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Laboratory determination of hazardous R40 concentration in HFC-134a systems, application to intermodal container refrigeration and pacification technique.

• Author(s) : LAWTON A. R., CLARKE P.
• 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

Phasing-out HCFCs in small and medium-sized foam enterprises.

• Author(s) : MENG Q., LIU W., ZHANG P., et al.
• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, Pacific, HCFC, Asia, Substitute, Foam, Industry, Environment

On the development of a technological solution to mitigate summer mortality in brazilian oysters’ crops: reporting experimental results.

• Author(s) : ANTONIO GARCIA M., SILVEIRA N. Jr., ANTONIO MENDEZ L., CORDEIRO MENDONCA K.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Oyster, Pacific, Brazil, Loss, Control (generic), Environment, Expérimentation, Case study
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

Electricity Market Report - July 2021

• Author(s) : IEA
• Publication date: 2021/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Electricity, Renewable energy, World, Market, Europe, America, Asia, Pacific, Africa, CO2 emission, Heating, Refrigeration

Gas Market Report, Q1-2021.

• Author(s) : IEA
• Publication date: 2021/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : LNG, Natural gas, Economy, Energy consumption, Asia, Pacific, USA, North america, India, China, Industry, Energy, World, Market, Europe, Regulations, Statistics, Prediction

Recommended by the IIR

Gas Market Report, Q1-2022.

• Author(s) : IEA
• Publication date: 2022/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : LNG, China, Russia, Natural gas, Market, World, Statistics, Prediction, Economy, Asia, USA, South america, Europe, Pacific, Brazil, India, Regulations, Energy consumption

Recommended by the IIR

GECF Global Gas Outlook 2050 Synopsis 

• Author(s) : Gas Exporting Countries Forum
• Publication date: 2021/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy, Africa, Asia, Pacific, Europe, South america, North america, Middle East, CO2 emission, Natural gas, LNG, Economy, Market, Prediction, World, Regulations, Statistics

Effect of chitosan coating combined with pomegranate peel extract on the quality of Pacific white shrimp during iced storage.

• Author(s) : YUAN G., LV H., TANG W., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : English
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 59

Shelf-life of pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) as affected by weakly acidic electrolyzed water ice-glazing and modified atmosphere packaging.

• Author(s) : ZHANG B., MA L. K., DENG S. G., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 51

IIR document

Effect of phosphate and bicarbonate replacers on quality changes of raw and cooked pacific white shrimp as influenced by the repeated freeze-thawing.

• Author(s) : KINGWASCHARAPONG P., BENJAKUL S.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 67
• Formats : PDF

Effects of the anti-microbial peptide pardaxin plus sodium erythorbate dissolved in different gels on the quality of Pacific white shrimp under refrigerated storage.

• Author(s) : HSU W. H., LAI Y. J., WU S. C.
• Publication date: 2017/03
• Languages : English
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 73

Growing cold chain and refrigeration equipment market.

• Publication date: 2016/09/25
• Languages : English
• Source: JARN - vol. 48 - n. 9

Saving History, saving energy.

• Author(s) : HELLER J.
• Publication date: 2016/04
• Languages : English
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 58 - n. 4

Sobre o uso do sistema de refrigeração hidráulica como uma solução tecnológica para a melhoria da produção de ostras no sul do Brasil.

On the use of the hydraulic refrigeration system as a technological solution to improve the production of oysters in the southern crops of Brazil.

• Author(s) : GARCÍA M. A., GONÇALVES J. M., MENDES L. A., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Portuguese
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
• Formats : PDF

2018 World LNG Report.

• Author(s) : IGU
• Publication date: 2018
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

Asia-Pacific refrigerants market

Asia-Pacific’s refrigerants market was valued at USD 5,665.49 million in 2013, and is estimated to reach USD 9,119 million by 2019.

• Publication date : 2014/12/16
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The hydrocarbon market in the Asia Pacific

The hydrocarbon market in the Asia Pacific will reach USD 128.5 million in 2018, according to a new market report by MicroMarket Monitor.

• Publication date : 2014/12/11
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Chilled & deli food market in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific chilled & deli food market had total revenues of USD 296,724.7million in 2012.

• Publication date : 2013/10/18

“eCO2”, a new high specification carbon dioxide refrigerant

Refrigerant, branded ‘eCO2’, offers sustainable sourcing and lower moisture content than current offerings, distributor claims.

• Publication date : 2014/07/09

Ice cream global trade data

Various market analysts predict an upward trend in the global ice cream market, particularly in Asia-Pacific and several emerging economies. Europe led global exports of ice cream in...

• Publication date : 2022/06/07
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Global demand for HVAC equipment on the rise

Global HVAC demand to reach USD 107 billion in 2016, with Asia Pacific in the lead.

• Publication date : 2015/09/07
• Subjects: Figures, economy

World HVAC equipment demand on the rise

The Asia/Pacific region was the largest market for HVAC equipment in 2013, with 54 % of the global total.

• Publication date : 2014/05/27
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Cold Train in the USA

Launched in early 2010, the "Cold Train" Pacific Northwest-Chicagoland Express Refrigerated Intermodal Service operates in partnership with BNSF and the Port of Quincy, Washington.

• Publication date : 2013/01/04

Cooling the ATST solar telescope

The Advanced Technology Solar Telescope (ATST), currently under construction on the Pacific island of Maui, will be the world’s largest solar telescope, able to provide the sharpest views ever taken of the solar surface

• Publication date : 2014/09/19

20,000 megabytes under the sea

Microsoft has tested a prototype called Project Natick of a self-contained data center that can operate hundreds of meters below the surface of the ocean off the Pacific coast, reducing the need for expensive cooling.

• Publication date : 2016/05/09

R22 and R134a emissions double, even triple, in summer

In a recent article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, B. Xiang et al. present the results of in situ observations of R22 and R134a taken from research aircraft over the Pacific Ocean combined with long-term ground...

• Publication date : 2015/02/19

Continued increase in global LNG trade in 2019

The global Liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade has continued to increase in 2019, with export growth coming from the USA, Russia, Australia, Algeria and Egypt. Asia Pacific and Asia remain the largest importing...

• Publication date : 2020/05/27
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Europe dominated the global frozen food market in 2020

2020 has seen record sales in the frozen food sector. According to Frozen Food Europe, Europe had the largest share of the global frozen food market in 2020. Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa are...

• Publication date : 2021/01/27

Trends and markets: AC market

- According to a recent BSRIA press release, the air-conditioning market contracted by 11% compared to 2008, reaching USD 63.2 million in 2009. It is expected to see a slow recovery in 2010 with an expected growth rate of around 5%. In terms of...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

China’s largest port-base cold chain project

With a state-of-the-art mega-refrigerated warehouse project, the port of Nansha in southern China will be ready to meet the growing logistics needs of the cold chain in the region.

• Publication date : 2020/10/22

Yokohama e yokoso !

From 16 to 22 August 2015, the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR), recognised internationally as a milestone refrigeration event, will bring together key refrigeration stakeholders from across the globe at the Pacifico Yokohama...

• Publication date : 2015/08/18

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

ICR2015: A stimulating environment for dynamic exchanges

With a focus on improving standards and the quality of life of many worldwide, as well as emphasising the importance of preserving the earth through the advancement of refrigeration applications and technology, ICR2015 is expected to attract a...

• Publication date : 2015/04/08

Experience the unforgettable in Japan at ICR2015: It’s not just about refrigeration, it’s also about fun!

ICR2015: Discover the plenary speakers, technical tours, and popular tours and activities

• Publication date : 2015/05/06

The IIR makes its mark in LNG

In line with our objective to remain at the forefront of developments in the field of cryogenics the IIR, in partnership with the lnternational Gas Union (IGU), and the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), organizes triennial LNG conferences across the...

• Publication date : 2015/10/14

OEWG36: Tough week of negotiations, no agreement except possible additional meetings

OEWG 36 spent much of its time focusing on moving the discussion on HFCs management forward.

• Publication date : 2015/07/29
• Subjects: Regulation

WGC PARIS 2015: “Growing together towards a friendly planet”

The 26th World Gas Conference (WGC), held in Paris last week, offered attendees an ideal opportunity for networking, learning and sharing information on the latest developments

• Publication date : 2015/06/09

MOP 27: Strong debate in the run-up to COP21

MOP 27 delegates continued firm discussions and addressed the outcomes of OEWG 36

• Publication date : 2015/11/04

The OEWG 38: dedicated to the phase down of hydrofluorocarbons

The IIR reports back from the 38th Open-Ended Working Group meeting in Vienna

• Publication date : 2016/07/27

CRH 2015 - China Refrigeration 2015

Continued focus on providing persistent improvement and innovation in the HVAC&R industry. Highlights included a Demonstration Pavilion for cold chain solutions, Ozone2Climate Roadshow & Roundtable, and a side-event covering EU F-gas...

• Publication date : 2015/04/15

IIR conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events

IIR conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events covering cutting edge refrigeration themes from refrigerants to energy issues; from cold chain sustainability to new refrigeration technologies.

• Publication date : 2016/03/02

Check out the upcoming cutting edge IIR events for 2016

IIR conference activities in 2016 show a promising choice of events.

• Publication date : 2015/12/16

What do refrigeration, air conditioning and social media have in common? A lot!

In 2014, an awareness raising social media campaign by Stephen Gill praising the too often overlooked virtues and benefits of refrigeration caused quite a stir, going viral.

• Publication date : 2015/07/21

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...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams

For IIR members only

Global cold storage capacity

This table presents the cold storage capacity in about 50 countries, based on data from the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA).

• Last update : 2021/12/06
• Langues : English
• Themes : Refrigerated storage: economics and statistics

For IIR members only

Heat pump stock in Europe

This table presents the stock of installed heat pumps, the CO2 emissions avoided and the number of jobs in the heat pump sector in Europe.

• Last update : 2021/12/14
• Langues : English
• Themes : Heat pumps, energy recovery: economics and statistics

Global HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector

This table shows HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector – including air conditioning – in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent for about 40 countries that are signatories...

• Last update : 2022/01/20
• Langues : English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

Thermophysical properties of HFC refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 100 HFC refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : HFCs, HFO et HCFO, Blends

Thermophysical properties of HFO refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 50 HFO refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : HFO et HCFO, Blends

Thermophysical properties of hydrocarbon refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 20 hydrocarbon refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Blends

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

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...

• Last update : 2023/09/15
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : HFCs

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

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