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Numerical analysis of a mesoporous silica-Gel (MS-Gel) dehumidifier.

• Author(s) : HSU W. L., SHAMIM J. A., DAIGUJI H.
• Publication date: 2017/08/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Silica gel, Mass transfer, Heat transfer, Adsorption, Porous medium, Expérimentation, Dehumidifier
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference, ISHPC 2017, Tokyo august 7-10.

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Performance simulation of multi-bed silica gel-water adsorption chillers.

• Author(s) : WANG X., HE Z., CHUA H. T.
• Publication date: 2015/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Silica gel, Chiller, Adsorption, Simulation, Performance
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 52
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental study on thermophysical and porous properties of silica gels.

• Author(s) : ISLAM M. A, PAL A., SAHA B. B.
• Publication date: 2020/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat capacity, Silica gel, Adsorption, Performance, Expérimentation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 110
• Formats : PDF

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Kinetics of water freezing in mesopores of silica gel.

• Author(s) : KONIORCZYK M., BEDNARSKA D.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ice, Silica gel, Adsorption, Solidification, Modelling, Freezing, Water
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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Characterization of silica gel-based composites for adsorption cooling applications.

• Author(s) : YOUNES M. M., EL-SHARKAWY I. I., KABEEL A. E., MIYAZAKI T., SAHA B. B.
• Publication date: 2020/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Adsorption system, Silica gel, Thermal conductivity, Expérimentation, Thermodynamic property, Modelling
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 118
• Formats : PDF

Water adsorption of CaCl2 confined in mesoporous silica gel with various pore sizes.

• Author(s) : MCCAGUE C., FAYAZMANESH K., KALRA M., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/03/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Silica gel, Adsorption, Porous medium, Water, Calcium chloride
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference (ISHPC2014), College Park, United States, March 31-April 2, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

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Effect of acoustic wave on enhancement of moisture adsorption rate of silica-gel.

• Author(s) : OKUBO K., MATSUDA S., UEDA Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Silica gel, Enhancement, Adsorption, Wave, Humidity, Expérimentation, Acoustics
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Revisiting the adsorption equilibrium equations of silica-gel/water for adsorption cooling applications.

• Author(s) : MOHAMMED R. H., MESALHY O., ELSAYED M. L., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Silica gel, Equilibrium, Capillary, Adsorption system, Expérimentation, Condensation, Water
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 86
• Formats : PDF

Comparison of electro-osmotic regeneration between zeolite and macroporous silica gel desiccants.

• Author(s) : ZHANG G., TIAN C., SHAO S.
• Publication date: 2014/03/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Osmosis, Silica gel, Regeneration, Adsorption, Zeolite, Performance, Humidity, Expérimentation, Desiccant
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference (ISHPC2014), College Park, United States, March 31-April 2, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

An approach for quantitative analysis of pore size distribution of silica gel using atomic force microscopy.

• Author(s) : PALASH M. L., MITRA S., HARISH S., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/08/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Porous surface, Silica gel, Adsorbent, Adsorption, Expérimentation
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference, ISHPC 2017, Tokyo august 7-10.

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Adsorption kinetics analysis of water on silica gel in two configurations of tubular reactors.

• Author(s) : MELO H., VODIANITSKAIA P. J., SANTOS J., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, Silica gel, Adsorption, Expérimentation, Solar energy, Water
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Synthesis and characterization of silica gel composite with polymer binders for adsorption cooling applications.

• Author(s) : YOUNES M. M., SHARKAWY I. I. el-, KABEEL A. E., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal conductivity, Silica gel, Density, Adsorption system, Polymer, Expérimentation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 98
• Formats : PDF

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An approach for quantitative analysis of pore size distribution of silica gel using atomic force microscopy.

• Author(s) : PALASH M. L., MITRA S., HARISH S., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Porous surface, Silica gel, Measurement, Adsorption, Microscopy, Expérimentation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 105
• Formats : PDF

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Design and experimental study of a silica gel-water adsorption chiller with modular adsorbers.

• Author(s) : PAN Q. W., WANG R. Z., WANG L. W., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Silica gel, Design, Heat recovery, Adsorber, Adsorption system, Expérimentation, Water
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 67
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental investigation and analysis of composite silica-gel coated fin-tube heat exchangers.

• Author(s) : JIANG Y., GE T. S., WANG R. Z., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Finned tube, Silica gel, Dehumidification, Composite, Cooling, Expérimentation, Desiccant, COP, Heat exchanger
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 51
• Formats : PDF

World desiccant wheel market.

A few figures to illustrate the desiccant wheel market.

• Publication date : 2017/01/31

Sorption chillers

Sorption chiller technology is rapidly developing, especially that using solar energy. - As highlighted by Jacob and Kohlenbach* during the latest IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Working Fluids in Sydney, in Europe, numerous new...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

THRIVE project explores new developments for adsorbtion heat pumps

Launched in 2014, the four-year project THRIVE was funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) to investigate adsorption heat pumps and to develop a system powered by waste heat.

• Publication date : 2018/11/30

Nano-material could improve adsorption technology

A nano-material could drastically improve adsorption cooling, thanks to its high adsorbing properties. The material, engineered by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNLL), USA, was created using nanoscopic structures, that self-assemble into...

• Publication date : 2011/08/16

Improving adsorption cooling thanks to MOFs

Metal-organic framework (MOF) compounds are porous crystalline materials composed of metal ions or metal clusters bridged by organic linking groups; they have outstanding adsorption properties, allowing for better efficiency and use on a larger...

• Publication date : 2015/02/20

Vaccines: a step towards thermostability

Ensilication of the protein molecules of a vaccine against tuberculosis prevents its deterioration by heat.

• Publication date : 2019/10/30
• Subjects: Developing country

New record for LNG trade in 2018.

Synthesis of the main trends and figures related to the LNG industry. Data based on the 2019 IGU World LNG Report presented at the 19th International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas, which was co-organised by the IIR and took...

• Publication date : 2019/04/30
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Natural gas and liquefied gases in the maritime transport

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) increased its share of global gas trade carried by sea in 2014. Volumes increased by 2.5%, taking the total to 333.3 billion cubic meters.

• Publication date : 2016/01/18

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International standardisation: new standard on display cabinets

A new version of the ISO 23953 standard on refrigerated display cabinets has been published.

• Publication date : 2024/01/26
• Subjects: Regulation

Newly revised efficiency standards for ACs in Brazil and India

Stringent minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for air-conditioning (AC) equipment contribute to cutting down the energy demand for ACs globally. Setting up and periodically revising energy efficiency...

• Publication date : 2020/10/22
• Subjects: Developing country, Regulation

The world’s first liquified hydrogen carrier ship en route from Japan to Australia

Since the end of December 2021, the world’s first liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier, the “Suiso Frontier”, is achieving its first round trip between Japan and Australia. The voyage is...

• Publication date : 2022/01/28
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

PCMs to reduce energy consumption in buildings

A recent review article describes the principles of latent heat thermal energy storage systems using phase change materials (PCMs), and their applications to improve thermal performance in the building...

• Publication date : 2021/04/22
• Subjects: Technology

Low GWP blends for domestic air conditioning

A review article presents the latest research trends on low GWP refrigerants, mainly HFC/HFO blends, for domestic air conditioning. 

• Publication date : 2023/03/28
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Two IIR Informatory Notes on hot topics

The IIR has recently published two Informatory Notes on high-stakes subjects: flammable refrigerants and the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence in refrigeration and air...

• Publication date : 2023/09/22
• Subjects: Technology, HFCs alternatives

Discover the 36th IIR Informatory Note on “Flammable Refrigerants”

The 36th IIR Informatory Note on “Flammable Refrigerants” provides a comprehensive introduction to matters such as flammability characteristics, classifications and governing rules such as safety standards and regulations covering the entire...

• Publication date : 2018/02/07

Focus on the last events in June 2021

In June 2021, the IIR organised two conferences: Thermag and HFO. It also participated in the European Conferences on the latest technologies in refrigeration and air conditioning organised by Centro Studi...

• Publication date : 2021/06/29

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

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

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