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Technology transfers for natural refrigerants in developing countries.

• Author(s) : DUSEK J.
• Publication date: 2016/10/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Shecco

Small scale milk processing and preservation in developing countries: the case of Ethiopia; a review.

• Author(s) : BEDRU M., ALEMU D., CORONAS A.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : English
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Promotion of low global warming potential alternatives for heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning in developing countries.

• Author(s) : SAVIGLIANO R., VIGH K., ALEDO R.
• Publication date: 2015/06/12
• Languages : English
• Source: Le ultime tecnologie del freddo e del condizionamento. Atti del 16° Convegno Europeo: June 12-13, 2015, Milano, Italia.
• Formats : PDF

Optimizing cold chain transport : applying U.S. lessons in refrigerated hauling in the developing world.

• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : English
• Source: Eberhart Capital

International standards in refrigeration and air-conditioning: an introduction to their role in the context of the HCFC phase-out in developing countries.

• Author(s) : MASICKOVA J., CLARK E.
• Publication date: 2014/05/14
• Languages : English

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Assessment of cold chain options, critical needs, and emerging solutions in developing countries with warm climates.

• Author(s) : DUFFY A. M., LOCKYEAR K. T., CRYSTAL R. V., AGARWAL A., GARIMELLA S.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Potential applications of CO₂ systems in developing countries with high ambient temperature.

• Author(s) : COLOMBO I., ALLOUCHE Y., N'TSOUKPOE K. E., SCHMID O., KAUFFELD M.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : PDF

Ensilication improves the thermal stability of the tuberculosis antigen Ag85b and an Sbi-Ag85b vaccine conjugate.

• Author(s) : WAHID A. A., SARTBAEVA A., VAN DEN ELSEN J. M. H.
• Publication date: 2019/08/08
• Languages : English
• Source: Nature Scientific Reports - vol. 9

Prospects and Challenges to Transfer New Technology to A5 Countries. ASHRAE perspective.

• Author(s) : HAYTER S. J.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

Institutional & regulatory frameworks required for sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries in A5 countries: Government of Indonesia perspectives.

• Author(s) : ZULHASNI B.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

Prospects and Challenges to Transfer New Technology to A5 Countries: Chinese Academy of Sciences' perspectives.

• Author(s) : TIAN C.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

Prospects and Challenges to Transfer New Technology to A5 Countries: Patkol Public Company Ltd perspectives.

• Author(s) : CHOTCHUANGCHUTCHAVAL S.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

Management of refrigerants in mobile marine sectors-challenges for article 5 countries-under the Montreal protocol.

• Author(s) : DUBRIE A.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Optimal design of a thermoacoustic system comprising of a standing-wave engine driving a travelling-wave cooler.

• Author(s) : SAECHAN P., 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

Overview of China refrigerant and extinguishing agent recycled from ship breaking sector in 2016.

• Author(s) : XUE C.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

ICR2019: focus on innovative refrigeration technologies for developing countries

Several papers presented during the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration in August 2019 addressed advances in the refrigeration technologies that are particularly adapted to hot countries with limited electricity supply: solar...

• Publication date : 2019/11/29
• Subjects: Developing country

Initiatives to promote refrigeration technologies in the developing world

Focus on some initiatives to facilitate access to eco-friendly refrigeration technologies in hot countries.

• Publication date : 2020/06/26
• Subjects: Developing country

HCFC consumption and production in developing countries

Recent data on the HCFC production and consumption of developing countries were submitted to the Committee of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol.

• Publication date : 2018/03/27
• Subjects: Developing country

Expansion of cold chain facilities in hot countries

Effective cold-chain logistics are essential for the economic growth of hot countries. In Africa, Asia, as well as the Middle East, various stakeholders are engaged in setting up cold storage refrigeration warehouses and temperature-controlled...

• Publication date : 2020/02/27
• Subjects: Developing country

Assisting developing countries in setting national plans for sustainable cooling

With over a billion people at risk due to a lack of access to cooling, a UNEP-led working group has published a methodology to help countries develop National Cooling Action Plans (NCAPs).

• Publication date : 2021/10/11
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

Focus on the consumption of HCFCs in developing countries

Overview of the HCFC consumption in 19 Article 5 countries under the Montreal Protocol (2013-2016).

• Publication date : 2017/11/21
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

Cold chain figures in developing countries

Some interesting figures on developing countries were provided during the FAO Technical Meeting on Cold Chain Development in which the IIR participated.

• Publication date : 2018/04/11
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

New Guide on Natural Solutions for Developing Countries

During the latest Montreal Protocol meeting in Bangkok, Shecco, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), officially launched their new guide on the Natural Solutions for Developing Countries.

• Publication date : 2014/03/06

Cold storage: sustainable solutions for developing countries with hot climates

Two papers from the recent IIR Congress illustrate the importance of developing the cold chain in developing countries with warm climates. In particular, in India, environmentally-friendly technical solutions...

• Publication date : 2023/12/19

Alternatives to HCFCs/HFCs in warm developing countries

Öko-Recherche considers that “in developing countries, approx. 90% of HCFCs and high-GWP HFCs can be replaced by substances with low or moderate GWP.

• Publication date : 2015/02/20
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

MOP35: aid funds against dumping of inefficient cooling equipment

At MOP35, it was decided to allocate more aid funds to developing countries and to take measures against the dumping of inefficient cooling equipment containing obsolete...

• Publication date : 2023/11/17
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

Emerging countries: Discover the key figures in their national cooling plans

Several countries have recently published National Cooling Plans, which present an overview of their countries cooling demand and help support the implementation of sustainable,...

• Publication date : 2023/04/26
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation, Developing country

Solar energy improves medical healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa

UNDP develops the Solar for Health project in Zambia and Zimbabwe. More than 400 healthcare centres are now equipped with solar panels and the health products' cold chain is preserved.

• Publication date : 2019/02/28
• Subjects: Developing country

Kenya launches National Cooling Action Plan

On 14 June 2023, Kenya’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry officially launched the National Cooling Action Plan for Kenya (NCAP) which includes a review of the Kenyan...

• Publication date : 2023/07/31
• Subjects: Developing country

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

The “Projects on clean and efficient refrigeration solutions for food and healthcare sectors in developing countries” workshop at ICCC 2022

An IIR workshop which has gathered the current projects in developing countries that will help to raise awareness among the industry, farmers, policymakers, and consumers… on the importance of adopting a...

• Publication date : 2022/04/29

Rome declaration: actions already underway!

Following the Rome declaration signed by 76 countries on the need of a sustainable cold chain for food and after signing a new Memorandum of Understanding between UNEP and the IIR in November 2019, a series of actions were undertaken.

• Publication date : 2020/02/05
• Subjects: Developing country

The IIR publishes a new Informatory Note on The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition

In line with its corporate objective to promote knowledge of refrigeration and associated technologies and applications on a global scale, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new Informatory Note on “The...

• Publication date : 2020/04/24
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Technology, Developing country

The IIR takes part in a UNIDO project

The IIR has been successful to a UNIDO call for proposals to assess the incremental and operating cost for improved Energy Efficiency in retail refrigeration in Jordan and Tunisia.

• Publication date : 2018/10/18
• Subjects: General information, Developing country, Environment

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.

• Publication date : 2018/08/08
• Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives, Developing country

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 31

Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 31st Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-31) in Rome (November 4-8,...

• Publication date : 2020/04/03
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country, Environment

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 28

Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-28) in Kigali...

• Publication date : 2020/03/29
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country, Environment

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 34

Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 34th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-34) in Montréal, Canada (octobre 31 –...

• Publication date : 2022/12/12
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country, Environment

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during COP 27

Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 27th Conference of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 27) in Charm...

• Publication date : 2022/12/12
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country, Environment

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.

• Publication date : 2020/04/14
• Subjects: Regulation, Figures, economy, General information, Technology, Developing country, Environment

Conference programme now available for ICCC 2022

In addition to three keynote sessions, the event will gather over 50 presentations, three workshops and several coffee lounges discussions looking at new ways to tackle questions around sustainability and the...

• Publication date : 2022/03/24
• Subjects: General information, Developing country

IIR and UNEP OzonAction publish French and Spanish versions of Cold Chain Technology Briefs

Originally published in English, the five Cold Chain Technology Briefs have been translated into two additional languages.

• Publication date : 2020/05/28
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country

New IIR Informatory Note: The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition

In line with its corporate objective to promote knowledge of refrigeration and associated technologies and applications on a global scale, the IIR has published a new Informatory Note on “The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide...

• Publication date : 2020/04/23
• Subjects: Regulation, Figures, economy, General information, Technology, Developing country, Environment

Cold Chain Technology Briefs: Now available in French and Spanish

Originally published in English, the IIR-UNEP OzonAction Cold Chain Technology Briefs have been translated into two additional languages.

• Publication date : 2020/05/26
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Technology, Developing country

Happy World Ozone Day!

On behalf of UN Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction, it gives us great pleasure to wish you a happy World Ozone Day.

• Publication date : 2020/09/16
• Subjects: Developing country, Environment

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

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

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