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A Bayesian approach for modeling occupants’ use of window shades.

• Author(s) : SADEGHI S. A., AWALGAONKAR N. M., KARAVA P., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Building, Shading, Modelling, Window, Human being, Lighting
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 4^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Shading and cooling effects of spray on the surface of glass roof of building.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : LI M., DING Y.
• Publication date: 2014/12
• Languages : Chinese
• Keywords : Spray cooling, Building, Shading, Droplet, Testing, Solar energy
• Source: HV & AC - vol. 44 - n. 298
• Formats : PDF

Energy conservation using solar collectors integrated with building louver shading devices.

• Author(s) : CHOU D. C., CHANG C. S., CHANG J. C.
• Publication date: 2016/01/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Solar collector, Building, Louvre, Performance, Shading, Window, Energy saving
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 93

Daylight glare evaluation when the sun is within the field of view through window shades.

• Author(s) : KONSTANTZOS I., TZEMPELIKOS A., MURCHISON N., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Building, Sun, Shading, Window, Expérimentation, Lighting
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 4^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Personalized shading control strategy to maximize occupant satisfaction while minimizing lighting energy use by multi-objective optimization.

• Author(s) : XIONG J., LEE S., TZEMPELIKOS A., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Commercial building, Performance, Optimization, Shading, Lighting, Thermal comfort
• Source: 2016 Purdue Conferences. 4^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Development of a camera-based tool to monitor non-binary occupants’ interaction with windows and shadings.

• Author(s) : DONGES J., MORANDI F., PRADA A., CAPPELLETTI F., GASPARELLA A.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Building, Energy consumption, Simulation, Thermal comfort, Window, Shading, Measurement
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 7^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Development of a new framework for daylighting simulation with dynamic shading devices.

• Author(s) : DO C. T., CHAN Y.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Software, Office, Building, Light, Design, Solar radiation, Simulation, Shading, Case study, Thermal comfort
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Simulation-based energy and daylighting impact assessment of integrated shading devices and lighting controls in commercial buildings.

• Author(s) : KUNWAR N., BHANDARI M.
• Publication date: 2021/05/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Commercial building, Energy consumption, Window, Shading, Control (generic), Simulation
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 6^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

A global method for efficient synchronized shading control using the "effective daylight" concept.

• Author(s) : SHEN H., TZEMPELIKOS A.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Building, Light, Solar radiation, Simulation, Shading, Energy saving, Control (generic), Thermal comfort, Air conditioning
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Solar optical properties of roller shades: modeling approaches, measured results and impact on daylighting and visual comfort.

• Author(s) : CHAN Y-C., TZEMPELIKOS A., PROTZMAN B.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy, Commercial building, Solar radiation, Optical property, Shading, Modelling, Lighting, Thermal comfort
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Assessment of long term visual and thermal comfort and energy performance in open space office with different shading devices.

• Author(s) : ATZERI A. M., CAPPELLETTI F., SHEN H., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Office, Energy consumption, Building, Temperature, Solar radiation, Simulation, Shading, Italy, Thermal comfort
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Development and validation of a simplified dynamic thermal model of a vehicle’s cabin.

• Author(s) : VIANA-FONS J. D., GONZÁLVEZ-MACIÁ J., PAYÁ J.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Mobile air conditioning, Cabin, Thermal load, Shading, Modelling
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

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An evaluation of thermal environment on non-uniform radiant fields.

• Author(s) : SAITO N., SAKAI K., ONO H.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal analysis, Building, Measurement, Solar radiation, Simulation, Shading, Window
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

Quantifying the influence of nature-based solutions on building cooling and heating energy demand: A climate specific review.

• Author(s) : HE Q., TAPIA F. , REITH A.
• Publication date: 2023/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy saving, Energy efficiency, Green building, Passive cooling, Heating, Climate, Shading
• Source: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews - vol. 186
• Formats : PDF

Development of a façade retrofit performance guide using climate based analysis including dynamic façade systems.

• Author(s) : SHEN H., CHAN Y-C., TZEMPELIKOS A.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal property, Energy consumption, Energy, Building, Simulation, Performance, Wall, Shading, Lighting, Retrofitting, Thermal comfort, Air conditioning
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 3rd International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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...

• Publication date : 2008/10/25

Urban cooling strategies

A report provides practical guidance to optimise development projects to moderate urban microclimates in major urban centres in Australia.

• Publication date : 2018/01/16

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.

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

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...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

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.  

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

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...

• Publication date : 2007/08/05

Polish ice-cream market figures

According to a study, performed by Loupe Etudes, the Polish ice-cream market is not yet saturated

• Publication date : 2012/02/15
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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.

• Publication date : 2017/02/07

Future developments in magnetocaloric refrigeration and heat pumping.

Summary of a paper presented during the 7th International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature (Thermag VII), available in Fridoc.

• Publication date : 2017/02/08

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...

• Publication date : 2024/11/21

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

• Publication date : 2015/06/09

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,...

• Publication date : 2021/06/28
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country, Environment

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...

• Publication date : 2024/10/28

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...

• Publication date : 2008/05/16

IIR member news: Linde

Linde claims cryogenic freezing allows cookie manufacturers to produce a more consistent product.

• Publication date : 2015/12/08

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,...

• Publication date : 2024/10/28

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