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Air humidification: humidifier maintenance. 1.

• Author(s) : LAZZARIN R., NALINI L.
• Publication date: 2014/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Generality, Maintenance, Liquid, Humidifier
• Source: RACA Journal - vol. 30 - n. 2
• Formats : PDF

Air humidification: humidifier maintenance. 2.

• Author(s) : LAZZARIN R., NALINI L.
• Publication date: 2014/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Humidification, Generality, Maintenance, Recommendation, Air, Humidifier, Distribution
• Source: RACA Journal - vol. 30 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

Maintenance of compressors on fishing boats.

• Author(s) : CARALDE E.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Philippines, Maintenance, Sea transport, Fishing, Developing country, Compressor
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

Installazione e manutenzione degli impianti di climatizzazione.

Installation and maintenance of air-conditioning systems.

• Author(s) : HUEHREN R.
• Publication date: 2014
• Languages : Italian
• Keywords : Generality, Maintenance, Recommendation, Installation (implementation), Energy efficiency, Air conditioning
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 38 - n. 377
• Formats : PDF

Simulating and comparing maintenance strategies for rooftop units with multiple faults.

• Author(s) : HJORTLAND A. L., BRAUN J. E.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Roof, Commercial building, Maintenance, Automation, Simulation, Performance, Cost, Cooling load
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Optimization methods for predictive maintenance scheduling of building heating/cooling equipment with performance decay.

• Author(s) : WU Y., MARAVELIAS C. T., JIANG Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Building, Maintenance, Ventilation, Energy storage, Prediction, Optimization, Modelling, Cost, Heating
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Groupe de réfrigération et encrassement des échangeurs thermiques: dimensionnement, diagnostic et maintenance.

Refrigeration unit and heat exchanger fouling: sizing, diagnosis and maintenance.

• Author(s) : WEBER C., MARVILLET C.
• Publication date: 2017/12
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Heat exchanger, Condenser, Fouling, Evaporator, Modelling, Statistics, Maintenance, Test rig
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1566

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Eco friendly operation and maintenance of supermarkets.

• Author(s) : SUPERSMART
• Publication date: 2019
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Supermarket, Maintenance, Ecology
• Formats : PDF

Pompes à chaleur double-service en habitat individuel : conception et dimensionnement, installation et mise en service, entretien et maintenance.

Dual operation heat pumps in individual homes : design and sizing, installation and commissioning, maintenance and repair.

• Publication date: 2014/06
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Hot water, Single-family house, Maintenance, Design, Recommendation, Air-water, Heat pump, Installation (implementation), Heating, Water-water

Operation and maintenance of evaporative coolers.

• Author(s) : BROWN W. K.
• Publication date: 2016/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Operation, Humidification, Generality, Maintenance, Evaporative system, Air conditioning
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal, SIM - vol. 4 - n. 2
• Formats : PDF

Cryogenic maintenance of rare gases separation processes in 68…78 K temperature ranges.

• Author(s) : BONDARENKO V. L., SYMONENKO I. M., TYSHKO D. P.
• Publication date: 2017/07/20
• Languages : English
• Source: 8th international conference on compressors and refrigeration, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

The advantages and suitability of mechanical piping systems for refurbishment and maintenance of existing and historic buildings.

• Author(s) : SANTORO S.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : English
• Source: 49^th AiCARR International Conference. Historical and existing buildings: designing the retrofit. An overview from energy performances to indoor air quality.
• Formats : PDF

Chi paga è sempre il compressore! Conseguenze di una cattiva manutenzione del circuito frigorifero.

The compressor always has to pay! Consequences of a refrigeration circuit poorly maintained.

• Author(s) : FANTONI P.
• Publication date: 2015/08
• Languages : Italian
• Keywords : Refrigerating circuit, Maintenance, Evaporator, Condenser, Compressor
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 39 - n. 392
• Formats : PDF

Le congélateur. Fiche synthèse produit.

Freezers. Product summary file.

• Author(s) : GIFAM
• Publication date: 2014/08
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Technology, Household application, France, Maintenance, Market, Freezer
• Source: www.calameo.com

Le réfrigérateur. Fiche synthèse produit.

Refrigerator. Product summary file.

• Author(s) : GIFAM
• Publication date: 2014/09
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Technology, Household application, France, Maintenance, Temperature, Household refrigerator, Market
• Source: www.calameo.com

System maintenance: are technicians sensitive to environmental issues?

Several hundred European refrigeration equipment maintenance technicians responded to a survey published in the IJR. It It diagnosed their behaviour and knowledge of the impact of fluorinated gases on climate...

• Publication date : 2023/04/26
• Subjects: Environment

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

IIR Member news: Star Refrigeration come to the rescue to clean up an ammonia leak

The British industrial refrigeration engineering company recently conducted a maintenance operation at an ASDA refrigeration plant using ammonia as a refrigerant.

• Publication date : 2018/04/19

ICCC2020 highlights: Benefits of IoT technologies for cold chain management

Internet of Things and cloud services are promising solutions for smart management and maintenance of the multiple cold rooms of supermarket chains.

• Publication date : 2020/10/22

Applications of artificial intelligence to refrigeration plants

A paper from the IIR TPTPR conference presents the energy performance and maintenance benefits of 19 refrigeration plants using artificial intelligence techniques.

• Publication date : 2021/12/15
• Subjects: Technology

Road to COP28. Achieving sustainable cold chains in low-to-middle-income countries

Successful implementation requires clear government strategy, financial support, close engagement with local communities and users, trainings for efficient use and maintenance, and...

• Publication date : 2023/06/27
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country

Transcritical CO2 refrigeration ready for prime time panel

Transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems brings certainty at ATMOsphere America 2013

• Publication date : 2013/09/04

Focus on the role of humidification and dehumidification in HVAC&R

An article recently published on the website HVAC&R online clarifies the differences between those two industries and develops their respective applications.

• Publication date : 2017/04/07

United Kingdom: evaporative cooling for Tesco superstores

Thanks to evaporative cooling, Tesco expects to lower the energy consumtpion in its supermarkets and to reduce significantly its maintenance costs.

• Publication date : 2018/01/12

UK: 50% of refrigeration plant end-users might not comply with F-Gas requirements

Many equipment owners believe that because they have a maintenance contract with an F-gas registered service company, they are fully covered in terms of F-gas compliance.

• Publication date : 2015/11/19
• Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

Chilled beam for health care rooms

The benefits of implementing active chilled beams include downsized ductwork/equipment, energy reductions of up to 50% in some cases, decreased maintenance, optimal comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ)

• Publication date : 2014/03/26

US: EPA to strengthen HFC laws

The proposed changes to Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, published on November 9, 2015, aim at reducing emissions of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and substitute HFC refrigerants during the maintenance, service, repair and disposal of appliances.

• Publication date : 2016/05/02
• Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

The challenge of cold chain breaches in a medical setting

In an article published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, researchers from the University of Canberra highlight the need for further research into the preservation of medicines and the maintenance of the cold chain.

• Publication date : 2018/08/08

ISO 5149 standard revision: negative vote

Draft revised ISO/FDIS 5149 (Parts 1 to 4) standard “Refrigerating systems and heat pumps -- Safety and environmental requirements” which was submitted for voting on October 3, 2012, has been rejected by ISO countries (except Part 4 on operation,...

• Publication date : 2012/10/10
• Subjects: Regulation

Some advice for prolonging water chiller life.

Brent Hall, a temperature control specialist, gives six water treatment tips for lasting chillers performances.

• Publication date : 2017/03/07

Clim'Eco: the IIR is a partner of this new program, which began this year in Réunion.

This program aims to promote a reasonable use and good maintenance of air conditioning in the French overseas departments.

• Publication date : 2020/10/22

REAL Alternatives: blended Learning for Alternative Refrigerants

Last week the REAL Alternatives Europe programme partners met at IIR head offices to elaborate plans to translate the e-learning project into more languages.

• Publication date : 2015/06/23

News from IIR members: Bitzer

In 2009, Bitzer Brazil inaugurated the first CO2 Technology & Training Centre for North and South America. Installed in Sao Paulo, the centre provides training covering safety, design, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance....

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

Awareness campaign on the CLIM'ECO programme in Guadeloupe

The IIR, partner and ambassador of the CLIM'ECO program, has undertaken a mission of sensitisation in Guadeloupe as part of the programme.

• Publication date : 2021/01/27

New IIR publications: Saving Energy in Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat-Pump Technology

The French version of the IIR guide Saving Energy in Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat-Pump Technology will be published in November 2009; the goal of this guide is to provide practical ways of minimizing the energy consumption of...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

New publications: Energy Savings

The IIR has published a new version of its guide Saving Energy in Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat-Pump Technology; the goal of this completely revised version prepared by Forbes Pearson and several IIR experts and launched during the Bali...

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

IIR member news: Cooltech

The €1.7m MagFreeG project has just been granted to the French company Cooltech Applications by the European Union through CIP Eco-innovation program.

• Publication date : 2014/11/14

News from IIR members: Kinarca

Kinarca obtains ISO 22000 certification for its gel-ice machine. Bureau Veritas Certification has certified that Kinarca's Food Security system applied to the design process, manufacturing assembly and maintenance of flo-ice machines is according...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Discover the 36th IIR Informatory Note on “Flammable Refrigerants”

The 36th IIR Informatory Note on “Flammable Refrigerants” provides a comprehensive introduction to matters such as flammability characteristics, classifications and governing rules such as safety standards and regulations covering the entire...

• Publication date : 2018/02/07

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.

• Publication date : 2020/04/14
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation, Developing country, Environment, General information, Technology

Member news: Carrier Transicold's innovative electrical technologies for refrigerated transport

Carrier Transicold promotes a new all-electric and autonomous cooling system for semi-trailers that completes its 100% electric range. 

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

Two IIR Informatory Notes on hot topics

The IIR has recently published two Informatory Notes on high-stakes subjects: flammable refrigerants and the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence in refrigeration and air...

• Publication date : 2023/09/22
• Subjects: Technology, HFCs alternatives

Member news: Mirai Intex ultra-low temperature refrigeration system at the ACHEMA trade show in Germany

Mirai Intex, corporate member of the IIR, will present its MC 15 C/W/T closed-cycle refrigeration machine at the ACHEMA trade show in August 2022 in Germany.

• Publication date : 2022/08/16
• Subjects: Technology

Healthcare drones: Countless advantages for a healthier society

With the objective of making it possible for those who require urgent healthcare supplies delivered as often and as regularly as necessary, various companies are now pushing the possibilities of exploiting drones to deliver healthcare supplies...

• Publication date : 2017/03/22

EU project SuperSmart comes to a close: What have we learnt?

Funded by the European Union Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme, the EU SuperSmart project was launched in February 2016 and recently came to an end. Want to know how to reduce energy consumption in the food retail sector?… SuperSmart...

• Publication date : 2019/02/25

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

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Heat pump stock in Europe

This table presents the stock of installed heat pumps, the CO2 emissions avoided and the number of jobs in the heat pump sector in Europe.

• Last update : 2021/12/14
• Langues : English
• Themes : Heat pumps, energy recovery: economics and statistics

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

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...

• Last update : 2023/01/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Fruit, Vegetables