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Towards a method for cryopreservation of mosquito vectors of human pathogens.

• Author(s) : GALLICHOTTE E. N., DOBOS K. M., EBEL G. D., HAGEDORN M., RASGON J. L., RICHARDSON J. H., STEDMAN T. T., BARFIELD J. P.
• Publication date: 2021/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cryopreservation, Insect, Pathogen, Review, Parasite, Disease, Thawing
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 99
• Formats : PDF

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Effects of bionic blades inspired by the butterfly wing on the aerodynamic performance and noise of the axial flow fan used in air conditioner.

• Author(s) : TIAN C., LIU X., WANG J., XI G.
• Publication date: 2022/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Air conditioner, Performance, Noise, Fan, Insect, Aerodynamics, Simulation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 140
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Study on proline as cryoprotectant in cryopreservation.

• Author(s) : SUN Z., LI Y., RAO W.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Insect, Freezing temperature, Cryoprotectant, Composite, Survival, Expérimentation, Cryopreservation
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Investigation of a swing compressor concept with medium-pressure injection for electrified vehicles.

• Author(s) : BAUMGART R., AURICH J., HOHMANN F., RESCH R.
• Publication date: 2024/07/17
• Languages : English
• Source: 2024 Purdue Conferences. 20^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Optimal operation of two-bed adsorption chillers by combining heat recovery and reallocation of adsorption/desorption times.

• Author(s) : BAU U., GIBELHAUS A., LANZERATH F., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/08/07
• Languages : English
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference, ISHPC 2017, Tokyo august 7-10.

2017 standard for specifications for refrigerant.

• Author(s) : AHRI
• Publication date: 2017
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

2019 standard for specifications for refrigerants.

• Author(s) : AHRI
• Publication date: 2019
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

Wrap-around heat pipes in humid climates.

• Author(s) : JOHN D. A., ELSBERRY D.
• Publication date: 2016/11/09
• Languages : English
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 58 - n. 11

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Evaluation of the impact of installation environment for a condensing unit of a split-type air conditioner in a plant room of Korean apartment dwellings.

• Author(s) : KWAG B. C., KIM G. T., IM D.
• Publication date: 2023/12
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - Vol. 156
• Formats : PDF

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Thermal management solution for enclosed controller used in inverter air conditioner based on heat pipe heat sink.

• Author(s) : XIA G., ZHUANG D., DING G.
• Publication date: 2019/03
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 99
• Formats : PDF

Seasonal variation of trehalose and glycerol concentrations in winter snow-active insects.

• Author(s) : VANIN S., BUBACCO L., BELTRAMINI M.
• Publication date: 2008/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Winter, Insect, Antifreeze, Survival, Glycerol, Concentration
• Source: CryoLetters - vol. 29 - n. 6

The efficacy of flufenoxuron and azadirachtin against mixed mite and insect populations in small bins of wheat.

• Author(s) : COLLINS D. A.
• Publication date: 2002/07/22
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Wheat, Insect, Cereal, Temperature, Survival, Storage, Refrigerating plant, Humidity
• Source: Advances in stored product protection. Proceedings of the 8th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection.

IIR document

TECHNOLOGIES FOR QUARANTINE CONTROL OF INSECT PESTS AND PLANT DISEASES.

• Author(s) : HARVEY J. M.
• Publication date: 1989/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Quarantine, Insect, Treatment, Vegetable, Fruit
• Source: International Conference on Technical Innovations in Freezing and Refrigeration of Fruits and Vegetables.
• Formats : PDF

Comparing insect infestation patterns in stored corn for three temperature management methods: summer 2001 pilot bin trials.

• Author(s) : ILELEJI K. E., MAIER D. E., WOLOSHUK C. P., et al.
• Publication date: 2002/07/22
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Insect, Cereal, Ventilation, Chilling, Survival, Storage, Corn
• Source: Advances in stored product protection. Proceedings of the 8th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection.

Lowering the moisture content of stored grain can gain extra time for cooling to prevent infestation: studies on the development, productivity and survival at two relative humidities of two insect species on whole wheat and an artificial diet.

• Author(s) : FLEMING D. A., ARMITAGE D. M.
• Publication date: 2002/07/22
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Insect, Cereal, Control (automatic), Chilling, Survival, Storage, Humidity
• Source: Advances in stored product protection. Proceedings of the 8th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection.

Refrigeration technologies help preserve biodiversity

The role of refrigeration in biodiversity protection is illustrated by two examples: the cryopreservation of coral larvae and the use of refrigeration to fight bee colony collapse.

• Publication date : 2019/05/29
• Subjects: Environment, General information

Postharvest recommendations for native Australian and South African ornamental plants and cut flowers

In a global market valued at several billion USD annually, native floricultural species pose unique postharvest challenges and opportunities. A comprehensive review article published in Frontiers in Horticulture...

• Publication date : 2026/07/17
• Subjects: Technology, Figures, economy

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

Cool eggs

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 30 deaths and 79000 foodborne illnesses due to consumption of eggs infected with Salmonella Enteritidis occur annually. New food safety requirements designed to address this issue...

• Publication date : 2011/02/11

Mele Kaliki Cool!

An USD 3-4 million dollar deep-seawater cooling system is to form part of a USD 100 million redevelopment project underway in Hawaii to meet the island's air-conditioning requirements. The system, to be designed by the Honolulu Board of Water...

• Publication date : 2005/07/19

Underground storage of liquid CO2

Dispensing of CO2 by storing it underground usually implies placing it in aquifer rocks deep enough (-800 m) to achieve sufficient pressure to maintain the CO2 in a supercritical (fluid) phase. This approach has many shortcomings as in this form,...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

Legionnaires’ disease

Two outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease are in the news: - Thirteen deaths have occurred among 85 patients who contracted Legionnaires' disease in the northern French prefecture of Pas-de-Calais. The main cause of the outbreak is a cooling tower at...

• Publication date : 2004/04/28

Martinique: a geothermal cooling network project

Storengy and TLS Geothermics have been granted a research permit to explore the subsoil of Martinique and the potential of geothermal energy. Engie Solutions will bring its expertise in heating and cooling...

• Publication date : 2021/09/03
• Subjects: Environment

Refrigeration, a key player to eradicate malaria

Refrigeration techniques have been used to develop and preserve the very first malaria vaccine, which has been administered to almost 2 million children since 2019.

• Publication date : 2024/04/25
• Subjects: Developing country

COVID-19 news in the HVAC&R sector

The IIR reviews the available information on the possible impact of air conditioning on the spread of COVID-19 and the recommendations for the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems. Furthermore, several...

• Publication date : 2020/04/05

A design for a liquid-nitrogen-powered vehicle engine could provide an alternative to batteries and fuel cells

The engine developed by Dearman Engine Company (DEC), which is driven by the pressure created as liquid nitrogen (LN2) returns to its gas form could provide a way of powering a vehicle without producing CO2 tailpipe emissions but with a longer...

• Publication date : 2012/03/26

Japan explores policy and digital tools for a refrigerant circular economy

A recent report by Prof. Noboru Kagawa, Japan delegate to the IIR General Conference and member of IIR Commission B1, highlights policy, digital management systems, and market mechanisms to improve refrigerant...

• Publication date : 2026/06/24
• Subjects: Technology

Shape memory alloys: cooling with metal muscles

Researchers from the University of Saarland (Germany) are constructing an optimized prototype for an air-cooling system in which heat and cold are transferred using “muscles” made from a nickel-titanium alloy thanks to the elastocaloric effect.

• Publication date : 2016/08/19

“Soft chill” technology improves temperature control for food processors

A new way of using liquid nitrogen to control the temperature of foods while they are being processed will improve quality, even when used with the most heat-sensitive or reactive foods, according to Air Products.

• Publication date : 2014/02/17

Briefs: Thermoacoustics for air conditioning

The Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), is developing a new form of refrigeration for cooling at room temperature, based on thermoacoustics, which was previously used only for cryogenic temperatures. The technology PARC developed is claimed to...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

Technical visit to the Tokyo fish market

At the ICCC conference last June, attendees had the opportunity to participate in technical visits, including a tour of the Tokyo fish market. Alain Le Bail, President of IIR Commission C2, joined the visit and...

• Publication date : 2024/11/15

The International Journal of Refrigeration (IJR)

The IJR is the most important scientific journal in the field of refrigeration technology. It is a co-publication of Elsevier and the IIR. Eight issues are published each year, with over 15 articles per issue. Certain issues are totally or...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

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

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