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Guidance Report on net benefits and cost for energy efficient refrigeration design options.

• Author(s) : ABDELAZIZ O., COTTON N., CAZELLES P.
• Publication date: 2020/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy efficiency, Household refrigerator, Commercial refrigerator, Display cabinet, Supermarket
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Performance analysis of linear compressor using R290 for commercial refrigerator.

• Author(s) : ZOU H., LI X., TANG M., et al.
• Publication date: 2020/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Commercial application, Linear compressor, Display cabinet, R290, Propane, Modelling, COP
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 109
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Field measurements and analysis of supermarket refrigeration low temperature units.

• Author(s) : KHMELNIUK M., KONSTANTINOV I., WOZNIY W.
• Publication date: 2021/01/13
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Supermarket, R404A, R452A, R290, Propane, Commercial refrigerator, Expérimentation, Low temperature
• Source: 10^th IIR Conference on Compressors and Refrigerants.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Hydrocarbons solutions for hermetically sealed light-commercial refrigerating systems.

• Author(s) : MELO C.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Safety, Commercial refrigerator, Commercial application, Low GWP, Review, Hydrocarbon, Refrigerant
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Energetic analysis of a diffusion-absorption system: a bubble pump under geometrical and operational conditions effects.

• Author(s) : BELMAN-FLORES J. M., RODRíGUEZ-MUÑOZ J. L., RUBIO-MAYA C., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, Commercial refrigerator, Bubble, Absorption, Pump, Performance, Model, Diffusion
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 71 - n. 1

IIR document

Performance comparison between shorter and conventional air curtains in retail display refrigerators.

• Author(s) : PITCHERS S., MARQUES C., REES R., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/04/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Commercial refrigerator, Temperature, Air curtain, Air flow, Performance, Expérimentation, Energy saving
• Source: 5^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Beijing, Chine, 6-8 avril 2018
• Formats : PDF

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New flammable refrigerant charge limit in commercial refrigeration.

• Author(s) : ZGLICZYNSKI M.
• Publication date: 2021/01/13
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerant charge, Standard, Standardization, Hydrocarbon, Safety, Commercial refrigerator, Low GWP, Flammability
• Source: 10^th IIR Conference on Compressors and Refrigerants.
• Formats : PDF

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Long term viability of R-513A in a stationary refrigeration system.

• Author(s) : MEDINA J., HUGHES J., COOMBS R.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R134a, R1234yf, Commercial refrigerator, Lubricant, R513A, Performance, Zeotropic mixture, Testing, Thermodynamic cycle, Retrofitting
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Theoretical modeling and experimental validation of a small capacity diffusion-absorption refrigerator.

• Author(s) : PÉREZ-GARCÍA V., RODRíGUEZ-MUÑOZ J. L., BELMAN-FLORES J. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermostat, Energy balance, Commercial refrigerator, Heat transfer, Absorption, Modelling, Expérimentation, COP, Diffusion
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 104
• Formats : PDF

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A new approach for air dehumidification at refrigerator temperatures: Electrolytic vapor dehumidifier with Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM).

• Author(s) : QI R., LI T., ZHANG L. Z.
• Publication date: 2020/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Dehumidification, Commercial refrigerator, Polymer, Membrane, Test rig, Expérimentation, Energy efficiency, Humidity, Relative humidity
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 118
• Formats : PDF

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Least power point tracking (LPPT) control for refrigeration systems running with variable-speed compressors.

• Author(s) : SILVEIRA A., oliveira M. D. C. de, TROFINO A., HERMES C. J. L.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Control (generic), Compressor, Commercial refrigerator, Freezer, Ice cream, Variable speed, R290, Expérimentation, Energy consumption
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 125
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Low GWP drop-in alternative refrigerants for low-temperature transport refrigerators with eutectic refrigerating systems.

• Author(s) : VAITKUS L., BALCIUS A.
• Publication date: 2022/04/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Drop-in, Low GWP, R452A, R448a, R442a, Low temperature, Testing, Eutectic, Commercial refrigerator
• Source: 7^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (Online). Proceedings: April 11-13 2022
• Formats : PDF

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Energy evaluation of the mechanical subcooling impact on a CO2 DX-system in a commercial MT cabinet.

• Author(s) : NEBOT-ANDRÉS L., LLOPIS R., CATALÁN-GIL J., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy consumption, Commercial refrigerator, Display cabinet, Direct expansion, R744, Subcooling, Expérimentation, CO2
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Thermodynamic comparison of transcritical carbon dioxide booster architectures to an R-513a booster system in commercial refrigeration.

• Author(s) : SNYDER D., PANSULLA A., ALLGOOD C.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : CO2, R744, Booster, Transcritical cycle, R513A, Optimization, Commercial refrigerator, Energy efficiency, Modelling, Energy consumption
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

The application of carbon dioxide to small industrial refrigeration systems.

• Author(s) : PEARSON A.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Industrial freezer, Industrial application, Comparison, Commercial refrigerator, Low pressure, R744, R404A, Heat pump, CO2
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Latest progress in the Caribbean Cooling Initiative

Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are working towards setting up policies and minimum energy efficiency requirements to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions from cooling. 

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment, Developing country

Market assessment and financial schemes for sustainable cooling in Ghana and Senegal

In partnership with the UNEP’s “United for Efficiency”, Ghana and Senegal have implemented financing schemes to replace obsolete ACs and refrigerators, as part of the ECOWAS Refrigerators and Air Conditioners...

• Publication date : 2021/05/17
• Subjects: Developing country, Figures, economy

World commercial refrigeration equipment market

The commercial refrigeration equipment market amounted to USD 43.3 billion in 2019, up 4.8% versus 2017. Of this total, the refrigerated display cabinet market represented USD 21.5 billion.

• Publication date : 2019/10/30
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Refrigeration appliances drove the French market for large household equipment in 2020

According to Gifam, a grouping of home appliance brands, sales of household freezers, wine coolers and refrigerators increased in France in 2020.

• Publication date : 2021/03/05
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Stock and sales of refrigerators and freezers

A few figures on the stock and sales of refrigerators and freezers in Australia, New Zealand, and France.

• Publication date : 2018/02/26
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Refrigerator sales rise in 2015 in France

Sales of refrigerators in France in 2015 increased by 4.7% and total sales reached 2.62 million units.

• Publication date : 2016/07/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Sales of domestic refrigerators on the rise in France in 2022

According to Gifam, a grouping of home appliance brands, sales of domestic refrigerators continued to grow in France in 2022, in a market that is stabilising.

• Publication date : 2023/03/06
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The 2014 Indian domestic refrigeration market - 2014

The Indian domestic refrigerator market is currently valued at USD 1.76 billion (1.29 billion euros).

• Publication date : 2014/02/20
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Household refrigerator and home freezer manufacturing industry in the US

Industry’s revenue for the year 2012 was reported at USD 3.5 billion, with an estimated gross profit of 31.47%.

• Publication date : 2014/02/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

China household refrigerator & freezer market.

The market size exceeded USD 32.7 billion in 2012, a growth of over 15% on a year-on-year basis.

• Publication date : 2014/02/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Argentina: new regulation on energy efficiency for refrigerators and freezers

The Government of Argentina recently published the No. 98/2011 regulation specifying stricter energy efficiency standards for all freezers, refrigerators and other refrigeration appliances imported to or sold in Argentina. Under this...

• Publication date : 2012/01/20
• Subjects: Regulation

Household refrigerator market in Japan

Japanese consumers are opting for energy efficient appliances with lower price tags than in the past. During the second quarter of 2011, demand for refrigerators rose 9%, then reached over 529 000 units in July (+2.6% compared with July 2010)....

• Publication date : 2012/03/15
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Huge energy savings thanks to Mexican standards for domestic fridges

A recent article by researchers from the Autonomous University of Mexico City presents an assessment of the savings achieved since the introduction of recent national official standards setting maximum energy use caps. This paper can be downloaded...

• Publication date : 2013/03/07
• Subjects: Regulation

Indian domestic refrigerator market in 2012

The Indian domestic refrigerator market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% in the near future

• Publication date : 2013/03/19
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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

IIR member news: Cooltech

The €1.7m MagFreeG project has just been granted to the French company Cooltech Applications by the European Union through CIP Eco-innovation program.

• Publication date : 2014/11/14

IC2015 Workshops: An opportunity to join, share and build together

ICR2015: A chance to actively participate in the innovation of refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2015/06/17

What’s next for the IIR Thermag conferences and magnetic refrigeration

Since 2005, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has been organising a biennial conference focused on magnetic cooling in room temperatures. With approximately 200 attendees discover why the latest edition of the Thermag VII...

• Publication date : 2016/10/11

Latest news from B-Medical Systems, Epta and GEA, three IIR corporate members

B Medical Systems, a global leader in the vaccine cold chain, is expanding its production capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Epta monitors R290 fridges in cashier-free store in Dubai and GEA provides a...

• Publication date : 2021/11/29

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 : English, French
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction