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Ageing of refrigerated truck insulation.

• Author(s) : CAVALIER G., DEVIN E., SUQUET T.
• Publication date: 2016/04/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal analysis, Refrigerated truck, Road transport, Wear, Performance, Material, Insulation
• Source: 4^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Auckland, New Zealand, April 7-9, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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A novel refrigeration system for refrigerated trucks incorporating organic rankine cycle.

• Author(s) : ZHAO P., JIA L., ZHANG X., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/04/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerated truck, Organic Rankine cycle, Economy, Comparison, Heat recovery, Compression system, Performance
• Source: 5^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Beijing, Chine, 6-8 avril 2018
• Formats : PDF

A low emission, electrified solution for refrigerated trucking.

• Author(s) : VEHR S.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerated truck, Electricity, Battery, Simulation, Eutectic plate, Evaporator, Testing, Solar energy, Scroll compressor
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Latent thermal energy storage for refrigerated trucks.

• Author(s) : CALATI M., ZILIO C., RIGHETTI G., LONGO G. A., HOOMAN K., MANCIN S.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Latent heat, Thermal energy storage, Refrigerated truck, PCM, Modelling, Insulation, Insulating panel, Cold chain, Summer, Italy
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 136
• Formats : PDF

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Latent thermal energy storage for thermal management of refrigerated trucks.

• Author(s) : CALATI M., RIGHETTI G., ZILIO C., HOOMAN K., MANCIN S.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cold chain, Refrigerated truck, Thermal energy storage, PCM, Latent heat, Modelling, CFD, Simulation
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Comportamento dinamico del cassone isolato nei camion frigoriferi.

Dynamic behaviour of the insulated case in refrigerated trucks.

• Author(s) : ARTUSO P., ROSSETTI A., MINETTO S., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/10
• Languages : Italian
• Keywords : Refrigerated truck, Cold chain, Expérimentation, Insulation, Thermal load
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 41 - n.414
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Simulation des échanges aérauliques et thermiques d'un camion frigorifique.

Simulation of refrigerated truck aeraulic and thermal exchanges.

• Author(s) : OURY A., NAMY P., YOUBI-IDRISSI M.
• Publication date: 2017/09
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Refrigerated truck, Free convection, Temperature, Air flow, Expérimentation, Forced convection
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1165

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Dynamic modeling and thermal performance analysis of a refrigerated truck body during operation.

• Author(s) : ARTUSO P., ROSSETTI A., MINETTO S., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerated truck, Insulated box, Road transport, Refrigerated transport, Simulation, Performance, Cooling load
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 99
• Formats : PDF

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Thermal performance of cold panels with phase change materials in a refrigerated truck.

• Author(s) : MOUSAZADE A., RAFEE R., VALIPOUR M. S.
• Publication date: 2020/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Road transport, PCM, Refrigerated truck, Cold chain, Plate, Melting, Expérimentation, Eutectic
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 120
• Formats : PDF

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Numerical modelling of heat and mass transfer in a refrigerated truck trailer.

• Author(s) : CROQUER S., BENCHIKH LEHOCINE A. E., PONCET S.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerated truck, Road transport, CFD, Mass transfer, Heat transfer, Temperature, Eutectic plate, Modelling
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
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Research on energy saving optimization method of electric refrigerated truck based on genetic algorithm.

• Author(s) : SONG H., CAI M., CEN J., XU C., ZENG Q.
• Publication date: 2022/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerated truck, Electric vehicle, Optimization, Energy saving, Energy consumption, Case study, Battery
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 137
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Analytical study on performance of R134a, R404A, and R744 refrigeration truck system.

• Author(s) : SHIN Y., KIM Y., KIM M., CHO H.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Mobile air conditioning, Refrigerated truck, R134a, R404A, COP, Cooling capacity, Natural refrigerant, CO2, R744, Performance, Simulation, Modelling
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
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A numerical analysis of latent thermal energy storage for refrigerated trucks.

• Author(s) : CALATI M., ZILIO C., RIGHETTI G., LONGO G. A., HOOMAN K., MANCIN S.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal energy storage, Paraffin, Refrigerated truck, Insulating panel, PCM, Polyurethane, Modelling, Simulation, CFD, Food, Italy, Summer
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
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Experimental assessment of the difference between new refrigerated trucks and their corresponding prototypes.

• Author(s) : CAPO C., LATCHAN F., SUQUET T., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal conductivity, Refrigerated truck, Road transport, Calculation, Ageing (meat), Prototype, Performance, Expérimentation, K coefficient
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
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Performance investigation of a freezing system with novel multi-salt sorbent for refrigerated truck.

• Author(s) : GAO J., WANG L. W., GAO P., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerated truck, Cooling capacity, Thermodynamic property, Sorption system, Salt (generic), Performance, Testing, Freezing
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 98
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Refrigerated transport: truckers’ Delight

North American truckers are set to upgrade their equipment in line with new regulations and due to strong consumer demands for better food safety. The FDA's hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP) system decrees that shippers and...

• Publication date : 2006/01/28

Use of refrigerated trucks will expand fast in China

Many local governments in China have strengthened their cold chain development plan recently, and refrigerated truck sales will rise to meet demand.

• Publication date : 2012/07/18

More refrigerated trucks on the road in China

It is estimated that USD 31.7 billion will be invested in setting up cold chain logistic in China in the near future

• Publication date : 2013/02/11
• Subjects: Figures, economy

First naturally refrigerated truck

British supermarket giant, Sainsbury’s, has announced trials of the world’s first naturally refrigerated delivery truck for frozen and chilled goods, hoping to cut its carbon footprint by up to 10 000 tonnes a year.

• Publication date : 2013/12/11

Largest electric refrigerated truck

In October 2011, Renault Trucks handed over a 100% electric truck to STEF, a cold-chain logistics specialist. The manufacturer claims it is the largest ever electric truck for food delivery. It will be tested for a year, starting in January 2012,...

• Publication date : 2012/03/14

ICCC2016 highlights: ageing of refrigerated truck insulation

This summary refers to a paper presented during the IIR International Cold Chain Conference (ICCC2016) which took place in New Zealand. This paper can be downloaded from Fridoc database by using the direct link provided at the end of the article.

• Publication date : 2016/08/25

Long-distance refrigerated trucking in the US

According to a market report published by Ibis World international, industry revenue declined at an annual rate of -0.1% to USD 11 billion for the period 2007-2012.

• Publication date : 2013/12/18
• Subjects: Figures, economy

IIR member news: Carrier Transicold engineless system for refrigerated trucks

IIR corporate member Carrier Transicold provides an environmentally friendly system that avoids the use of a second engine to power the refrigeration compressor of reefer units.

• Publication date : 2017/09/11

Sainsbury’s testing truck cooled by liquid nitrogen engine.

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is currently testing a refrigerated delivery truck cooled by a liquid nitrogen powered engine.

• Publication date : 2017/02/13

United-Kingdom: company tests a new system for refrigerated food haulage

A company is testing a new insulated-curtain system enabling moveable multi-temperature zones in refrigerated trucks

• Publication date : 2015/02/02

Alternatives to replace R404A for refrigerated transport

With about 5 million refrigerated vehicles operating worldwide, there is active research and development focusing on identifying alternatives to R404A, which is traditionally used in truck and trailer...

• Publication date : 2020/09/04
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

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

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

Refrigerated vehicle sales in China increased by 27% in 2019

Cold chain logistics in China are expected to expand over the next few years.

• Publication date : 2020/07/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Solar-powered reefer in California

Tested over five months in California's San Joachin Valley, the first solar-powered transport refrigeration unit on a city delivery truck produced positive results.

• Publication date : 2018/05/07

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

News from IIR members: Cemafroid

Cemafroid (www.cemafroid.fr) is working on certification of night delivery in urban areas.

• Publication date : 2012/06/05

IIR member news: Linde

BOC, subsidiary company of the Linde Group, launches its innovative technology in refrigerated transport.

• Publication date : 2015/06/17

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

STEF-TFE opens largest cold store in Madrid

New site cuts energy consumption by 15% with innovative energy storage system during off-peak hours

• Publication date : 2011/12/08

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 : English, French
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs

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