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Evaluating plate freezing of fish using natural refrigerants and comparison with numerical freezing model.

• Author(s) : VERPEN E., BANTLE M., TOLSTOREBROV I.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Natural refrigerant, CFD, R744, Simulation, Fish, COP, Freezing, Plate freezer
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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Cold thermal energy storage with low-temperature plate freezing of fish on offshore vessels.

• Author(s) : VERPE E. H., TOLSTOREBROV I., SEVAULT A., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ship, Low temperature, Tank, R744, Fish, Fishing, Modelling, Evaporation, Freezing, Plate freezer, Thermal energy storage
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental comparison of three liquid supply system on plate freezer.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : CAO X., WAN J., SONG L., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/12
• Languages : Chinese
• Keywords : Freezing temperature, Food, Energy consumption, Quality, Ejector, Freezer, Freezing time
• Source: Journal of Refrigeration - vol. 36 - n. 166
• Formats : PDF

Numerical and experimental steady state investigation of supercritical CO2 gas cooler plate heat exchanger.

• Author(s) : JALIL S. M., OKASHA A., GEBBIE J. G., MÜLLER N.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R744, CO2, Heat exchanger, Gas cooler, Plate freezer, Commercial application, Expérimentation, Modelling
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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From vial to multiwell - Controlled rate freezing in a convective environment.

• Author(s) : REINSCH H., KRETSCHMER R., SPOERL G.
• Publication date: 2017/05/15
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Liquid nitrogen, Biological material, Freezing rate, Gasification, Development, Cryopreservation, Freezer
• Source: Cryogenics 2017. Proceedings of the 14^th IIR International Conference: Dresden, Germany, Mai 15-19, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

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Cryopreservation of adherent cells in 96 well plates.

• Author(s) : KILBRIDE P., MAHBUBANI K. T., LAMB S., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/09/08
• Languages : English
• Source: 2^nd IIR Workshop on cold applications in life sciences.
• Formats : PDF

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Cryo-hanging drops: towards ready-to-use frozen biological samples for screening purposes in 96 well plate format.

• Author(s) : MEISER I., SCHMIDT K., NEUBAUER J., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/05/15
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Technology, Cell, Cryopreservation, Cryofreezing, Freezer
• Source: Cryogenics 2017. Proceedings of the 14^th IIR International Conference: Dresden, Germany, Mai 15-19, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

Controls automation benefits in addressing efficiency and safety in marine segment.

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

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Measurement of food dehydration during freezing in mechanical and cryogenic freezing conditions.

• Author(s) : MULOT V., BENKHELIFA H., PATHIER D., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/07
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 103
• Formats : PDF

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Identification and digital control of a household refrigeration system with a variable speed compressor.

• Author(s) : PIEDRAHITA-VELASQUEZ C. A., CIRO-VELASQUEZ H. J., GOMEZ-BOTERO M. A.
• Publication date: 2014/12
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 48
• Formats : PDF

Analysis of vibration isolators for hermetic compressors.

• Author(s) : VENDRAMI C. E., PELLEGRINI C.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 23^rd International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Addition of external water improves the quality attributes of vacuum-frozen and thawed apple slices.

• Author(s) : WANG H., XUE Y., HU Z., BA L., SHAMIM S., XIE H., XIA T., ZHAO R.
• Publication date: 2022/05
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 137
• Formats : PDF

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New plate freezer applications.

• Author(s) : LASSEN O.
• Publication date: 1995/08/20
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Food, Hygiene, Energy saving, Freezing, Plate freezer, Plate exchanger, Additive
• Source: For a Better Quality of Life. 19th International Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

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Mechanized freezing line with horizontal plate freezers.

• Author(s) : GÖRLITZ A.
• Publication date: 1997
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freezer trawler, Design, Poland, Fish, Plate freezer
• Source: Refrigeration in Sea Transport - Today and in the Future
• Formats : PDF

CO2 plate freezers.

• Author(s) : GOBAC D.
• Publication date: 2003/03/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigeration, Freezer trawler, Fish, Refrigerating plant, Case study, Testing, Defrosting, Freezing, Plate freezer, CO2
• Source: C-dig, the Carbon dioxide interest group. Presentations from meetings [CD-ROM].

Briefs: Sustainable fishery in Namibia

Since November 2009, Hangana Seafood has a new pre-sorting facility in Walvis Bay harbour, Namibia, which uses ammonia as a refrigerant. The 2800 m² sorting facility has a 0°C chill room for holding unsorted fish, two 16°C temperature-controlled...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

Briefs: Grenco Marine

Grenco Marine has developed the first ammonia/carbon dioxide cascade systems to be used on board fishing vessels. Experience with the Dirk-Dirk (a trawler with a capacity of 235 tons of fish/day) led to the development of a new defrosting process:...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

PCMs and ice slurries: PCMs: two recent applications

Phase-change materials (PCMs) can provide thermal storage which means that they can absorb thermal energy when they solidify and release it when they melt. This can be very useful to dampen temperature swings. PCMs are usually water-based and are...

• Publication date : 2007/02/12

Marine refrigeration

The use of natural refrigerants is gradually spreading. Here are two examples of their use in the marine sector: - Environmentally-friendly fish transport American Freedom is one of the world's largest refrigerated ships and can hold up to...

• Publication date : 2007/11/20

The cooling industry awards 2004: celebrating excellence in environmentally friendlier cooling

The very first Cooling Industry Awards was organized by Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) magazine on September 15, 2004. It proved to be a success as nearly 400 RAC professionals from across the industry and major end-users were present....

• Publication date : 2004/11/19

Market assessment and updates of Rwanda’s national cooling strategy

In Rwanda, the purchase of household refrigerators and ACs is increasing with economic growth. As part of the national cooling strategy, the country has launched a public awareness campaign on efficient cooling...

• Publication date : 2021/03/29
• Subjects: Developing country, Environment

Cold chain in India: current status

New Indian legislation allowing a majority foreign direct investment in the retail sector may well bring in large investments in cold chain equipment.

• Publication date : 2012/08/09

PCM thermal energy storage for indoor environments

During the IIR PCM 2018 conference which took place on May 21-23 in Orford, Canada, numerous applications of phase-change materials (PCMs) and slurries were presented, including in commercial refrigeration (refrigerated display cabinets), domestic...

• Publication date : 2018/06/22

IJR highlights: latest R&D results regarding household refrigerators

Vacuum insulation panels, mini-channel condensers and PCMs: 3 areas of research and development to reduce the energy consumption ofhousehold refrigerators.

• Publication date : 2019/01/31

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

European food freezing industry launches a collaborative action to shape the future of the sector

The Kick-off Meeting of the EHEDG Subgroup of Food Refrigeration Equipment will take place on 6 December 2013 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the Netherlands, where professionals are kindly invited.

• Publication date : 2013/11/05

Trends and Figures: Number of refrigerators in France

According to Sofres, the number of refrigerators operating in France in 2005 was 28.2 million and that of freezers was 17.2 million. The average age of refrigerators was 9.1 years. According to GIFAM, the number of refrigerators sold in 2007 was...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

Sales of domestic refrigerators decline in France in 2023

According to Gifam, a grouping of household appliance brands, sales of domestic refrigerators in France declined in 2023, due to a challenging property and economic...

• Publication date : 2024/03/15
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Simplifying the preservation at very low temperature of tissues used in ophthalmology

Researchers have compared the effects of −28 °C (standard freezer) and −80 °C preservation on human amniotic membrane, which is commonly used in ophthalmic...

• Publication date : 2022/05/30
• Subjects: Technology

US Environmental Protection Agency raises its Energy Star standards

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised its Energy Star requirements for domestic refrigerators and freezers, raising the bar for energy efficiency in these products and for the first time encouraging manufacturers to include optional...

• Publication date : 2013/09/05
• Subjects: Regulation

News from IIR members: Freezcube

FreezCube, developed by Playcube, corporate member of the IIR based in France, has been awarded the Gold Medal at Concours Lépine 2010. FreezCube is a simple monitoring device which provides useful information related to the safety of frozen foods...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Corporate members: news

Founded in 2003, Playcube SARL, a new IIR corporate member based in France, has developed FreezCube, a simple monitoring device which provides useful information related to the safety of frozen foods stored in freezers: FreezCube confirms that the...

• Publication date : 2008/06/05

Obituary: Per-Oskar Persson

The former Managing Director of Frigoscandia AB, Per-Oskar Persson of Helsingborg, Sweden passed away on August 26, 2008, at the age of 84. He was an Honorary Member of IIR, President of Commission D1, 1971 - 1979, and Head of Section D 1979 -...

• Publication date : 2008/09/29

Add the latest refrigeration publications to your bookshelf!

Check out the latest IIR publications including CO2 as a Refrigerant, Handbook on Indirect Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems and the 1st IIR International Conference of Cryogenics and Refrigeration Technology (ICCRT 2016).

• Publication date : 2016/09/06

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

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

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

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…)

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

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 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)