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Manufacturing cost model for heat exchangers optimization.

• Author(s) : CAPUTO A. C., PELAGAGGE P. M., SALINI P.
• Publication date: 2016/02/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Economy, Manufacture, Prediction, Optimization, Shell and tube exchanger
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 94

Microgrids for improving manufacturing energy efficiency.

• Author(s) : HARPER T., HUTZEL W. J., KULATUNGA N. A., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy consumption, Microtechnology, Manufacture, Management, Reduction, Modelling, Energy efficiency, Energy saving, Control (generic)
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Improving screw compressor rotors – a collaboration of manufacturing and design engineers.

• Author(s) : SAULS J. R., HOLMES C. S.
• Publication date: 2021/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : History, Generality, Screw compressor, Rotor, Geometry, Manufacture
• Source: 12^th International Conference on Compressors and their Systems
• Formats : PDF

Additive design and manufacturing of a composite polymer heat exchanger.

• Author(s) : BOXLEITNER J., NELLIS G.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Geometry, CFD, Manufacture, Design, Polymer, Material, Testing, Heat exchanger
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Compatibility of filler and base metals in heat exchanger manufacturing process.

• Author(s) : ZHAO H., ELBEL S., HRNJAK P.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Manufacture, Brazing, Aluminium, Zinc, Expérimentation, Heat exchanger, Compatibility
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

A review of recent advances of additively manufactured heat exchangers.

• Author(s) : KLEIN E., LING J., AUTE V., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ceramics, Metal, Manufacture, Review, Production, Polymer, Performance, Development, Heat exchanger
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

A study of microchannel heat exchanger performance associated with the manufacturing process.

• Author(s) : ZHAO H., RAGHUNANDANAN S., ELBEL S., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Geometry, Microchannel, Manufacture, Brazing, Performance, Optimization, Heat exchanger
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 16th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Additive manufacturing of a compact flat-panel cryogenic gas-gap heat switch.

• Author(s) : VANAPALLI S., VERMEER C. H., TIROLIEN T.
• Publication date: 2016/06/22
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal switch, Manufacture, Heat sink, Cryogenics, Secondary refrigerant, Additive
• Source: 1^st IIR International Conference of Cryogenics and Refrigeration Technology (ICCRT 2016). Proceedings: Bucharest, Romania, June 22-25, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Advanced air-side heat transfer surface geometries enabled by additive manufacturing.

• Author(s) : LEEDS C., WRIGHT C., NELLIS G.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Power plant, Geometry, CFD, Manufacture, Heat transfer, Design, Prediction, Performance, Heat exchanger
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Manufacturing & testing of air-to-refrigerant heat exchangers based on 0.8mm diameter tubes.

• Author(s) : SHABTAY Y., HUANG Z., AUTE V., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Small scale, Copper, Microchannel, Manufacture, Tube, Testing, Heat exchanger
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 16th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Advanced copper heat exchangers from low-cost additive manufacturing techniques.

• Author(s) : NASUTA D., HALOTA A., ZHAO A., MZHEN M.
• Publication date: 2022/07/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat exchanger, Additive, Manufacture, Cost, Copper, Design, Plate exchanger, Prototype, Testing, CFD, Simulation, Geometry, 3D printing, additive manufacturaring
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

An Evaluation of a Pressure Expansion Method for the Manufacturing of Copper Tube Heat Exchangers

• Author(s) : TETZLOFF R., AUTE V., LI S., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Copper, Manufacture, Tube, Heat transfer, Process, Pressure, Expansion, Heat exchanger
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 16th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Economic contribution of the frozen food manufacturing industry (NAICS 31141) to the U.S economy in 2012.

• Author(s) : AFFI
• Publication date: 2015/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Industrial application, Economy, Manufacture, Frozen food, Production, Market, USA

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Study of a polymer ejector design and manufacturing approach for a mobile air conditioning.

• Author(s) : BERAN T., HUBEL J., MAERTENS R., REUTER S., GARTNER J., KÖHLER J., KOCH T.
• Publication date: 2021/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Polymer, Ejector system, Mobile air conditioning, R1234yf, Evaporator, Expérimentation, Test rig, Manufacture, Car
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 126
• Formats : PDF

Spray Freeze-Drying as a Solution to Continuous Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Products in Bulk

• Author(s) : ADALI M.B., BARRESI A. A., BOCCARDO G., PISANO R.
• Publication date: 2020/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Pharmaceutical industry, Liquid nitrogen, Cryofluid, Biological material, Review, Manufacture, Process, Cryotemperature
• Source: Processes - 8 - 6
• Formats : PDF

Australia: manufacturers maintain R32 is safe

Australian’s Air-conditioning manufacturer’s groups have hit back at suggestions that R32 is extremely flammable and highly toxic.

• Publication date : 2014/10/14

Spray freeze-drying technique for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products

Some biopharmaceuticals such as vaccines have a short shelf life and must be handled with care. A recent literature review presents the spray freeze-drying technique as an interesting option for optimising the...

• Publication date : 2020/12/14
• Subjects: Technology

Motor vehicle air-conditioning manufacturing in the U.S

The industry's revenue for the year 2012 was reported at USD 5.9 billion, with an estimated gross profit of 20.85%.

• Publication date : 2013/12/01

Household refrigerator and home freezer manufacturing in the US

The industry's revenue for the year 2012 reported at USD 3.5 billion, with 31.47% in estimated gross profit.

• Publication date : 2013/12/04
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Household refrigerator and home freezer manufacturing industry in the US

Industry’s revenue for the year 2012 was reported at USD 3.5 billion, with an estimated gross profit of 31.47%.

• Publication date : 2014/02/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

LNG-fuelled coaches with over 1000 km autonomy

Spanish bus manufacturer, Irizar, has launched a line of LNG coaches, promising a range of more than 1000 kilometres, along with reduced CO2 emissions.

• Publication date : 2021/10/18
• Subjects: Environment, Technology

MAC: industrialization of the first CO2 compressors

The automotive component manufacturer Sanden confirmed that it was supplying the German car manufacturer Daimler with CO2 compressors for their mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems.

• Publication date : 2017/12/19

Foam blowing agents: use of R1233zd(E) is expanding

Honeywell announced that TCL, one of China’s largest appliance manufacturers, selected HFO1233zd(E) as foam blowing agent in its domestic refrigerators.

• Publication date : 2017/12/18

An innovative ripening room inside a container.

Dutch manufacturer Interko has launched an innovative fruit ripening room inside of a standard refrigerated container.

• Publication date : 2021/06/07
• Subjects: Technology

300 cylinders of counterfeit R134a seized in Hangzhou

US refrigerant manufacturer DuPont has announced the seizure of 300 cylinders of counterfeit R134a in Hangzhou province, China.

• Publication date : 2013/11/13

AHRI releases latest US heating and cooling equipment shipment data

AHRI provides monthly data on heating and cooling equipment shipped by US manufacturers in the US market.  

• Publication date : 2021/12/16
• Subjects: Figures, economy

New standards for “intelligent” ACs implemented in China

China implements new standard to officially define and set technological requirements for intelligent ACs. Additionally, a Chinese air-conditioning manufacturer is the first company in China to achieve a global...

• Publication date : 2020/06/26
• Subjects: Regulation

Development of a prototype of Secondary loop Mobile Air Conditioning System

Tata Motor, an Indian car manufacturer, recently signed a partnership with the German automotive supplier Mahle to design and develop a Secondary Loop Mobile Air Conditioning System (SL-MAC).

• Publication date : 2017/09/13

Increase of HFC refrigerants' price in Europe.

Several manufacturers have announced a price increase for HFC refrigerants in Europe.

• Publication date : 2014/12/21
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Figures, economy

Assessing the market potential of industrial heat pumps in Europe

To address the lack of product development of high temperature heat pumps, a recent article provides manufacturers with an estimate of the industrial heat pump market potential in...

• Publication date : 2021/11/30
• Subjects: Technology, Figures, economy

New in our Encyclopedia: additive manufacturing for refrigeration equipment

Additive manufacturing makes it possible to optimise the geometry and performance of cooling components such as heat exchangers and regenerators for caloric...

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

New in our Encyclopedia. Ice cream manufacturing and its environmental impact.

A comprehensive review of the freezing process, market data and environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing. 

• Publication date : 2022/10/27
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Technology

IIR member news: Linde

Linde claims cryogenic freezing allows cookie manufacturers to produce a more consistent product.

• Publication date : 2015/12/08

The third and final ELICiT project newsletter is out!

Funded by Framework Programme 7 (FP7), the 3-years project began in January 2014 and will end in December 2016. It’s main objective is to further collaboration between SMEs, global appliance manufacturers; and to draw on the expertise found in...

• Publication date : 2016/12/21

IIR member news: Star Refrigeration

The UK company Star Refrigeration has announced the launch of a new subsidiary, Azane Inc., to manufacture and supply their “low-charge ammonia” Azane technology in the US.

• Publication date : 2014/05/25

Member news: Koura introduces new refrigerant for air conditioning

Refrigerant manufacturer Koura recently introduced R468C, a refrigerant that could replace R410A in air conditioning systems.  

• Publication date : 2022/10/27
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Shecco Virtual Trade Show Concludes 24-Hour Global Exhibit with over 4,000 Registrations

VTS attendees came from across the global cooling marketplace, including end users, manufacturers, contractors, associations, government officials, consultants, academics, students, media, and NGOs.

• Publication date : 2020/09/04
• Subjects: Environment, HFCs alternatives

Member news: Mexichem Fluor changes name to Koura

The Mexichem branch specialized in the development and manufacturing of fluorinated products changes its name to become Koura.

• Publication date : 2019/09/30

Brief: Iran

There is now considerable interest in the IIR in Iran. Mr Manuchehr Mehdizadeh, who is well-known in the HVAC, chilling and freezing sectors in Iran, has attracted considerable interest in the IIR, resulting in new members representing strategic...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

News from IIR members: Tecumseh do Brasil

Tecumseh do Brasil has reached a landmark of 170 million compressors manufactured since the company was set up 35 years ago. The company manufactures hermetic compressors and condensing units for domestic and commercial refrigeration and air...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Conferences: Casta Papiernicka

Compressors 2006, an IIR conference held in Casta Papiernicka on September 27-29, 2006 was as successful as the previous one in 2004: 170 attendees from 17 countries and 50 papers. A meeting of IIR Commissions B1 and B2 was held. Manufacturers and...

• Publication date : 2006/11/14

News from IIR members: ACHPI

The Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Institute (ACHPI), was launched in the UK in September 2009. This new specialist group within the UK institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has been set up to assist all those who install, service or maintain...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

News from IIR members: Tecumseh’s new quiet range

According to the French health authorities (DDASS), over 50% of complaints concerning air-cooled condensing units used in commercial refrigeration are noise-related. Tecumseh has developed a range of 45 Silensys® condensing unit models that have...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

News from IIR members: Sofrigam

The number of drugs (e.g. targeted therapies, new vaccines, anti-diabetic drugs and blood derivatives) transported and kept at a controlled temperature is growing rapidly and these products are increasingly sensitive to temperature variations. In...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

Conference report: An important event in Saint Petersburg

The IIR-co-sponsored International Conference on the "Conservation of Genetic Resources", was held in Saint Petersburg at the prestigious Institute of Cytology (Russian Academy of Sciences), on October 19-22, 2004. There were 120 participants from...

• Publication date : 2005/02/11

Additive manufacturing of regenerators for caloric cooling

In many areas of engineering, additive manufacturing allows the production of complex and multifunctional products that could not be manufactured using traditional methods. In the...

• Last update : 2022/09/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

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

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 : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams

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

Environmental impact of the ice cream industry

This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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...

• Last update : 2022/06/22
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction

Liquefied Natural Gas: production process and cold energy recovery

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to about -160 °C and turned into a liquid to facilitate transportation and storage. A typical LNG supply chain...

• Last update : 2023/06/23
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : LNG and LPG