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Performance indicators for energy efficient supermarket buildings.

• Author(s) : SLUIS S. van der, LINDBERG U., LANE A-L., et al.
• 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

CO2 in subcritical refrigeration applications.

• Author(s) : VENKATESWARAN M.
• Publication date: 2017/09
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal, Cold Chain - vol. 8 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

Half-term Results from IEA HPT Annex 52 – Long-term Performance Monitoring of Large GSHP Systems.

• Author(s) : GEHLIN S., SPITLER J. D.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

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Energy assessment and optimization of a dual source heat pump system located in Amsterdam.

• Author(s) : CAZORLA-MARÍN A., MEENG C., MONTAGUD C., CORBERÁN J. M.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

Low temperature district heating based on low temperature geothermal heat (30°C).

• Author(s) : KNEPPER S., POTHOF I., ITARD L., FERREIRA C. I.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

Global Renewable & Low-Carbon Gas Report

• Author(s) : IGU
• Publication date: 2021/11
• Languages : English

Contrôle du confinement aux Pays-Bas.

Checking containment in the Netherlands.

• Author(s) : BAEDTS E. de
• Publication date: 2001/09
• Languages : French
• Source: Rev. gén. Froid - vol. 91 - n. 1016

Dossier Pays-Bas : produits surgelés.

File on the Netherlands: frozen products.

• Publication date: 2005/01
• Languages : French
• Source: Lett. VIPS - n. 21

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The leaks in the basket: CFC-chain research in the Netherlands.

• Author(s) : DIJKSTRA E.
• Publication date: 2000/07/25
• Languages : English
• Source: Final proceedings of the 4th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Working Fluids at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Retrofit heat pumps in The Netherlands.

• Author(s) : KLEEFKENS O.
• Publication date: 2007/11/22
• Languages : English
• Source: DKV-Tagungsbericht 2007, Hannover.

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ATP TEST STATION IN THE NETHERLANDS.

• Author(s) : ZAAL H., DORP G. van
• Publication date: 1988/05/17
• Languages : English
• Source: Cold chains in economic perspective.
• Formats : PDF

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CO2 systems are sweeping through the Netherlands.

• Author(s) : LOBREGT S., KOPPENOL A. D., SLUIS S. M. van der
• Publication date: 2003/08/17
• Languages : English
• Source: 21^st IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Serving the Needs of Mankind.
• Formats : PDF

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The dutch horticulture sector.

• Author(s) : POELGEEST A. van
• Publication date: 1995/08/20
• Languages : English
• Source: For a Better Quality of Life. 19th International Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

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POLICIES FOR FIRE SAFETY OF COLD STORES IN THE NETHERLANDS.

• Author(s) : DUIVEN J. E., TWILT L.
• Publication date: 1982
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

Onion production and research in The Netherlands: an overview.

• Author(s) : VISSER C. de, BROEK R. van den
• Publication date: 2004
• Languages : English
• Source: Veg. Crops Res. Bull. - vol. 60

Cold storage capacity in the Netherlands

Total cold storage capacity in the Netherlands is over 16 million cubic meters.

• Publication date : 2016/12/20
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The Netherlands heat pump market situation

From 2010 to 2011 there was a steep rise in heat pump numbers sold.

• Publication date : 2016/02/19
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Ice cream market in the Netherlands

Volume sales of ice cream are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2% over the forecast period 2013-2018 and value sales at a 1% CAGR, in constant value terms.

• Publication date : 2014/05/13
• Subjects: Figures, economy

France: The NF EN 378 standard enters into force on April 1st, 2017 (in French)

The NF EN 378 standard providing guidance for companies who work with refrigerating systems, entered into force in France on April 1st, 2017.

• Publication date : 2017/04/06
• Subjects: Regulation

AC adoption may increase household electricity consumption up to 42%

In a recent study by EnergyA, an EU-funded research project, authors examined the impact of climatic conditions on households’ electricity expenditures in Australia, Canada, France, Japan, the Netherlands,...

• Publication date : 2020/06/29

The sharp increase in refrigeration needs should be better reflected in public policies

Recently released degree-day indicators confirm the steady progression of cooling needs compared to heating in the EU. Globally, energy consumption from refrigeration (including air...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: Environment

The impact of humidity on global demand for cooling energy

Recent studies have highlighted the countries most affected by the need to adapt to rising temperatures. Assessing the impact of humidity on perceived temperatures also stresses out...

• Publication date : 2023/09/25
• Subjects: General information

The need for air conditioning is increasing in the EU

Recent Eurostat figures show an increase in the number of cooling degree days in the EU-27 Member States. This indicates an increase in the need for air conditioning over the last decades.

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Environment, General information

Ice cream global trade data 2022

Europe continues to lead global exports of ice cream in 2022, according to the United Nations Comtrade database.

• Publication date : 2023/07/17
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Road to COP28. Extending the temperature range and application for heat pumps

To promote decarbonation, “high temperature heat pumps should be designed using waste heat and renewables as a driving energy, and environmentally friendly working fluids”, according...

• Publication date : 2023/05/30
• Subjects: Technology

Carbon capture on board LNG-fuelled ships

A project involving science and industry partners has received EU funding to accelerate the uptake of ship-based carbon capture on LNG-fuelled ships.

• Publication date : 2022/06/13
• Subjects: Environment, Technology

Latest progress in the Caribbean Cooling Initiative

Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are working towards setting up policies and minimum energy efficiency requirements to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions from cooling. 

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country, Environment

Brazilian government outlines measures to reduce electricity consumption

Owing to severe droughts affecting hydropower generation, the Brazilian government is imposing measures to reduce electricity consumption in public buildings, including limiting the...

• Publication date : 2021/09/27
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

District heating and cooling in Europe: the share of renewable energy

District heating and cooling networks continue to expand in Europe, further integrating renewables and waste heat sources. 

• Publication date : 2024/06/26
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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

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

Past events: The IIR around the world, August and September 2024

A look back at the IIR’s latest events during conferences (Gustav Lorentzen, Thermag, Compressors) and during sponsored vents (CHPC).

• Publication date : 2024/10/07

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

Find out who are the top 10 most active countries on the IIR website!

Since its overhaul in 2020, traffic to the IIR website has doubled and it has seen a drastic increase in the number of visitors from least developed countries. Find out who have been the top 10 most active...

• Publication date : 2022/12/05
• Subjects: General information

IC2015 Workshops: An opportunity to join, share and build together

ICR2015: A chance to actively participate in the innovation of refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2015/06/17

Editorial by Didier Coulomb

The IIR is introducing changes. It has to change in order to meet the needs of its member countries, corporate and private members and clients. Its services must constantly evolve in line with new information technology as it becomes available....

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Available now: All 474 papers from the Purdue Conferences 2018

Welcoming 800 participants from 30 different countries, the 2018 Purdue Conferences took place at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, from July 9 to 12, 2018.

• Publication date : 2019/05/06

IIR’s contribution and key outcomes at COP29

The International Institute of Refrigeration actively participated in COP29/CMP19/CMA6 held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 November to 22 November 2024, contributing to key discussions and fostering discussions...

• Publication date : 2024/12/17
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment

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

Philippe Lebrun to be awarded the Kamerlingh Onnes Medal of Honour

The Kamerlingh Onnes Medal of Honour will be presented to Dr Philippe Lebrun of CERN during the 10th-IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Working Fluids to be held in Delft, the Netherlands on June 25-27, 2012.

• Publication date : 2012/05/16

Now it’s even easier to find your thesis in FRIDOC!

To increase the visibility of your thesis, publish it in FRIDOC. The comprehensive database dedicated to refrigeration information now comprises nearly 300 theses from across the globe.

• Publication date : 2022/11/22
• Subjects: General information

Highlights: the 25th IIR Congress 2019 brings together over 850 delegates

The congress attracted over 650 papers, including 530 oral presentations, 72 posters, 17 keynotes and 1 plenary session, as well as 9 workshops, 10 IIR Commission and Working Group meetings, and 4 technical tours.

• Publication date : 2019/09/12

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: Figures, economy, Technology, Developing country, General information, Regulation, Environment

Press release: IIR launches new Working Group on “Whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation”

During the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) Science and Technology Council meeting on June 15, 2017, a new IIR Working Group on “Whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation” was officially created.

• Publication date : 2017/07/26

New IIR Working Group: whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation

During the IIR Science and Technology Council meeting on June 15, 2017, a new IIR Working Group (WG) on “Whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation” was officially created.

• Publication date : 2017/07/12

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

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

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

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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

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.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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)

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