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Experimental study of the impact of crystallization parameters on properties of modified and reinforced ice structures intended for sports facilities and the Arctic.

• Author(s) : GONCHAROVA G., BUZNIK V., RAZOMASOV N., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Snowmelt modelling and solutions for outdoor snow storage.

• Author(s) : HEIMDAL M., EIKEVIK T. M., TOLSTOREBROV I.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Outdoor environment, Snow, Calculation, Mass transfer, Heat transfer, Solar radiation, Storage, Sport, Melting, Ambient condition
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
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Modelo de predicción de consumo de energía comparando las pistas de patinaje sobre hielo tanto exteriores como cubiertas.

Energy usage prediction model comparing outdoor vs. indoor ice rinks.

• Author(s) : KHALID W., ROGSTAM J.
• Publication date: 2013/11
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, Heat balance, Energy consumption, Comparison, Measurement, Prediction, Skating rink, Modelling
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado - vol. 41 - n. 463
• Formats : PDF

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Atomization characteristics of twin nozzles for outdoor snow-makers application.

• Author(s) : ZHANG B., WANG R., WU H., DONG P., XU R., XING M., CUI Z., YAN G., ZHANG H.
• Publication date: 2022/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Snow gun, Nozzle, Droplet, Expérimentation, Artificial snow
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 139
• Formats : PDF

Pleins phares sur les patinoires.

Spotlight on rinks.

• Author(s) : RIVET P.
• Publication date: 2017/09
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Generality, Dehumidification, R744, Skating rink, Refrigerant, Secondary refrigerant, Heating, CO2
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1165

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Evaluation and modelling of ice rink energy usage.

• Author(s) : BOLTEAU S., KOLASNIEWSKI Y., ROGSTAM J.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy consumption, Comparison, R744, Thermodynamic property, Sweden, Skating rink, Modelling, Case study, CO2
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
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CO2 refrigeration systems evolution for ice rinks.

• Author(s) : ROGSTAM J.
• Publication date: 2016/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Commercial application, Thermodynamic property, Skating rink, Transcritical cycle
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 58 - n. 10

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CO2 refrigeration system for ice production in snow making generators at ambient temperatures above 0°C.

• Author(s) : EIKEVIK T. M., TOLSTOREBROV I., DIESETH J-D.
• Publication date: 2017/05/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, Ice, Snow gun, R744, Artificial snow, Simulation, Ice making plant, Europe, Ambient condition
• Source: 7^th Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, May 11-13, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

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Carbon dioxide in ice rink refrigeration.

• Author(s) : ROGSTAM J., ABDI A., SAWALHA S.
• Publication date: 2014/08/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, Ice, Efficiency, Heat recovery, R744, Simulation, Skating rink, Refrigerant, CO2
• Source: 11^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2014). Proceedings. Hangzhou, China, August 31-September 2, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

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Compact ammonia refrigeration system for ice rink.

• Author(s) : DRUGHEAN L., GIRIP A., DOBROVICESCU A., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/04/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, Control (automatic), Ammonia, Romania, Performance, Skating rink
• Source: 6^th Conference on Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, April 16-18, 2015.
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Evolution of CO2 as refrigerant in ice rink applications.

• Author(s) : ROGSTAM J.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Control (automatic), Heat recovery, R744, Skating rink, Pressure, Transcritical cycle
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
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First CO2 ice rink in Europe: a huge success.

• Publication date: 2015/12/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, R744, Sweden, Skating rink, Europe, Case study, Refrigerant, CO2
• Source: www.R744.com

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Comparative life-cycle cost analysis of refrigeration systems in ice rinks.

• Author(s) : GRÖNQVIST C., ROGSTAM J.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy consumption, R744, Sweden, Skating rink, Indirect system, Case study, Life cycle, Cost, CO2
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
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Ice making for curling.

• Author(s) : DETTMERS D. J.
• Publication date: 2016/02
• Languages : English
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 58 - n. 2

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Design performance of CO2 refrigeration systems for ice production in snow making generators at ambient temperatures above 0 °C.

• Author(s) : EIKEVIK T. M., TOLSTOREBROV I., BERGWITZ-LARSEN K. W., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ice, Heat transfer, R744, Artificial snow, Simulation, Ice making plant, COP, CO2
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
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World's largest indoor ski slope in Dubai

Dubai has announced it will build the world’s largest indoor ski resort, with a 1.2 kilometre run.

• Publication date : 2015/10/12

Eco-friendly skiing in Spain

Dutch architects working for SnowWorld say they have found a way to build an indoor ski facility with a difference in warm Barcelona.

• Publication date : 2012/04/25

Special permission for Olympic ammonia bobsleigh

Russian authorities granted special permission for the construction of the country’s first ammonia refrigeration plant for the 1814-m bobsleigh track constructed in Krasnaya Polyana in the Western Caucasus, for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

• Publication date : 2012/07/31

GL2012 highlights: Performance analysis of ice rinks to cut down energy use

A comparison between two Swedish ice rinks shows a roughly 33% difference in terms of energy consumption

• Publication date : 2012/12/11

France: An ice rink on the roof of the Montparnasse Tower in Paris.

From 10 February to 5 March 2017, the Panoramic Observation deck of the Montparnasse Tower turns into an ice rink.

• Publication date : 2017/02/20

R134a/CO2 cascade for a French ice rink

In the French Alps, the Alpe d’Huez ice rink has recently completely renovation, replacing the former HCFC-22 refrigeration system by an HFC-134a/CO2 cascade system.

• Publication date : 2015/11/04

Quebec arenas refrigeration system upgrade project.

The Ministère de l'Education, du Loisir et du Sport from Québec involves in upgrading arenas refrigeration systems.

• Publication date : 2017/03/23

Innovative transcritical CO2 ice rink installation

In Gimo, Sweden, a transcritical CO2 unit was installed to provide cooling for a new ice rink.

• Publication date : 2015/05/12

First CO2 Ice Rink in the US.

The Harry J. McDonald recreational center in Anchorage, Alaska, became the first ice rink in the US using CO2 as a refrigerant.

• Publication date : 2015/11/09

North America: Ice rinks and the phaseout of HCFC-22.

Retrofits in Minnesota and Michigan provide examples of good options.

• Publication date : 2017/02/10

Low GWP refrigerants for Olympic ice rinks in China

For the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, nine ice rinks are used. five use CO2 as a  refrigerant, and four use R449A. 

• Publication date : 2022/02/28
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

A Norwegian project: Snow for the future

An independent research organisation and a Norwegian university are developing a heat pump system to produce snow, even if the temperature are above freezing.

• Publication date : 2017/06/02

IIR Member news: Star Refrigeration installs ammonia chillers in an indoor skiing facility

After 90 years of existence, indoor skiing now uses modern and energy efficient technologies. Star Refrigeration participates in this evolution with its ammonia chillers.

• Publication date : 2018/12/27