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Impact of Low-Temperature Storage on the Microstructure, Digestibility, and Absorption Capacity of Cooked Rice.

• Author(s) : LI H., LIU B., BESS K., WANG Z., LIANG M., ZHANG Y., WU Q., YANG L.
• Publication date: 2022/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Rice, Precooked food, Chilling, Freezing, Storage, Structure, Nutritional value, Expérimentation
• Source: Foods - 11 - 11
• Formats : PDF

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Effects of static magnetic fields freezing on starch-based prepared fried rice as staple foods.

• Author(s) : LONG Y., ZHANG M., MUJUMDAR A. S., LIN J.
• Publication date: 2024/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Rice, Prepared food, Organoleptic property, Starch, Magnetic field, Freezing-thawing
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 165
• Formats : PDF

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Prediction of drying rate during frozen storage of cooked rice utilizing novel method of measuring adsorption isotherm.

• Author(s) : YAMADA R., FUKAZAWA T., WATANABE M., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Spleen, Rice, Adsorption, Drying, Frozen food, Prediction, Cold storage
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Investigating the ice crystal morphology in frozen cooked rice based on size, fractal dimension and ANN modeling.

• Author(s) : KONO S., TOBARI Y., ARAKI T., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ice, Rice, Artificial neural network, Cooked food, Frozen food, Modelling, Crystal
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 84
• Formats : PDF

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Optimum storage temperature of frozen cooked rice predicted by ice crystal measurement, sensory evaluation and artificial neural network.

• Author(s) : KONO S., KAWAMURA I., YAMAGAMI S., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Raw food, Ice, Sensory analysis, Temperature, Rice, Quality, Frozen food, Optimization, Crystal
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 56
• Formats : PDF

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ANN modeling for optimum storage condition based on viscoelastic characteristics and sensory evaluation of frozen cooked rice.

• Author(s) : KONO S., KAWAMURA I., ARAKI T., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Viscosity, Rice, Artificial neural network, Cooked food, Frozen food, Optimization, Modelling, Storage condition
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 65
• Formats : PDF

Modeling and simulation of air-source CO₂ heat pump water heater.

• Author(s) : GAO Z., RICE K., NAWAZ K.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Development of a cold climate heat pump using two-stage compression.

• Author(s) : SHEN B., RICE C. K., ABDELAZIZ O., 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

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Minimising product moisture loss in professional service cabinets.

• Author(s) : MARQUES C., HAMMOND E., WOOD I.
• 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

Study of unsteady state thermal characteristics of homogeneous and composite walls of building and insulating materials for passive cooling.

• Author(s) : TALANKI PUTTARANGA SETTY A. B., SHAIK S.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Paddy and rice storage in China.

• Author(s) : QIU W., JIN Z.
• Publication date: 2002/07/22
• Languages : English
• Keywords : China, Cereal, Rice, Chilling, Storage, Store
• Source: Advances in stored product protection. Proceedings of the 8th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection.

Effect of cooling methods and milling procedures on the appraisal of rice milling quality.

• Author(s) : PAN Z., THOMPSON J. F., AMARATUNGA K. S. P., et al.
• Publication date: 2005
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Temperature, Rice, Cooling, Quality, Process, Heat exchanger
• Source: Trans. ASAE - vol. 48 - n. 5

The quality improvement of quick-cooking rice by freezing and microwave techniques.

[In Thai. / En thai.]

• Author(s) : NARKRUGSA W., THUNYAWANITH S.
• Publication date: 2005/07
• Languages : Thai
• Keywords : Thawing, Enhancement, Rice, Quality, Drying, Process, Cooking, Freezing
• Source: J. natl. Res. Counc. Thail. - vol. 37 - n. 2

Modelling of two-dimensional heat and mass transfer during vacuum cooling of cooked rice in tray.

• Author(s) : ZHANG Z., SUN D. W.
• Publication date: 2005/05/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Mass transfer, Vacuum, Heat transfer, Rice, Chilling, Cooked food, Modelling
• Source: Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on applications of modelling as an innovative technology in the agri-food chain. Model-IT 2005.

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TWO TYPES OF FROZEN AND DRIED PRODUCTS: WAXY RICE AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTS OBTAINED BY THE IMPROVED PROCESSES OF FREEZING AND DRYING.

• Author(s) : MATSUHASHI T.
• Publication date: 1985/05/20
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Freeze-drying, Cake, Rice, Soya, Process, Freezing
• Source: Fundamentals and Applications of Freeze-Drying to Biological Materials, Drugs and Foodstuffs.
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Australia and US set for rising refrigerant prices

Refrigeration sectors from numerous countries, including Australia and the US, are facing refrigerant price hikes as result of changing legislation.

• Publication date : 2012/09/17

Price of air conditioners to rise

Raw materials make up some 90% of the cost of a room air conditioner: 30% copper, 45% steel plate and 15% aluminium.According to World Bank data, the price of copper roughly doubled between 2009 and early 2011, that of steel plate rose by...

• Publication date : 2011/08/16

Trends and Figures: Increase in AC prices in Asia

According to 2 articles in JARN, the prices of air conditioning are starting to show the effects of the rising raw materials prices, including those of copper, steel and aluminium. There are claims that the prices of these essential metals, in...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

Refrigerant news: The price of HFC-134a is increasing

DuPont Fluoroproducts announced a 10% global price increase for its bulk HFC-134a refrigerant, effective on shipments after December 1, 2009. Increasing raw material costs led to the price increase, which applies to all HFC-134a bulk product sold...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

Australia to set up a carbon price for HFCs

In September 2011, the Australian Government introduced to the Parliament a set of Bills that aim to cut emissions of greenhouse gases by 159 million tonnes CO2 eq. a year. Included are bills that will introduce a carbon charge on imports of...

• Publication date : 2011/12/05
• Subjects: Regulation

Refrigeration reduces the glycemic index of cooked rice

Several studies highlight the benefits of refrigeration on the glycaemic index of rice, which is important in the control of chronic diseases such as diabetes.

• Publication date : 2022/12/05
• Subjects: General information

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

An air conditioning system using cold ocean water in Mauritius

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has obtained a grant to install an air conditioning system for the inhabitants of its capital, Port Louis, which will use cold ocean water.

• Publication date : 2014/02/23

Mauritius breaks record with the largest diesel/photovoltaic system installed

One of the world’s largest diesel/photovoltaic hybrid systems is to be installed in a supermarket in the city of Flacq, Mauritius.

• Publication date : 2014/10/06

A few figures on greenhouse gas emissions and HCFC consumption in Mauritius

Illustration of the evolution of CO2 and HFC emissions between 2013 and 2016, and of the decrease of HCFC consumption in Mauritius.

• Publication date : 2017/12/07
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

Increase of HFC refrigerants' price in Europe.

Several manufacturers have announced a price increase for HFC refrigerants in Europe.

• Publication date : 2014/12/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

Increase in refrigerant prices in the United Kingdom.

Refrigerant suppliers across the United Kingdom announced price increases of high GWP refrigerants from April 1, 2017.

• Publication date : 2017/03/27
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

Price increase for HFCs

Chemours, Mexichem and Arkema have announced 10-15% rise in cost of several HFCs from 1st January 2016

• Publication date : 2015/12/09
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

EU: High-GWP HFC shortages and price rises

Several refrigeration associations in the EU have warned of severe refrigerant supply problems in their countries.

• Publication date : 2018/03/21
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Penguins, offices and seafood

Who has created a penguin environment at San Diego's Seaworld, ice thermal-storage systems for office towers in Japan and seafood preservation systems for a large Chilean producer? The answer is Sunwell Technologies Inc., a Canadian firm...

• Publication date : 2005/07/19

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

The IIR is seeking an Information Officer

The IIR is seeking an Information Officer for its Scientific and Technical Information Department comprising 4 persons. The position is available immediately.

• Publication date : 2013/03/05

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

FRIDOC: Our conference proceedings at very advantageous rate for members!

From March 1, the price of IIR conference proceedings will increase, but members will benefit from a very attractive discount! 

• Publication date : 2023/02/17

IIR International Congresses of Refrigeration

The IIR organises the International Congress of Refrigeration every 4 years. The next edition will be held in Paris in August 2023. The papers of the last Congresses are still available in FRIDOC at advantageous...

• Publication date : 2021/10/25

Brief: IOR's Anniversary

Over 900 persons attended the UK Institute of Refrigeration (IOR)'s 106th Anniversary Dinner which was held on February 8, 2006 at Grosvenour House Hotel, London, appropriately in the ballroom, a former ice skating rink. In his speech, the...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

Refrigeration Fundamentals on sale!

The IIR's latest course, Refrigeration Fundamentals - Educational Course, will be available within a few weeks. Refrigeration Fundamentals, by André Pilatte - Delegate of Belgium to the IIR and Professor at the Faculté Polytechnique de Mons -...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

New IIR publication

The CD-ROM proceedings of Ammonia Refrigerating Systems, Renewal and Improvement, an IIR conference held in Ohrid, Macedonia (FYROM), on May 6-8, 2005, comprise 29 papers spanning a wide range of ammonia applications. Key topics: past, present and...

• Publication date : 2005/07/19

Ohrid 2015: Ammonia and CO2 refrigeration technologies at the forefront

In light of the intense debate on the F-Gas regulation, its implementation worldwide, as well as proposed amendments to the Montreal Protocol, the conference provided the ideal forum for the exchange of knowledge on ammonia and CO2 technologies.

• Publication date : 2015/04/21

New IIR Publication: Bibliography on CO2

Bibliography on CO2: 2004-2006 references and abstracts This CD-ROM contains the bibliographical references and summaries of over 200 recent articles on CO2 and its various applications in the fields of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

New publications: The French version of the Red Book

The French version of the Red Book (Recommendations for the Processing and Handling of Frozen Foods) is on sale! The 4th edition of this IIR reference publication - prepared by Mr Leif Bøgh-Sørensen and several international experts - gives an...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

Red Book on sale!

The Red Book (Recommendations for the Processing and Handling of Frozen Foods) is one of the IIR's reference publications and one of its best sellers. The 4th edition - prepared by Mr Leif Bøgh-Sørensen and several international experts - presents...

• Publication date : 2007/02/12

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

New IIR publication: Latest Developments in Refrigerated Storage, Transportation and Display of Food Products

The proceedings of Latest Developments in Refrigerated Storage, Transportation and Display of Food Products, an IIR conference involving Commissions C2, D1 with D2, held in Amman, Jordan, on March 28-30, 2005 comprise 24 papers. within the...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

New IIR publication: Compendium

The Food Research Institute of Prague and the IIR have co-published a compendium entitled "Thermophysical Properties of Food: Selected Fruits and Vegetables". This book presents a critical literature review of data on the freezing point, density,...

• Publication date : 2005/02/11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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…)

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…)

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

Cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry: drug design and bioavailability improvement

Research activities in the pharmaceutical sector focus primarily on developing novel drug formulations which can elicit the desired response upon being administered to the patient...

• Last update : 2023/03/10
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

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Global cold storage capacity

This table presents the cold storage capacity in about 50 countries, based on data from the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA).

• Last update : 2021/12/06
• Langues : English
• Themes : Refrigerated storage: economics and statistics