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A Renovation Wave for Europe - greening our buildings, creating jobs, improving lives

• Author(s) : European Commission
• Publication date: 2020/10
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

Integración de energías renovables para la producción simultánea de electricidad, frío y calor en un supermercado.

Use of renewable energies for the simultaneous production of electricity, refrigeration and heat in a supermarket.

• Author(s) : MOLES RIBERA F., NAVARRO-ESBRÍ J., PERIS PÉREZ B., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Trigeneration, Renewable energy, R245fa, Organic Rankine cycle, Electricity, Absorption, Supermarket, Expérimentation, Energy saving
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Using seawater for urban renewal project.

• Author(s) : ROSSI L. de, FAVARO G., ROSSI D.
• Publication date: 2016/04
• Languages : English
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 58 - n. 4

Elementary school renovation to achieve net zero energy.

• Author(s) : WU S., TEDESCHI B., SCHREIBER Z., HUTZEL W., DEBS L.
• Publication date: 2021/05/24
• Languages : English
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 6^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Refrigerazione con enerige rinnovabili.

Refrigeration using renewable energy.

• Author(s) : MONICO F.
• Publication date: 2016/09
• Languages : Italian
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Refrigerating system, Generality, Food application, Energy saving
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 40 - n.403
• Formats : PDF

Integrating renewable energy systems in buildings.

• Author(s) : HAYTER S. J.
• Publication date: 2017/12/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Regulations, Green building, Geothermy, Generality, Solar energy, Wind energy
• Source: 48^th International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

The first of its kind EU legislation on renewable cooling: Status and challenges.

• Author(s) : FIKIIN K., COULOMB D.
• Publication date: 2022/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigeration, Cooling, Regulations, Renewable energy
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 137
• Formats : PDF

Vazdušne toplotne pumpe kao obnovljiv izvor energije?

Air source heat pumps as renewable energy sources?

• Author(s) : CICONKOV R., PANEV S., CICONKOV V.
• Publication date: 2014/12/03
• Languages : Serbian
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Building, Air, Heat pump, COP
• Source: Zbornik radova. 45. Medunarodnikongres i izložba o grejanju hladenju i klimatizaciji./ Proceedings. 45th International congress and exhibition on heating, refrigeration and air conditioning (HVAC&R).
• Formats : PDF

Renewables 2018 global status report. A comprehensive annual overview of the state of renewable energy.

• Author(s) : REN21
• Publication date: 2018
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Regulations, Electricity, Economy, Electric vehicle, Transport, Energy storage, Statistics, Heat pump, World, Information technology, Solar energy, Energy efficiency, Heating
• Formats : PDF

Renewable heating and cooling with heat pumps.

• Author(s) : HALOZAN H.
• Publication date: 2015/06/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Geothermy, Building, Biomass, Air, Ground, Heat pump, Solar energy, Energy efficiency
• Source: Le ultime tecnologie del freddo e del condizionamento. Atti del 16° Convegno Europeo: June 12-13, 2015, Milano, Italia.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

How heat waves influence indoor temperature during summer in old renovated parisian buildings.

• Author(s) : AZOS-DIAZ K., TREMEAC B., SIMON F., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Africa Renewable Energy Manufacturing: Opportunity and Advancement.

• Author(s) : Sustainable Energy for All
• Publication date: 2023
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Solar energy, Morocco, South africa, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania

Renewable energy and energy efficiency: a game-changer.

• Author(s) : SHENDE R.
• Publication date: 2014/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Refrigerating system, Outlook, Global warming, HFC, Energy efficiency, Solar cooling, Air conditioning
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 38 - n.381
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Maxsorb III/HFC404a as an adsorption pair for renewable energy driven systems.

• Author(s) : GHAZY M., ASKALANY A. A., SAHA B. B.
• Publication date: 2020/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : HFC, R404A, Adsorption system, Renewable energy, Activated carbon, Modelling
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 120
• Formats : PDF

Riscaldamento e raffreddamento rinnovabile con pompe di calore.

Renewable heating and cooling with heat pumps.

• Author(s) : HALOZAN H.
• Publication date: 2015/08
• Languages : Italian
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Geothermy, Biomass, Cooling, Review, Heat pump, Solar energy, CO2 emission, Heating
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 39 - n. 392
• Formats : PDF

European Commission adopts new calculation methodology for renewable cooling

The European Commission has adopted a new calculation methodology in which the renewable share of cooling depends on energy performance. This should serve as an incentive for the...

• Publication date : 2022/01/10
• Subjects: Environment, Regulation

EU Energy Union

The European Commission has published its strategy framework for an Energy Union, containing 15 “action points” to consolidate energy supply and to reduce energy use and related carbon emissions throughout Europe.

• Publication date : 2015/08/09
• Subjects: General information

The food industry in Europe

The processed meat market in Western Europe is worth EUR 117.3 billion, some 10.6 % of the overall food and drink market of EUR 1111 billion.

• Publication date : 2016/01/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

How climate change will alter European electricity consumption

Summary of a German study showing how electricity consumption in Europe will fluctuate in the event of unmitigated climate change.

• Publication date : 2017/12/21
• Subjects: Environment, General information

Tunisian cold chain status.

Some interesting figures given during the IIR seminar on the logistics for transport of foodstuffs under controlled temperatures in hot countries.

• Publication date : 2017/03/15

MAC Directive: EC issues proceedings against Germany

The European Commission has issued an infringement notice against Germany for failing to enforce the MAC Directive.

• Publication date : 2014/02/13

EU reports shortage of RAC technicians

In the latest edition of the labour shortages and surpluses report, the European Labour Authority identified 11 countries with severe shortage of air conditioning and refrigeration...

• Publication date : 2024/11/21
• Subjects: General information

Blueberries market in the European Union

Although fresh blueberry imports are on the rise and gaining market share, frozen blueberries still accounted for over 60% of total EU blueberry imports from the world with a value of USD 431.5 million.

• Publication date : 2016/04/22

Vegan ice cream soon to be launched

Known for its dairy filled pints of ice cream, Ben and Jerry’s will soon try vegan ice cream.

• Publication date : 2015/12/08

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

HFC supply within the EU drops by 29% in 2015.

The first year of the phase-down mechanism already shows some results.

• Publication date : 2017/02/21
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

European Commission: a guide to innovative district heating and cooling solutions.

A comprehensive solution booklet on district heating and cooling by the European Commission covers energy-efficient technologies, regulatory frameworks and business...

• Publication date : 2024/08/14
• Subjects: Regulation, General information

Europe's Ariane 6 successfully completes inaugural flight

On July 9, Europe’s newest rocket made its maiden flight, propelled by cryogenic fuels.

• Publication date : 2024/07/12
• Subjects: Technology

EN 378 European Standard under revision

The final EN 378 standard is not expected to be published until 2015 at the earliest.

• Publication date : 2014/09/25
• Subjects: Regulation

Solar energy improves medical healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa

UNDP develops the Solar for Health project in Zambia and Zimbabwe. More than 400 healthcare centres are now equipped with solar panels and the health products' cold chain is preserved.

• Publication date : 2019/02/28
• Subjects: Developing country

ICCC2022 - early bird rate ending soon

Only seven days left to take advantage of early bird rates for the 7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC 2022).

• Publication date : 2022/02/18
• Subjects: Developing country, Environment, HFCs alternatives

IIR takes part in RACHP European Conference

The 20th European RACHP Conference of Centro Studi Galileo was held in Milan at the beginning of June. The IIR presented the women in cooling brochure and held a booth to promote the projects ENOUGH...

• Publication date : 2023/06/28

Policy brief available to download: Developing the cold chain in the agrifood sector in sub-Saharan Africa

A focus on the importance of the cold chain in reducing post-harvest losses

• Publication date : 2016/02/17

European Food Survey to decarbonise industrial operations

The ENOUGH project invites European food operators to complete a short survey on the advancements and potential for achieving the net-zero emissions target. 

• Publication date : 2023/01/26

COOL-SAVE stakeholders in EU project COOL-SAVE hold a progress meeting in Rome

From July 3-4, stakeholders in EU project COOL-SAVE held a progress meeting in Rome, under the auspices of consortium partner Federalimentare.

• Publication date : 2014/07/04

The Norwegian Royal Ambassy visit to INDEE+ educational unit in IIT Madras

To acknowledge the efforts of INDEE+, the Norwegian Ambassador Hans Jacob Frydenlund, Arvind Gopinath (Honorary Consul), Ms. Marit Marie Strand (Advisor), Mr. Vivek (Senior Advisor) and other team members...

• Publication date : 2022/09/28

First European field study on food cold chain carried out by the Frisbee consortium

Four Frisbee project partners will conduct a major field study in four representative European countries this Summer

• Publication date : 2012/05/15

INDEE+ Project: Norwegian R744 condensing units arrived in India for educational purposes

Three R744 condensing units were sent to India by Prof. Armin Hafner (NTNU, Norway)  to educate Indian institutions, end-users and vendors on clean cooling technologies, with the aim of helping India meet...

• Publication date : 2021/12/15

Energy efficiency on the agenda for discussion during Montreal Protocol meetings in Vienna

Focus on the fruitful workshop on "the energy efficiency opportunities while phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)", which preceded the 40th meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG40) of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances...

• Publication date : 2018/08/08

Download the latest technical papers from the IIR Cryogenics Conference

Held on 8-11 April this year, the 15th IIR Cryogenics Conference welcomed over 120 guests from more than 22 countries.

• Publication date : 2019/07/02

IIR Conference overview: 5th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Processes of Refrigerants - TPTPR2017

With over 150 participants from 12 countries, the 5th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Processes of Refrigerants featured 85 technical presentations, including six plenary keynote lectures.

• Publication date : 2017/05/24

Upcoming conferences: 7th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Working Fluids

The 7th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Working Fluids will be held in Trondheim, Norway, on May 28-31, 2006. To obtain the second announcement, register and check out the programme:

• Publication date : 2006/01/28

Conference update: 3rd IIR sponsored International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2014)

Bookings are now open for the 3rd IIR sponsored International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2014). Early bird rates end March 31, 2014. Further discounts are available for conference speakers, IIR, IOR, and...

• Publication date : 2014/02/10

Focus on Shecco's Virtual Trade Show, the IoR annual conference and the 13th IEA Heat Pump Conference

Focus on the latest events in which the IIR has been involved. 

• Publication date : 2021/04/29

Gustav Lorentzen conference 2022

After two years of pandemic during which the conferences were either cancelled or held online, the IIR had the pleasure of organising a conference on site, in Norway. It was attended by 332 participants. The...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08

Environmental impact of the ice cream industry

This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

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

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

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…)

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 : French, English
• Themes : Fruit, Vegetables

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Heat pump stock in Europe

This table presents the stock of installed heat pumps, the CO2 emissions avoided and the number of jobs in the heat pump sector in Europe.

• Last update : 2021/12/14
• Langues : English
• Themes : Heat pumps, energy recovery: economics and statistics

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 : French, English
• Themes : HFCs

Nanorefrigerants

Nanorefrigerants are created by adding nanoparticles in suspension to a base refrigerant. They have a thermal conductivity that is 15% to 104% higher than that of the corresponding...

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Nanofluids

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 : French, English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction

Additive manufacturing of heat exchangers

In the refrigeration industry, additive manufacturing (colloquially referred to as “3D printing”) makes it possible to fabricate novel, complex and potentially more energy efficient...

• Last update : 2022/09/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers

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...

• Last update : 2022/09/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

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, HFO et HCFO, Blends

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 : HFO et HCFO, Blends

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

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