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Lower GWP options to replace R-23 for ultra-low temperature transport refrigeration.

• Author(s) : KUJAK S., SCHULTZ K.
• Publication date: 2020/08/26
• Languages : English
• Source: 6^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Nantes, France, August 26-28 2020
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

1,1-difluoroethylene, a useful fluid for the refrigeration industry revisited.

• Author(s) : PAULUS-LANCKRIET M., BALTHASART D.
• Publication date: 1995/08/20
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R23, Fluorine, Measurement, R503, R13, Thermodynamic property, Substitute, Chemical, Mixture, Ethylene, Refrigerant
• Source: For a Better Quality of Life. 19th International Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

DYNAMIC VISCOSITY OF REFRIGERANTS AND REFRIGERANT MIXTURES: A PREDICTION METHOD.

• Author(s) : LATINI G.
• Publication date: 1988
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Viscosity, R115, R114, Calculation, R504, R503, R502, R500, R32, R31, R152a, R12, Mixture, Refrigerant
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

EASY: EXERGETIC ANALYSIS OF SYSTEMS. INTERACTIVE COMPUTER CODE FOR REFRIGERANTS THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES: EVALUATION AND EXERGETIC ANALYSIS OF VAPOUR COMPRESSION SYSTEMS.

• Author(s) : DE ROSSI F.
• Publication date: 1990
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Rc318, R23, R134a, R124a, R115, R114, Halogen, Exergy, Calculation, R503, R502, R500, Ammonia, R22, R21, R152a, R142b, R13b1, R13, R12, R114b2, R113, R11, Thermodynamic property, Refrigerant
• Source: Thermophysical properties of pure substances and mixtures for refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Environment-friendly alternate refrigerants from the fluorocarbon family: a techno-commercial update.

• Author(s) : GANESH K.
• Publication date: 1998/03/18
• Languages : English
• Source: Emerging trends in refrigeration and air-conditioning.
• Formats : PDF

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Performance of hydrocarbon based mixed refrigerant cascade refrigeration system for very low temperature applications.

• Author(s) : VENKATARATHNAM G., PASAD G. V., MURTHY S. S.
• Publication date: 1998/03/18
• Languages : English
• Source: Emerging trends in refrigeration and air-conditioning.
• Formats : PDF

2006 Standard for specifications for fluorocarbon refrigerants.

• Author(s) : ARI
• Publication date: 2006
• Languages : English

Transport: Hapag-Lloyd switches from R134a to R513A

The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has recently purchased 1,000 containers chilled with R513A.

• Publication date : 2018/02/20

Canada: Government intends to prohibit R134a in commercial refrigeration

A Notice of Intent was published by the Canadian Ministry of Environment indicating that the government is considering prohibition of the manufacture and import of high GWP refrigerants, including R134a, R507 series and R404A in certain commercial...

• Publication date : 2015/04/09
• Subjects: Regulation

Cold temperatures, a potential ally against cancer

Exposure to cold temperatures can reduce tumour growth by slowing down the glucose metabolism of cancer cells. 

• Publication date : 2022/09/28
• Subjects: Technology

Member news: Daikin introduces EWYS-4Z: High-Efficiency Cooling and Heating Solution for Industrial and Commercial Needs

The polyvalent EWYS-4Z cooling and heating unit, which runs on R513A, is designed for superior energy efficiency and reduced noise for industrial and commercial applications. 

• Publication date : 2024/08/01

Market assessment and updates of Rwanda’s national cooling strategy

In Rwanda, the purchase of household refrigerators and ACs is increasing with economic growth. As part of the national cooling strategy, the country has launched a public awareness campaign on efficient cooling...

• Publication date : 2021/03/29
• Subjects: Developing country, Environment

US: new proposals for HFC alternatives

On May 23, 2016, under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed two new R123 alternatives and expanded the acceptable uses of R513A and CO2 in air conditioning and refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2016/07/01
• Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

Honeywell CFC destruction plan

Honeywell has begun destroying its inventories of CFCs and CFC blends: the company says it has already destroyed over 12 000 kg of R11.

• Publication date : 2012/06/21

World HVAC equipment demand to reach USD 122 billion through 2020

According to a new study published by Freedonia, global demand for HVAC equipment is forecast to increase at a 4.1 % yearly rate through 2020 to USD 122 billion.

• Publication date : 2016/06/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Liquid hydrogen as a transportation fuel

With ever-rising petrol prices and global warming issues, alternative fuels for transportation are high up on the priority list. Hydrogen is already used for this purpose in fuel cell vehicles, but liquid-hydrogen-automobile technology is...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

Kenyan fish processing facility upgrades from R22 to ammonia

East Africa Sea Foods (EASF), a fish processing facility in Kenya, recently replaced its aging R22 refrigeration system with a two-stage ammonia system.

• Publication date : 2020/04/05
• Subjects: Developing country, HFCs alternatives

France: a HFC price commission before an index from INSEE (in French)

During SIFA, the Snefcca (French national union of refrigeration, kitchen equipment and air conditioning companies) confirms deadlines and framework of the future index from INSEE (French national institute for statistics and economic studies)...

• Publication date : 2015/12/09
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

Low GWP refrigerants for Olympic ice rinks in China

For the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, nine ice rinks are used. five use CO2 as a  refrigerant, and four use R449A. 

• Publication date : 2022/02/28
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Latest news on HFCs alternatives

R470A, R470B, R466: What applications and what features for these new non-flammable refrigerants?

• Publication date : 2019/12/30

Briefs: USA

- The US Department of Energy (DOE) has published on August 31 the first energy efficiency standards for refrigerated vending machines. The new standards take effect in 2012 and over the following 30 years, DOE estimates it will save about 47 TWh...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

Direct CO2 emissions generated by the refrigeration sector in Chile

As part of its national inventory submitted to the UNFCCC, Chile reported greenhouse gas emission values for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.

• Publication date : 2021/08/16
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country, Environment

News from IIR members: Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold has received the John Connell Enterprise in Quiet Transport Award 2011 presented by the Noise Abatement Society. The award comes as recognition of breakthroughs embodied in its quiet Vector TM 1550 City refrigeration unit.

• Publication date : 2012/06/06

Global warming potential (GWP) of HFC refrigerants

Using the latest updated data from UNEP’s RTOC 2022 report, we have compiled the 100-year GWP and 20-year GWP values of hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) refrigerants. Our table includes...

• Last update : 2023/09/15
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : HFCs