternatives: insufficient training in Europe

An AREA survey shows that in the EU, only 3.5-7% of F-Gas certified personnel are trained in the use of low-GWP refrigerants, depending on the alternative used. 

• Publication date : 2021/02/23
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

EU F-Gas review: feedbacks on the preliminary findings of the evaluation study

The preliminary evaluation report submitted in May at the request of the European Commission by Öko-Recherche and Ricardo raised some questions. 

• Publication date : 2021/06/28
• Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

Walk with someone else's tendons thanks to cryogenics

A technique of cryopreservation of grafts developed in France in the context of ligament transplantation, allows grafts to be preserved for up to 10 years and to limit the risk of rejection.

• Publication date : 2018/11/22

World Cup stadium cooling technology and CO2 emissions

The FIFA World Cup stadiums in Qatar combine passive cooling strategies with innovative air-conditioning technology to offer fans and players a more comfortable...

• Publication date : 2022/11/21
• Subjects: Technology

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C: the potential contribution of the refrigeration sector

The latest IPCC report stresses the importance to limit the increase in the global average temperature to 1.5°C instead of 2°C in order to lower the adaptation needs. The refrigeration sector can contribute to this objective.

• Publication date : 2018/10/18
• Subjects: General information, Regulation, HFCs alternatives, Environment

Refrigeration now at the heart of international discussions

The recent G7 meeting in France and the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019 in the US illustrate the growing importance of the refrigeration sector in international discussions.

• Publication date : 2019/09/30
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment

A responsible community, from science to society

IIR newsletter focus, by Philippe Lebrun, President of the General Conference of the IIR

• Publication date : 2017/02/01
• Subjects: General information, Environment

Download the latest technical papers from the IIR Cryogenics Conference

Held on 8-11 April this year, the 15th IIR Cryogenics Conference welcomed over 120 guests from more than 22 countries.

• Publication date : 2019/07/02

26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration - Call for abstract

Abstract submission for the 26th International Congress of Refrigeration is extended. ICR 2023 is scheduled from 21st to 25th August 2023 in Paris.

• Publication date : 2022/07/11

Call for abstracts now open: Cryogenics Conference 2021

The Programme Committee of the 16th IIR Conference on Cryogenics kindly invites authors to submit their abstracts by February 10, 2021!

• Publication date : 2020/12/14
• Subjects: Technology

Experience the unforgettable in Japan at ICR2015: It’s not just about refrigeration, it’s also about fun!

ICR2015: Discover the plenary speakers, technical tours, and popular tours and activities

• Publication date : 2015/05/06

Refrigeration now has its own day of the year

As the only independent intergovernmental organisation in the field of refrigeration, the IIR joins associations and companies worldwide to support the initiative of an official World Refrigeration Day on 26 June every year.

• Publication date : 2018/08/08

The activities of CaRe, the IIR working group on careers in refrigeration

CaRe, the new IIR working group dedicated to promoting careers in refrigeration to the younger generation and particularly women, has organised two events at the ICCC2018 conference in Beijing.

• Publication date : 2018/04/19
• Subjects: General information

Annual IIR statutory meetings

The annual IIR statutory meetings took place between June 13 and 15, 2018 in Paris. They were held at La Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, where the attendees could visit the international exhibition on refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2018/06/22
• Subjects: General information

Discover the newly-elected IIR Section and Commission heads

Welcome the IIR’s new statutory body members!

• Publication date : 2019/08/29

Briefs: IIR statutory meetings

The Management Committee of the IIR, the Publications Sub-Committee and the restricted Science and Technology Council met in Prague, Czech Republic, on February 22-24, 2010 and prepared the 23rd International Congress of Refrigeration with the...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

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

Obituary: Robert Heap

The IIR would like to express its sincere condolences to the family and relatives of Robert Heap, who died on March 11, 2014, at the age of 72.

• Publication date : 2014/04/30

Yokohama e yokoso !

From 16 to 22 August 2015, the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR), recognised internationally as a milestone refrigeration event, will bring together key refrigeration stakeholders from across the globe at the Pacifico Yokohama...

• Publication date : 2015/08/18

New IIR Informatory Note on The Role of Refrigeration in the Global Economy

Discover the 29th Informatory Note on Refrigeration Technologies

• Publication date : 2015/12/02
• Subjects: General information

In Memoriam: Joe Paul

Prof. Joachim (Joe) Paul, Delegate of Denmark since 2003 and President of the IIR’s Executive Committee and Management Committee since 2007, died on August 28, 2012.

• Publication date : 2012/10/23

Obituary: Anders Lindborg

Anders Lindborg, honorary member of the IIR and President of IIR Commission D1 from 1993 until 1996, died on September 25, 2012.

• Publication date : 2012/10/25

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

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

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

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…)

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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