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A comparative investigation on the effect of fly-ash and alumina nanofluids on the thermal performance of two-phase closed thermo-syphon heat pipes.

• Author(s) : SÖZEN A., MENLIK T., GÜRÜ M., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/03/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Two-phase heat carrier, Thermal conductivity, Heat pipe, Thermosyphon, Alumina, Expérimentation
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 96

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Fouling Behavior and Dispersion Stability of Nanoparticle-Based Refrigeration Fluid.

• Author(s) : PONTICORVO E., IULIANO M., CIRILLO C., MAIORINO A., APREA C., SARNO M.
• Publication date: 2022/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Nanoparticle, Nanorefrigerant, Stability, Review, Thermal conductivity, Industrial application, Heat transfer, Heat carrier
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 9
• Formats : PDF

Compact refrigeration system for electronics cooling based on a novel two-phase jet impingement heat sink.

• Author(s) : OLIVEIRA P. A. de, BARBOSA J. R. Jr
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Two-phase heat carrier, Electronic component, Vapour, Heat transfer, Cooling, Heat sink, Compression system, Optimization
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 16th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Utilization of engine exhaust gas in boil-off gas reliquefaction system of a LNG Carrier ship.

• Author(s) : KOCHUNNI S. K., CHOWDHURY K.
• Publication date: 2019/05/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Methane carrier, Liquefaction, Brayton, Absorption, Cascade system, Gas engine, Expérimentation, Heat exchanger, Boiling
• Source: Cryogenics 2019. Proceedings of the 15^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 8-11, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Investigation on phase change material (PCM)-to-refrigerant heat exchanger in air-conditioning systems

• Author(s) : QIAO Y., CAO T., HWANG Y., AUTE V.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Two-phase heat carrier, PCM, Air conditioning, Heat transfer coefficient, Modelling, Melting, R134a, Shell and tube exchanger
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental study on the cooling rate of a new type of oocyte carriers.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : LI W., WANG L., LIU B., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : Chinese
• Source: HV & AC - vol. 437 - n. 168
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental investigation of a novel cascade refrigeration system with a CO₂ sublimation cycle as the lower stage.

• Author(s) : XU Y., MICKOLEIT E., THOMAS C., JAGER A., BREITKOPF C., HESSE U.
• Publication date: 2021/11
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 131
• Formats : PDF

A review of the mathematical models for the flow and heat transfer of microencapsulated phase change slurry (MEPCS).

• Author(s) : LI H., YU G., XU H., HAN X., LIU H.
• Publication date: 2023/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat transfer, Change of phase, Simulation, Model, Thermal energy storage, Review, Thermodynamic property, Modelling
• Source: Energies - vol. 16 - n. 6
• Formats : PDF

Eksergija kao mera održivosti energatskog sistema.

Exergy as mesure of sustainability of energy system.

• Author(s) : NOVAK P.
• Publication date: 2016/12
• Languages : English
• Source: 47^th International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition.
• Formats : PDF

Liquefied Natural Gas and Hydrogen Regasification Terminal Design through Neural Network Estimated Demand for the Canary Islands.

• Author(s) : GARCIA-LAJARA J. I., REYES-BELMONTE M. Á.
• Publication date: 2022/11
• Languages : English
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 22
• Formats : PDF

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Glass properties selection for core and shell high rise residential building in moderate climate.

• Author(s) : ALKHALIDI A., JARAD H., JUAIDY M., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/03/08
• Languages : English
• Source: 5th Jordanian IIR International Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Proceedings: Aqaba, Jordan, March 8-10, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Using waste heat of ship as energy source for an absorption refrigeration system.

• Author(s) : SALMI W., VANTTOLA J., ELG M., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/03/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ship, Lithium bromide, Ammonia, Absorption system, Modelling, Waste heat
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 115

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Theoritical investigation of a high temperature heat pump using a micro turbo compressor and water as a refrigerant.

• Author(s) : BERTSCH S., ARPAGAUS C., BLESS F.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Industrial application, Design, Simulation, Heat pump, High temperature, Refrigerant, Waste heat, Water
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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CFD research of the counter-flow spray concentration process in solar energy - air evaporating separation saline wastewater treatment system.

• Author(s) : YU J., JIN S.
• 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

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Heat transfer under pulse heating of liquids: the case of solution with lower critical solution temperature.

• Author(s) : RUTIN S. B., SKRIPOV P. V.
• Publication date: 2020/07/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat transfer, Expérimentation, Water, Polypropylene, Glycol, Working fluid, Heating
• Source: IIR Rankine Conference 2020.
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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

ASRE Stamps Commissioned for Refrigeration Appreciation Week

As part of the centennial celebration of The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE) and ASHRAE's 2005 Winter Meeting in Orlando, Florida, Mayor Buddy Dyer has signed a proclamation designating the week of meeting, February 5-9, 2005,...

• Publication date : 2004/12/22

French Heat Wave Plan approved by the air-conditioning sector

Following the heat wave in Europe during the summer 2003, the French health minister took part in a conference on the new government's Heat Wave Plan. During this conference, the role of air conditioning was recognized. The refrigeration and...

• Publication date : 2004/07/15

United States: the HVACR workforce on the rise in 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of technicians employed in the heating and refrigeration sector in the US rose by 6% between 2022 and 2023. 

• Publication date : 2024/09/27

French heat pump market situation

The total market showed an increase of sales in 2014 with a little over 192 967 units sold. This is a rise of 27% compared to 2013.

• Publication date : 2016/02/12
• Subjects: Figures, economy

New air-conditioning system to protect the Sistine Chapel against deterioration.

Carrier is to supply a new air-conditioning system for the Sistine Chapel to help protect Michelangelo’s 16th century frescoes against deterioration.

• Publication date : 2014/07/18

Natural gas and liquefied gases in the maritime transport

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) increased its share of global gas trade carried by sea in 2014. Volumes increased by 2.5%, taking the total to 333.3 billion cubic meters.

• Publication date : 2016/01/18

First liquefied hydrogen carrier launched in Japan

In line with its commitment to pave the way for the first "Hydrogen Society", Japan intends to use this carrier to transport hydrogen from Australia, where it is produced from lignite.

• Publication date : 2020/02/05

Global geothermal heat pump system market

Analysts forecast the Global Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) System market to grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.50 % over the period 2013-2018.

• Publication date : 2014/03/11
• Subjects: Figures, economy

History of the expansion of air conditioning in the United States

An article published in the Guardian goes through the history of air conditioning development in the United States.

• Publication date : 2019/09/30
• Subjects: General information

Opening of a zero carbon store in Belgium

Lidl opens its first carbon neutral CO2 store in Ixelles, Belgium.

• Publication date : 2014/04/28

Revenue from energy-efficient HVAC systems on the rise

Revenue from energy-efficient HVAC systems to almost double by 2020

• Publication date : 2013/09/12
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Slovakia heat pump market situation

Average end consumer prices, including VAT, for a turnkey installation in single family houses are in the range of euros 6 000 to euros 15 000 depending on the type and capacity of the heat pump.

• Publication date : 2016/02/11
• Subjects: Figures, economy

New Monaco Yacht Club House to be cooled thanks to ocean water

Monaco’s new yacht club sticks to the sea-water cooling tradition.

• Publication date : 2013/09/24

News from IIR members: Carrier CO2NSERVATION meter

The Carrier CO2NSERVATION meter calculates avoided greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a result of the installation of high efficiency Carrier air-conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems by customers around the world since 2000. Buildings in...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Here are the latest IIR award-winners!

Once every 4 years during each International Congress of Refrigeration, the IIR presents a series of prestigious scientific awards:. Gustav Lorentzen Medal: the prize is awarded to a person with...

• Publication date : 2011/09/15

Past events: The IIR around the world

Focus on ammonia, cryogenics and heat pumps! Take a look back at the most recent events in which the IIR has participated. 

• Publication date : 2023/05/27

World Refrigeration Day 2021: Join the “Cool Careers” webinars  

Save the date! Participate in a World Refrigeration Day webinar in June. 

• Publication date : 2021/05/27

Women in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Industry Report

UN Environment recently published a report on the personal experiences and achievements of women working in the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry.

• Publication date : 2019/08/29
• Subjects: General information

Discover the winners of the IIR Scientific Awards

Every four years during the International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR), the IIR offers a series of prestigious scientific awards.

• Publication date : 2015/03/11

IJR Editorial: The IIR on the board of the international network of women in cooling

Women are significantly and visibly under-represented in the refrigeration industry. A preliminary evaluation has demonstrated that around 6% of women are members of national refrigeration and air-conditioning...

• Publication date : 2023/01/09

Deadline extended: Call for nominations for Scientific Prizes at IIR Congress 2023 ends May 27

Don’t miss out on your chance to apply for the prestigious academic and scientific awards to be presented at the upcoming 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration. The deadline for...

• Publication date : 2022/04/29

Call for nominations now open for Scientific Prizes at IIR Congress 2023

Don’t miss out on your chance to apply for the prestigious academic and scientific awards to be presented at the upcoming 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2022/02/11
• Subjects: General information

Winners of the IIR Scientific Awards 2019 revealed

This time round, the IIR received a record number of applications and submissions to its various awards and is delighted to announce the winners.

• Publication date : 2019/04/15

IIR Scientific Awards

There's still time to apply!

• Publication date : 2014/02/10

New IIR Working Group “Electric vehicle thermal management systems”

This new working group, which focuses on a topical theme, is headed by Xianting Li, new President of Section E.

• Publication date : 2023/10/26

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration ends June 28, 2018

The 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration, ICR 2019, will offer dynamic programme of quality technical, scientific and industry insights including technical tours and visits, networking opportunities, focused work meetings and...

• Publication date : 2018/06/13

Call for nominations: Scientific Prizes at ICR 2019

The call for nominations for the ICR 2019 Scientific Prizes has now been launched. The series of prestigious academic and scientific awards recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of refrigeration or have completed...

• Publication date : 2018/03/28

Call for abstracts now open for ICR 2019

From August 24-30, 2019, birthplace to the Montreal Protocol signed in 1987, Montreal (Canada),will host the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration – ICR 2019.

• Publication date : 2018/01/16

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

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 : English, French
• Themes : Ice creams