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Novel Application of CO2 Gas Hydrate Technology in Selected Fruit Juices Concentration Process.
Heat pump for energy efficient sugarcane juice freeze pre-concentration.
Efecto combinado de la termosonicación y el aceite esencial de hoja de canela sobre la inactivación de Escherichia coli O157:H7 5297 y Listeria monocytogenes LM 82 en zumo natural de manzana refrigerado.
Combined effects of the thermo-sonication and the essential oil of cinnamon leaves on the inactivation of Escherichia coli O157: H7 5297 and Listeria monocytogenes LM82 in a refrigerated natural apple juice.
Spoiling yeast control in refrigerated orange juice treated by thermosonication and cinnamon essential oil.
Performance analysis of add-on large-temperature-lift heat pumps for pasteurization in the juice and dairy processing industries.
Alterações na qualidade de novos smoothies a base de manga durante conservação refrigerada.
Spoilage in the quality of new mango-based smoothies during refrigerated preservation.
Modelling and experimental investigation of solute inclusion during a progressive freeze concentration process.
Frozen-Phase High-Pressure Destruction Kinetics of Escherichia coli as Influenced by Application Mode, Substrate, and Enrichment Medium.
Freeze concentration technology used for vegetable and fruit juices.
[In Japanese. / En japonais.]
COMPORTEMENT A BASSE TEMPERATURE D'UN JUS D'ORANGE CONGELE SOUS FORME PARTICULAIRE : ASPECTS ORGANOLEPTIQUES.
BEHAVIOUR OF FROZEN ORANGE JUICE IN PARTICLES AT LOW TEMPERATURE: SENSORY ASPECTS.
FREEZE CONCENTRATION OF APPLE JUICE BY ROTATIONAL UNIDIRECTIONAL COOLING.
Refrigerated carrot juice and other refrigerated low-acid juices: guidance for industry.
Zagrozenia mikrobiologiczne w produkcji sokow owocowych.
Microbiological hazards in fruit juice production.
Colour of orange juice treated by high intensity pulsed electric fields during refrigerated storage and comparison with pasteurized juice.
A MODERN BULK-COLD STORE FOR DEEP-COOLED CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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AC adoption may increase household electricity consumption up to 42%
In a recent study by EnergyA, an EU-funded research project, authors examined the impact of climatic conditions on households’ electricity expenditures in Australia, Canada, France, Japan, the Netherlands,...
Improving air conditioner efficiency could avoid up to 100bn tonnes of CO2
The report “Benefits of Leapfrogging to Super-efficiency and Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants in Air Conditioning” by the L. Berkeley National Laboratory states that improving the energy efficiency of room air conditioners to the level of...
With increased access, sustainable cooling can prevent up to 80% of heat-related deaths
Amidst rising temperatures due to climate change, adaptation through sustainable air conditioning reduced the burden of heat related mortality among the most vulnerable age groups...
Main figures for the Australian heat pump market
Sales of heat pumps are increasing in Australia, especially for domestic water heating, in replacement of gas appliances in both existing and new buildings.
Australian government urged to action on HFCs and climate change
In August 2015, Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s cabinet announced plans to phase-down HFCs by 85% by 2036 and greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2030.
Pilot project for the export of fresh vegetables by sea from Australia
Australia’s vegetable exporters are testing modified atmosphere and controlled atmosphere packaging to increase the shelf-life of fresh produce during sea freight.
The Cold Hard Facts 2022 report presents the main figures for refrigeration in Australia
According to the latest Cold Hard Facts 2022 report published earlier this year, transition to low GWP refrigerants slowed down in Australia in 2021, and equipment sales increased...
Australia announces HFC phase-down.
Australia goes further than the Kigali deal and announces a 85% phase-down target before 2036.
Australia’s solar cooling potential
Stephen White, Chair of ausSCIG, predicts that more and more innovative solutions will be developed in the solar cooling field in Australia.
The Cold Hard Facts 2020 report presents the main figures of refrigeration in Australia
Cold Hard Facts 2020 analyses 2019 data to identify key developments and emerging trends in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
Fake refrigerants cause havoc
A series of reefer explosions could have been caused by impure refrigerants
Abolition of the carbon tax in Australia.
The Australian Government has abolished carbon tax, with effect from July 1, 2014.
Cold storage capacity in Australia
In 2007, the total number of cold stores amounted to 32 000, 30% of which were in farms. Most existing facilities in the state are currently operating at full capacity after a substantial decline in business between 2008 and 2010.
Australia adopts ISO refrigeration safety standards
Australia adopted international refrigeration safety ISO standards.
Briefs: Australia’s White Paper
In its White Paper "Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS): Australia's Low Pollution Future" - an amended version of the Green Paper issued in July 2008 - unveiled in December 2008, the Australian government gave details concerning its future...
IIR news
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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
IIR member subscription to the International Journal of Refrigeration just got better!
Since January 2017, not only will IIR members continue to receive the hard copy of the journal but IIR membership will now also give members access to the complete archives of the IJR online.
The 21st European Conference on RACHP technologies is just around the corner
The 21st edition of the European Conference RACHP, co-organised by UNEP, IIR, and Centro Studi Galileo, will take place in Milano on June 12-13, 2025.
HFO 2023: Call for abstracts extended until September 30!
The call for abstracts for the 2023 IIR Conference on HFOs, to be hosted by the Chinese Association of Refrigeration (CAR), has been extended to September 30, 2022!
Up to 20% discount on refrigeration market research!
Being part of the IIR gives you even more benefits with discounts of up to 20% on refrigeration market research studies.
LNG2023: Call for abstracts extended to October 24!
A two-week extension has now been confirmed to ensure LNG2023 does not miss hearing from some key industry voices. Don’t miss the new call for abstracts deadline of October 24, 2022!
Cryogenics 2023 : Call for abstracts extended to October 30!
There's still time to submit an abstract to the IIR Cryogenics 2023 conference to be held in Dresden (Germany) on April 24 to 28, 2023.
Klaus Timmerhaus has died
The IIR is saddened by the death of Dr Klaus Timmerhaus, a distinguished IIR officer. Klaus Timmerhaus was former President of the IIR's General Conference and Head of Section A, Cryology and gas processing. The IIR extends its sincere sympathy to...
Epta finalises acquisition of Hauser
IIR corporate member, Epta S.p.A., has completed its acquisition of Hauser GmbH, Austrian refrigeration company with a strong presence in the DACH region and Central and Eastern Europe.
Australia: enhanced links
The IIR has signed a partnership agreement with AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning & Heating): www.airah.org.au The aim is to "enhance the technical standing of...
Conference report: Australia
Postharvest Unlimited Downunder 2004, an IIR-co-sponsored conference, was held in Sydney, Australia, on November 9-12, 2004, with as theme "Postharvest technologies for the delivery of high quality horticultural products - implementation based on...
Briefs: News from Australia
- The IIR Australian National Committee, chaired by Stephen White, regularly reports on its activities, in EcoLibrium and on a dedicated page of the AIRAH Web site:
Commission D1 business meeting
Giovanni Cortella, President of IIR Commission D1 "Refrigerated Storage" invites all Commission D1 members to participate in the business meeting which will be held on March 30, 2010 (18:30 - 19:15) at Selwyn College, Cambridge, UK,during the 1st...
Minutes of IIR Commission B1 Business Meeting in Boulder
A Commission B1 business meeting took place in Boulder, Colorado, USA (June 24, 2009). It was chaired by Commission B1 President Dr Piotr Domanski. The minutes of the meeting are available
Minutes of IIR Commissions B1/B2 Business Meeting in Sydney
Piotr Domanski and Ben Adamson co-chaired a joint Commission business meeting (B1 & B2) in Sydney during the 9th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference in April 2010. Following discussion during the meeting, a survey was sent to B1 commission members...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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.
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...
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...
Kigali Amendment status per country
List of the 163 countries that have accepted, approved or ratified the Kigali Amendment as of November 15, 2024.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Additive manufacturing of regenerators for caloric cooling
In many areas of engineering, additive manufacturing allows the production of complex and multifunctional products that could not be manufactured using traditional methods. In the...
André Lebon
André Lebon (1859 – 1938). Membre fondateur de l’Association Internationale du Froid puis de l’Institut International du Froid
Global HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector
This table shows HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector – including air conditioning – in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent for about 40 countries that are signatories...
Events
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IIR event
17th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL 2026)
August 23, 2026 - August 26, 2026
Hamilton, New Zealand
Submit your abstract! With the increasing need for global warming countermeasures, natural working fluids have become a clear vector to reducing the CO2 footprint of...
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15th IEA Heat Pump Conference
May 26, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Join the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, which will take place in Vienna, Austria,from May 26-29, 2026! The 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, co-sponsored by IIR,...
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9th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue
July 12, 2026 - July 16, 2026
West Lafayette, IN, United States
A conference co-sponsored by the IIR Since 1972, Herrick Labs has hosted the premier international conferences on Compressor Engineering, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, and...
21st International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue
28th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue
15th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
September 16, 2026 - September 18, 2026
Xi'an, China
Currently accepting full papers! The 15th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for...
