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Sizing strategy of on–off and modulating heat pump systems based on annual energy analysis.
Transient simulation of small-capacity reciprocating compressors for on-off controlled refrigerators.
Optimized on-off controller for energy saving in a household refrigerator.
Transient simulation of small-capacity reciprocating compressors in on-off controlled refrigerators.
Quasi-steady-state simulation of the on-off behaviour of household refrigerators: a self-tuning approach.
Approximate calculation of on-off vapor refrigeration cycle efficiency through pseudo-stationary models.
Experimental performance assessment of a hermetic reciprocating compressor operating in a household refrigerator under on–off cycling conditions.
A numerical evaluation of adaptive on-off cooling strategies for energy savings during long-term storage of apples.
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Optimal load shifting for multiple ON/OFF air conditioning units: how to avoid unnecessary peak for precooling?
A CFD study of adapting on-off cooling cycles in apple cold stores for energy saving.
The future with cryogenic fluid dynamics.
Disruption to heat business models: from shifting boxes to selling comfort.
Shaping the Cold Chain of the Future: The Road to Net Zero. Part three - The Journey Towards Emission Free Temperature-controlled Distribution on Road Vehicles.
Shaping the Cold Chain of the Future: The Road to Net Zero. Part four - The Cold Store of 2050.
Shaping the Cold Chain of the Future: The Road to Net Zero. Part two - Defining a Net Zero Cold Chain.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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World refrigerated warehousing market
A few figures on the global refrigerated warehousing market.
The global refrigerated warehousing market 2016-2020
Technavio’s market research analysts estimate the global refrigerated warehousing market to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 14% between 2016 and 2020.
Global markets: natural refrigerants, refrigerated road transport and refrigerated warehousing
Marketsandmarkets and Technavio recently provided projections of the global natural refrigerants market, the global refrigerated road transportation market and the global refrigerated warehousing market for for the next years.
2016 Capacity of refrigerated warehousing by country
The total capacity of refrigerated warehouses worldwide reached 600 million cubic meters in 2016, an increase of 8.6% from 2014.
Briefs: AHRI update
Keith Coursin, president of Desert Aire Corp. headquartered in Germantown Wisconsin, USA, was elected chairman of the Board of Directors of the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) late 2008.
“eCO2”, a new high specification carbon dioxide refrigerant
Refrigerant, branded ‘eCO2’, offers sustainable sourcing and lower moisture content than current offerings, distributor claims.
Cold chain : largest European and global players
Largest players in cold chain warehousing and logistics are from the U.S., China, Japan and the Netherlands.
Heat pump market in Germany
German heat pump association BWP market figures remained in 2013 totaling 60,000 installations, destined mainly for the housing market.
Cold stores in India
According to a report published in October 2013, Indian cold stores account for about 16% of the total warehousing industry. Estimated worth: USD 1500 billion.
Cold storage capacity 2016 in China and in India
China is a major player in the cold storage industry, with refrigerated warehouse capacity of 107 million cubic meters, and India has the largest total capacity of refrigerated warehousing in the world when ranked by country.
Markets: Frozen Foods - China
China has a clearly positive foreign trade balance. According to UbiFrance it represented 1.2 billion € in 2004. Imports are mainly centred on sea foods because of foreign companies, in particular from the USA, outsourcing their activity to China...
Global air-to-water heat-pump market figures
In 2010, global air-to-water (ATW) heat-pump market demand increased by 24% since the previous year.
The district cooling network of Paris will be extended by 158 km within 20 years
Paris’ district cooling network currently covers over 86 kilometres and will be extended to 250 kilometres by 2042. It will increase the city's contribution to the carbon neutrality objective by...
IIR news
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Technical visit to the Tokyo fish market
At the ICCC conference last June, attendees had the opportunity to participate in technical visits, including a tour of the Tokyo fish market. Alain Le Bail, President of IIR Commission C2, joined the visit and...
IIR member news: Air Liquide joins the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic
To deal with the Covid-19 epidemic in France, the Air Liquide group, member of the IIR, has decided to produce 10,000 respirators in 50 days.
The essential role of refrigeration in the combat against COVID-19
Statement of the International Institute of Refrigeration calling governments to consider refrigeration-related services as “essential services” in the context of the current health crisis due to COVID-19.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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.
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...
