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Instant cryopreservation of porcine heart valves and aortic segments in low-viscous polydimethylsiloxane - first results.

• Author(s) : LAUK-DUBITSKIY S., SERVERGINA L., KOROVIN I., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Temperature, Quality, Pork, Expérimentation, Cryopreservation, Freezing, Heart
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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New type of magnetic low-noise glass fiber reinforced plastic cryostats for magnetocardiography of the human heart.

• Author(s) : TROMMLER G., KADE A., BÖHM U., SCHOEPE F., MROWIETZ C., SCHOLL J.
• Publication date: 2021/10/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryostat, Noise, Magnetism, Medical application, Heart, Human body, Expérimentation
• Source: Cryogenics 2021 online. Proceedings of the 16^th IIR International Conference, October 5-7, 2021.
• Formats : PDF

Taking conservation to heart.

• Author(s) : SOUZA P.
• Publication date: 2016
• Languages : English
• Source: High Performing Buildings - vol. 9 - n. 4

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Newly designed Tissue/cell storage bag for cryopreserved homograft by application of CO2 laser welding technique.

• Author(s) : MOTOMURA N., SAITO A., KUROSAKI Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/09/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryobiology, Cell, Tissue, Storage, Laser, Expérimentation, Cryopreservation, Heart
• Source: 2^nd IIR Workshop on cold applications in life sciences.
• Formats : PDF

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Cryopreservation of human cardiovascular tissues: clinical application and storage devices.

• Author(s) : MOTOMURA N.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Surgery, Generality, Cryotherapy, Medicine, Liquid nitrogen, Cryopreservation, Cryosurgery, Heart
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Liquefied natural gas: an essential cryogenic industry at the heart of the energy transition. 53rd Informatory Note on Refrigeration Technologies.

• Publication date: 2023/06
• Languages : French, English, Spanish
• Formats : PDF

Executing a district cooling project.

• Author(s) : CHATTERJEE S. R.
• Publication date: 2017/10
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 20 - n. 5
• Formats : PDF

Magnetic levitation chiller technology.

• Author(s) : NIGAM S.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 19 - n. 4
• Formats : PDF

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Challenges and opportunities in the introduction of an affordable refrigerator for Africa.

• Author(s) : TANSLEY I.
• Publication date: 2022/04/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 7^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (Online). Proceedings: April 11-13 2022
• Formats : PDF

Senegal 2023. Energy policy review.

• Author(s) : IEA
• Publication date: 2024/01
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

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Nationally determined contributions: how refrigeration should be included.

• Author(s) : COULOMB D.
• Publication date: 2021/01/13
• Languages : English
• Source: 10^th IIR Conference on Compressors and Refrigerants.
• Formats : PDF

Potential application of absorption chillers in power plant cooling.

• Author(s) : SHI J., YANG B., XIE T., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/08/07
• Languages : English
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference, ISHPC 2017, Tokyo august 7-10.

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Smart fault detection and diagnosis for heat pump systems.

• Author(s) : MADANI H.
• 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

South Africa National Cooling Plan

• Author(s) : Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (Government of South Africa)
• Publication date: 2023/05
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

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A review on nearly isothermal compression technology.

• Author(s) : KIM T., LEE C. Y., HWANG Y., RADERMACHER R.
• Publication date: 2022/12
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 144
• Formats : PDF

Briefs: Cryogenic treatment of heart diseases

Russia has made its first steps in the cryogenic treatment of heart arrhythmia. A new method was recently implemented by specialists at the V. A. Almazov Federal Heart, Blood and Endocrinology Centre in St. Petersburg. Cryotechnology is used for...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

The heart inspires a new cooling system

In August 2004, at the Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference in Portland, engineers from Oregon State University in the US, presented a new successful desorption system using branching microchannels. The system was inspired by the human blood pumping...

• Publication date : 2004/09/14

Briefs: Ice slurries, heart attack victims and surgery patients

In cardiac arrest victims, without fresh oxygen from blood pumped through the body, brain cells start to die in just minutes. Within 10-20 minutes after the heart stops beating, even if doctors can get the heart beating again, the brain has died....

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

HFC phase-down at the heart of discussions in Montreal

The 31st meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG 31) of the parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer convened in Montreal, Canada, from August 1-5, 2011.During this meeting, the two proposals of...

• Publication date : 2011/08/18

The future of HFCs was at the heart of discussions in Geneva

Several issues of importance for the refrigeration sector were handled during the 30th meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in Geneva, on June 15-18, 2010 where...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

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

Space cooling at the heart of energy efficiency policies

The latest “IEA Energy Efficiency 2018” report stresses that cooling is the fastest growing energy end-use in buildings and calls for further improvements in efficiency gains, especially through raising of minimum energy performance standards.

• Publication date : 2018/11/22
• Subjects: General information, Figures, economy

India: air conditioning at the heart of transition from HFCs

Focus on the incentives and regulations to phase down HFCs in India.

• Publication date : 2019/04/30
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Refrigeration at the heart of biomedical innovation: the example of Libmeldy

A rare inherited disorder can now be cured with gene therapy. Libmeldy, an innovative drug, must be stored at a temperature of – 130°C. 

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

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

Refrigeration at the heart of measures to promote energy efficiency in the EU

Decarbonised district cooling, efficient cooling of data centers and local cooling plans are part of the agreement reached for a reinforcement on the EU Directive on energy efficiency. 

• Publication date : 2023/03/27

Briefs: Is air conditioning good for health?

Air conditioning (AC) could blunt the ill effects of air pollution, according to a recent study by Bell et al. from Yale University, published in Epidemiology in September 2009. The study investigated the short-term effects of particulate matter...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

Markets: Reduced cooling and heating might improve health

Results of a study performed by Berkeley Lab. - a US Department of Energy national laboratory - suggest that operating buildings in ways designed to save energy - with indoor temperatures slightly cooler in winter and warmer in summer - does more...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Healthcare cold chain logistic services market: huge growth expected

Research and Markets has published a report entitled "Global Healthcare Cold Chain Logistics Market Report & Forecast (2011-2016). The report emphasizes that strong growth in the sales of temperature-sensitive healthcare products is...

• Publication date : 2011/12/29

The French Health Protection Agency (InVS) warns against Legionella outbreaks

In an official statement dated July 2004, the French Health Protection Agency called for vigilance with regards to the risk of Legionella outbreaks during summer 2004. In 2003, 1044 legionella cases were recorded in France and 129 patients died....

• Publication date : 2004/09/14

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

The Cold Chain: A logistical challenge at the heart of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine 

Gérald Cavalier - President of the Science and Technology Council of the International Institute of Refrigeration, President of the French Association of Refrigeration, President of the Cemafroid...

• Publication date : 2020/11/23
• Subjects: Technology, General information

Healthcare drones: Countless advantages for a healthier society

With the objective of making it possible for those who require urgent healthcare supplies delivered as often and as regularly as necessary, various companies are now pushing the possibilities of exploiting drones to deliver healthcare supplies...

• Publication date : 2017/03/22

Healthcare ColDays 2022: innovations in refrigeration and health

The French Association of Refrigeration (Association Française du Froid) is organising a day dedicated to the latest technical and scientific developments in the field of refrigeration and health on 26 April...

• Publication date : 2022/02/04

Discover the 30th Informatory Note on Heat-Sensitive Health Products

In this Informatory Note, the IIR has defined the issues and challenges that need to be addressed in order to ensure that reliable cold chains, along the distribution chain of products essential to public health, are put in place.

• Publication date : 2016/01/13

Commission C1: At the forefront of Cryobiology, Cryomedicine and Health Products

The commission has clearly defined objectives in cryobiology, cryomedicine and health products research; knowledge dissemination; technology transfer and education.

• Publication date : 2016/06/01

The “Projects on clean and efficient refrigeration solutions for food and healthcare sectors in developing countries” workshop at ICCC 2022

An IIR workshop which has gathered the current projects in developing countries that will help to raise awareness among the industry, farmers, policymakers, and consumers… on the importance of adopting a...

• Publication date : 2022/04/29

Sign-up to workshop at ICCC 2022: Clean and efficient refrigeration solutions for food and healthcare

Join the free online workshop on April 13 which will present the ongoing projects in developing countries that will help promote the adoption of climate-friendly refrigeration technologies.

• Publication date : 2022/03/07
• Subjects: Developing country, Environment

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

Cooling Keeps Food Fresh : Global Campaign Announced for World Refrigeration Day, June 26

Since 2019, June 26 celebrates the World Refrigeration Day. With increasing global stakes at hand over the past years, refrigeration took a leading role at the heart of international...

• Publication date : 2022/05/25
• Subjects: Environment

Editorial by Didier Coulomb

A new year is beginning. Perhaps it will be a difficult year because the economic crisis is far from over. A lot of challenges and maybe opportunities lie ahead, because the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector, which needs to address...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Obituary: Per-Oskar Persson

The former Managing Director of Frigoscandia AB, Per-Oskar Persson of Helsingborg, Sweden passed away on August 26, 2008, at the age of 84. He was an Honorary Member of IIR, President of Commission D1, 1971 - 1979, and Head of Section D 1979 -...

• Publication date : 2008/09/29

26th International Congress of Refrigeration: A Remarkable Success

The 26th International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR), held on August 21-25, 2023, left an indelible mark on the world of refrigeration, serving as a resounding success with the active participation...

• Publication date : 2023/09/04
• Subjects: Technology, Environment, General information

LNG2023: Call for abstracts extended to October 24!

A two-week extension has now been confirmed to ensure LNG2023 does not miss hearing from some key industry voices. Don’t miss the new call for abstracts deadline of October 24, 2022!

• Publication date : 2022/10/11
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

Member news: Mexichem Fluor changes name to Koura

The Mexichem branch specialized in the development and manufacturing of fluorinated products changes its name to become Koura.

• Publication date : 2019/09/30

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

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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

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

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

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.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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 : French, English
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

Nanorefrigerants

Nanorefrigerants are created by adding nanoparticles in suspension to a base refrigerant. They have a thermal conductivity that is 15% to 104% higher than that of the corresponding...

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Nanofluids

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

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

Thermophysical properties of HFC refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 100 HFC refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : HFCs, HFO et HCFO, Blends

Thermophysical properties of HFO refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 50 HFO refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : HFO et HCFO, Blends

Thermophysical properties of hydrocarbon refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 20 hydrocarbon refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Blends

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

Cold storage conditions for fruits and vegetables

Practical recommendations for the cold storage of over 200 cultivars of fruits, vegetables and herbs (storage temperatures, relative humidity, storage time, controlled atmosphere...

• Last update : 2023/01/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Fruit, Vegetables