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Vacuum impregnation pretreatment with maltose syrup to improve the quality of frozen lotus root.

• Author(s) : SONG J., MENG L., LI D., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/04
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 76
• Formats : PDF

A heat and mass transport model of clay pot evaporative coolers for vegetable storage.

• Author(s) : REHMAN D., MCGARRIGLE E., GLICKSMAN L., VERPLOEGEN E.
• Publication date: 2020/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Evaporative system, Postharvest treatment, Modelling, Vegetable, Geometry, Thermal property, Ambient condition, Mali, Rwanda, Performance, Heat transfer, Mass transfer
• Source: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer - vol. 162

Fiche technique PRISME. Réfrigération efficace.

PRISME data sheet. Efficient refrigeration.

• Author(s) : AHOUANNOU C.
• Publication date: 2021/12
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Household refrigerator, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Energy efficiency, Labelling, Benin, Case study, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Africa, Performance, Standard
• Formats : PDF

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Utilization of hybrid air conditioner and ultra-efficient air conditioner in (sub) tropic climate.

• Author(s) : YANG Z., SHI W., WANG B., XIAO H., LIN B.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Air conditioning, Tropical climate, Energy saving, Mali, India, Egypt, China, Mexico, Malaysia, Simulation, Energy efficiency, Calculation, Hot climate, Seasonal performance, Energy consumption, Air conditioner, Evaporative system
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

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A simplified thermal CFD approach to fins and tube heat exchanger: application to maldistributed airflow on an open display cabinet.

• Author(s) : ROSSETTI A., MINETTO S., MARINETTI S.
• Publication date: 2015/09
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 57
• Formats : PDF

Evaluation of design features to achieve higher energy efficiency for a modern office building in Malta.

• Author(s) : YOUSIF C., CRISTÓBAL MANCHADO M.
• Publication date: 2013/06/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Office, Building, Design, Malta, Energy efficiency, Energy saving
• Source: Clima 2013. 11th REHVA World Congress and 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
• Formats : PDF

Renewable energy contribution of air-conditioning heat pumps for the domestic sector in Malta.

• Author(s) : YOUSIF C., RUIZ SANCHEZ C. J.
• Publication date: 2013/06/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Heat pump, Performance, Malta, Residential building, Air conditioning
• Source: Clima 2013. 11th REHVA World Congress and 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
• Formats : PDF

Optimización del ratio potencia total consumida en planta frigorífico con relación a la unidad de producto elaborado/tonelada de Malta, hectolitro de cerveza, etc.

Optimizing the energy consumption in refrigeration plants related to malt, beer, etc. production units.

• Author(s) : ANDUEZA D. J., GARRIDO D. M.
• Publication date: 2007/02
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Energy consumption, Malt house, Brewery, Refrigerating plant
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado - vol. 34 - n. 389
• Formats : PDF

Comparing COP optimization with maximizing the coefficient of system performance for refrigeration systems in supermarkets.

• Author(s) : BRAUN M. R., BECK S. B. M., ALTAN H.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 15th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Produção de cerveja utilizando cevada e maltose de milho comoadjunto de malte: análises físico-química, sensorial e isotópica.

Beer production using barley and corn maltose as malt adjuncts: physicochemical, sensory and isotopic analyses.

• Author(s) : CURI R. A., VENTURINI FILHO W. G., DUCATTI C., et al.
• Publication date: 2008/10
• Languages : Portuguese
• Keywords : Manufacture, Brewery, Cooling, Beer, Physico-chemical property, Process, Barley, Malt
• Source: Braz. J. Food Technol. - vol. 11 - n. 4

Análisis de prestaciones de una bomba de calor para calefacción con R410A mediante IMST-ART.

Performance analysis of a heat pump for heating operating with R410A, by using the IMST-ART simulation tool.

• Author(s) : LÓPEZ-JUÁREZ E., SÁNCHEZ-MORENO-GINER L., GONZÁLVEZ-MACIÁ J.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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Thermoeconomic and thermoenvironmental analysis of the chilled water system in a shopping mall.

• Author(s) : PORTELA ABREU R., LOBO CORREIA V. H., BARBOSA LOURENCO A., DA SILVA MARQUES A., CARVALHO M.
• Publication date: 2022/02
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 134
• Formats : PDF

Advanced energy retrofit - Designing integrated design roadmaps.

• Author(s) : TRUBIANO F., BRENNAN M., ALBEE K.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Hybrid heat pipe based passive in-core cooling system for advanced nuclear power plant.

• Author(s) : JEONG Y. S., KIM K. M., KIM I. G., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/11/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 90

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Kinetics of water freezing in mesopores of silica gel.

• Author(s) : KONIORCZYK M., BEDNARSKA D.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

European Commission warns Italy and Malta on F-gas issues

The EC warned Italy and Malta that they could face legal action if they fail to comply with the F-gas regulation.

• Publication date : 2012/06/05
• Subjects: Regulation

Climate control in the Gibraltar tunnel project

A project for a tunnel linking Punta Paloma in Spain and Malabata Point in Morocco and currently in preparatory phase raises some interesting and crucial climate control issues. Governments of both nations appointed the Swiss engineer Giovanni...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

The need for air conditioning is increasing in the EU

Recent Eurostat figures show an increase in the number of cooling degree days in the EU-27 Member States. This indicates an increase in the need for air conditioning over the last decades.

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Environment, General information

Take-home ice cream market in the European Economic Area (EEA)

In 2014, the EEA ice cream market had an estimated value of around EUR 9 billion.

• Publication date : 2016/09/27

A renewable energy storage project developed by Google

Google has a new public project: storing renewable energy thanks to heat pumps so it doesn't go to waste.

• Publication date : 2018/01/18

A new solution for transporting temperature-sensitive products

An innovative new solution for transporting temperature-sensitive products is now being offered at Vienna Airport.

• Publication date : 2018/01/26

Sustainable air-conditioning solutions in EU buildings

In a recent briefing note, the European Environment Agency (EEA) discusses sustainable solutions to the growing need for cooling in Europe.

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: General information

The sharp increase in refrigeration needs should be better reflected in public policies

Recently released degree-day indicators confirm the steady progression of cooling needs compared to heating in the EU. Globally, energy consumption from refrigeration (including air...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: Environment

Time-temperature indicator materials given green light by EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) validates active materials used to create time-temperature indicators on chilled food packaging.

• Publication date : 2013/09/03

Temperature and energy performance of domestic cold appliances in England

A paper from A. Biglia et al.presents the results of a large-scale survey of domestic cold appliances in households in England, UK. Simultaneous measurements of the temperature inside and outside of the cold appliances, as well as the electricity...

• Publication date : 2018/04/30

Solar panels on car’s roof to power the air conditioning system

Audi recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US solar cells specialist Alta. They plan to work together to integrate photovoltaic cells into the panoramic glass roofs of Audi models.

• Publication date : 2018/01/21

Guatemala ratifies the Kigali Amendment

Guatemala becomes the 156th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment.

• Publication date : 2024/01/19
• Subjects: Regulation

South-East market dominated by low efficiency ACs

According to a recent report, 74% of room air conditioners (RAC) sold in six South-East Asian countries do not meet minimum threshold according to China’s MEPS. The authors modelled...

• Publication date : 2023/10/24
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country

Measures towards energy-efficient air conditioning in Southeast Asian countries

The IEA projects that electricity demand from air conditioning could reach 300 TWh by 2040 in the ASEAN region (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Energy efficiency measures...

• Publication date : 2022/05/30
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation

Preserving frogs from extinction thanks to cryobanking

Australian frog cells have been successfully frozen and re-grown in culture, offering hope of a new technique to safeguard endangered amphibians.

• Publication date : 2018/05/17

Obituary: Prof Mattarolo

Professor Fredolino (Lino) Mattarolo, who died on Friday, September 17 at the age of 90, was not only a renowned scientist in Italy where he received the prestigious Premio cultura Città di Bassano in 2000, but was also highly thought of in...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

New course on magnetic refrigeration!

The IIR has just published a new course entitled “Magnetic refrigeration” on its website, in the “Courses and training” section. 

• Publication date : 2023/06/28

AGRI-COOL kicked off virtually!

On June 17th, 2024, the consortium partners of the new EU project AGRI-COOL, met for the Kick-Off meeting. This online meeting was hosted by the project coordinator Twente University with the participation of the 12 other partners,...

• Publication date : 2024/06/21

IIR takes on new EU funded project AGRI-COOL!

The IIR will partner with 13 other establishments on this new research project focused on improving quality of life for African communities and industries.

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

The Cold Chain: A logistical challenge at the heart of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine 

Gérald Cavalier - President of the Science and Technology Council of the International Institute of Refrigeration, President of the French Association of Refrigeration, President of the Cemafroid...

• Publication date : 2020/11/23
• Subjects: Technology, General information

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 : English, French
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs

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...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Ice creams