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Operational experiences with an ice slurry cold thermal storage system using the R718 direct evaporation ice generation process.

• Author(s) : STEFFAN C., HONKE M., SAFARIK M.
• Publication date: 2016/05/18
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Ice slurry, Ice, Generator, Testing, Energy efficiency, Refrigerant, Water, Thermal energy storage
• Source: 11^th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Proceedings: Karlsruhe, Germany, May 18-20, 2016.
• 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
• Keywords : Generator, Comparison, Thermoelectricity, Cooling, Power, Performance
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 96

Integral compressor/ generator/ Fan unitary structure.

• Author(s) : DREIMAN N.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Structure, Generator, Design, Rotary compressor, Rolling piston compressor
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 23^rd International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Next generation of efficient NH3 refrigeration systems.

• Author(s) : PACHAI A. C.
• Publication date: 2014/06/23
• Languages : English
• Source: 3^rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
• Formats : PDF

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R718 turbo chillers and vacuum ice generation - Two applications of a new generation of high speed, high capacity R718 centrifugal compressors.

• Author(s) : HONKE M., SAFARIK M., HERZOG R.
• 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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Next generation R744 refrigeration technology for supermarkets.

• Author(s) : HAFNER A., FREDSLUND K, BANASIAK K.
• 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

Material selection and sizing of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for power generation in a self-powered heating system.

• Author(s) : LACLAIR T. J., GLUESENKAMP K. R., ABU-HEIBA A., CHEEKATAMARLA P., WANG H., ALAVANDI S., ABBASI H., CYGAN D., KIRK A., GHOSHAL U.
• Publication date: 2021/05/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heating, Boiler, Hot water, Thermoelectricity, Generator, Sizing, Power, Material, Comparison
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 6^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Is HFO the last generation of synthetical refrigerants?

• Author(s) : HOFFMANN K., GERRITSEN J., HAFNER A.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• 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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New generation of low-charge ammonia unit coolers.

• Author(s) : FILIPPINI S., MERLO U., NOTO LA DIEGA L., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Next generation heat pump system evaluation methodologies.

• Author(s) : WAN H.
• Publication date: 2021
• Languages : English
• 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
• Keywords : Ice slurry, Generator, Pressure, Expérimentation, Freezing
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

New generation refrigerants for low global warming potentials.

• Author(s) : SAHA S. K., RAHMAN M. A., BHATTACHARYYA S.
• Publication date: 2018/07/27
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable and Intelligent HVAC&R Systems, Kolkata, July 27-28 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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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
• Keywords : Generator, Comparison, Magnetocaloric material, Thermoelectricity, Density, Heat recovery, Power, Waste heat
• Source: 7^th International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature (Thermag VII). Proceedings: Turin, Italy, September 11-14, 2016.
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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
• Keywords : Generator, Heat transfer, Thermoelectricity, Heat recovery, Performance, Pressure drop
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
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Technical features of binary ice screw type generators design.

[In Ukrainian. / En ukrainien.]

• Author(s) : ZIMIN A. V.
• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : Ukrainian
• Keywords : Operation, Ice slurry, Generator, Screw, Design, Ice maker
• Source: Holodil'na Tehnika i Tehnologiâ - vol.51 - n.2

A photovoltaic system powers the refrigeration systems of a fishing village in Morocco

In Aftissat, Morocco, 500 photovoltaic panels combined with batteries and diesel generators cover the daily energy needs of the village, including cold storage and refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2018/08/08
• Subjects: Developing country

Unique flow ice application in Tasmania

A Flow Ice generator, built by Pam Refrigeration in Cape Town, is now in use for the rapid cooling of freshly caught salmon in road tankers for a Tasmanian salmon farm.

• Publication date : 2014/01/02

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

IIR Member news: Air Liquide

Air Liquide, a corporate member of the IIR, has signed a contract with LGETA (LG Electronics Tianjin Appliances Co. Ltd.), for the supply of a wide range of gases to LGETA's expansion project in Tianjin. Tianjin is the 4th largest city in China,...

• Publication date : 2004/11/10

Briefs: Thermoacoustics for air conditioning

The Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), is developing a new form of refrigeration for cooling at room temperature, based on thermoacoustics, which was previously used only for cryogenic temperatures. The technology PARC developed is claimed to...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

"Smart" fridges

"Smart" fridges that stay cool by talking to each other, run on renewable electricity (photovoltaics, wind turbines) and are capable of negotiating the most energy efficient way to keep food cold have been developed by researchers from CSIRO's...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Solar absorption air conditioning

When do you need air conditioning? When it is hot and sunny. This is why Broad Air Conditioning, China, one of the world's largest manufacturers of direct-fired absorption chillers, has been focusing on solar absorption air-conditioning systems...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

Absorption: triple efficiency

The world's first triple-effect absorption chiller-heater with a cooling COP (higher calorific value basis) of 1.6 was released in October of last year by Kawasaki Thermal Engineering. This system consists of an ordinary double-effect lithium...

• Publication date : 2006/01/28

Briefs: Canberra Airport

Canberra Airport has recently ordered a cutting edge air-conditioning system using waste heat in order to generate heat and cooling which will be installed in December 2007. The heat is recovered from the 1200 kW gas generator that produces...

• Publication date : 2007/08/05

Cool Carrier

At the end of October of this year Carrier Transicold introduced Deltek㤠hybrid diesel electric technology to the North American refrigerated transport industry offering more reliable, easier maintained transport refrigeration systems at the...

• Publication date : 2006/01/24

Cool Carrier

At the end of October of this year Carrier Transicold introduced Deltek hybrid diesel electric technology to the North American refrigerated transport industry offering more reliable, easier maintained transport refrigeration systems at the lowest...

• Publication date : 2005/12/22

Briefs: Refrigerated windmill provides drinking water

A windmill equipped with a small cooling system produces up to 200 litres of drinking water/day. Collecting moisture from wind was already applied in Chile for instance, but by adding the small cooling device, it was possible for Marc Parent, the...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

Briefs: Thermoacoustics

A project led by the University of Nottingham aims at developing a device acting as a refrigerator, cooker and power generator, using biomass fuels such as wood. The SCORE (Stove for COoking, Refrigeration and Electricity) is based on the use of...

• Publication date : 2007/08/05

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

Superconductivity for aircrafts?

NASA recently published plans for the development of aircraft using superconductivity for a time frame around 2030. This could allow for noise reduction, improved carbon footprint and energy savings. The main advantage of HTS machines is that they...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

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

IIR conference on caloric cooling Thermag VIII: highlights

Thermag VIII was an opportunity to present new developments regarding magnetocaloric, electrocaloric and elastocaloric cooling.

• Publication date : 2018/10/18

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

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

Member news: Carrier Transicold's innovative electrical technologies for refrigerated transport

Carrier Transicold promotes a new all-electric and autonomous cooling system for semi-trailers that completes its 100% electric range. 

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

CryoHub: EU project CryoHub is inviting cold chain companies to become ‘CryoHub Champions’

The CryoHub innovation project investigates and extends the potential of large-scale Cryogenic Energy Storage (CES) and applies the stored energy for both cooling and power generation.

• Publication date : 2016/06/28

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