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Cold chain assessment: Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru 2014.

Cold chain assessment: Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru 2014.

• Author(s) : GCCA, USDA
• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Retail trade, Peru, Food, Ecuador, Cold chain, Bolivia, Import

Design of net zero energy environmental engineering building in Peru.

• Author(s) : HUTZEL W., FLORES-LARICO P., HORTON T., ZIMPFER M.
• Publication date: 2021/05/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Green building, Heating, Air conditioning, Energy efficiency, Energy saving, Solar energy, Peru, Modelling
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 6^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Recycling 101: waste heat recovery.

• Author(s) : THOMPSON R.
• Publication date: 2015/08
• Languages : English
• Source: Consulting-Specifying Engineer - vol. 52 - n. 7

IIR document

Performance of a cooling system driven by engine exhaust heat.

• Author(s) : YOUSUF N., ANDERSON T., GSCHWENDTNER M., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/04/07
• Languages : English
• Source: 4^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Auckland, New Zealand, April 7-9, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Thermosiphon loop thermal collector for low-temperature waste heat recovery.

• Author(s) : MATSUBARA K., MATSUDAIRA Y., KOURAKATA I.
• Publication date: 2016/01/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 92

IIR document

High temperature absorption compression heat pump for industrial waste heat.

• Author(s) : REINHOLDT L., HORNTVEDT B., NORDTVEDT S. R., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Design of two-stage thermoacoustic Stirling engine coupled with push-pull linear alternator for waste heat recovery.

• Author(s) : HAMOOD A., MAO X., JAWORSKI A. J.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Using waste heat of ship as energy source for an absorption refrigeration system.

• Author(s) : SALMI W., VANTTOLA J., ELG M., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/03/25
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 115

IIR document

A centrally heated, air-coupled adsorption cooling system driven by waste heat.

• Author(s) : ROBBINS T., GARIMELLA S.
• Publication date: 2020/12
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 120
• Formats : PDF

Exergy and energy analysis of waste heat recovery options for cooling capacity production.

• Author(s) : MAATOUK C., SLIM R.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 15th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Performance investigation of engine waste heat powered absorption cycle cooling system for shipboard applications.

• Author(s) : CAO T., LEE H., HWANG Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/11/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 90

IIR document

Ejector refrigeration systems for waste heat recovery applications: effects of condensation on performance.

• Author(s) : LITTLE A. B., GARIMELLA S.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Effect of waste heat utilization on the performance of low temperature Rankine cycle.

• Author(s) : SHAHROOZ M., LUNDQVIST P., NEKSÅ P.
• Publication date: 2020/07/31
• Languages : English
• Source: IIR Rankine Conference 2020.
• Formats : PDF

Design and assessment on a novel integrated system for power and refrigeration using waste heat from diesel engine.

• Author(s) : LU Y., WANG Y., DONG C., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/12/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 91

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Investigation of Novel Configuration for Dual Organic Rankine Cycle Configurations for maximization of waste heat utilization.

• Author(s) : NOVOTNY V., SZUCS Z., SPALE J., MASCUCH J., KOLOVRATNÍK M.
• Publication date: 2020/07/31
• Languages : English
• Source: IIR Rankine Conference 2020.
• Formats : PDF

Research & Development: A cooling curtain made of a porous triple-layer membrane

A doctoral student at ETH Zurich's Functional Materials Laboratory has developed a cooling curtain made of a porous triple-layer membrane.

• Publication date : 2017/09/01

A refrigerated warehouse in Cameroon.

The first stage of construction of the refrigerated warehouse.

• Publication date : 2015/07/22

Snapshot of air conditioning in the MENA region and Türkiye

The Cool Up programme monitors the status, developments, insights, and good practice examples regarding sustainable cooling in the MENA region.

• Publication date : 2023/06/12
• Subjects: General information

India and US solar market outlook

India and US amongst global leader in solar energy.

• Publication date : 2016/08/08

HVAC equipment sales in Brazil: brief outlook for 2013

Sales growth in the air-conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and solar heating (refrigeration market) segments is being driven by the Brazilians’ increased purchasing power, expansion and modernization of factories and commercial spaces.

• Publication date : 2014/01/13
• Subjects: Figures, economy

2023 Ice cream production and trade overview

Despite a slight decrease in production, Europe continues to lead global exports of ice cream in 2023. 

• Publication date : 2024/09/18
• Subjects: Figures, economy

India: 25 to 30% of fruits and vegetables lost after harvest

According to an article published on website downtoearth.org.in, Indian farmers lose INR 63,000 crore (about 8 billion EUR) every year due to unsold products.

• Publication date : 2018/03/23
• Subjects: Developing country, Figures, economy

Must read in IJR: Overview of cold storage capacity in Uganda

The cold storage capacity in Uganda was estimated at 4.5 m3 per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023, according to a recent survey on existing cold storage facilities for bulk handling of perishable food...

• Publication date : 2024/09/20

One-third of all food produced is lost or wasted along the food chain

A 2017 FAO report stresses that about 670 million tons of food is lost or wasted in high-income countries, and 630 million tons in low- and middle-income countries.

• Publication date : 2017/06/16

Briefs: Birthplace of AC condemned

Buffalo Forge Co. once was a prosperous industrial complex, covering 14 acres, active as early as 1877, but is now being demolished. The Forge is a landmark in industrial history as it is the birthplace of modern air conditioning, invented early...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

Frozen avocados to meet the booming global “avo craze”

Frozen avocado pieces or products represent a rising market for exporters to guarantee year-round supply of avocados, which is becoming crucial to the food service sector. 

• Publication date : 2024/09/19

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. 

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

Current status and future trends of natural refrigerants in North and South America

Two papers presented at the IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference perfectly illustrate the interest in natural refrigerants and the obstacles they face in the Americas. 

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

More than one billion people are at high risk due to a lack of access to cooling

The annual Chilling Prospects report estimates that 355 million people living in poor rural areas and 732 million people living in poor urban areas are at risk due to a lack of access to cooling worldwide....

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Developing country

Global LNG continues to grow despite the crisis

The current geopolitical situation has favoured the development of new liquefaction projects as well as the growth of existing LNG export markets, according to the IGU World LNG...

• Publication date : 2022/07/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

International collaboration: The key to a prosperous future in refrigeration

The IIR puts its international network into action for the benefit of all.

• Publication date : 2015/08/12

A sneak preview of ICR2015 Highlights

The 25th International Congress of Refrigeration ended on Saturday, August 22nd proving to be more successful than ever with 1186 conference delegates from 55 countries, 11 tracks and 900 sessions.

• Publication date : 2015/08/26

Highlights: IIR Statutory Meetings in June 2017

European project CryoHub presented and Air Liquide Life Science R&D Group Manager Manager presents economic issues and scientific challenges of cryogenic energy storage at the IIR Statutory Meetings in June 2017.

• Publication date : 2017/07/04

Interview: Director General of the IIR gives an overview of the trends of the refrigeration sector

In the 2018-2019 international special issue of the Industria & Formazione magazine, Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration, Didier Coulomb, gives an overview of the impact of the refrigeration sector on climate...

• Publication date : 2019/02/19

IIR Conference overview: 5th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Processes of Refrigerants - TPTPR2017

With over 150 participants from 12 countries, the 5th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Processes of Refrigerants featured 85 technical presentations, including six plenary keynote lectures.

• Publication date : 2017/05/24

Conference overview: Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in Marine and Off-Shore Fisheries Sectors

In partnership with the UNEP, ASHRAE and UNIDO, the IIR organised a conference in Bangkok (Thailand) in April 2017 on the Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in the Marine Sector and Offshore Fisheries.

• Publication date : 2017/05/31

COP-19 Warsaw, Poland

Slow progress in the climate negotiations

• Publication date : 2013/11/22
• Subjects: General information, Environment

Lima : A step towards an international climate agreement in 2015 ?

An outline for future negotiations during the Paris conference in 2015.

• Publication date : 2014/12/23

Supercooling and superchilling: A solution to increased shelf life and reduced food waste?

If these technologies were combined with perfusion chilling for meat and fish, then additional benefits such as rapid cooling, low weight loss and novel products could result.

• Publication date : 2015/10/27

Send in your abstracts to the LNG2023 Conference and Exhibition!

This unique event series focuses on the technical and commercial aspects of the LNG industry, gathering thousands of professionals, numerous exhibitors and the most influential global energy companies all in one...

• Publication date : 2022/02/15
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

A look back at Chillventa 2022

The IIR was present at this year’s Chillventa exhibition held in Nuremberg from October 10 to 12. This was also the venue for the WorldSkills Competition in the field of refrigeration and air...

• Publication date : 2022/10/27

Past events: The IIR around the world

Focus on ammonia, cryogenics and heat pumps! Take a look back at the most recent events in which the IIR has participated. 

• Publication date : 2023/05/27

Focus on the last events in June 2021

In June 2021, the IIR organised two conferences: Thermag and HFO. It also participated in the European Conferences on the latest technologies in refrigeration and air conditioning organised by Centro Studi...

• Publication date : 2021/06/29

IIR shared a stand at SIFA

On 16-18 November 2021 took place the French SIFA trade fair dedicated to concrete issues about refrigeration, air-conditioning, thermodynamics, and heat pumps. 130 exhibitors and 3,700 participants attended the...

• Publication date : 2021/11/29

Canada to host the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration in 2019!

During the IIR Executive Committee meeting in Paris on June 14, 2013 Montreal, Canada was elected by the Delegates of the IIR member-countries as the host city of the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration to be held in 2019 (ICR2019).

• Publication date : 2013/07/11

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...

• Last update : 2023/01/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Fruit, Vegetables

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

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

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)

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

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