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Effects of continuous cooling on physiological and biochemical indexes of the blue mussels.

• Author(s) : WANG Z., RAO D., HUANG Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Numerical investigations of quenching cooling processes for different cast aluminium parts.

• Author(s) : KOPUN R., SKERGET L., HRIBERSEK M., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/09
• Languages : English
• Source: Strojniski vestnik - Journal of mechanical Engineering - vol. 60 - n. 9
• Formats : PDF

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Heat and mass transfer characteristics of a molded activated carbon/methanol pair for adsorption cooling.

• Author(s) : SHIBATA C., KODAMA A., HIGASHI H., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental investigation on buoyancy-induced convection in aluminum metal foams.

• Author(s) : BARBIERI M., DI ILIO G., PATANÈ F., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/04
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 76
• Formats : PDF

Effetto della refrigerazione su mitili contaminati con Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

The effects of refrigerated storage on mussels contaminated by Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

• Author(s) : SERRACCA L., GALLO F., IMBERCIADORI M., et al.
• Publication date: 2006/06
• Languages : Italian
• Source: Rev. Ferment. Ind. aliment. - vol. 45 - n. 459
• Formats : PDF

Development of the casting method using a frozen mould.

[In Japanese. / En japonais.]

• Author(s) : SHUDAI H., TOKUNAGA N.
• Publication date: 2005/04
• Languages : Japanese
• Source: Refrigeration - vol. 80 - n. 930

Heat transfer with mechanically driven thermal contact resistance at the polymer-mould interface in injection moulding of polymers.

• Author(s) : MASSÉ H., ARQUIS E., DELAUNAY D., et al.
• Publication date: 2004/04
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer - vol. 47 - n. 8-9

Modeling the effect of cooling system on the shrinkage and temperature of the polymer by injection molding.

• Author(s) : HASSAN H., REGNIER N., PUJOS C., et al.
• Publication date: 2010/09
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 30 - n. 13

Development of a ground-source heat pump system with ground heat exchanger utilizing the cast-in-place concrete pile foundations of buildings.

• Author(s) : SEKINE K., OOKA R., YOKOI M., et al.
• Publication date: 2007/01/27
• Languages : English
• Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 2007 Winter Meeting. Volume 113, part 1 + CD-ROM.

Singapore experiments with outdoor air thermoelectric cooling

In Singapore, the terrace of a riverside restaurant and children play areas are now cooled by a solid-state thermoelectric cooling technology.

• Publication date : 2019/12/30

Thermoelectric bracelet for body-part cooling

A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently developed a thermoelelectric bracelet that monitors air and skin temperature sending tailored pulses of hot or cold waveforms to the wrist.

• Publication date : 2014/03/27

Easy-to-make doped thermoelectric materials

Thermoelectric materials, which can convert electric voltage into various temperature differences, ranging from hot to cold, and vice-versa, have been used in refrigerators for over 20 years, but these applications are still small and highly...

• Publication date : 2012/03/15

Neutrons provide first images of refrigerant flow

Researchers at DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have captured undistorted snapshots of refrigerants flowing through small heat exchangers, helping to further elucidate characteristics of heat transfer.

• Publication date : 2015/05/28

Effects of air conditioner airflow on human sleep.

A recent study published in Energy and Buildings measures the impact of the velocity of an air conditioner airflow on the quality of sleep.

• Publication date : 2017/03/03

Heat flowing from a colder to a warmer body without external intervention

Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed a simple device that allows heat to flow temporarily from a cold to a warm object without external intervention by using a “thermal inductor”.

• Publication date : 2019/05/29

Coldest ever molecules

Physicists at Yale University claim to have achieved the coldest ever molecules through direct cooling.

• Publication date : 2014/10/01

Near absolute zero molecules.

MIT succeeded in chilling molecules in a gas of sodium potassium (NaK) to a temperature of 500 nanokelvins.

• Publication date : 2015/09/02

World’s coldest molecules at Yale

According to a research article published in the journal Nature, physicists at Yale University have achieved the coldest ever molecules through direct cooling.

• Publication date : 2015/01/08

Ultracold polar molecules

Scientists at JILA, a joint institute of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-Boulder), have applied their expertise in ultracold atoms and lasers to produce the first high-density...

• Publication date : 2008/10/22

Cooling a drink in a few minutes will be possible soon!

Juno, which is a prototype of "reverse microwave", was featured during the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) that was held from January 7- 10, 2020 in Las Vegas.

• Publication date : 2020/02/06

U.S. Department of Energy funds 15 projects for more efficient cooling of data centres

As part of the country’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, over 40 million USD funding to support the development of high-performance, energy efficient cooling solutions for...

• Publication date : 2023/05/30
• Subjects: Technology

Out of the ordinary: Backpack fridge

"Boxcooler" a backpack fridge with picnic dishes solves the problem of keeping picnic food cool and applies state-of-the-art technology. On one side it can conveniently be carried on the back. On the other side, the cover hinge can be used as a...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

The race to design individual cooling devices

Cooling individuals would be less energy-consuming and a lot cheaper than cooling entire buildings. Based on that principle, companies, start-ups, and researchers are racing to build wearable devices that can act like mini air-conditioning...

• Publication date : 2020/02/06

Vaccines: a step towards thermostability

Ensilication of the protein molecules of a vaccine against tuberculosis prevents its deterioration by heat.

• Publication date : 2019/10/30
• Subjects: Developing country

ELICiT pulls in the crowds at ICR2015

The second ELICiT project workshop on magnetic cooling welcomed over 70 participants from around the globe.

• Publication date : 2015/10/07

IIR Working Party Mitigation of Direct Emissions of GHGs

The second meeting of the IIR Working Party Mitigation of Direct Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Refrigeration (WP_MRE) will take place at the International Institute of Refrigeration, 177, Boulevard Malesherbes, 75017 Paris, on February 9, 2011,...

• Publication date : 2010/12/23

The IIR is seeking a Communication Manager

The IIR is seeking for its head office in Paris preferably a English-mother-tongue Communication Manager, with fluent French, who will manage the IIR’s communication policy and conferences.

• Publication date : 2013/03/05

The IIR is seeking a Deputy Director

The IIR is seeking for its head office in Paris a Deputy Director, with a scientific and technical background. The candidate should be a very good English and French speaker.

• Publication date : 2013/03/05

The IIR is seeking an Information Officer

The IIR is seeking an Information Officer for its Scientific and Technical Information Department comprising 4 persons. The position is available immediately.

• Publication date : 2013/03/05

We are hiring a techical project manager

The IIR is involved in diverse projects supporting academia and countries. The candidate will support the IIR projects department, and will develop and secure new projects for the IIR and ensure that they are...

• Publication date : 2024/04/08

ENOUGH – a new project that will identify how food industry can become net zero by 2050

The project will develop technologies, tools and methods to contribute to the EU’s farm to fork Strategy to achieve climate neutrality in the food industry.

• Publication date : 2021/10/29

Here are the latest IIR award-winners!

Once every 4 years during each International Congress of Refrigeration, the IIR presents a series of prestigious scientific awards:. Gustav Lorentzen Medal: the prize is awarded to a person with...

• Publication date : 2011/09/15

Discover the winners of the IIR Scientific Awards

Every four years during the International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR), the IIR offers a series of prestigious scientific awards.

• Publication date : 2015/03/11

New IIR logo and website: Take a look!

The IIR is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand identity and website.

• Publication date : 2020/03/03

News from IIR members: Solar hybrid air conditioner launched by LG

LG Electronics (LG) recently announced Korea's first eco-friendly residential hybrid air conditioner that utilizes solar energy as part of its power supply. By combining power generated through the solar cell module attached to the top of the...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Briefs: ICR2007 awards

The IIR is delighted to announce the winners of awards to be presented during the awards banquet to be held during the Beijing congress: IIR Medal of Merit: Fritz Steimle; IIR Gustav Lorentzen Medal: Alexey Arkharov; IIR Science & Technology...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

Discover the winners of the IIR Young Researchers’ Awards 2023

Every four years at its Congress, the IIR offers a series of Young Researchers’ Awards to pay tribute to the work carried out by young researchers in the field of refrigeration. Discover this year’s...

• Publication date : 2023/05/16
• Subjects: General information

Deadline extended: Call for nominations for Scientific Prizes at IIR Congress 2023 ends May 27

Don’t miss out on your chance to apply for the prestigious academic and scientific awards to be presented at the upcoming 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration. The deadline for...

• Publication date : 2022/04/29

Call for nominations now open for Scientific Prizes at IIR Congress 2023

Don’t miss out on your chance to apply for the prestigious academic and scientific awards to be presented at the upcoming 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2022/02/11
• Subjects: General information

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)

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

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

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