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Assessing the potential of air-source heat pumps in the Canadian residential sector.
Recommended by the IIR / IIR document
Experimental results of a high-temperature heat pump prototype with R1336mzz(Z) for various production temperatures.
IIR document
Experimental investigation of high-glide refrigerant mixture R1233zd(E)/R1234yf in a high-temperature heat pump.
Experimental assessment of the use of R515B as R1234ze(E) alternative in a small water-to-water heat pump.
Une nouvelle approche d'optimisation de pompe à chaleur tenant compte du couplage entre les réservoirs thermiques et le cycle.
Sistemi sa bušotinama ili toplotne pumpe vazduh-voda. Koje rešenje koristiti i na kojoj lokaciji.
Borehole installations or air to water heat pumps. What to use and where.
Heat pumps.
Field demonstration of predictive heat pump water heater control.
A refrigerant charge prediction method based on pump down operation validated using residential and commercial heat pump systems.
Thermoelectric heat pump performance characterization.
World heat pumps and key components.
Hydronic optimization for a good heat pump performance.
HpCosy – Heat pump comfort system.
Simulation of high temperature heat pump performance.
Study of a conventional heat pump water heater system for implementation of a new storage heat pump concept.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Future developments in magnetocaloric refrigeration and heat pumping.
Summary of a paper presented during the 7th International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature (Thermag VII), available in Fridoc.
MOP35: aid funds against dumping of inefficient cooling equipment
At MOP35, it was decided to allocate more aid funds to developing countries and to take measures against the dumping of inefficient cooling equipment containing obsolete...
Must read: evidence and guidelines against dumping of inefficient cooling equipment in developing countries
The IGSD compiled a resource guide to inform stakeholders on environmentally harmful dumping of new but energy-inefficient cooling equipment that uses high global-warming-potential...
CHEs in heat pumps
In its Annex 33, "Compact Heat Exchangers in Heat Pumping Equipment" issued in September 2010, the Heat Pump Programme details the benefits of using compact heat exchangers (CHEs): . Improved heat exchanger thermal effectiveness: thermal...
IIR conference report: Padua
Two IIR events organized by Prof. Renato Lazzarin have just been held in Padua, Italy: - Sources/Sinks alternative to the outside Air for Heat Pump and Air-Conditioning Techniques took place on April 5-7, 2011. Heat sources and heat sinks of...
Cool IT: a new use for CO2
Carbon dioxide offers a new optimum cooling medium for IT facilities. Electrically benign, and therefore non-hazardous to servers and cabling, it is seven times more efficient at cooling than water: CO2 permits reduced volume flows and smaller...
Refrigerant news: Training in CO2
- NVKL, the Dutch association of contractors, distributors and manufacturers, recently opened the first training centre of natural refrigerants in Europe. The new training centre is located in Ede, the Netherlands. It comprises: detection and...
A Refrigerated Noah’s ark
Svalbard Global Seed Vault, on the Norwegian island of Spitzbergen, which has officially opened on February 26, 2008, is designed to be a fail-safe repository for the world's food crops. It has the capacity to store up to 4.5 million seed samples...
Mine cooling
Cooling the world's deepest single-shaft mine: cooling Anglogold Mponeng gold mine in Gauteng, South Africa, is a challenge - the mine is 3.68 km deep and without cooling, temperatures can reach 60°C at the mine face. Six 3.5 MW Eco-Vim...
Micro-refrigeration
Future computer chips will probablly generate 10 times more heat than today's microprocessors and will require new types of cooling systems. Currently, computers are usually cooled thanks to fans and small finned devices called heat sinks, but the...
Japanese households don’t make the most of reversible heat pumps
Despite a high market penetration, less than half of Japanese households use their reversible heat pumps for heating.
The heart inspires a new cooling system
In August 2004, at the Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference in Portland, engineers from Oregon State University in the US, presented a new successful desorption system using branching microchannels. The system was inspired by the human blood pumping...
2005 AHR Expo Innovation award winners
The winners of the third annual AHR (Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration) Expo Innovation awards will be honoured during a ceremony during the 2005 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, on February 8, 2005. The product entries were judged for...
ICR 2019: an overview of current refrigeration research (part II)
Presentation of the main scientific and technical topics covered in the papers of the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration and summary of some of the 14 keynotes.
Ammonia and hard ice revolutionizing the mining industry
Temperatures in mines can exceed 60°C, so keeping the underground cool and safe for workers represents an enormous challenge for the mining industry.
IIR news
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IIR Working Group publishes Guidelines for Life Cycle Climate Performance
The Guidelines for Life Cycle Climate Performance (LCCP) provide a harmonised method to calculate the LCCP for all types of stationary air conditioning, heat pumping and refrigeration systems.
New IIR publication
The CD-ROM proceedings of Ammonia Refrigerating Systems, Renewal and Improvement, an IIR conference held in Ohrid, Macedonia (FYROM), on May 6-8, 2005, comprise 29 papers spanning a wide range of ammonia applications. Key topics: past, present and...
Past events: The IIR around the world
Focus on ammonia, cryogenics and heat pumps! Take a look back at the most recent events in which the IIR has participated.
Job Opening - Senior Cooling Project Manager
The IIR is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Cooling Project Manager to lead and coordinate international development projects focused on sustainable cooling and refrigeration, emissions...
Summer 2021, past events: focus on the last events involving the IIR
Co-sponsored Conferences More than 80 papers available from the International Sorption Heat Pump Conference...
Activities of the IIR’s Commission E2 “Heat Pumps, Energy Recovery”
Presentation of IIR Commission E2 activities by Per Lundqvist, President of Commission E2
Workshop on Supermarkets during the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain
The workshop had the aim of presenting recent findings by the UK EUED joint project on supermarkets, the SuperSmart project and the HPT Annex44 project.
CEEE Hosts International Conference THERMAG - IX 2021
More than 200 people from around the world attended the THERMAG - IX June 7-11, 2021 hosted by The Center for Environmental Energy Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park (US).
We are hiring a Graphic Design Consultant – Technical Publications & Scientific Infographics
This role requires a designer with a strong grasp of scientific communication, capable of translating complex data and engineering concepts into clear, engaging visuals for diverse audiences.
We are hiring a Scientific Translator (EN > ES) – Technical Publications & Refrigeration Content
This consulting role requires a translator with proven experience in scientific and technical content, particularly in the fields of refrigeration, thermal engineering, and energy systems.
We are hiring a Refrigeration Scientist
The Refrigeration Scientist will be responsible for spearheading the design, coordination, and delivery of the IIR Global Refrigeration Outlook, a high-impact, forward-looking publication that identifies key...
We are hiring a Data Scientist – Refrigeration and Sustainability Analytics
The IIR is seeking a talented and impact-driven Data Scientist to lead the design, analysis, and visualisation of data-driven insights across the refrigeration sector. This role will play a critical part in...
We are hiring a Project Management Consultant – Capacity Building
The IIR is seeking a skilled and impact-driven Project Management Consultant with a strong focus on capacity building to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of international initiatives in the...
We are hiring an Engagement and Science Communication Specialist
The Engagement and Communication Specialist will drive the visibility and impact of the IIR’s Scientific and Technical Council (STC), bridging cutting-edge research with global stakeholders in refrigeration....
We are hiring a Technical Translator
The Technical Translator (EN–FR / FR–EN) will ensure high-quality translation and linguistic consistency across the IIR’s scientific, technical, and institutional communications. Working closely with experts, engineers, and the editorial team,...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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15th IEA Heat Pump Conference
May 26, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Join the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, which will take place in Vienna, Austria,from May 26-29, 2026! The 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference, co-sponsored by IIR,...
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11th IIR Conference on Solid-State Cooling, Heating and Energy Harvesting
June 07, 2026 - June 11, 2026
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Submit your abstract now! The 11th IIR Conference on Solid-State Cooling, Heating and Energy Harvesting (Thermag 2026), to be...
