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Experimental investigations on thin polymer desiccant wheel performance.

• Author(s) : CAO T., LEE H., HWANG Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Dehumidification, Desiccant wheel, Polymer, Expérimentation, COP
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 44
• Formats : PDF

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Bio-inspired cryopreservation using synthetic polymer analogues.

• Author(s) : BAILEY T. L., OTTEN L. C., GIBSON M. I.
• Publication date: 2016/09/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ice, Cryobiology, Cell, Tissue, Design, Polymer, Cryopreservation, Crystal
• Source: 2^nd IIR Workshop on cold applications in life sciences.
• Formats : PDF

A computational fluid dynamic study on polymer heat exchangers.

• Author(s) : ZHANG M., NAWAZ K., LI K., SMITH T.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat exchanger, Polymer, CFD, additive manufacturaring, Heat transfer, Simulation
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Polymer Membranes for Enthalpy Exchangers.

• Author(s) : KRIŽO K., KAPJOR A., HOLUBČÍK M.
• Publication date: 2022/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Enthalpy, Exchanger, Membrane, Mass transfer, Polymer, Diffusivity, Water, Modelling, Heat transfer, Heat recovery, Humidity
• Source: Energies - 15 - 16
• Formats : PDF

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In-situ swelling behaviour of polymer materials in sub- and supercritical carbon dioxide.

• Author(s) : GERMANUS J., JUNK M.
• Publication date: 2023/04/27
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Material, Testing, R744, Expérimentation, Rubber, Polymer
• Source: 10^th IIR Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technologies.
• Formats : PDF

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Electrocaloric polymers: different electric field cycles to increase their efficiency.

• Author(s) : PRUVOST S., BASSO V., GARBUIO L., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/09/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Electrocaloric cooling, Measurement, Efficiency, Electric property, Polymer, Electric field
• Source: 7^th International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature (Thermag VII). Proceedings: Turin, Italy, September 11-14, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Additive design and manufacturing of a composite polymer heat exchanger.

• Author(s) : BOXLEITNER J., NELLIS G.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Geometry, CFD, Manufacture, Design, Polymer, Material, Testing, Heat exchanger
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

The evolution of polymer bearing processing for scroll compressor performance and life enhancement.

• Author(s) : KIM M., MARSELLA D., SIDOT B.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Comparison, Bearing, Polymer, Performance, Material, Scroll compressor
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 23^rd International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Enhanced thermal transport in polymers with an infrared-selective thermal emitter for electronics cooling.

• Author(s) : TSUDA S., SHIMIZU M., IGUCHI F., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/02/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Radiation, Infrared, Electronics, Management, Temperature, Polymer, Expérimentation
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 113

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Development of polymer plate heat exchangers for outdoors telecom cabinet cooling systems.

• Author(s) : YANG C. Y., CHIANG L., LIN F. C.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat transfer, Cooling, Polymer, Performance, Expérimentation, Plate exchanger
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Synthesis and characterization of silica gel composite with polymer binders for adsorption cooling applications.

• Author(s) : YOUNES M. M., SHARKAWY I. I. el-, KABEEL A. E., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal conductivity, Silica gel, Density, Adsorption system, Polymer, Expérimentation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 98
• Formats : PDF

Study of high-performance engineering polymers applied in reciprocating hermetic refrigeration compressors.

• Author(s) : NELSON R., KUNC P., HAZARD L., TAKEMORI C. K., SILVA D. W. da, BAARS E., BERNARDES G. R., VALDES LOPEZ L. M.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Reciprocating compressor, Hermetic compressor, Polymer, Performance, Heat transfer, Temperature, Modelling, Expérimentation
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 25^th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Polymer/alumina composite desiccant combined with periodic total heat exchangers for air-conditioning systems.

• Author(s) : CHEN C. H., HUANG P. C., YANG T. H., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Dehumidification, Alumina, Polymer, Material, Testing, Desiccant, Air conditioning, Heat exchanger
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 67
• Formats : PDF

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Study of a polymer ejector design and manufacturing approach for a mobile air conditioning.

• Author(s) : BERAN T., HUBEL J., MAERTENS R., REUTER S., GARTNER J., KÖHLER J., KOCH T.
• Publication date: 2021/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Polymer, Ejector system, Mobile air conditioning, R1234yf, Evaporator, Expérimentation, Test rig, Manufacture, Car
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 126
• Formats : PDF

Material compatibility of 3D printed polymer composites with low GWP refrigerants.

• Author(s) : LI K., SMITH T., MOTTA S. Y., ZHANG M., NASKAR A., NAWAZ K.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Keywords : 3D printing, Polymer, Heat exchanger, Compatibility, Lubricant, Low GWP, additive manufacturaring, Calorimetry, R1234yf, R1234ze, R1233zd(E), Thermal property
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Passive radiative cooling: promising results for a polymer film

A new material using radiative cooling was tested by a team of researcher at Boulder, Colorado. The results show that is could become a viable solution for supplemental cooling for buildings.

• Publication date : 2018/11/06
• Subjects: Environment

Out of the ordinary: Electrolux Bio Robot Refrigerator on biopolymer gel

Electrolux has finally unveiled its avant-garde Bio Robot Refrigerator concept within the context of its 2010 Electrolux Design Lab final. Designed by Yuriy Dmitriev, the refrigerator works on the principle of biopolymer, so there is no air that...

• Publication date : 2011/02/11

New polymer coating keeps buildings cool

Researchers from Columbia University have created a passive daytime radiative cooling polymer coating with air voids that act as a spontaneous air cooler.

• Publication date : 2018/10/18
• Subjects: Environment

Squid skin inspires research on next-generation space blanket

Next-generation space blankets could be made of a thermoregulatory material inspired by the functioning of squid skin, which changes color.

• Publication date : 2019/05/29

Novel desiccant materials for more energy-efficient AC systems

Teams of researchers at MIT and at Texas A&M University have developed novel desiccant materials that could lead to more energy-efficient and economical room air conditioners and...

• Publication date : 2021/04/28
• Subjects: Technology

Reducing the economic costs of a direct-use geothermal heating system

Italian researchers have modelled a polymer heat exchanger to reduce the cost of a direct-use geothermal heating system for a single building in the active volcano district of the...

• Publication date : 2022/02/21
• Subjects: Technology

Recent overview of research on electrocaloric cooling

A recent literature review presents an overview of research on electrocaloric cooling. The authors addressed the following topics: thermodynamic cycles, electrocaloric materials, experimental devices, numerical...

• Publication date : 2021/01/04
• Subjects: Technology

Research & Development: A cooling curtain made of a porous triple-layer membrane

A doctoral student at ETH Zurich's Functional Materials Laboratory has developed a cooling curtain made of a porous triple-layer membrane.

• Publication date : 2017/09/01

Radiative cooling: smart materials to switch from heating to cooling

Researchers have developed a radiative thermal management device, composed of several layers of reflective/absorbent materials, capable of switching between heating and cooling...

• Publication date : 2022/09/28
• Subjects: Technology

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An innovation in thermoregulating clothing

Thermoregulating garments powered by solar energy and bidirectional electrocaloric devices are under development. They are said to be effective for outdoor temperatures of 12.5 to...

• Publication date : 2024/01/26
• Subjects: Technology

Honey is an efficient natural cryoprotectant in fertility preservation

While several review articles point to the need for new, effective and less toxic cryoprotectants, honey has proven to be an effective non-penetrating...

• Publication date : 2022/03/31
• Subjects: Technology

First liquefied hydrogen carrier launched in Japan

In line with its commitment to pave the way for the first "Hydrogen Society", Japan intends to use this carrier to transport hydrogen from Australia, where it is produced from lignite.

• Publication date : 2020/02/05

A promising future for electric field refrigeration

A team of researchers from Pennsylvania State University, supported by the US Department of Energy and led by Qiming Zhang are investigating electrically induced heat effects of some ferroelectric polymers which could allow for compressor-free...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

Briefs: Flat-panel fridge

According to researchers at Pennsylvania State University, a new approach to refrigeration and cooling could make for high-efficiency, portable, and quiet refrigerators in the future. The method works by repeatedly applying an electric field to...

• Publication date : 2008/10/25

Packaging innovations

Plant-based food packaging Biodegradable packaging looks set to be the way of the future. A sharp rise in demand for natural products and healthier food added to the stability of maize prices versus those of petroleum-based polymers have...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

IIR Corporate members: briefs

- Air Liquide's new LENOXeTM anaesthetic drug was recently presented at the European Congress of Anaesthesiology in Munich, Germany. It is due for commercial release in 12 European countries by the end of 2007. LENOXeTM is based on xenon (Xe), an...

• Publication date : 2007/11/20

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

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 : English, French
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)