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Topics on the reliability of polymeric parts in hermetic compressors.
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Experimental study of heat and mass transfer in modified ice structures resulted from diffusion of polymeric compounds used for sports ice objects.
Exergoeconomic optimization of polymeric heat exchangers for geothermal direct applications.
Investigation and testing of new polymeric based working pairs for absorption chillers.
Experimental investigations on thin polymer desiccant wheel performance.
Bio-inspired cryopreservation using synthetic polymer analogues.
In-situ swelling behaviour of polymer materials in sub- and supercritical carbon dioxide.
Experimental study of PEMFC conditioning methods.
Electrocaloric polymers: different electric field cycles to increase their efficiency.
Additive design and manufacturing of a composite polymer heat exchanger.
Polymer Membranes for Enthalpy Exchangers.
Enhanced thermal transport in polymers with an infrared-selective thermal emitter for electronics cooling.
Electrochemical reaction and fluid flow analysis in PEMWE.
The evolution of polymer bearing processing for scroll compressor performance and life enhancement.
A computational fluid dynamic study on polymer heat exchangers.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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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.
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.
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...
Innovative material for passive cooling and natural lighting
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a polymer-based material that is more transparent to light than regular glass and maintains a comfortable indoor...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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Unchecked emissions of R23 challenge climate and sustainable refrigeration goals
Despite regulations under the Montreal Protocol, emissions of R23, a high-GWP HFC used in ultra-low temperature refrigeration, remain unexpectedly high, raising concerns for sustainable refrigeration...
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...
IIR Cryogenics 2023 conference: perspectives of cryogenic technologies for 2030
Overview of future technological advances in cryogenics: liquid hydrogen electric aircrafts, cryofuels, hydrogen chemical energy conversion, fuel cells for energy storage, cryogenic rocket engine, quantum and...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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...
