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Guidance on the future use of R404A and the new F Gas Regulations.

• Author(s) : ACRIB
• Publication date: 2014/11
• Languages : English
• Source: http://www.acrib.org.uk

Recommended by the IIR

Recommendations on the operation of air conditioning and heating systems coping with COVID-19.

• Author(s) : Chinese Association of Refrigeration
• Publication date: 2020/04
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

2016 Guideline for content recovery and proper recycling of refrigerant cylinders.

• Author(s) : AHRI
• Publication date: 2016
• Languages : English

Management guideline for the phase-out of refrigerant R22: impact and strategies for building owners, operators and maintainers.

• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : English

Recommandations de l’ASERCOM pour la conception de centrales à compresseurs multiples utilisant des variateurs de fréquence.

ASERCOM guidelines for the design of multiple compressor racks using frequency inverters.

• Author(s) : ASERCOM
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : French

IIR document

Guideline for Life Cycle Climate Performance (LCCP) + calculation tool.

• Author(s) : HWANG Y., INFANTE FERREIRA C., PIAO C. C., AUTE V., TROCH S.
• Publication date: 2016
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

EU F-Gas Regulation guidance. Information sheet 6: mobile air-conditioning.

• Author(s) : Gluckman Consulting, Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Jacobs
• Publication date: 2014/12
• Languages : English
• Source: gluckmanconsulting.com

EU F-Gas Regulation guidance. Information sheet 7: foam insulation products.

• Author(s) : Gluckman Consulting, Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Jacobs
• Publication date: 2014/12
• Languages : English
• Source: gluckmanconsulting.com

EU F-Gas Regulation guidance. Information sheet 1: domestic refrigeration.

• Author(s) : Gluckman Consulting, Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Jacobs
• Publication date: 2014/12
• Languages : English
• Source: gluckmanconsulting.com

EU F-Gas Regulation guidance. Information sheet 2: commercial refrigeration.

• Author(s) : Gluckman Consulting, Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Jacobs
• Publication date: 2014/12
• Languages : English
• Source: gluckmanconsulting.com

Recommended by the IIR

A review of storage temperature recommendations for apples and pears

• Author(s) : PRANGE R. K., WRIGHT A. H.
• Publication date: 2023/02
• Languages : English
• Source: Foods - vol. 12 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

Walk-in cool room and freezer research project: barriers to energy efficiency. Findings and recommendations.

• Author(s) : AIRAH, The Expert Group, WILKINSON P. J., BRODRIBB P.
• Publication date: 2018/10
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

ASERCOM guidelines for the design of multiple compressor racks using frequency inverters.

• Author(s) : ASERCOM
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : English

Linee guida ASERCOM per la progettazione di rack multi-compressore utilizzando variatori di frequenza.

ASERCOM guidelines for the design of multiple compressor racks using frequency inverters.

• Author(s) : ASERCOM
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : Italian

EU F-Gas Regulation guidance. Information sheet 5: stationary air-conditioning and heat pumps

• Author(s) : Gluckman Consulting, Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Jacobs
• Publication date: 2014/12
• Languages : English
• Source: gluckmanconsulting.com

Refrigeration and COVID-19: list of resources

List of resources (guides, recommendations, information) regularly updated concerning the COVID-19 and the refrigeration sector.

• Publication date : 2020/05/26

Some advice for prolonging water chiller life.

Brent Hall, a temperature control specialist, gives six water treatment tips for lasting chillers performances.

• Publication date : 2017/03/07

Best practice guide for flammable refrigerant use

AREA, ASERCOM, EFCTC and EPEE have joined together to prepare a leaflet urging contractors to prepare for a future with flammable refrigerants.

• Publication date : 2018/12/04
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

France: a guidebook on the best practices for the loading of frozen food (in French)

The French Union of Refrigerated Transport (UNTF) published a best practice guide on frozen food loading in refrigerated trucks.

• Publication date : 2017/07/05

COVID-19 news in the HVAC&R sector

The IIR reviews the available information on the possible impact of air conditioning on the spread of COVID-19 and the recommendations for the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems. Furthermore, several...

• Publication date : 2020/04/05

Meeting the challenge of a sustainable global food cold chain

A recent report published by UNEP and FAO includes several important recommendations on how to develop more sustainable food cold chains. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: General information

Key figures for air conditioning technicians in India

According to a recent survey, 40% of Indian air conditioning technicians have no formal training, which reduces their chances of earning a good salary. 

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

BESA releases new guidelines for safe use of R290 propane in heating and cooling systems

BESA's latest technical guidance outlines safety practices and technical considerations for using R290 (propane) in RACHP systems. 

• Publication date : 2024/08/01
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

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Adopting energy-efficient cooling technologies can save over $6 trillion in developing economies

A recent report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and UNEP-led Cool Coalition modelled how adopting sustainable cooling can reduce electricity consumption in developing...

• Publication date : 2024/10/23
• Subjects: General information

How to improve the energy efficiency of cold stores in India

A report commissioned by the World Bank Group presents energy efficiency measures for the design of post-harvest and cold storage warehouses in India. 

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

Assisting developing countries in setting national plans for sustainable cooling

With over a billion people at risk due to a lack of access to cooling, a UNEP-led working group has published a methodology to help countries develop National Cooling Action Plans (NCAPs).

• Publication date : 2021/10/11
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

Reducing post-harvest food losses in sub-Saharan Africa 

To strengthen the cold chain for fruit and vegetables in sub-Saharan Africa, sustainable measures and the use of precooling are recommended in a review article. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: Developing country

How to reuse the condensate water from air conditioners?

Review of the different uses of the condensate water rejected by air conditioners.

• Publication date : 2020/09/04
• Subjects: Developing country

Latest research on ammonia-based absorption refrigeration systems

A recent article has reviewed literature on absorption chillers that use ammonia as a refrigerant, along with water (H2O), lithium nitrate (LiNO3), and lithium nitrate + water...

• Publication date : 2021/02/25
• Subjects: Technology

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...

• Publication date : 2020/09/04

IIR Working Group publishes Guidelines for Life Cycle Climate Performance

The Guidelines for Life Cycle Climate Performance (LCCP) provide a harmonised method to calculate the LCCP for all types of stationary air conditioning, heat pumping and refrigeration systems.

• Publication date : 2016/01/27

New IIR Working Groups focus on core matters in refrigeration

IIR Working Groups (WGs) operate on a temporary basis and bring together specialists to work on projects concerning current technological, social or economic issues linked to refrigeration. Their aim is to promote development, provide knowledge...

• Publication date : 2018/10/02

New IIR Informatory Note. Low-GWP Refrigerants: Status and Outlook

The latest IIR Informatory Note outlines the options available for low-GWP refrigerants and their respective performance. It provides a series of recommendations on refrigerant...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Discover the 32nd IIR Informatory Note on the “Harmonization of Life Cycle Climate Performance Methodology”

This Informatory Note summarises the LCCP guidelines prepared by the Working Group. It provides recommended assumptions and data sources for different types of units, presents the various existing LCCP tools and outlines usages and limitations of...

• Publication date : 2016/11/09

The IIR supports operational and economic missions in Madagascar

IIR interventions and recommendations will focus on the mission’s aspects which are related to the food cold chain, including offshore fishery and continental aquaculture among others.

• Publication date : 2016/08/10

Editorial by Eric Granryd

The IIR is by no means a young organization- it will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary- but is using modern management approaches. Thus, earlier this year the IIR formed a new independent committee to examine achievements arising from the...

• Publication date : 2004/07/27

A new book on natural refrigerants

The English version of a book by three German authors on the applications and practical recommendations of natural refrigerants has just been published by the IIR on its website. 

• Publication date : 2023/09/22
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

New IIR Informatory Note on high-temperature heat pumps

IRR’s latest Informatory Note demonstrates that high-temperature heat pumps are a key technology in the decarbonisation of process industries. 

• Publication date : 2021/10/22

The 27th IIR Informatory Note on evaporative cooling.

This 27th IIR Informatory Note provides a state of the art of the simple and practical technology that is Evaporative Cooling.

• Publication date : 2015/02/04

New IIR Informatory Note on Refrigerant Charge Reduction

Now available for IIR members! The 25th IIR Informatory Note, the latest in the series on Refrigeration Technologies.

• Publication date : 2014/05/28

New IIR Informatory Note on automotive air conditioning

The latest IIR Informatory Note presents recent technological trends in automotive air conditioning, in particular for electric cars, and outlines the challenges in terms of energy efficiency and CO2...

• Publication date : 2022/10/27

New IIR Informatory Note on non-uniform environment

A non-uniform indoor environment can reconcile the demand for a healthy and comfortable environment and the objective of low carbon emissions. 

• Publication date : 2023/11/28

New IIR Informatory Note on “Qualification and Certification of Refrigeration Technicians”

The 28th IIR Informatory Note summarizes global, regional and national standards and regulations relative to the qualification and certification of refrigerating systems personnel.

• Publication date : 2015/10/07

New IIR Informatory Note on caloric cooling technologies 

IIR’s 50th Informatory Note on refrigeration technologies focuses on three promising alternative solid-state cooling technologies: magnetocaloric, electrocaloric and...

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: Technology

New IIR Informatory Note on thermal energy storage systems

IIR’s latest Informatory Note demonstrates that a well-designed TES system can reduce energy consumption through more efficient equipment operation and lower investment costs, thus reducing the equipment...

• Publication date : 2022/01/28

Cold storage conditions for fruits and vegetables

Practical recommendations for the cold storage of over 200 cultivars of fruits, vegetables and herbs (storage temperatures, relative humidity, storage time, controlled atmosphere...

• Last update : 2023/01/16
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Fruit, Vegetables

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 : English, French
• Themes : Ice creams