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Ductless air-conditioning system using a coanda effect and a horizontal panel for herb medicine storage in Yubari project.
The use of refrigerated storage, pretreatment with vapors of essential oils, and active flow-packing, improves the shelf life and safety of fresh dill.
Effects of immersion freezing methods on water holding capacity, ice crystals and water migration in grass carp during frozen storage.
Numerical evaluation of the thermal performance of a near-surface earth-to-air heat exchanger with short-grass ground cover: A parametric study.
Low-down on the phase-down.
Evaluation the effect of washing on the heat transfer capacity and air-side flow resistance of air cooled condensers.
Investigation of air-side fouling of split system outdoor heat exchangers: characterization, performance effects, and frost formation interactions.
Characterization of dry-aged meat flavor precursors and liberation mechanism through a metabolomics approach.
Fates of seeded Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on selected fresh culinary herbs during refrigerated storage.
Ziola mrozone: lepsze od suszonych?
Frozen herbs: are they better than dried ones?
Determination of antimicrobial effect of mint and basil essential oils on survival of E. coli O157:H7 and S. typhimurium in fresh-cut lettuce and purslane.
Recommendations for maintaining postharvest quality: nopalitos (cactus stems)./ Recommandations pour maintenir la qualité après récolte : nopalitos (feuilles de cactus tendres).
Recommendations for maintaining postharvest quality: nopalitos (cactus stems).
Quality predictive models of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) at different temperatures during storage.
MELTING AND SOLIDIFICATION OF THE FAT PHASE OF MECHANICALLY DEBONED MEAT.
EFFECT OF PRETREATMENTS AND FREEZING CONDITIONS ON THE QUALITY OF GRASS SHRIMP PENAEUS MONODON.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Briefs: Vth Spanish Congress
The Vth Spanish Congress and IIIrd Ibero-American Congress on Refrigeration Science and Technology - CYTEF 2009 were held on September 23-25, 2009 at the University Jaume I of Castellon, Spain. 120 researchers from 12 countries took part. 85...
Quantum refrigerators: research is making progress
Two recent studies illustrate the progress of research on quantum refrigerators. Cooling applications for microelectronic compounds could be considered.
Briefs: Open units or with glass doors?
When glass doors are used in refrigeration units, the energy savings are as a rule indicated as being "up to" 40%. Very often these figures are based on experience in a typical climate (25°C and 60% air humidity) with standard opening frequencies...
Briefs: International Congress of Cryosurgery in Beijing in 2005
International Congress of Cryosurgery in Beijing in 2005 On September 12, 2003 the International Society of Cryosurgery (ISC) and the European Society of Cryosurgery (ESC) decided to merge into one society called the International Society of...
US Congress passed a bill to phase down HFC refrigerants
In the USA, a new law to provide COVID-19 relief includes an agreement to phase-down production and consumption of HFCs.
CO2 growth figures
The Shecco Guide 2014: Natural Refrigerants Continued Growth & Innovation in Europe shows that to date (2013), there are 2885 CO2 transcritical (TC) systems installed in Europe (3100+ installations worldwide), a significant increase of 117%...
HCFC phase-down in Brazil
A few figures from the Brazilian Ministry of Environment.
Hospital uses largest solar-assisted cooling system in Australia
The project cuts energy use by 382MWh and operating costs by €40,900 annually
Australia announces HFC phase-down.
Australia goes further than the Kigali deal and announces a 85% phase-down target before 2036.
HCFC phase-down in Morocco
Under the Montreal Protocol, Morocco is reducing its consumption and imports of R22.
Penetration of transcritical CO2 continues to increase
In Europe, North America and Japan, the number of transcritical CO2 installations continues to increase significantly in commercial and industrial refrigeration.
Rising incomes drive increased air-conditioning use
In a new study published by PNAS, two researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, examined the relationship between climate, income growth, and air conditioning adoption.
HFC phase down talks at MOP-25 in Bangkok
The phase down of HFC production and use was the focal point of discussions during the 25th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-25).
World’s largest adsorption solar cooling installation
Austrian company SOLID has installed a solar cooling for Desert Mountain High School, in Scottsdale, Arizona, a city in the Greater Phoenix area which enjoys 312 days of sun annually.
Growth in the world heat pump market
The world heat pump market increased 7.2% by volume in 2013 to almost 2 million units.
IIR news
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The Beijing Congress
The 22nd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration will be held in Beijing, China, on August 21-26, 2007. IIR congresses are held every 4 years in various parts of the world, showing the global influence of the IIR. The previous event was held...
Uniting 23 countries for cryogenics progress: Highlights from the 2025 IIR Cryogenics Conference
Bringing together 138 participants from 23 countries, the 18th IIR Conference on Cryogenics was a successful event that highlighted the latest advancements in cryogenic technologies and...
IIR Congress 2023: Submit an abstract to the session on “Work in Progress & Innovation” before May 31
You have just over a month to submit an abstract to the session on “Work in Progress & Innovation” at the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration.
IIR Congress 2023: You can submit an abstract again thanks to the session on “Work in Progress & Innovations”
Here’s your chance to submit an abstract to the innovative session on “Work in progress & Innovations” at the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration 2023. Submit an abstract from...
WGC PARIS 2015: “Growing together towards a friendly planet”
The 26th World Gas Conference (WGC), held in Paris last week, offered attendees an ideal opportunity for networking, learning and sharing information on the latest developments
The OEWG 38: dedicated to the phase down of hydrofluorocarbons
The IIR reports back from the 38th Open-Ended Working Group meeting in Vienna
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.
In Pictures: IIR Congress 2019
Whether you were able to attend the event or not, take a look at some of the best moments of the Congress.
IIR International Congresses of Refrigeration
The IIR organises the International Congress of Refrigeration every 4 years. The next edition will be held in Paris in August 2023. The papers of the last Congresses are still available in FRIDOC at advantageous...
The 52nd International HVACR Congress
Focus on the latest event in which the IIR participated as co-sponsor: the 52nd International HVACR Congress.
Now available: IIR Congress papers 2019
Download your copy of the ICR 2019 proceedings. Over 630 technical papers are available!
Refrigeration Safety Working Group Congress meeting
Refrigeration Safety Working Group Congress meeting ICR 2019 offers opportunities for industry experts to meet and discuss improvements in refrigeration safety. With the upcoming...
Now available : 2023 IIR Congress proceedings
Download your copy of the ICR 2023 proceedings. IIR members can download them at reduced rate.
SophiA project: HKA Lab test progress
SophiA HKA (Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences) Lab test is intended to provide a better understanding of the cooling system in in different climate zones.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
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.
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...
Thermophysical properties of hydrocarbon refrigerants
Thermophysical properties of over 20 hydrocarbon refrigerants, including single-component and blends.
Thermophysical properties of HFC refrigerants
Thermophysical properties of over 100 HFC refrigerants, including single-component and blends.
Thermophysical properties of HFO refrigerants
Thermophysical properties of over 50 HFO refrigerants, including single-component and blends.
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...
Events
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27th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration
August 21, 2027 - August 27, 2027
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Save the date! The International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR) is a leading global event in the field of refrigeration, organised by the International Institute of Refrigeration...
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15th IEA Heat Pump Conference
May 26, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Join the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, which will take place in Vienna, Austria,from May 26-29, 2026! The 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, co-sponsored by IIR,...
21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026)
February 02, 2026 - February 05, 2026
Doha, Qatar
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