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Solar desiccant cooling system for a commercial building in Kuwait’s climatic condition.

• Author(s) : NARAYANAN R., ANAZI A. A. al, PIPPIA ., RASUL M. G.
• Publication date: 2022/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Solar cooling, Air conditioning, Desiccant system, Solar collector, Modelling, Simulation, Commercial building, Kuwait, Case study
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 11
• Formats : PDF

Annual thermal performance assessment for an economized vapor injection system in hot climate.

Évaluation de la performance thermique annuelle d'un système à injection de vapeur à économiseur dans un climat chaud.

• Author(s) : ABDAL A., BAHMAN A. M.
• Publication date: 2022/07/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Performance, Air conditioning, Hot climate, COP, Kuwait, Modelling, Residential sector, Injection, Correlation
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Solar-powered mechanical subcooling refrigeration system for hot climates.

• Author(s) : BARGHASH S., BAHMAN A., IBRAHIM O. M.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Solar cooling, Air conditioning, Kuwait, Hot climate, Subcooling, Photovoltaic panel, Residential building, R410A, R600, Modelling, Thermodynamic cycle, COP, Case study
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Investigation of a novel ejector based integrated CO₂ vapour compression system for supermarkets applications in hot climates.

• Author(s) : SENGUPTA A., DASGUPTA M. S.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

2014 IARW global cold storage capacity report.

• Author(s) : SALIN V.
• Publication date: 2014
• Languages : English

Kuwait warms to district cooling.

• Author(s) : UMASHANKAR P.
• Publication date: 2011/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Generality, District cooling, Kuwait, Energy saving, Air conditioning
• Source: Climate Control Middle East - vol. 6 - n. 3

IIR document

MEASUREMENT OF PRESSURE CHANGES IN AN AMMONIA LIQUID RECEIVER EXPOSED TO SOLAR RADIATION IN KUWAIT.

• Author(s) : STERA A. C.
• Publication date: 1987/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Measurement, Tank, Solar radiation, Ammonia, Pressure, Kuwait, Hot climate
• Source: Development in refrigeration, refrigeration for development. Proceedings of the XVIIth international Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

Effect of ambient conditions in Kuwait on the performance of a condenser of a split air-conditioning unit.

• Author(s) : WALY M., CHAKROUN W., MUTAWA N. K. al-
• Publication date: 2005/11/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Split system, Precooling, Outdoor air, Heat transfer, Air-cooled exchanger, Performance, Modelling, Kuwait, Air conditioning, Hot climate
• Source: ICERD-3. Third International Conference on Energy Research and Development [2 volumes + CD-ROM].

IIR document

COOL STORAGE FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS IN KUWAIT.

• Author(s) : SURI R. K.
• Publication date: 1985
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 8 - n. 4
• Formats : PDF

Thermal performance of the subsoil environment in a dry desert climate.

• Author(s) : AJMI F. al-, HANBY V. I., LOVEDAY D. L.
• Publication date: 2002
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Temperature, Underground, Ground, Kuwait, Dry climate, Hot climate
• Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 2002 annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii. Volume 108, part 2 + CD-ROM.

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Design and operation strategy of cool storage assisted air-conditioning system.

• Author(s) : MAHESHWARI G. P., MURAD R. al-, HADBAN Y. al-
• Publication date: 1999/09/19
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Operation, Ice, Management, Kuwait, Air conditioning, Thermal energy storage
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

CHOICE OF SINK FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. 2.

• Author(s) : SURI R. K., MARAFI A. al-, MAHESHWARI G. P.
• Publication date: 1986
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Design, Profitability, Heat source, Kuwait, Air conditioning, Chilled water, Water, Hot climate
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 9 - n. 2
• Formats : PDF

Substitution of MSF desalting plants with absorption water chillers: new district air conditioning in Arabian Gulf countries.

• Author(s) : DARWISH M. A.
• Publication date: 2002
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Power plant, District cooling, Chiller, Absorption system, Kuwait, Desalination, Waste heat, Sea water, Cogeneration
• Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 2002 annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii. Volume 108, part 2 + CD-ROM.

IIR document

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF CHILLED WATER STORAGE TECHNIQUE FOR PEAK POWER SHAVING.

• Author(s) : SURI R. K.
• Publication date: 1989
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Measurement, Profitability, Chiller, Performance, Kuwait, Energy saving, Chilled water, Hot climate, Thermal energy storage
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 12 - n. 4
• Formats : PDF

Keeping cool the natural way: the F&B industry in the Middle East puts its money on ammonia.

• Author(s) : JAHN K.
• Publication date: 2009/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal, Cold Chain - vol. 23 - n. 03
• Formats : PDF

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Kuwait joins global effort against climate change as 161st country to ratify the Kigali Amendment

Kuwait is now the third Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to ratify the Kigali Amendment, following the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

• Publication date : 2024/11/19
• Subjects: Regulation

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Oman joins global effort against climate change as 162nd country to ratify the Kigali Amendment

The Sultanate of Oman is now the fourth Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to ratify the Kigali Amendment, following the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.

• Publication date : 2024/11/19
• Subjects: Regulation

Cooling vests go to Iraq

Approximately 500 cooling vests are currently being tested by soldiers driving armoured vehicles in Iraq and Kuwait. The vests are worn under body armour and a hose from each vest is plugged into the Humvee's on-board air-conditioning system....

• Publication date : 2006/02/09

GCC district cooling is booming

According to a MEED recent report, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) district cooling market has experienced rapid growth over the past 10 years and now has a capacity of just over 6300 MW. The GCC involves the 6 Persian Gulf states of Bahrain,...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

HCFC phase-out and HFC phase-down discussed by African Ozone Officers (en anglais)

At the end of March 2017, fifty National Ozone Officers met in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, to review challenges related to the phase-out of HCFCs and the phase-down of HFCs.

• Publication date : 2017/04/06
• Subjects: Developing country, HFCs alternatives, Regulation

The LNG industry in 2012: key figures

According to GIIGNL, in 2012, global LNG imports nets of reload reached 236.3 Mt, a 1.9% decrease compared to 2011.

• Publication date : 2013/10/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Global LNG market: review of 2021 and forecasts for 2022

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global LNG market grew by 6% in 2021 in comparison with 2020. However, it is projected to slow down in early...

• Publication date : 2022/03/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Global cold storage capacity in 2014

The IARW report shows that the total capacity of refrigerated warehouses was estimated at 552 million cubic meters worldwide in 2014, an increase of 92 million cubic meters (20%) since 2012.

• Publication date : 2015/01/30
• Subjects: Figures, economy

International milestone agreement on the phase-down of HFC production and consumption in Kigali

The 28th Meeting of the Parties (MOP28) to the Montreal Protocol which was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 10 to 14, 2016, led to an international agreement on the phase-down of the production and consumption of HFCs.

• Publication date : 2016/10/18
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Global LNG continues to grow despite the crisis

The current geopolitical situation has favoured the development of new liquefaction projects as well as the growth of existing LNG export markets, according to the IGU World LNG...

• Publication date : 2022/07/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The impact of humidity on global demand for cooling energy

Recent studies have highlighted the countries most affected by the need to adapt to rising temperatures. Assessing the impact of humidity on perceived temperatures also stresses out...

• Publication date : 2023/09/25
• Subjects: General information

Global air conditioning market study in 2015

The global market contracted by 5% in value terms in 2015 whereas the market had shown a growth of 7% in 2014.

• Publication date : 2016/06/27
• Subjects: Figures, economy

International activities: Conferences

- The 3rd International Conference on Energy Research and Development (ICERD-3) took place in Kuwait City on November 21-23, 2005. This IIR co-sponsored conference emphasized the necessity of energy saving, even in oil-producing countries, in...

• Publication date : 2006/01/28