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Developing an integrated part load value for chillers of office buildings in Hong Kong.

• Author(s) : BAO Y., LEE S. H., LEE W. L.
• Publication date: 2021/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Chiller, Office, Building, Part load, Performance, Temperature, Hong Kong, Standard, Energy efficiency, COP, Case study
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 129
• Formats : PDF

A study on the fire safety issues for large window openings in supertall residential buildings in Hong Kong.

• Author(s) : LAU K. W., CHOW W. K.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Hong Kong, Floor, Fire, Safety, Glass, Simulation, Wall, Residential building, Window
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Rare event analysis of high dimensional building operational data using data mining techniques.

• Author(s) : FAN C., XIAO F., WANG S.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Technology, Operation, Hong Kong, Building, Automation, Performance, Detection
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Heat release rate of an open kitchen fire of small residential units in tall buildings.

• Author(s) : CHOW W. K.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Hong Kong, Fire, Building, Kitchen, Heat flux, Fuel (generic)
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Energy performance of the silica aerogel glazing system in commercial building of Hong Kong.

• Author(s) : HUANG Y., NIU J. L.
• 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

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Parameter optimization of solar-assisted liquid desiccant cooling system: a case study in Hong Kong.

• Author(s) : QI R. H., LU L., HUANG Y.
• 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

Fire hazards of refrigerants in air conditioning system.

• Author(s) : NG Y. W. A., CHOW W. K.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Standardization, Hong Kong, Generality, Fire, Safety, Control (automatic), Explosion, Refrigerant, Air conditioning, Accident
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 15th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Design optimization of renewable energy systems in low/zero energy buildings using single and multi objective optimization methods.

• Author(s) : LU Y., WANG S., ZHAO Y.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

An experimental investigation into the pull-down performances with different air distributions.

• Author(s) : WANG X., LIN Z.
• Publication date: 2015/12/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 91

Study on energy and economic benefits of converting a combined heating and power system to a tri-generation system for sewage treatment plants in subtropical area.

• Author(s) : CHEN Y., ZHANG T., YANG H., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/02/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 94

A PD law based fuzzy logic control strategy for simultaneous control of indoor temperature and humidity using a variable speed direct expansion air conditioner.

• Author(s) : LI Z., XU X. G., DENG S. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 15th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Study of pool fire heat release rate using video fire detection.

• Author(s) : WONG A. K. K., FONG N. K.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

First zero carbon building in Hong Kong.

• Author(s) : LAI A., LEUNG M. K., YAU R., et al.
• Publication date: 2013/06/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Hong Kong, Energy consumption, Building, Design, Performance, Air conditioning
• Source: Clima 2013. 11th REHVA World Congress and 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
• Formats : PDF

Hong Kong feels the heat.

• Author(s) : SO A.
• Publication date: 2006/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Hong Kong, Recommendation, Residential building, Case study, Energy saving, Air conditioning
• Source: Build. Serv. J. - vol. 28 - n. 2

Building commissioning: a perspective and development in Hong Kong.

• Author(s) : WONG L. C. F., CHOW L. K. H.
• Publication date: 2003/04/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Hong Kong, Building, Ventilation, Commissioning, Installation (implementation), Air conditioning, Heating
• Source: The AIVC CD.

First zero carbon building in Hong Kong

In order to set an example, Hong-Kong’s Construction Industry Council commissioned its first Zero Carbon Building (ZCB). A ZCB goes beyond the common definition of zero energy buildings (ZEB) producing on-site renewable energy and exporting part...

• Publication date : 2014/03/25
• Subjects: Environment

Refrigeration appliances market in Hong Kong

The already high penetration rate of fridge freezers at close 76% has limited the overall volume growth potential of refrigeration appliances in 2013.

• Publication date : 2014/08/08

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...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

Dongbu Daewoo releases NFC-enabled smart series

A smart refrigerator "talks" to consumers through their mobile phone.

• Publication date : 2013/09/16

Cold storage in Shandong province of China

At present Shandong province owns 650 refrigerated warehouses, with a cold storage capacity over 5.8 million tons, which ranks first in China.

• Publication date : 2016/07/07
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Experimental vaccination for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

To halt the spread of an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Democratic Republic of the Congo, health workers began an immunisation campaign using vaccines which have to be stored at extremely low temperatures.

• Publication date : 2018/06/22

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...

• Publication date : 2004/04/28

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. 

• Publication date : 2021/01/26
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

The frozen food market in Bangladesh

Frozen food i.e. shrimp and fish made up for 22.6% of the agricultural sector in Bangladesh in 2012.

• Publication date : 2015/06/14

Frozen food “bad reputation”

According to an online survey of 1013 Americans conducted by Braun Research for ConAgra Foods in March, four out of five US consumers believe that frozen foods are highly processed and not as nutritious as fresh foods.

• Publication date : 2014/01/07

Dehydrofreezing of apples

A recent study focuses on a freezing process for partially dehydrated apples.

• Publication date : 2017/07/31

The French frozen food market

Total consumption (including foodservice as well as retail channels) amounted to an estimated EUR 9.1bn in 2013, of which the retail sector was worth approximately 60%.

• Publication date : 2015/01/15

Thai frozen food industry

In 1991, frozen food was firstly introduced to Thai consumers whereas they were well known for their taste sensation, reasonable price, safe and cleaning process in 1993.

• Publication date : 2016/12/16
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The Bristish frozen food market

The total frozen food market for the 52 weeks ending June 22, 2014 stands at just under 7.3 billion euros and grew year on year by 2.5% in value.

• Publication date : 2014/09/29

The frozen food market in Brazil

The frozen food market is prospering in Brazil: from 2008 to 2013, this sector’s revenue grew by 120%, according to ABIA, the Brazilian Association of Food Companies, attaining around € 3.48 billion in 2013.

• Publication date : 2015/01/05

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...

• Publication date : 2021/10/25

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...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

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...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

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.

• Publication date : 2019/09/26

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.

• Publication date : 2015/12/09

The Congress in Yokohama: a great success!

In Yokohama, the International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR2015), a huge milestone in the refrigeration sector, saw a massive amount of information disseminated and certainly lived up to expectations with almost 1,200 conference delegates, 143...

• Publication date : 2015/09/16

Become a partner of the IIR Congress 2023

Sponsorship opportunities are now available! Don’t miss your chance to support the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration 2023.

• Publication date : 2022/09/28
• Subjects: Technology

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

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

The 52nd International HVACR Congress

Focus on the latest event in which the IIR participated as co-sponsor: the 52nd International HVACR Congress.

• Publication date : 2021/12/15

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

26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration - Call for abstract

Abstract submission for the 26th International Congress of Refrigeration is extended. ICR 2023 is scheduled from 21st to 25th August 2023 in Paris.

• Publication date : 2022/07/11

IIR Congress 2019: The refrigeration event of the year

Taking place on August 24-30, 2019 in Montreal (Canada), birthplace of the 1987 Montreal Protocol, the IIR Congress 2019 will be organised under the theme “Refrigeration for Human Health and Future Prosperity" and will focus on the current global...

• Publication date : 2019/07/30

Don’t miss your chance to support the IIR Congress 2023!

To ensure the visibility of your entity across the industry on an international level, sponsoring the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration is a must!

• Publication date : 2022/12/13
• Subjects: General information

50th HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition in Serbia

The 50th HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition, cosponsored by the IIR, took place on December 4-6, 2019 in Belgrade.

• Publication date : 2019/12/30

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

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

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…)

Cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry: drug design and bioavailability improvement

Research activities in the pharmaceutical sector focus primarily on developing novel drug formulations which can elicit the desired response upon being administered to the patient...

• Last update : 2023/03/10
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

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

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