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Physicochemical and rheological properties of COD hydrolysates.
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The effect of freeze-chilling on quality changes of cod loins (Gadus morhua) during chilled storage.
Impact of biobased packaging materials on quality changes of cod (Gadus morhua) and haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) during frozen storage.
Modelling thermal diffusivity of foods during freezing.
Enzymatic hydrolysis of cod heads – effect of freezing and thawing on the quality and composition of protein hydrolysates.
Effects of on-board bleeding methods and superchilling on quality of cod and saithe.
Wild caught cod (Gadus morhua) and haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) chilled in slurry or flake ice and its effect on product quality.
Optimization of quality and yield of stockfish by end-climatic controlled storage.
Keeping quality of sea-frozen thawed cod fillets on ice.
Methods of precooling for fresh cod (Gadus morhua) and influences on quality during chilled-storage at -1.5°C.
MODIFICATION OF GEL STRENGTH DURING STORAGE OF GELS MADE FROM ALASKA POLLACK SURIMI.
THE EFFECT OF LIPID OXIDATION AND HYDROLYSIS ON FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES IN FROZEN COD MINCE.
FISH GELS FROM UNWASHED MINCES OF COD (GADUS MORHUA) AND WHITING (MERLANGIUS MERLANGUS).
Survival of Listeria innocua and Listeria monocytogenes in muscle of cod (Gadus morhua L.) during salt-curing and growth during chilled storage of rehydrated product.
COMPARISON OF THE GEL FORMING CAPACITIES OF THE FLESH OF MACKEREL (SCOMBER SCOMBRUS) AND COD (GADUS MORHUA) DURING STORAGE IN ICE.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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An innovation in thermoregulating clothing
Thermoregulating garments powered by solar energy and bidirectional electrocaloric devices are under development. They are said to be effective for outdoor temperatures of 12.5 to...
News about IIR members: Mr Bertrand Montmoreau
The IIR congratulates Mr Bertrand Montmoreau, who took over as President of AICVF (Association des Ingénieurs en Climatique, Ventilation et Froid), a corporate member of the IIR, in January 2006.
More than 21 000 attend AHR Expo
The 2005 AHR Expo, held in Orlando on February 7-9, 2005, which has already set a new record of 1 871 exhibiting companies, is also announcing very high attendance numbers. Show managers announced, Monday February 8, 2005, that pre-registered...
Briefs: Frozen vegetables more nutritious than fresh?
According to a study conducted by the Institute of Food Research (UK) on behalf of frozen food giant Birds Eye, frozen vegetables can be more nutritious than supposedly fresh supermarket produce. Fresh vegetables can lose up to 45% of important...
More refrigerated trucks on the road in China
It is estimated that USD 31.7 billion will be invested in setting up cold chain logistic in China in the near future
Out of ordinary: Cool Cows Produce More Milk
Cows placed in air-conditioned conditions have been shown to produce 10% more milk. It is also claimed that cows suffer from heat stress at temperatures as low as 22°C. This puts particular pressure on cows raised in hot places such as Israel, but...
Abu Dhabi to get more air-conditioned bus shelters
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport (DoT) is to install additional air-conditioned bus shelters in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the western region.
Radio frequency technology makes warehouses more efficient and safer
Industrial Conveying has developed new technology for high-rise warehouses. Each crane communicates with every stationary object on its racks. The High Bay Stacker is managed by Radio Frequency (RF) and makes it possible to use very high spaces....
UPS adds 48 more heavy-duty LNG tractor trucks to fleet
UPS recently purchased another 48 heavy tractor trucks equipped to run on LNG. The new LNG tractors will pull trailers between Ontario, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada, along with UPS’s 11 existing LNG tractors.
Global energy demand is predicted to grow by more than one-third over the period to 2035
Global energy demand will grow by more than one-third over the period to 2035 according to IEA with China, India and the Middle East accounting for 60% of the increase.
An innovative concept of refrigerated semi-trailer
The refrigerated semi-trailer undergoing final test combines electricity production by hydrogen fuel cell and refrigeration production using CO2 as refrigerant.
The global refrigerated trailer market
The global refrigerated trailer market is projected to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.4% during the period 2015-2021.
Probe into fatal cryotherapy accident at a gym in Paris
After a woman died in a cryosauna in Paris, the IIR provides technical insights.
The FresH2 project is testing a hydrogen fuel cell to power the refrigeration unit of a semi-trailer
Bosch’s French subsidiary has developed a hydrogen fuel cell to replace the diesel power supply traditionally used to power the refrigeration unit of semi-trailers. The system is currently being tested on a...
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).
Member news: Ultra-low temperatures. NIST creates a more efficient pulse-tube refrigerator prototype
American researchers have created a prototype pulse-tube refrigerator that significantly reduces the time and energy required to reach temperatures close to absolute zero: an exciting advance for the quantum...
Recap of the ENOUGH webinar: Innovative freezing technologies for a more sustainable food chain
On May 22, science and industry experts took part in the ENOUGH Webinar on recent advances in food freezing, exploring various ways to enhance sustainability in thermal processes.
How to adapt in a world at 50°C? Learn more at the IMechE conference this September
On September 6-8, 2023, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) will host its 1st International Conference and Workshop on Climate Adaptation and Resilience in London.
A new start
After 20 years serving the IIR as Director General, Didier Coulomb hands over to Yosr Allouche to manage and develop this organisation.
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.
The IIR website gets a makeover
After three years of existence, the home page of the IIR website has been modernised and its content made more visible. IIR projects are given a special place of honour, with detailed pages dedicated to each of...
New EU funded project began on October 1st, 2021: “SophiA - Sustainable off-grid solutions for pharmacies and hospitals in Africa”
With a budget of 8 million euros over four years, SophiA will develop containerized solutions for hospitals using natural refrigerants, solar thermal and photovoltaics to enable more and more African people to...
IIR member news: Linde
Linde claims cryogenic freezing allows cookie manufacturers to produce a more consistent product.
ICR2015 Abstract submission deadline extended!
ICR2015 is gearing up to be more successful than ever with over 880 abstracts already submitted!
The IIR at the heart of magnetic refrigeration
Magnetic refrigeration technology proves more alluring than ever: conferences, workshops and research projects continue to make waves.
Open Access Gold, an innovative partnership between the IIR and Elsevier
The world of research more accessible than ever thanks to the Open Access Gold offer in the International Journal of Refrigeration!
FRIDOC: The most comprehensive refrigeration database in the world!
With more than 109,000 indexed resources, FRIDOC is the world’s most comprehensive database dedicated to refrigeration information. Discover the latest improvements!
IIR National Committees: Discover the new bureau of the US National Committee
Following the February 2025 meeting of the USNC/IIR committee meeting, find out more about the new bureau and their activities.
Up to 20% discount on refrigeration market research!
Being part of the IIR gives you even more benefits with discounts of up to 20% on refrigeration market research studies.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Global warming potential (GWP) of HFC refrigerants
Using the latest updated data from UNEP’s RTOC 2022 report, we have compiled the 100-year GWP and 20-year GWP values of hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) refrigerants. Our table includes...
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.
Events
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9th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue
July 12, 2026 - July 16, 2026
West Lafayette, IN, United States
A conference co-sponsored by the IIR Since 1972, Herrick Labs has hosted the premier international conferences on Compressor Engineering, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, and...
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21st International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue
28th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue
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11th IIR Conference on Solid-State Cooling, Heating and Energy Harvesting
June 07, 2026 - June 11, 2026
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Submit your full paper now! The 11th IIR Conference on Solid-State Cooling, Heating and Energy Harvesting (Thermag 2026), to be...
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15th IEA Heat Pump Conference
May 26, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Join the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, which will take place in Vienna, Austria,from May 26-29, 2026! The 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, co-sponsored by IIR,...
