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Caracterización de un recuperador entálpico de placas de flujo cruzado.
Characterisation of a cross-flow plate enthalpy recuperator.
IIR document
Ejector based climate control systems with heat and mass recuperation through the Maisotsenko cycle.
Thermodynamic analysis of single-stage compression air-source heat pumps with different recuperation ways for large temperature lift.
Semi-empirical mapping method for energy recovery wheel performance simulation.
Méthode de cartographie semi-empirique pour la simulation des performances des roues de récupération d'énergie.
Energy recovery from furnace off-gas: analysis of an integrated energy recovery system by means of dynamic simulation.
Heat recovery of the refrigeration system in the ice arena.
Recommended by the IIR / IIR document
Energy recovery in mechanical ventilation systems, 43rd Informatory Note on Refrigeration Technologies.
Recovery of waste thermal energy in U.S. residential appliances.
Zpetné získávání tepla v oblasti prípravy teplé vody.
Heat recovery in the field of hot water preparation.
Waste heat recovery from urban electrical cable tunnels.
Evaluation of heat recovery performance in a CO2 ice rink.
Solar heat recovery system using CO2 as working fluid.
Recycling 101: waste heat recovery.
Energy analysis of an energy recovery system from a nearly zero energy building (nZEB).
Liquefied natural gas cold recovery for heavy-duty vehicles smart management.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Refrigerant reclaiming and recycling
Focus on refrigerant reclaiming and recycling in the USA and in Chile.
Worldwide refrigerant recycling and recovery
A recent AHRI report reviews and evaluates refrigerant management and recycling programs in seven primary jurisdictions: Australia, Canada, California, the European Union, Japan, the UK and the United States.
A bill for HFC recovery in Japan
A bill submitted in January 2019 has just been approved by the Japanese government. It encourages HFC recovery.
Road to COP28. Energy efficiency and recovery of refrigerants
“Sustainability must refer to energy efficiency and circularity”, says Dr Laura Fedele, IIR expert.
Single-fuel LNG ferries with waste heat recovery systems
A Dutch ferry operator has recently commissioned two new ships with single-fuel LNG engines. The ships are also equipped with a waste heat recovery system to generate electricity.
France: successful initiative to recover fluorinated refrigerants.
An initiative from the French association ACD3R has helped to avoid the emission of 45 million tonnes CO2 between 1993 and 2013.
Renewable and recovered energies make up 66.5% of France’s district heating networks
District networks supply heating to more than 50,000 buildings and cooling to more than 1,600 buildings, according to FEDENE’s latest annual survey, conducted under the supervision of the French...
Heat from Scottish water could save € 300 million
Using heat pumps in the rivers and lochs of Scotland could save businesses in the country around € 300 million annually on bills.
Data centre in Finland recovers waste heat
The companies Ericcson and Fortum signed an agreement to recover a data centre waste heat for district heating.
Waste heat recovery to eliminate the novel coronavirus in HVAC systems
A recent study proposes a technique for eliminating SARS-CoV-2 from cleanroom HVAC systems using the recovered heat of exhaust air. The modified system could be easily implemented in...
UK: a dual purpose heat pump chiller with heat recovery
A Salisbury District Hospital’s unit has recently been equipped with an innovative high efficiency heat pump chiller.
Mobile CO2 refrigeration system using a new energy recovery compressor
The US Army is investing USD 1 million to build and test a mobile refrigeration system demonstration prototype using a new energy recovery compressor that utilizes CO2 as a refrigerant.
From waste to warmth: Geospatial information for UK waste heat recovery and Net-Zero energy systems
A new project led by London South Bank University (LSBU) aims to map and assess waste heat generated by cooling systems in urban areas, starting with Birmingham.
France: The NF EN 378 standard enters into force on April 1st, 2017 (in French)
The NF EN 378 standard providing guidance for companies who work with refrigerating systems, entered into force in France on April 1st, 2017.
R1234yf as a working fluid in Organic Rankine Cycle systems
A recent review article presented the use of HFO R1234yf and its mixtures in Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems, namely in applications for waste heat recovery from internal...
IIR news
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Two new IIR Informatory Notes on Energy Recovery!
The IIR has just published two new Informatory Notes on energy recovery: one on Energy Recovery in Mechanical Ventilation Systems and the other one on Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment.
The IIR publishes two new IIR Informatory Notes on Energy Recovery!
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has just published two new Informatory Notes on energy recovery: one on Energy Recovery in Mechanical Ventilation Systems and the other one on Air-to-Air Energy...
Commission E2: at the forefront of heat pumps and energy recovery
Activities of the IIR’s Commission E2 “Heat Pumps, Energy Recovery”
Presentation of IIR Commission E2 activities by Per Lundqvist, President of Commission E2
Call for papers: 2014 International Sorption Heat Pump Conference
ISHPC 2014 extends abstract deadline until September 13, 2013
IIR’s historical commitment to heat pump excellence and sustainable solutions
IIR is committed to supporting, informing and connecting scientists, policymakers, manufacturers and end-users of heat pump technologies through reference publications and dedicated...
IIR publishes a new Technical Brief: Domestic heat pumps using hydrocarbons - Current status and market overview in Europe
At a time when the energy transition is at the top of the global agenda, the IIR is publishing a new Technical Brief on domestic hydrocarbon heat pumps. This strategic document...
Discover the Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
The IIR is proud to present the newest addition to its portfolio of scientific information products; the Encyclopedia of Refrigeration.
Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 34
Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 34th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-34) in Montréal, Canada (octobre 31 –...
26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration - Call for abstract
Abstract submission for the 26th International Congress of Refrigeration is extended. ICR 2023 is scheduled from 21st to 25th August 2023 in Paris.
Discover the newly-elected IIR Section and Commission heads
Welcome the IIR’s new statutory body members!
Obituary : Gerald Groff
Gerald Groff, former President of Section E and very active in the IIR died on September 15.
ICR2015: A stimulating environment for dynamic exchanges
With a focus on improving standards and the quality of life of many worldwide, as well as emphasising the importance of preserving the earth through the advancement of refrigeration applications and technology, ICR2015 is expected to attract a...
New IIR Informatory Note on The Role of Refrigeration in the Global Economy
In its latest Informatory Note, the IIR highlights the major and growing role of the refrigeration industry in the global economy, particularly in the areas of food, health, energy and the environment. It calls on policy makers to consider this...
New IIR Working Group on Solid-State Cooling and Heating
Initiated by Andrej Kitanovski (Slovenia), this working group's first objective is to promote international research collaboration in the areas of solid-state cooling, heat pumps, and energy...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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Liquefied Natural Gas: production process and cold energy recovery
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to about -160 °C and turned into a liquid to facilitate transportation and storage. A typical LNG supply chain...
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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.
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...
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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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17th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL 2026)
August 23, 2026 - August 26, 2026
Hamilton, New Zealand
Submit your abstract! With the increasing need for global warming countermeasures, natural working fluids have become a clear vector to reducing the CO2 footprint of...
