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Ohmic tempering of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) blocks—Experimental and computer simulation approach.

• Author(s) : JIANG C., LLAVE Y., FUKUOKA M.
• Publication date: 2024/06/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Krill, Thawing time, Simulation, Quality, Process
• Source: 8^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: June 9-11 2024
• Formats : PDF

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A black box based model for phase change heat exchanger in refrigeration system simulations using Kriging interpolation method.

• Author(s) : LI Y., LEI R., HU H., ZHAO K.
• Publication date: 2023/09
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 153
• Formats : PDF

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND QUALITY OF FROZEN ROLLER-PEELED KRILL MEAT.

• Author(s) : BYKOWSKI P., KOLODZIEJSKI W.
• Publication date: 1985
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thawing, Chemical composition, Organoleptic property, Krill, Crustacea, Freezing
• Source: Storage lives of chilled and frozen fish and fish products.
• Formats : PDF

Comparison of approximation-assisted component modeling methods for steady state vapor compression system simulation.

• Author(s) : HUANG R., LING J., AUTE V.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Polymer Membranes for Enthalpy Exchangers.

• Author(s) : KRIŽO K., KAPJOR A., HOLUBČÍK M.
• Publication date: 2022/08
• Languages : English
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 16
• Formats : PDF

The ideal process model for absorption heat pumps with real solution.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : XIE X., JIANG Y.
• Publication date: 2015/02
• Languages : Chinese
• Source: Journal of Refrigeration - vol. 36 - n. 161
• Formats : PDF

Guide Vane for Thermal Enhancement of a LED Heat Sink.

• Author(s) : BYUN S., HYEON S., LEE K. S.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : English
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 7
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental study of prolonged partial body cryotherapy.

• Author(s) : SHAKUROV A. V., VORONOV V. A., ZHELEBOVSKIY A. A., ANDREEV N. A.
• Publication date: 2021/10/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2021 online. Proceedings of the 16^th IIR International Conference, October 5-7, 2021.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental Optimization of the Compound Angled Asymmetric Laidback Fan Shaped Film Cooling Hole.

• Author(s) : JO Y. R., JEONG J. Y., KWAK J. S.
• Publication date: 2022/11
• Languages : English
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 21
• Formats : PDF

Weld shape optimization for pillow plate heat exchangers.

• Author(s) : ELDEEB R., LING J., AUTE V., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Evaluating the impact of electrification on emissions in refrigerated transport.

• Author(s) : DHUMANE R., STINSON M., SRICHAI R.
• Publication date: 2024/07/17
• Languages : English
• Source: 2024 Purdue Conferences. 20^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Zertifizierungs-Krimi in den USA.

Certification crime in the USA.

• Author(s) : STAHL M.
• Publication date: 2010/11/19
• Languages : German
• Source: CCI Zeitung - vol. 44 - n. 13
• Formats : PDF

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DETERIORATION OF THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF INSULATED VEHICLES.

• Author(s) : KRIHA J.
• Publication date: 1981/03/03
• Languages : English
• Source: Developments in temperature controlled land transport./ Le développement du transport terrestre à température dirigée.
• Formats : PDF

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Thermodynamic model R12 alternatives in domestic refrigerators-freezers: initial analysis.

• Author(s) : BANSAL P. K., RICE C. K.
• Publication date: 1993/11/15
• Languages : English
• Source: Cold Chain Refrigeration Equipment by Design.
• Formats : PDF

Cooling load reduction with application of automated shading control.

• Author(s) : KOSIR M., KRAINER A., KRISTL Z.
• Publication date: 2008/10/22
• Languages : English
• Source: Energija i okolis 2008. Medunarodni kongres: XXI. znanstveni skup o energiji i zastiti ikolisa./ Energy and the environment 2008. International congress: 21th Scientific Conference on Energy and the Environment.
• Formats : PDF

Events: Chillventa: brilliant premiere

The first Chillventa show took place in Nuremberg, Germany, on October 15-17, 2008. The show drew almost 30000 trade visitors from over 90 countries and 804 exhibitors from 43 countries. Energy efficiency was showcased in a context of EU climate...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Lick it and it lights up! The jellyfish ice cream that glows.

Lick Me I'm Delicious, a UK firm, has created a glow-in-the-dark ice cream made from jellyfish proteins.

• Publication date : 2013/12/02

Adopting energy-efficient cooling technologies can save over $6 trillion in developing economies

A recent report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and UNEP-led Cool Coalition modelled how adopting sustainable cooling can reduce electricity consumption in developing...

• Publication date : 2024/10/23
• Subjects: General information

Canada invests over CA $500,000 in heat pump training to boost skilled workforce and reduce emissions

In August 2024, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over 500,000 Canadian dollars...

• Publication date : 2024/10/23
• Subjects: General information

Briefs: Cryogenic treatment of heart diseases

Russia has made its first steps in the cryogenic treatment of heart arrhythmia. A new method was recently implemented by specialists at the V. A. Almazov Federal Heart, Blood and Endocrinology Centre in St. Petersburg. Cryotechnology is used for...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

German researchers approach absolute zero

Physicists at the University of Bremen, Germany have produced the lowest temperature ever recorded, at 38 picoKelvin, which is 38 trillionths of a degree above absolute zero.

• Publication date : 2021/11/15
• Subjects: Technology

Refrigerant news: CGF

During the Cancún conference on climate change, the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), a CEO-level organization of over 400 global consumer goods manufacturers and retailers across 70 countries has pledged to phase out HFCs from 2015. The board of...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Irregularities found in Chinese factories using ammonia

Thirteen factories have been penalized for failing liquid ammonia safety checks following the leak at Weng’s cold storage plant that killed 15 people last August.

• Publication date : 2013/12/18

Ultracold polar molecules

Scientists at JILA, a joint institute of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-Boulder), have applied their expertise in ultracold atoms and lasers to produce the first high-density...

• Publication date : 2008/10/22

Cryoablation benefits

Cryoablation involving freezing balloon technology is claimed to enable highly precise targeting of the tissues to be destroyed without damaging the surrounding tissues.

• Publication date : 2012/04/18

Efficiency of ground source heat pump systems

Ground source heat pumps (GHSP) have been reported to be more efficient than more widespread air source heat pumps despite higher installation costs. A recent article has reviewed parameters impacting the energy...

• Publication date : 2021/03/29
• Subjects: Technology

Radiative cooling: smart materials to switch from heating to cooling

Researchers have developed a radiative thermal management device, composed of several layers of reflective/absorbent materials, capable of switching between heating and cooling...

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

Employment in the European heat pump sector

The European heat pump industry is estimated to exceed 43 465 persons, approx.36% of these being active in heat pump manufacturing.

• Publication date : 2016/02/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Innovative transcritical CO2 ice rink installation

In Gimo, Sweden, a transcritical CO2 unit was installed to provide cooling for a new ice rink.

• Publication date : 2015/05/12

A ground source heat pump at Cornell

The Bloomberg Center at the tech campus of Cornell University (New York, USA) was recently equipped with a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP).

• Publication date : 2018/04/18

REFCOLD India 2024

We are thrilled to announce that visitor registration is now open for REFCOLD India 2024 - Yosr Allouche, the first woman to be elected Director General of the IIR, will be speaking at the event.

• Publication date : 2024/06/17

The IIR announces role in European "REAL Alternatives" programme.

The International of Refrigeration is pleased to announce its role in a new European learning programme “REAL Alternatives” that will address skills shortages amongst technicians working in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector.

• Publication date : 2013/12/01

A look back at Chillventa 2022

The IIR was present at this year’s Chillventa exhibition held in Nuremberg from October 10 to 12. This was also the venue for the WorldSkills Competition in the field of refrigeration and air...

• Publication date : 2022/10/27

We are hiring a Project Management Consultant – Capacity Building

The IIR is seeking a skilled and impact-driven Project Management Consultant with a strong focus on capacity building to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of international initiatives in the...

• Publication date : 2025/09/11

The First Students and Researchers Network!

During the Prague congress, a great turn-out of 70 young researchers of over 20 different nationalities met face to face with 30 leading experts in various fields of refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2011/09/19

IIR in Bangkok: Highlights from COP13/MOP36 and the World Cold Chain Symposium

IIR actively participated in the COP13/MOP36 and 2024 World Cold Chain Symposium events organised in Bangkok, Thailand, from 26 October to 1 November, hosting two side events and promoting solutions for...

• Publication date : 2024/11/27
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment

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

André Lebon

André Lebon (1859 – 1938). Membre fondateur de l’Association Internationale du Froid puis de l’Institut International du Froid

• Last update : 2025/06/17
• Langues : French
• Themes : History of refrigeration

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