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A Bayesian approach for modeling occupants’ use of window shades.
Shading and cooling effects of spray on the surface of glass roof of building.
[In Chinese. / En chinois.]
Energy conservation using solar collectors integrated with building louver shading devices.
Daylight glare evaluation when the sun is within the field of view through window shades.
Personalized shading control strategy to maximize occupant satisfaction while minimizing lighting energy use by multi-objective optimization.
Development of a camera-based tool to monitor non-binary occupants’ interaction with windows and shadings.
Development of a new framework for daylighting simulation with dynamic shading devices.
Simulation-based energy and daylighting impact assessment of integrated shading devices and lighting controls in commercial buildings.
A global method for efficient synchronized shading control using the "effective daylight" concept.
Solar optical properties of roller shades: modeling approaches, measured results and impact on daylighting and visual comfort.
Assessment of long term visual and thermal comfort and energy performance in open space office with different shading devices.
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Development and validation of a simplified dynamic thermal model of a vehicle’s cabin.
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An evaluation of thermal environment on non-uniform radiant fields.
Quantifying the influence of nature-based solutions on building cooling and heating energy demand: A climate specific review.
Development of a façade retrofit performance guide using climate based analysis including dynamic façade systems.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Transport and storage sharing
The Sustainable Distribution Initiative, a cooperation scheme aimed at responding to spiralling energy costs and the demands of consumers to reduce the number of food miles in product distribution is being initiated by IGD, a food and grocery...
Urban cooling strategies
A report provides practical guidance to optimise development projects to moderate urban microclimates in major urban centres in Australia.
Sustainable air-conditioning solutions in EU buildings
In a recent briefing note, the European Environment Agency (EEA) discusses sustainable solutions to the growing need for cooling in Europe.
Briefs: CO2 systems Receive Awards in the USA
Three companies developing or using CO2, received awards in the United States in 2010: Kysor/Warren, a company based in Georgia was honoured with the 2009-2010 GreenChill Distinguished Partner Award, from the US Environmental Agency (EPA) for its...
Cold stores: how to achieve net zero emissions?
The UK Cold Chain Federation recently released a report presenting technologies to help temperature-controlled warehouses achieve net zero emissions.
Briefs: HFC-free refrigeration, naturally
Three more companies have joined Refrigerants, Naturally!, a unique public-private partnership that promotes HFC-free refrigeration technologies that protect the Earth's climate and ozone layer for "point-of-sale" applications. The founding...
Polish ice-cream market figures
According to a study, performed by Loupe Etudes, the Polish ice-cream market is not yet saturated
A magnetocaloric air-conditioning system for an electric vehicle
Summary of a paper presented during the 7th International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature (Thermag VII), available in Fridoc.
Future developments in magnetocaloric refrigeration and heat pumping.
IIR news
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IIR publishes a new Technical Brief: Domestic heat pumps using hydrocarbons - Current status and market overview in Europe
At a time when the energy transition is at the top of the global agenda, the IIR is publishing a new Technical Brief on domestic hydrocarbon heat pumps. This strategic document...
WGC PARIS 2015: “Growing together towards a friendly planet”
The 26th World Gas Conference (WGC), held in Paris last week, offered attendees an ideal opportunity for networking, learning and sharing information on the latest developments
Save the Date – The 7th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain will take place in April 2022
This international event will focus on sharing expertise on the cold chain with developing countries to address key UN sustainable development goals related to hunger, health, energy, education,...
IIR at Chillventa 2024: a crossroads of innovation and collaboration for sustainable refrigeration
The IIR exhibited at Chillventa 2024 from 8 to 10 October, sharing a stand with its German partner DKV. With 1,010 international exhibitors from 49 countries and almost 33,000 visitors, this event reaffirmed its...
IIR Working Party on “Energy Labelling in the Cold Chain”
The Terms of Reference of the new IIR Working Party (WP) "Energy labelling in the cold chain" have been approved. The main objective of this WP - chaired by Prof. Giovanni Cortella, Italy, and involving Commissions D1 and D2 - is to investigate...
IIR member news: Linde
Linde claims cryogenic freezing allows cookie manufacturers to produce a more consistent product.
Highlight from COP13/MOP36 - Day 1
At a side event during COP13/MOP36 in Bangkok, IIR and Cool Up Programme convened global leaders to address challenges in energy-efficient refrigeration and cooling. Discussions focused on reducing emissions,...
IIR at SIFA Expo 2024
On 19-21 November, IIR participated in SIFA Expo 2024, the interprofessional trade show on refrigeration and its applications in Lyon, France, a premier event for commercial and industrial refrigeration, cold...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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.
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...
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...
