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Protecting perishable foods during transport by truck and rail

• Author(s) : BRECHT J. K., SARGENT S. A., BRECHT P. E., SAENZ J., RODOWICK L.
• Publication date: 2019
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Rail transport, Road transport, Refrigerated transport, Packaging, Controlled atmosphere, Fruit, Vegetable, Meat, Regulations, Dairy product, Compatibility, Frozen food

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High efficient desiccant coated heat exchanger based heat pump for rail transport decarbonization.

• Author(s) : SHAO Z., WANG Z. G., GE T. S., WANG R. Z.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Dehumidification, Rail transport, Air conditioning, Desiccant, Heat exchanger, Heat pump, COP, Expérimentation, Prototype, Performance
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

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A review on present and forthcoming opportunities with natural working fluids in transport refrigeration.

• Author(s) : MINETTO S., FABRIS F., MARINETTI S., ROSSETTI A.
• Publication date: 2023/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerated transport, Thermal energy storage, Review, Road transport, Sea transport, Air transport, Rail transport, R717, R744, Hydrocarbon, Container, Substitute
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 152
• Formats : PDF

Techno-Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Storage Technologies for Railway Engineering: A Review.

• Author(s) : XU Z., ZHAO N., HILLMANSEN S., ROBERTS C., YAN Y.
• Publication date: 2022/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Hydrogen, Storage, Rail transport, Cost, Ammonia, Cryogenics, Thermodynamic property, Liquid, Liquefied gas, Review
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 17
• Formats : PDF

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Natural working fluids in transport refrigeration.

• Author(s) : MINETTO S.
• Publication date: 2022/06/13
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerated transport, Air transport, Intermodal transport, Sea transport, Road transport, Container, CO2, Ammonia, Air cycle, Thermal energy storage, Regulations, Rail transport, R744, Hydrocarbon
• Source: 15^th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2022). Proceedings. Trondheim, Norway, June 13-15^th 2022.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

R744 train HVAC unit.

• Author(s) : HAFNER A., BANASIAK K., BOECK L.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Global warming, Ejector system, Rail transport, R744, Simulation, Performance, Mobile air conditioning
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Study on spray cooling characteristics of dry ice particles for IGBT in high-speed trains.

• Author(s) : NING J., REN Z., SUN L., SONG Z., ZHU S., GAO X.
• Publication date: 2024/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Passenger transport, Dry ice, Simulation, Spray cooling, Expérimentation, Train, High speed, Heat sink, Electronic component
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 157
• Formats : PDF

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Leaked refrigerant distribution around rail vehicle.

• Author(s) : KUMAR A., NAYANAR KOZHUKKILIDATHIL H., SOUKUP M., ANDRYS J., CERMÁK R.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R454C, Leakage, Flammability, Safety, Fire, Rail vehicle, Rail transport, CFD
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

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2-circuit latent heat storage for waste heat utilization in fuel cell railcars: concept, design and experimental investigations.

• Author(s) : MOENCH S., MEY S., LEHMAN M., GARACK O., SCHOTT M., KAUER B., RICHTER L., SCHLOTT A., SCHUBERT V.
• Publication date: 2024/05/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : PCM, Simulation, Expérimentation, Rail vehicle, Rail transport, Mobile air conditioning, Design
• Source: 14^th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Proceedings:  Paris France, May 29-31, 2024.
• Formats : PDF

Effect of refrigerant type and insulation thickness on refrigeration systems of land and sea vehicles.

• Author(s) : DALKILIC A. S., CELEN A., ÇEBI A., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R410A, R134a, Cold room, Refrigerated transport, R22, R12, Performance, Evaporator, Insulation, Refrigerant, Condenser
• Source: Strojniski vestnik - Journal of mechanical Engineering - vol. 62 - n. 4
• Formats : PDF

Feasibility study of superconducting power cables for DC electric railway feeding systems in view of thermal condition at short circuit accident.

• Author(s) : KUMAGAI D., OHSAKI H., TOMITA M.
• Publication date: 2016/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Superconducting cable, Rail transport, Power, Modelling
• Source: Cryogenics - vol. 80

Mobile air-conditioning. Fact Sheet 12.

• Author(s) : ONU Environnement (ex-PNUE)
• Publication date: 2015/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Car, Bus, Rail transport, Substitute, HFC, Air conditioning

IIR document

Interactions of ground source heat pumps with nearby underground railway tunnels in an urban environment.

• Author(s) : REVESZ A., CHAER I., THOMPSON J., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat, Tunnel, Rail transport, Ground, Heat pump, Performance, Modelling
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

EU F-Gas Regulation guidance. Information sheet 4: transport refrigeration.

• Author(s) : Gluckman Consulting, Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Jacobs
• Publication date: 2014/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, Refrigerating system, European Union, Sea transport, Refrigerated transport, Rail transport, Air transport, HFC, GWP, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Refrigerant
• Source: gluckmanconsulting.com

ATP: a legacy of the past, a challenge for the future.

• Author(s) : ROSSI S.
• Publication date: 2015/06/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, Food, Refrigerated transport, Transport
• Source: Le ultime tecnologie del freddo e del condizionamento. Atti del 16° Convegno Europeo: June 12-13, 2015, Milano, Italia.
• Formats : PDF

Refrigerated rail transport of fruits in India

1000 tonnes of imported fresh fruits reached Bengaluru (India) on refrigerated train.

• Publication date : 2021/09/06
• Subjects: Developing country

Rail refrigerated transport: two case studies in Europe

While the Rungis fruits and vegetable train in France is experiencing serious difficulties, the new CoolRail rail line linking Spain to the Netherlands offers promising prospects.

• Publication date : 2019/06/28

From Finland to China: refrigerated rail transport is developing

A new refrigerated rail transport line has just opened between Narvik (Finland) and Chongqinq (China).

• Publication date : 2020/10/22

New combined refrigerated transport operation in France

A dairy product company, Yéo frais, and Stef, a logistics company, are launching a combined rail/road refrigerated transport route.

• Publication date : 2012/11/07

China first refrigerated container train leaves for Moscow.

A new transport link between China and Russia.

• Publication date : 2017/01/31

Development of the cold chain in China

Railways and in particular, high-speed trains have great potential in cold chain logistics in China.

• Publication date : 2018/04/26

Briefs: First Spain-UK refrigerated railway line

Stobart Rail, a branch of leading UK transport Stobart Group and British DB Schenker Rail recently launched temperature-controlled intermodal services from Valencia to the UK via the Channel Tunnel. This is a unique example of a single rail...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

Reefer trains might redefine the refrigerated transport industry

Two examples of reefer trains in Europe.

• Publication date : 2017/07/19

Refrigerated trains to connect Russia and Iran

The Ministry of agriculture in cooperation with “Russian Railways” (RZD) plans to run shuttle refrigerated trains between Russia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Belarus for export and import of agricultural and food products.

• Publication date : 2017/10/03

Promising performances for a PCM used in refrigerated transport

British and Chinese scientists collaborated to develop a refrigerated container which can keep the inside temperature between 5 and 12°C for up to 120 hours.

• Publication date : 2019/01/31

The first LNG freight locomotive in the Baltics

An Estonian company is testing the first LNG-powered locomotive in the Baltic countries. Significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are expected.

• Publication date : 2021/08/23
• Subjects: Technology

Markets: Refrigerated road transport: facts and figures

According to a recent TechNavio Insights study on the UK refrigerated road transport market study, the estimated total number of refrigerated road transport vehicles in the UK, in 2008, was around 140@000. Of these, 43% (60@000) were vans and...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Cold Train in the USA

Launched in early 2010, the "Cold Train" Pacific Northwest-Chicagoland Express Refrigerated Intermodal Service operates in partnership with BNSF and the Port of Quincy, Washington.

• Publication date : 2013/01/04

Commercial refrigeration equipment market in the US

According to a new Freedonia market study, demand for commercial refrigeration equipment in the US is expected to increase 3.1% per year through 2018 to USD 10.7 billion.

• Publication date : 2014/05/20
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The FresH2 project is testing a hydrogen fuel cell to power the refrigeration unit of a semi-trailer

Bosch’s French subsidiary has developed a hydrogen fuel cell to replace the diesel power supply traditionally used to power the refrigeration unit of semi-trailers. The system is currently being tested on a...

• Publication date : 2021/10/22

New IIR publications: Guide to Refrigerated Transport

A completely revised version of the IIR Guide to Refrigerated Transport will be published late 2009. The purpose of this book prepared by Robert Heap and other IIR experts is to provide all necessary basic information on the transport of...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

New IIR publications: Guide to Refrigerated Transport

This new edition is a greatly extended and fully updated version of the first edition published in 1995 and enables readers to come to grips with the latest technology and trends. This book provides all necessary basic information on the transport...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

Member news: Carrier Transicold's innovative electrical technologies for refrigerated transport

Carrier Transicold promotes a new all-electric and autonomous cooling system for semi-trailers that completes its 100% electric range. 

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

Conference: Oslo

The First International Conference on Small Scale LNG in Europe, an IIR-co-sponsored event held in Oslo on September 29-30, 2005, attracted 121 experts from 18 countries. Twenty PowerPoint presentations were given. Unlike the widely used methods...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

IIR member news: Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold, major transport refrigeration company, will offer R452A as an optional alternative to R404A.

• Publication date : 2015/04/23
• Subjects: Regulation

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.

• Publication date : 2022/07/11

Obituary: Rui Telmo Nobre

Mr Rui Telmo Nobre was the chairman of the UNECE Working Party on Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs and involved in the work of the IIR CERTE Sub-Commission.

• Publication date : 2020/02/06

The 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2013): a great success

The 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2013) took place in Paris on April 2-4, 2013. With 180 participants, 78 papers and three leading edge plenary presentations, the event was highly successful.

• Publication date : 2013/05/29

FRIDOC now features a selection of MDPI articles on refrigeration

About 150 articles from MDPI journals, including review articles on various refrigeration technologies, are available in FRIDOC.

• Publication date : 2022/07/28
• Subjects: General information

ICCC 2018 welcomed nearly 200 participants

Hosted by the Chinese Association of Refrigeration, the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain welcomed nearly 200 participants this month in Beijing, China.

• Publication date : 2018/04/19
• Subjects: Environment, General information

IIR Sub-Commission D2 CERTE news

A new president and a meeting in Germany for this very active IIR Sub-Commission on test stations (refrigerated transport).

• Publication date : 2018/05/17

Activities of the IIR’s Commission D2 on Refrigerated Transport

The role of the IIR is well recognized worldwide, and in particular the expertise of the members of Commission D2 makes an important contribution to refrigerated transport issues: avoiding the wastage of food and the minimizing of emissions.

• Publication date : 2013/07/01

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...

• Publication date : 2019/08/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The Cold Chain: A logistical challenge at the heart of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine 

Gérald Cavalier - President of the Science and Technology Council of the International Institute of Refrigeration, President of the French Association of Refrigeration, President of the Cemafroid...

• Publication date : 2020/11/23
• Subjects: Technology, General information

Add the latest refrigeration publications to your bookshelf!

Check out the latest IIR publications including CO2 as a Refrigerant, Handbook on Indirect Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems and the 1st IIR International Conference of Cryogenics and Refrigeration Technology (ICCRT 2016).

• Publication date : 2016/09/06

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...

• Last update : 2023/11/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs

Global HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector

This table shows HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector – including air conditioning – in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent for about 40 countries that are signatories...

• Last update : 2022/01/20
• Langues : English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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...

• Last update : 2023/06/23
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : LNG and LPG

Ice cream manufacturing, environmental impact and market data

From a physico-chemical point of view, ice cream is a complex, frozen multiphase mixture. The manufacturing process includes several stages of freezing which are described in this...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams

Thermophysical properties of HFC refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 100 HFC refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : HFCs, Blends, HFO et HCFO

Thermophysical properties of HFO refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 50 HFO refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : Blends, HFO et HCFO

Thermophysical properties of hydrocarbon refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 20 hydrocarbon refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Blends