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Research on personnel density and air conditioning cooling load in a general hospital.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : WANG T., LÜ J., SHI D., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/11
• Languages : Chinese
• Source: HV & AC - vol. 45 - n. 311
• Formats : PDF

Transient multiphysics modeling of a robotic personal air-conditioning device.

• Author(s) : DHUMANE R., LING J., AUTE V., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 16th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Utilizing wearable devices to design personal thermal comfort model.

• Author(s) : RAFAIE M., TESFAY M., ALSALEEM F.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Improving the performance of a rechargeable personal cooling system with low GWP refrigerants.

• Author(s) : DHUMANE R., QIAO Y., LING J., et al.
• 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

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The nose – our personal high-performance air conditioning system and mighty protector.

• Author(s) : HUGENTOBLER W.
• Publication date: 2021/12
• Languages : English
• Source: REHVA Journal - vol. 58 - 6
• Formats : PDF

Smart low-cost thermal imaging acquisition towards personal comfort prediction.

• Author(s) : SOLEIMANIJAVID A., KONSTANTZOS I.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 7^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Care: IIR working group with emphasis on women in refrigeration.

• Author(s) : MARQUES C., COLOMBO I., EVANS J., KAUFFELD M., TARLEA G., COULOMB D.
• Publication date: 2018/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: 5^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Beijing, Chine, 6-8 avril 2018
• Formats : PDF

Evaluating recharge options for phase change material storage of a personal conditioning system.

• Author(s) : DHUMANE R., QIAO Y., MUEHLBAUER J., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Informacíon para el personal técnico y las empresas que trabajan con equipos que contienen gases fluorados de efecto invernadero.

Note to the technical staff and to companies working with equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases.

• Author(s) : AEFYT
• Publication date: 2015/10
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado - vol. 43 - n. 484
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Women in the cold chain industry.

• Author(s) : COLOMBO I., MARQUES C., EVANS J., 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

Les métiers du froid : avoir l'avenir devant soi. Portrait statistique des entreprises et des salariés. Branche professionnelle du froid, conditionnement de l’air et cuisines professionnelles.

Jobs in refrigeration : having the future ahead of you. Statistical portrait of businesses and employees. Refrigeration, air-conditioning and catering kitchens.

• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : French

IIR document

Personal protective equipment for safety when working with NH3 and CO2.

• Author(s) : JOHNSON E. D., McKEOWN E.
• Publication date: 2019/04/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 8^th Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, Avril 11-13, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Transport frigorifique : un des secteurs les plus réglementés.

Refrigerated transport: one of the most regulated sectors.

• Publication date: 2014/09/11
• Languages : French

Thermophysiological response of human beings working within freezing chambers in Portugal.

• Author(s) : RAIMUNDO A. M., OLIVEIRA A. V. M., GASPAR A. R., et al.
• 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

Non è solo un tesserino! certificarsi per avere certezza delle proprie capacità professionali. 185a lezione di base.

You need more than a badge! Have them certified to confirm their professional skills. 185th basic lesson.

• Author(s) : FANTONI P.
• Publication date: 2015/07
• Languages : Italian
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 39 - n.391
• Formats : PDF

Impact of indoor heat on mortality in the elderly

A team of researchers has developed a model to assess the impact of indoor heat on the health status of populations, and more specifically on the mortality of people over 65 years of age. 

• Publication date : 2021/06/28

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

UK: uncertified persons can buy F-gases for the servicing of MAC systems

The UK government has confirmed that “F-gas” refrigerants can be sold to unqualified persons servicing mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems.

• Publication date : 2015/12/07
• Subjects: Regulation

Personalized environment thanks to IoT sensors.

The building management system (BMS) adjusts lighting, heating, and air-conditioning in real-time, thanks to IoT sensors.

• Publication date : 2017/02/22

HFC alternatives: insufficient training in Europe

An AREA survey shows that in the EU, only 3.5-7% of F-Gas certified personnel are trained in the use of low-GWP refrigerants, depending on the alternative used. 

• Publication date : 2021/02/23
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

European Commission warns Italy and Malta on F-gas issues

The EC warned Italy and Malta that they could face legal action if they fail to comply with the F-gas regulation.

• Publication date : 2012/06/05
• Subjects: Regulation

Modine won contract to develop CO2 air conditioning system

On November 11, 2004, Modine Manufacturing Company announced that it has won a second-generation contract with the United States Army, Research and Developing Command, to continue to develop alternative HVAC systems that use CO2. Modine will...

• Publication date : 2004/11/25

French Heat Wave Plan approved by the air-conditioning sector

Following the heat wave in Europe during the summer 2003, the French health minister took part in a conference on the new government's Heat Wave Plan. During this conference, the role of air conditioning was recognized. The refrigeration and...

• Publication date : 2004/07/15

Brief: Transit warehouse dedicated to pharmaceutical products

DHL Danzas Air & Ocean has created one of the first air transit warehouses under customs with controlled temperature solely dedicated to pharmaceutical products. This 1000 m2 warehouse is intended for pharmaceutical and derived products with...

• Publication date : 2004/11/10

Logistic innovation: transit warehouse dedicated to pharmaceutical products

DHL Danzas Air & Ocean has created one of the first air transit warehouses under customs with controlled temperature solely dedicated to pharmaceutical products. This 1000 m2 warehouse is intended for pharmaceutical and derived products with...

• Publication date : 2004/09/14

Low GWP blends for domestic air conditioning

A review article presents the latest research trends on low GWP refrigerants, mainly HFC/HFO blends, for domestic air conditioning. 

• Publication date : 2023/03/28
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Employment in the French refrigeration sector

This new edition of the statistical presentation published by AGEFOS SME's observatory services highlights a very clear trend in employment: the very high proportion of permanent contracts (82%) and full-time jobs (91%) make this a particularly...

• Publication date : 2015/03/13
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Challenges for post-pandemic food cold chain

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed several shortcomings in the global food cold chain. In the aftermath of the pandemic, investment in the cold chain is necessary to maximise access to food and reduce waste....

• Publication date : 2020/09/06

Employment in the European heat pump sector

The European heat pump industry is estimated to exceed 43 465 persons, approx.36% of these being active in heat pump manufacturing.

• Publication date : 2016/02/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Obstacles to energy efficient HVAC&R solutions in the food retail sector

A new research paper from the SuperSmart project presents figures related to commercial refrigeration and the results of a survey aimed at identifying obstacles to the adoption of energy-efficient HVAC&R solutions in the food retail sector.

• Publication date : 2018/04/19

New IIR Informatory Note on “Qualification and Certification of Refrigeration Technicians”

The 28th IIR Informatory Note summarizes global, regional and national standards and regulations relative to the qualification and certification of refrigerating systems personnel.

• Publication date : 2015/10/07

New IIR Informatory Note. Low-GWP Refrigerants: Status and Outlook

The latest IIR Informatory Note outlines the options available for low-GWP refrigerants and their respective performance. It provides a series of recommendations on refrigerant...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Celebrating refrigeration ceremony in France

Like every year, the French Association of Refrigeration (AFF) will organise Les Vœux du Froid at the end of January. 

• Publication date : 2022/01/13
• Subjects: General information

New publications: Ammonia as a Refrigerant

The new version of the IIR's guide Ammonia as a Refrigerant has just been published! It was prepared by Dr A.B. Pearson, member of IIR Commission E1. The overarching aim is to enhance decision-makers', designers', fitters' and end-users' knowledge...

• Publication date : 2008/10/25

The IIR brings women in refrigeration to the forefront

Discover the reasons why the IIR organised its first fun and informal workshop on “Women in Refrigeration” during ICR2015.

• Publication date : 2015/09/09

IIR member news: AFF

The French Association of Refrigeration (AFF) recently published an online study evaluating current availability of training for CO2, ammonia and hydrocarbon refrigerants, as well as needs assessment.

• Publication date : 2014/11/24
• Subjects: Environment

Best wishes for 2023

Happy New Year!     “2023 will be a year promoting sustainable refrigeration at an international level, in particular with the United Nations Environment Programme. It will also be...

• Publication date : 2023/01/11

The 52nd International HVACR Congress

Focus on the latest event in which the IIR participated as co-sponsor: the 52nd International HVACR Congress.

• Publication date : 2021/12/15

Best Wishes 2021!

The IIR wishes you all the best for the new year!

• Publication date : 2021/01/07

IIR member news: Cemafroid's experience in F-Gas certification recognized in Italy

Tecnea, majority shareholder in French company Cemafroid, benefactor member of the IIR, was recently accredited to grant certifications (certificates of competency) via its branch Tecnea Italia.

• Publication date : 2014/08/13
• Subjects: Regulation

IIR with INWIC at the WiHVACR Annual Conference

From 6th to 8th November 2023, the 20th Women in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (WiHVACR) Annual Conference was held in Jacksonville, United States...

• Publication date : 2023/11/28

Cold off the press: CO2 as a Refrigerant

The new IIR technical guide on the application of “CO2 as a Refrigerant" is now available from our online bookstore.

• Publication date : 2015/01/21

Refrigeration now has its own day of the year

As the only independent intergovernmental organisation in the field of refrigeration, the IIR joins associations and companies worldwide to support the initiative of an official World Refrigeration Day on 26 June every year.

• Publication date : 2018/08/08

Editorial by Arne Bredesen

The General Conference of the IIR endorsed the IIR Strategic Plan during the Sydney Congress in September 1999. This document defined key directions for the future. The preparation of the Strategic Plan involved 200 people, both from within the...

• Publication date : 2004/04/28

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.

• Publication date : 2020/04/05

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 : English, French
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers

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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