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Friction properties of journal bearing having bell-mouth geometry.
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Aerodynamic performance improvement of up-flow outdoor unit of air conditioner by redesigning the bell-mouth profile.
CRYOSURGERY AS A METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF SELECTED TUMOURS OF ORAL SOFT TISSUES.
SHORT-AND LONG-TERM OBSERVATION OF 80 CASES OF CARCINOMA OF THE TONGUE TREATED BY CRYOSURGERY.
THE SUBMICROSCOPIC STRUCTURES OF CANCER CELLS OF THE ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL REGIONS BEFORE AND AFTER CRYOSURGERY.
CRYOMEDICINE IN CHINA TODAY.
Effect of oil content on the rheological and textural properties of mayonnaise.
Influence of recipe parameters on fat and gas-phase structure in ice cream.
Stabilizer effect on ice cream recrystallization.
Study on mechanism of prompt performance increase of backward centrifugal fan.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Solar cooling for large buildings in South Africa
A solar cooling solution to reduce energy costs for large buildings by combining high-efficiency chillers with hybrid solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies has been introduced in South Africa.
Natural refrigerants in emerging countries: South Africa
South Africa is facing an energy shortage and a rise in electricity prices. Natural refrigerants, which have important energy saving potential, are now being introduced, especially in supermarkets. Here are 2 examples: . GTZ has offered technical...
University of Chicago – South Campus chiller plant
When the University of Chicago built a new chiller plant, it seized the opportunity to make the new plant functional, high-performance and on display as a work of art. The resulting South Campus chiller plant celebrates technical equipment: all...
Out of the ordinary: Green Acropolis in South Korea
Rotterdam-based architects MVRDV has won the Gwanggyo City Centre Competition for their design of an incredible new city south of Seoul, South Korea. Envisioned as a verdant series of ‘hill' structures, the "City of Green Rings" will be a...
Status and potential applications of thermal energy storage in China, Japan and South Korea
During the 10th IIR Conference on PCMs and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning held in Kobe, Japan, the status and potential applications of thermal energy storage in China, Japan and South Korea was presented
South Africa targets HFC legislation "within a year"
South Africa intends to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol before it comes into effect in January 2019 and to put in place a legislation to regulate HFCs within a year.
Key figures of the refrigeration sector in South Africa
The stock of household refrigerators is expected to double by 2040 and AC sales should increase with economic growth, according to South Africa's National Cooling Plan.
Air conditioners market in South Africa
About 2.6 million electric air conditioners are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010).
Maritime reefer trade in South America
In 2011, reefer exports accounted for 12% of the value of total exports from the east and west coasts of South America, equivalent to USD 40 billion.
Global LNG supply: the potential of Africa, South and Central America
IGU provides an update on the LNG supply outlook for countries in Africa, Central and South America.
In-transit cold treatment facilitates imports of South African fruits in India
A recent agreement between India and South Africa for in-transit cold treatment should benefit South African exporters of apples and pears.
Regional MEPS approved in 16 Southern African countries
Harmonised regional MEPS for air conditioners and refrigerators have been approved for implementation in 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) member...
The air conditioning boom in South-East Asia
According to a recent survey, Southeast Asia faces a looming crisis as more people crank up inefficient air conditioning (AC) to cope with rising temperatures.
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...
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...
IIR news
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The IIR participated in the South African Road Show
The Department of Environmental affairs of the Republic of South Africa (DEA), in collaboration with UNIDO, organised a Road Show in South Africa on June 11-22, 2018.
South Korea joins Horizon Europe
South Korea, an active IIR member country, is the first Asian country outside Europe to officially join the EU’s research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, from 2025.
Free 12-month IIR membership for students
A 'Cool Offer' at the IIR. The IIR is offering free 12-month memberships to students.
ELICiT presents results at 18-month technical review
The ELICiT project 18-month technical review by appointed EU Commission reviewer of consortium held in Cambridge on 13 November 2015
A cool offer at the IIR
Free 18-month IIR student membership!
Job opportunities: Sainsbury’s is looking for young graduate engineers.
Sainsbury’s is looking for young graduate engineers: £27,000 (32,500 €) starting salary, six monthly reviews and performance relative bonus.
Professor Arhkarov's birthday
This month, Prof. Alexey M. Arkharov, a well known scientist in the field of cryogenics, celebrated his 90th birthday.
INDEE+ in ACREX
Last month, INDEE+ participated in the 23rd edition of ACREX India in Delhi, focused on the theme “Powering Global HVAC Supply Chain”.
IIR to launch online Newsletter “IIR Refrigeration News”
With the aim of providing high quality and accurate news and information swiftly, the IIR will soon launch its online monthly newsletter “IIR Refrigeration News”.
Now available: ICCC 2018 conference papers and proceedings
Couldn't attend the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC 2018) in Beijing, China, last month? Download the conference proceedings and papers.
ICCC 2018 welcomed nearly 200 participants
Hosted by the Chinese Association of Refrigeration, the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain welcomed nearly 200 participants this month in Beijing, China.
IIR Congress 2023: Submit an abstract to the session on “Work in Progress & Innovation” before May 31
You have just over a month to submit an abstract to the session on “Work in Progress & Innovation” at the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration.
Available - New IIR publication: Technological options for retail refrigeration
Written by several experts from the acclaimed London South Bank University (UK), the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is proud to present the “Technological options for retail refrigeration”.
Call for candidates for the Presidency and Governance of the IIR’s Careers in Refrigeration (CaRe) working group
The IIR’s CaRe (Careers in Refrigeration) working group is seeking a new President, Vice-Presidents and a Secretary to undertake activities until the next ICR2027 in South Korea.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
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...