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Fluorinated greenhouse gases 2013: aggregated data reported by companies on the production, import and export of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the European Union.

• Author(s) : EEA (European Environment Agency), JÖRß W., ANDERSON G., GREINER B.
• Publication date: 2014/10/22
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Export, European Union, Control (automatic), Statistics, Production, Import, HFC, GWP, Environment, Refrigerant

Fluorinated greenhouse gases 2018: data reported by companies on the production, import and export of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the European Union, 2007-2017

• Author(s) : EEA (European Environment Agency)
• Publication date: 2018/12/19
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, Export, European Union, Statistics, Production, Import, HFC, GWP, Environment, Refrigerant
• Formats : PDF

The importance of refrigeration in fisheries.

• Author(s) : DAVY D.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

Handbook of Liquefied Natural Gas.

• Author(s) : MOKHATAB S., MAK J. Y., VALAPPIL J. V., WOOD D. A.
• Publication date: 2014
• Languages : English
• Keywords : LNG, Liquefaction, Regasification, Import, Natural gas

IIR document

Importance of controlled ice formation for efficient cell biobanking.

• Author(s) : LAUTERBOECK L., GRYSHKOV O., HOFMANN N., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/09/08
• Languages : English
• Source: 2^nd IIR Workshop on cold applications in life sciences.
• Formats : PDF

International standards in RAC: Their importance adopting HCFC alternatives.

• Author(s) : CLARK E.
• Publication date: 2014/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 38 - n.381
• Formats : PDF

Cold chain assessment: Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru 2014.

Cold chain assessment: Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru 2014.

• Author(s) : GCCA, USDA
• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Retail trade, Peru, Food, Ecuador, Cold chain, Bolivia, Import

2018 World LNG Report.

• Author(s) : IGU
• Publication date: 2018
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Export, Economy, Methane carrier, Liquefaction, Statistics, World, Market, Industry, Import, LNG, Cost
• Formats : PDF

2022 World LNG Report.

• Author(s) : IGU
• Publication date: 2022/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Export, Methane carrier, Methane carrier terminal, Import, LNG, Market, World, Cost, Liquefaction, Statistics, Industry

IIR document

A comprehensive study on the important faults in heat pump system during the warranty period.

• Author(s) : MADANI H., ROCCATELLO E.
• Publication date: 2014/12
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 48
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Seasonal cooling performance of air conditioners: The importance of independent test procedures used for MEPS and labels.

• Author(s) : PALKOWSKI C., SCHWARZENBERG S., SIMO A.
• Publication date: 2019/08
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 104
• Formats : PDF

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2020 World LNG Report.

• Author(s) : IGU
• Publication date: 2020
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Export, Methane carrier, Methane carrier terminal, Import, Statistics, LNG, Economy, Liquefaction, World, Market, Industry, Cost

2021 World LNG Report.

• Author(s) : IGU
• Publication date: 2021/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Export, Methane carrier terminal, Methane carrier, LNG, Import, Statistics, Economy, Liquefaction, Market, Cost, World, Industry

IIR document

Relative importance of inter-particle mass transfer resistance in the modeling of adsorption chiller porous bed.

• Author(s) : MAHDAVIKHAH M., KHATIBI M., NIAZMAND H.
• Publication date: 2019/10
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 106
• Formats : PDF

Short vs. Long-Distance Avocado Supply Chains: Life Cycle Assessment Impact Associated to Transport and Effect of Fruit Origin and Supply Conditions Chain on Primary and Secondary Metabolites.

• Author(s) : PEDRESCHI R., PONCE E., HERNÁNDEZ I., FUENTEALBA C., URBINA A., GONZÁLEZ-FERNÁNDEZ J. J., HORMAZA J. I., CAMPOS D., CHIRINOS R., AGUAYO E.
• Publication date: 2022/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Avocado, Cold chain, Life cycle, Cold storage, Environment, CO2 emission, Nutritional value, Organoleptic property, Transport, Export, Import
• Source: Foods - 11 - 12
• Formats : PDF

Illegal imports of HFCs in Europe

Honeywell claims that over 10 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent HFCs were illegally imported into the EU in 2015.

• Publication date : 2016/07/07
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Japan imported 87.5 Mt of LNG in 2013

Japan's LNG imports remained stable in volume (+0.2%) in 2013.

• Publication date : 2014/02/08

EU requires cold treatment for citrus imports

According to a new EU legislation, a mandatory cold treatment will be required for citrus fruits imported from non-EU countries.

• Publication date : 2022/04/19
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

Importing citrus fruits into the EU: cold treatment is now mandatory

As of 24 June 2022, precooling at origin and a cold treatment in transit are mandatory for citrus fruits imported from non-EU countries.

• Publication date : 2022/07/18
• Subjects: Regulation

India bans imports of air conditioners

The Indian government has banned the import of air conditioners in order to boost domestic production.

• Publication date : 2020/10/26
• Subjects: Regulation, Figures, economy

Accelerated deployment of LNG import facilities in Europe

To cope with the drop in natural gas imports from Russia, some 25 new floating storage and regasification units should be installed in the European Union, with the first...

• Publication date : 2022/09/28
• Subjects: Figures, economy

China implements HFC import and export licensing system

As of 1 November 2021, China has officially begun implementing its HFC import and export licensing system, in accordance with the Kigali Amendment.

• Publication date : 2021/11/22
• Subjects: Regulation

The importance of the Australian refrigeration and air-conditioning sector

Around 173,000 people (1.5% of the Australian workforce) are employed in over 20,000 businesses operating in the Australian RAC industry.

• Publication date : 2013/12/06

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: Developing country, Figures, economy

The Greek refrigeration industry warns its government about the illegal import of refrigerants into the country

14 Greek companies and organisations representing the air conditioning and refrigeration industry have written a letter to their government to express their concerns about the illegal import of refrigerants from several countries.

• Publication date : 2018/08/21
• Subjects: Regulation

Pakistan confiscates illegal HCFCs

The Pakistan government ordered the confiscation of illegally imported HCFCs, denying import quotas to seven companies this year.

• Publication date : 2014/05/28
• Subjects: Regulation

German ice-cream market most valuable in Europe

The German ice-cream market is the most valuable in Europe, worth 2.01 billion € in 2013.

• Publication date : 2014/09/28

Cooling energy demand: significant savings in Germany

In Germany, the large increase in the number of refrigeration equipment has little impact on energy demand.

• Publication date : 2020/10/22

Refrigerated lockers for fresh food delivered anywhere.

Epta France won the prestigious Janus de l’Industrie French award for the third consecutive time for its innovative #EPTAbricks.

• Publication date : 2017/02/23

GL2018 highlights: CO2 systems now competitive in any climate

During the Gustav Lorentzen conference, which took place in Valencia in June 2018, CO2 was the refrigerant with the highest number of papers, with an emphasis on transcritical CO2 systems and technical solutions which would improve the energy...

• Publication date : 2018/08/08

Conference report: An important event in Saint Petersburg

The IIR-co-sponsored International Conference on the "Conservation of Genetic Resources", was held in Saint Petersburg at the prestigious Institute of Cytology (Russian Academy of Sciences), on October 19-22, 2004. There were 120 participants from...

• Publication date : 2005/02/11

IIR Seminar in Tunis brings to the forefront the social and economic strategic importance of the cold chain

Recognising the social and economic importance of this issue on a global scale, the IIR organised a seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries on October 25, 2016 in Tunis (Tunisia),...

• Publication date : 2016/12/14

ICCC 2020: The most important international cold chain event of the year!

Register today to the IIR Cold Chain Conference 2020. A biennial event of the IIR, the ICCC conference series is recognised worldwide as a cutting-edge event on the cold chain.

• Publication date : 2019/12/30

MOP 27: Strong debate in the run-up to COP21

MOP 27 delegates continued firm discussions and addressed the outcomes of OEWG 36

• Publication date : 2015/11/04

Policy brief available to download: Developing the cold chain in the agrifood sector in sub-Saharan Africa

A focus on the importance of the cold chain in reducing post-harvest losses

• Publication date : 2016/02/17

In numbers: Your International Journal of Refrigeration

The International Journal of Refrigeration (IJR) may only be one link in a long chain of high-quality scientific information, but its importance is greater than ever.

• Publication date : 2017/10/17

Paris Agreement adopted during COP21: an accepted common framework for all nations

The Paris Agreement which was adopted during the Conference of Parties (COP21) on climate change is of the utmost importance.

• Publication date : 2015/12/29

The year 2016: a new year full of opportunity

The year 2016 will be particularly important due to increasing international discussions on the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons with high global warming potential.

• Publication date : 2016/01/06

IIR Informatory Notes on refrigerants designed to meet the needs of decision-makers

"We felt it was important to draft a collection of Notes on the most appropriate actions to take in this field, designed to meet the needs of decision-makers in order to be better prepared for the upcoming deadlines."

• Publication date : 2016/03/15

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

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

Only a few days left to enter the IIR Best Student Paper Competition at ICR 2019

Open to students up to Master’s level (obtained within the last 12 months of the submission deadline), the IIR Best Student Paper Competition will be a unique opportunity not only to bring to the limelight the work achieved by today’s future...

• Publication date : 2019/01/15

Cooling Matters: World Refrigeration Day Announces 2022 Theme

Celebrated on and around June 26 each year, World Refrigeration Day aims to raise awareness among the wider public about the importance of refrigeration technologies in everyday life.

• Publication date : 2022/03/10
• Subjects: Technology, General information, Environment

Activities of the IIR’s Commission D2 on Refrigerated Transport

The role of the IIR is well recognized worldwide, and in particular the expertise of the members of Commission D2 makes an important contribution to refrigerated transport issues: avoiding the wastage of food and the minimizing of emissions.

• Publication date : 2013/07/01

IIR launches Best Student Paper Competition at ICR 2019

Open to students up to Master’s level (plus one year), the IIR Best Student Paper Competition will give a unique opportunity to not only to bring to the limelight the work achieved by today’s future talents, but also to emphasise the importance...

• Publication date : 2018/05/04

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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 : 2022/10/12
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams

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 : 2022/11/21
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

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 : 2022/06/20
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : LNG and LPG

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