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Assisted point mapping to enable cost-effective deployment of intelligent building applications.
Uloga daljinskog hladenja u buducim pametnim enegatskim sistema.
The role of district cooling in the future smart energy systems.
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Novel chiller fault diagnosis using deep neural network (DNN) with simulated annealing (SA).
Large scale demand response of heat pumps to support the national power system.
Implementation of artificial intelligence in modeling and control of heat pipes: a review.
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Accurate classification of frost thickness using visual information in a domestic refrigerator.
Model predictive control of inverter air conditioners responding to real-time electricity prices in smart grids.
Integrating Heat Pumps into Smart Grids
Community heat pump systems utilizing oil-free compressor technology.
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Artificial intelligence models for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems.
The low carbon city planning by the Tamachi smart energy network in Tokyo.
Optimal control of thermal energy storage for a solar energy driven refrigeration plant to cool a fruit storage facility.
The Load Shifting Potential of Domestic Refrigerators in Smart Grids: A Comprehensive Review.
Application of artificial intelligence to refrigeration systems.
Frost detection with neural networks: determining necessary sensors to predict optimal defrost initiation time for air source heat pumps.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Blueprint for a sustainable off-grid solar-powered cold room 20% cheaper than state of the art
In June 2025, Efficiency for Access published a report on constructing a sustainable solar-powered cold room using natural and locally available materials. Their design reduced embedded GHG emissions by 63% and...
Sensing technologies and AI could transform frozen seafood quality monitoring
A recent review paper by a team of researchers from Jiangsu University, China, examines how advances in non-destructive sensing and artificial intelligence could enable faster and more comprehensive quality...
Design and operation of district heating and cooling systems supplied by renewable energy sources
A report published by the European Commission analyses 8 efficient district heating and cooling systems in different Member States.
China’s largest port-base cold chain project
With a state-of-the-art mega-refrigerated warehouse project, the port of Nansha in southern China will be ready to meet the growing logistics needs of the cold chain in the region.
Applications of artificial intelligence to refrigeration plants
A paper from the IIR TPTPR conference presents the energy performance and maintenance benefits of 19 refrigeration plants using artificial intelligence techniques.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence to refrigeration systems
AI techniques, which are currently very topical, are the subject of intense research and development. Overview of their applications and benefits in the refrigeration sector, based on the latest articles...
Data centres: the challenges of energy-efficient chip cooling
Innovative liquid cooling solutions are under development to further reduce energy consumption in the ever-growing number of data centres.
Frost detection and defrosting methods: latest advances
A recent Purdue conference paper presents the state of the art regarding methods for retarding the onset of frosting, frost detection techniques and defrosting strategies, including those based on artificial...
Differentiated chilling for meat
A new intelligent-pad-chilling method for meat carcasses developed by DMRI Consult for the Danish Meat Research Institute, is claimed to be able to reduce meat weight loss by 90% and reduce energy costs by approximately 50%. Each carcass is...
Briefs: Japanese programme for next generation heat pumps
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Japan has set up the Next Generation Heat Pump Research Council within the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) in order to examine concrete research proposals....
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...
Refrigerated containers: state of play and perspectives
Refrigerated containers play an essential role in the maritime refrigerated transport sector; a look back at the stages of their development and the recent and future technological advances of this...
New cryogenic methods to control indoor air pollution
The journal Science of the Total Environment will publish in February 2019 an article exploring the capacity of cryogenic technologies to tackle indoor air pollution.
Do aliens use CFCs?
What if the search for extra-terrestrial life took a new turn? A grant recently awarded to a team of scientists will finance research for "technosignatures", which would include CFCs.
Midea focuses on innovation for sustainable air conditioning
Midea has been recognised in Nature for its major technological advancements in air conditioning systems, aimed at reducing their environmental impact.
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IIR takes on new EU funded project AGRI-COOL!
The IIR will partner with 13 other establishments on this new research project focused on improving quality of life for African communities and industries.
The IIR at the refrigeration forefront of EU projects
Generally involved in the dissemination process, the IIR makes use of its network, activities and services to promote worldwide the research outcomes of the EU projects.
Review of F-gas regulation - IIR contribution
The IIR has responded to the European Commission consultation “Fluorinated greenhouse gases – review of EU rules (2015-20)” which aims to collect opinions and suggestions about the update of the F-gas Regulation...
Adapting Refrigeration to a Warming World: Highlights from IIR Adaptation 2025 Conference in Manchester
The first edition of the IIR International Conference on Adapting Refrigeration to Rising Temperatures has just wrapped up in Manchester, UK. Over 120 participants from academia, policy, and industry gathered to...
ESG and commercial refrigeration - the challenges facing the sector; from regulations to technological innovation and new skills
We are pleased to share an interview conducted and provided by our corporate member EPTA SpA.
The Congress in Yokohama: a great success!
In Yokohama, the International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR2015), a huge milestone in the refrigeration sector, saw a massive amount of information disseminated and certainly lived up to expectations with almost 1,200 conference delegates, 143...
AGRI-COOL kicked off virtually!
On June 17th, 2024, the consortium partners of the new EU project AGRI-COOL, met for the Kick-Off meeting. This online meeting was hosted by the project coordinator Twente University with the participation of the 12 other partners,...
IIR Congress 2023: Which workshop will you attend?
Did you know that there are 21 specialist workshops scheduled to take place at the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration? Discover them here and book your seat today!
The International Institute of Refrigeration at MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort
The IIR was present at the 54th AiCARR International Congress “Decarbonising our future: energy, economic and social aspects of smarter and digitalized buildings and cities” and at the CSG Conference “From the...
Launch of the AGRI-COOL website
The IIR is proud to announce the official launch of the AGRI-COOL website, which will provide a central access point for information on this pioneering project to address the challenges of food security, climate...
ICR 2027: Call for abstracts closes 1 October 2026
Following strong interest from the global RACHP sector, the organisers have extended the call for abstracts for the 27th International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR 2027), to be held on 21-27 August 2027 in...
Now available: ICR2015 congress papers
Following on from the successful IIR International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR2015), the long anticipated papers and proceedings are now available to download in Fridoc.
IIR publishes a new Technical Brief: Cooling technologies for sustainable data centres
Authored by leading IIR experts in energy and power engineering, this publication offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative cooling solutions designed to meet the escalating...
IIR economic news service: the latest from our market report partners
The IIR has established partnerships with several leading market research companies, as well as with establishments that combine and provide detailed reports and global analytical studies on different sectors of the refrigeration or economic...
Ever-expanding market research resources at your fingertips
The IIR enhances its market research resources
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
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