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Air washers: a new look at a vintage technology.
IIR document
Air washer as a means of air conditioning.
Energy and exergy analysis applied to the evaporative cooling process in air washers.
Indirect adiabatic cooling with air washer and sprayed heat exchanger.
Analytical solution for the simultaneous heat and mass transfer problem in air washers.
Removal of inorganic gas contaminants via the air washer of a make-up air unit in clean rooms.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Bridging the refrigeration gap: How energy-efficient appliances can transform access for 1.12 billion people
According to a study by CLASP, doubling the energy efficiency of air conditioners and refrigerators by 2030 could reduce lifecycle costs by 60%, expanding access to an additional 320 million and 90 million...
Market assessment and financial schemes for sustainable cooling in Ghana and Senegal
In partnership with the UNEP’s “United for Efficiency”, Ghana and Senegal have implemented financing schemes to replace obsolete ACs and refrigerators, as part of the ECOWAS Refrigerators and Air Conditioners...
Market assessment and updates of Rwanda’s national cooling strategy
In Rwanda, the purchase of household refrigerators and ACs is increasing with economic growth. As part of the national cooling strategy, the country has launched a public awareness campaign on efficient cooling...
Net zero: some initiatives in the field of refrigeration
As part of the Race to Zero campaign launched by the UNFCCC, two initiatives on refrigeration have recently been promoted.
East African Community approves regional MEPS for ACs and refrigerators
In July 2025, harmonised regional Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and labelling requirements for air conditioners and refrigerators were approved for implementation in the East African Community...
Regional MEPS approved in 16 Southern African countries
Harmonised regional MEPS for air conditioners and refrigerators have been approved for implementation in 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) member...
The market for consumer durables in India
A few figures from a report published by India Brand Equity Foundation on the market for consumer durables in India, including refrigerators and air conditioners.
Are hydrocarbons in room air conditioners risky?
A team from GIZ Proklima used quantitative risk assessment tools to estimate the severity and frequency of ignition HC-600a (iso-butane) and HC-290 split air conditioners and domestic refrigerators.
Summaries from two papers of the IIR co-sponsored International Conference on Compressors
Reduction of refrigeration compressors noise was an important topic addressed during the IIR-co-sponsored International Conference on Compressors (ICCR) in Xi’an, China.
ECOFRIDGES in Ghana: positive feedback from beneficiaries
A recent video updates on the ECOFRIDGES GO programme in Ghana, implemented by the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE), UNEP’s United for Efficiency (U4E) initiative and the...
China: Latest policy measures to tackle end-of-life recycling and disposal of cooling equipment
In 2024, China has implemented several measures to reduce emissions from HFC and HCFC refrigerant recycling and recovery through cooling equipment end-of-life recycling and disposal.
Sustainable Africa scenario 2030: refrigeration drives households electricity demand
According to the IEA’s sustainable Africa scenario, refrigeration appliances, including air conditioners, will drive most of the increase in household electricity demand by 2030. The...
Key figures of the refrigeration sector in South Africa
The stock of household refrigerators is expected to double by 2040 and AC sales should increase with economic growth, according to South Africa's National Cooling Plan.
“Benen ECOFRIDGES”: Senegal focuses on energy-efficient refrigeration to cut energy bills
Senegal’s Economy and Energy Management Agency (AEME), along with its institutional partners DIREC and Senelec, has launched the “Benen ECOFRIDGES” initiative as part of the ECOFRIDGES Senegal...
MOP35: aid funds against dumping of inefficient cooling equipment
At MOP35, it was decided to allocate more aid funds to developing countries and to take measures against the dumping of inefficient cooling equipment containing obsolete...
IIR news
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HARFKO 2015: More successful than ever welcomes UNEP Ozone2Climate Roundtable & Roadshow
Last week the IIR was delighted to participate in the 13th Heating, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration & Fluid Exhibition – KOREA (HARFKO 2015).
The essential role of refrigeration in the combat against COVID-19
Statement of the International Institute of Refrigeration calling governments to consider refrigeration-related services as “essential services” in the context of the current health crisis due to COVID-19.
Press Release: REAL Alternatives for LIFE project on blended learning for alternative refrigerants gets started
Financed by the EU's funding instrument for the environment and climate action, the REAL Alternatives for LIFE consortium met in June for the project kick-off meeting.
IIR supports REAL Alternatives for LIFE training across the globe
The REAL Alternatives for LIFE project, an extension of the previous Real Alternatives project, is funded by the EU's funding instrument for the environment and climate action, the LIFE programme.
Member news: Danfoss hosts global leaders in sustainable heating & cooling
In April, Danfoss hosted a week dedicated to sustainable heating and cooling. The second day featured Danfoss RACHP Symposium, where IIR Director General Yosr Allouche delivered a keynote presentation,...
IIR publishes a new Technical Brief: Cooling technologies for sustainable data centres
Authored by leading IIR experts in energy and power engineering, this publication offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative cooling solutions designed to meet the escalating...
IIR economic news service: the latest from our market report partners
The IIR has established partnerships with several leading market research companies, as well as with establishments that combine and provide detailed reports and global analytical studies on different sectors of the refrigeration or economic...
Obituary : Gerald Groff
Gerald Groff, former President of Section E and very active in the IIR died on September 15.
IIR WRD 2025 Press Release : Countries urged to establish national refrigeration committees to tackle food, health, animals and climate challenges
Drawing on the outcomes of the WRD 2025 high-level event held on 18 June, the IIR calls for coordinated national action towards sustainable, equitable refrigeration.
New IIR Informatory Note on Renewable Energy
The latest IIR Informatory Note stresses that renewable energy sources can be considered practically inexhaustible and are currently the only solution for an ecological transition to clean...
Add the latest refrigeration publications to your bookshelf!
Check out the latest IIR publications including CO2 as a Refrigerant, Handbook on Indirect Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems and the 1st IIR International Conference of Cryogenics and Refrigeration Technology (ICCRT 2016).
Obituary: Klaas Visser
The IIR was deeply saddened to learn that Klaas Visser passed away last July.
Past events: the IIR at the CYTEF congress and Purdue conferences
In June and July, the IIR's Director General attended the CYTEF and Purdue conferences, both sponsored by the IIR.
Cold off the press: CO2 as a Refrigerant
The new IIR technical guide on the application of “CO2 as a Refrigerant" is now available from our online bookstore.
Statement presented by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR during COP-28 Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 November - 12 December...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
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...
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...
