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Handling, processing and freezing of pelagic fish in Norway.

• Author(s) : NORDTVEDT T. S., STAVSET O., WIDELL K. N.
• Publication date: 2015/04/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Tunnel, Ammonia, Review, Process, Fish, Handling, Freezing, Refrigerant
• Source: 6^th Conference on Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, April 16-18, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Kalman filter based fault detection and diagnosis for air handling units.

• Author(s) : MULUMBA T., AFSHARI A., FRIEDRICH L.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, Filter, Efficiency, Air, Failure, Model, Handling, Expérimentation, Detection
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 15th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Guide to the storage and handling of frozen foods.

• Author(s) : BFFF
• Publication date: 2017
• Languages : English
• Keywords : United Kingdom, Cold chain, Cold store, Retail trade, Display cabinet, Quick freezing, Frozen food, Freezing, Temperature, Refrigerated transport, Regulations, Cold storage, Recommendation, Distribution, Quick-frozen food, Handling

Air Handling Units.

• Author(s) : Eurovent
• Publication date: 2018/10
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

Handling leaks in HVACR systems.

• Author(s) : ACHARYA V.
• Publication date: 2014/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 2 - n. 2
• Formats : PDF

Selection of air handling units. 1.

• Author(s) : RANDIVE D. R.
• Publication date: 2014/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 17 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

Selection of air handling units. 2.

• Author(s) : RANDIVE D. R.
• Publication date: 2014/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 17 - n. 4
• Formats : PDF

Quality of condensate from air-handling units.

• Author(s) : GLAWE D.
• Publication date: 2016/12
• Languages : English
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 58 - n. 12

A probabilistic framework to diagnose faults of air handling units.

• Author(s) : DEY D., DONG B., LI Z.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 4^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Refrigerant handling practices and their evolution over the last decade.

• Author(s) : VALET O., LANAUD F., CAVALIER G.
• 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

Analysis and design of an air handling unit using THERMOPsychro software.

• Author(s) : ZUECO J.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : English
• Source: XI Congreso Ibérico y IX Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2022.
• Formats : PDF

Thermodynamic study of a desiccant air-handling unit using THERMOPsychro software.

• Author(s) : ZUECO J.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : English
• Source: XI Congreso Ibérico y IX Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2022.
• Formats : PDF

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R30: an overlooked natural refrigerant.

• Author(s) : KOPKO W., WU X., KULANKARA S.
• Publication date: 2014/08/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Standardization, China, Thermodynamic property, Substitute, Handling, USA, Refrigerant
• Source: 11^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2014). Proceedings. Hangzhou, China, August 31-September 2, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

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Outdoor condensing units Handling the low-GWP refrigerants including R448A and R449A

• Author(s) : UCHIDA S., TSUNEKI Y., HORI M., HASEGAWA K., SUZUKI H.
• Publication date: 2021/06
• Languages : English
• Source: 2^nd IIR Conference on HFO Refrigerants and Low GWP Blends
• Formats : PDF

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A heat recovery unit with adjustable heat exchange areas for fresh air handling.

• Author(s) : LIANG C., WANG H., FANG L., NAKAZAWA T., TANAKA T., LI X.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

First antimicrobial copper air-handling unit lauched in Europe

The first antimicrobial copper coil air-handling unit was produced last autumn in Europe

• Publication date : 2012/03/08

Must read in IJR: Overview of cold storage capacity in Uganda

The cold storage capacity in Uganda was estimated at 4.5 m3 per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023, according to a recent survey on existing cold storage facilities for bulk handling of perishable food...

• Publication date : 2024/09/20

Australia: Code of Practice for Flammable Refrigerants

Faced with the rising use of flammable refrigerants, AIRAH has issued a draft Code of Practice for handling these gases.

• Publication date : 2013/09/12
• Subjects: Regulation

Reducing food waste in European households

Proper food storage in households is important to reduce food waste in Europe. A survey in Germany found that although consumers have a high awareness of food safety, they lack knowledge in handling advanced...

• Publication date : 2021/03/11
• Subjects: General information, Figures, economy

Briefs: Dehumidification and cooling system cuts energy consumption by 43% in meat processing plant

Cooling and dehumidification costs in a meat plant in Germany have been reduced by a system using hot and cold water from other processes. According to DuCool, TönniesFleisch plant in Rheda-Wiedenbrück is saving annually 165 000 € in electricity...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

Out of the ordinary: Keeping clay soldiers (relatively) cool

The largest group of terracotta figures ever lent by China was on display at the British Museum until April 6, 2008. The Chinese government required the 20 warriors to be kept at temperatures of 22°C + 2°C and at humidity levels of 45% RH + 8%, a...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

Certification for cold logistics: Cool Chain Quality Indicators

Cool Chain Quality Indicators (CCQI) is the name of the recently developed international standard for certification of the reliability, quality and proficiency of companies active in the cold logistics industry. This standard is aimed at...

• Publication date : 2004/12/22

In-transit cold treatment facilitates imports of South African fruits in India

A recent agreement between India and South Africa for in-transit cold treatment should benefit South African exporters of apples and pears.

• Publication date : 2022/09/12
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

Isochoric freezing could cut down energy use in the global food cold chain

Compared to conventional isobaric freezing, isochoric freezing could significantly improve the quality of frozen food and generate substantial energy savings. 

• Publication date : 2021/10/22
• Subjects: Technology

Briefs: Guidance Note on R-410A

The Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) in the UK published, in March 2004, the Guidance Note No.12 on R-410A Handling, Properties, Design, Installation and Servicing. This 7-page Note gives all that should be known about R-410A, which is now a...

• Publication date : 2004/05/25

Temperature-sensitive products: AFF & SFSTP

The French Refrigeration Association (AFF) and the French Society of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (SFSTP) have jointly published a guide entitled Guide pratique : chaîne du froid pour les médicaments. The 196-page guide (in French) is...

• Publication date : 2009/02/25

BOC Refrigerants acquire CARE®

On January 31, 2005, BOC announced that it had completed a deal with Calor Gas Limited to purchase the company's CARE® range if environmentally sensitive refrigerants. The deal also includes Calor's UK aerosol propellants business and sales,...

• Publication date : 2005/03/15

The European Intermodal Research Advisory Council

The European Intermodal Research Advisory Council, set up on May 3, 2005, forms the basis for coordinated intermodal research strategy for Europe. Composed of some 50 key players from large intermodal businesses, intermodal rail and road...

• Publication date : 2005/07/19

IIR Member news: CIAT is 70!

CIAT (Compagnie Industrielle d'Applications Thermiques), a corporate member of the IIR, has just celebrated its 70th birthday. Famous for having ventilated the Cheops Pyramid, CIAT manufactures a broad range of air-conditioning and air-handling...

• Publication date : 2004/07/27

European cold Store benchmarking study

The European division of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is carrying out a benchmarking study for the European public refrigerated warehouse industry, focusing on facility and equipment data such as capacity, order picking, handling...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

IIR engages in COP13/MOP36 and COP29 to highlight the key role of sustainable refrigeration for all in handling climate change

Two major events in the fight against climate change and protecting the future of our planet, COP13/MOP36 and COP29, are held in October and November. The IIR is taking part in these United Nations conferences...

• Publication date : 2024/10/31
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment, General information

News from IIR members: Alfa Laval wins € 6 million energy efficiency order in Kazakhstan

Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – recently won an order to supply Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to a refinery in Kazakhstan.

• Publication date : 2011/12/14

Professional forums on cryo-sciences: Experts and young researchers alike

Although significant progress has been made in cold application in life sciences driven by new solutions in the production, storage and handling of bio-products along the entire production chain all the way up to the end-user, there are still many...

• Publication date : 2017/03/01

Red Book on sale!

The Red Book (Recommendations for the Processing and Handling of Frozen Foods) is one of the IIR's reference publications and one of its best sellers. The 4th edition - prepared by Mr Leif Bøgh-Sørensen and several international experts - presents...

• Publication date : 2007/02/12

International events: Cemafroid

Cemafroid, a French organization handling, testing and providing expertise on refrigeration equipment, organized a "Day on the cold chain" in Antony, France, focusing on various issues in certification and agreements that Cemafroid has obtained...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

New publications: The French version of the Red Book

The French version of the Red Book (Recommendations for the Processing and Handling of Frozen Foods) is on sale! The 4th edition of this IIR reference publication - prepared by Mr Leif Bøgh-Sørensen and several international experts - gives an...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

Conference update: Amsterdam

- The IIR co-sponsored 11th European Cold Chain Education Program, an IIR-co-sponsored event, will be held in Amsterdam on February 25-26, 2008. The theme is "Back to basics: safe, efficient and profitable cold storage and distribution". The event...

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

Brief: Ian Syminton Prize

The New Zealand National Committee of the IIR and its sponsor, APV New Zealand Ltd., has awarded the 2006 Ian Syminton Prize for Research and Development in Refrigeration Technology to Dr Grant MacDonald. Grant has conducted extensive research on...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

Conference update: Amsterdam

The IIR co-sponsored 11th European Cold Chain Education Program, an IIR-co-sponsored event, will be held in Amsterdam on February 25-26, 2008. The theme is "Back to basics: safe, efficient and profitable cold storage and distribution". The event...

• Publication date : 2008/01/25

News from IIR members: Sofrigam

The number of drugs (e.g. targeted therapies, new vaccines, anti-diabetic drugs and blood derivatives) transported and kept at a controlled temperature is growing rapidly and these products are increasingly sensitive to temperature variations. In...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

Brief: Dr David Tanner

Dr David Tanner has finished a 2-year mandate as President of AIRAH (The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating). Dave has paid tribute to Jennifer Pelvin (Chief Executive) and her staff and highlighted the following...

• Publication date : 2006/01/28

Briefs: Codex Alimentarius: Quick Frozen Foods Code adopted

Codex Alimentarius: Quick Frozen Foods Code adopted The recommended International Code of Practice for the Processing and Handling of Quick Frozen Foods (QFF) has just been adopted at Step 5 and then directly at step 8 (final adoption) at the 31st...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

Corporate Members: news

- Danfoss has experienced booming sales 18% growth over the first three quarters of 2007. Sales reached 2.2 billion €. Growth in China and Latin America was particularly positive and end of year sales are expected to top 3 billion €.

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

Conference update: Ohrid

The 3rd IIR event in a series, Ammonia Refrigeration Technology was held on May 7-9, 2009, in Ohrid, Macedonia. With 95 participants from 24 countries and 32 papers presented, the event was very successful. A key focus of this series of...

• Publication date : 2009/05/27

IIR member news: AFF

The French Association of Refrigeration (AFF) recently published an online study evaluating current availability of training for CO2, ammonia and hydrocarbon refrigerants, as well as needs assessment.

• Publication date : 2014/11/24
• Subjects: Environment

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...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams

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

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