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Improving screw compressor rotors – a collaboration of manufacturing and design engineers.

• Author(s) : SAULS J. R., HOLMES C. S.
• Publication date: 2021/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 12^th International Conference on Compressors and their Systems
• Formats : PDF

The odyssey of air-conditioning.

• Author(s) : JAIN P. C.
• Publication date: 2016/03
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 19 - n. 2
• Formats : PDF

Screw Compressors & Chillers - History of Development.

• Publication date: 2014/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal - vol. 17 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

The whole-body cryotherapy.

• Author(s) : STRNAD P., FORYTKOVÁ L., ŠMUK L.
• Publication date: 2014/04/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2014. Proceedings of the 13^th IIR International Conference: Prague, Czech Republic, April 7-11, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Are fluorinated refrigerants needed - Will "natural" refrigerants suffice ?

• Author(s) : CALM J. M.
• Publication date: 2014/08/02
• Languages : English
• 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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Past, present and future of refrigeration: Pathways to the next generation heating and cooling technologies

• Author(s) : ZIVIANI D., GROLL E. A.
• Publication date: 2020/07/31
• Languages : English
• Source: IIR Rankine Conference 2020.
• Formats : PDF

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Hydrocarbon refrigerants through the ages.

• Author(s) : COLBOURNE D.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Past and future of natural refrigerants.

• Author(s) : PALM B.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Mega-trends in industrial refrigeration.

• Author(s) : PEARSON A.
• Publication date: 2017/05/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 7^th Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, May 11-13, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Authentic form and origin of a popular predictive equation for specific heat capacity of unfrozen foods.

• Author(s) : FIKIIN K.
• Publication date: 2021/06
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 126
• Formats : PDF

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Net zero, renewables, and natural refrigerants.

• Author(s) : KUIJPERS L. J. M.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : Video, PDF

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From past to present: a net-zero framework with various hurdles and opportunities for RACHP.

• Author(s) : KUIJPERS L. J. M.
• 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

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Development of CO₂ refrigeration technology between 1995 and 2020.

• Author(s) : HAFNER A.
• Publication date: 2020/12/07
• Languages : English
• Source: 14^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2020). Proceedings. Kyoto, Japon, December 7-9^th 2020.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Histoire du froid.

History of refrigeration.

• Author(s) : COULOMB D.
• Publication date: 2010/04/19
• Languages : French
• Source: Storia dell'Ingegneria. Atti del 3° Convegno Nazionale; Napoli, 19-21 aprile 2010.
• Formats : PDF

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Une brève histoire du froid.

A brief history of refrigeration.

• Author(s) : DUMINIL M.
• Publication date: 2000
• Languages : French, English
• Formats : PDF

Museums dedicated to refrigeration in the United States

There are several museums dedicated to refrigeration in the United States: one in Pennsylvania has just added a 1936 refrigerated wagon to its collection. 

• Publication date : 2021/11/29
• Subjects: General information

Grimsby ice factory preservation plans

Some of the historic ice-making equipment in the derelict Grimsby Ice Factory is to be removed in planned remedial work to prevent further damage to the crumbling building.

• Publication date : 2022/01/13

Restoration plans approved for Grimsby ice factory

In the UK, local council has approved plans to turn the derelict Grimsby Ice Factory into a multipurpose venue, while preserving the historical compressor room. 

• Publication date : 2024/02/09
• Subjects: General information

1924 – 2024: Celebrating 100 years of the frozen food industry

In 1924, Clarence Birdseye patented the first apparatus for freezing and packaging fish. 

• Publication date : 2024/02/26
• Subjects: General information

Refrigerated containers: state of play and perspectives

Refrigerated containers play an essential role in the maritime refrigerated transport sector; a look back at the stages of their development and the recent and future technological advances of this...

• Publication date : 2024/02/26
• Subjects: Technology

Unprecedented images from the centre of our galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope shows images of the centre of the Milky Way, thanks to its state-of-the-art infrared detectors, which need to be cryogenically cooled to operate...

• Publication date : 2024/01/05
• Subjects: Technology

Caloric cooling: state of the art and perspectives

A recent IJR article reviews the most significant results obtained over the past ten years in the field of magnetocaloric cooling and more recently in the field of electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling. It also presents the...

• Publication date : 2019/11/29

Evaporative cooling without adding humidity

Scientists at the University of Harvard have designed a prototype evaporative cooling system called Cold-SNAP that effectively cools air at low cost for both dry and humid climates.

• Publication date : 2020/05/26
• Subjects: Developing country, Technology

World refrigeration compressor market

In 2019, the world refrigeration compressor market recorded a significant increase but the growth rate has noticeably decreased, mainly due to the decline in the Chinese air conditioning market.Inevitably, the...

• Publication date : 2020/06/26
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The global refrigeration compressor market

Bien que pénalisé par la pandémie de Covid-19 qui a fortement impacté le secteur du conditionnement d’air, le marché des compresseurs a progressé dans certains domaines tels que la chaîne du froid, l’industrie...

• Publication date : 2021/04/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy

World Refrigeration Day 2020

The annual World Refrigeration Day aims to raise awareness among the wider public about the importance of refrigeration technologies in everyday life. Organised under...

• Publication date : 2020/06/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

IIR Congress 2023: The programme is now available!

The exciting 5-day programme of the upcoming IIR Congress 2023 includes 600 scientific papers, 1 plenary address, 14 keynote speakers, 21 workshops and 3 technical tours. 

• Publication date : 2023/06/29
• Subjects: General information

Obituary: Maxime Duminil

The IIR expresses its sincere condolences to the family and relatives of Maxime Duminil, who died at the age of 96. 

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

Experience the unforgettable in Japan at ICR2015: It’s not just about refrigeration, it’s also about fun!

ICR2015: Discover the plenary speakers, technical tours, and popular tours and activities

• Publication date : 2015/05/06

IIR Congress 2023: Which workshop will you attend?

Did you know that there are 21 specialist workshops scheduled to take place at the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration? Discover them here and book your seat today!

• Publication date : 2023/07/19
• Subjects: Technology, Environment, General information

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

Editorial by Didier Coulomb

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is 100 years old. A number of events are to be held in IIR member countries in order to mark the IIR's centenary. The Focus of this issue describes these events, and throughout 2008 all issues...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

IIR with INWIC at the WiHVACR Annual Conference

From 6th to 8th November 2023, the 20th Women in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (WiHVACR) Annual Conference was held in Jacksonville, United States...

• Publication date : 2023/11/28

New IIR logo and website: Take a look!

The IIR is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand identity and website.

• Publication date : 2020/03/03

See you at the 16th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants 2024

The next IIR-Gustav Lorentzen conference will take place from 11 to 14 August 2024 at the University of Maryland - College Park (Maryland), USA.

• Publication date : 2023/06/22
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Environment, General information

Now available: IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference Papers

Download your copy of the proceedings of the 14th Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants. Over 120 technical papers are available!

• Publication date : 2021/01/19
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

Paris Agreement signed and the OEWG37 makes headway

Find out how the Paris Agreement, adopted during the Conference of Parties (COP21) and signed on 22 April 2016, and advancements at the 37th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (OEWG37) will impact the...

• Publication date : 2016/04/26

ICR2015: A stimulating environment for dynamic exchanges

With a focus on improving standards and the quality of life of many worldwide, as well as emphasising the importance of preserving the earth through the advancement of refrigeration applications and technology, ICR2015 is expected to attract a...

• Publication date : 2015/04/08

Editorial by Didier Coulomb

The International Institute of Refrigeration, along with several national refrigeration associations, was founded in 1908. 2008 will thus be the IIR's centenary and will be called "Year of Refrigeration". 2008 will mark an important milestone in...

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

Send in your abstracts to the LNG2023 Conference and Exhibition!

This unique event series focuses on the technical and commercial aspects of the LNG industry, gathering thousands of professionals, numerous exhibitors and the most influential global energy companies all in one...

• Publication date : 2022/02/15
• Subjects: Technology, Environment