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Solar cooling potential in Spain 2011 – 2020.

• Author(s) : CARRERA A., SISÓ L., HERENA A.
• Publication date: 2012/09/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Spain, Building, Chiller, Cooling, Absorption, Statistics, Solar energy
• Source: EuroSun 2012: solar energy for a brighter future. ISES-Europe solar conference. Conference proceedings: Rijeka, Croatia, 18-20 September 2012.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Performance comparison of solar autonomous and assisted absorption systems in Spain.

• Author(s) : MARTÍNEZ P. J., MARTÍNEZ J. C., MARTINEZ P.
• Publication date: 2016/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Spain, Comparison, Absorption system, Performance, Modelling, Solar energy, Air conditioning
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 71
• Formats : PDF

Effectiveness of the cold chain control procedure in the retail sector in Southern Spain.

• Author(s) : BALDERA ZUBELDIA B., NIETO JIMENEZ M., VALENZUELA CLAROS T., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Spain, Retail trade, Regulations, Cold chain, Microbiology, Performance, Control (generic), Storage life
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 59

Towards net zero energy office buildings in Spain: a review of 12 case studies.

• Author(s) : SÁNCHEZ A., SALOM J., CUBÍ E.
• Publication date: 2012/09/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Spain, Office, Building, Ventilation, Passive cooling, Case study, Solar energy, Lighting, Heating
• Source: EuroSun 2012: solar energy for a brighter future. ISES-Europe solar conference. Conference proceedings: Rijeka, Croatia, 18-20 September 2012.
• Formats : PDF

Analysis of a CHP plant in a municipal solid waste landfill in the South of Spain.

• Author(s) : CHACARTEGUI R., CARVALHO M., ABRAHÃO R., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/12/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Spain, Heat, Gas, Power, Gas engine, Case study, Energy efficiency, Waste, Cogeneration
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 91

Los nuevos retos de la refrigeración en España.

The new challenges of refrigeration in Spain.

• Author(s) : SOLSONA CABALLER R.
• Publication date: 2017/01
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Training, Spain, Regulations, European Union, Refrigeration industry, Energy efficiency, Refrigerant, Air conditioning
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado - vol. 45 - n. 498
• Formats : PDF

Uso de un elemento formador de 2° orden en la transferencia de calor en un muro multicapa. Precisión y aplicación a los cerramientos utilizados en la rehabilitación de edificios en España.

Use of second order influential element in the multilayer wall heat transfer. Precision and implementations in walls used in the buildings renovation in Spain.

• Author(s) : SOTO V., SOTO L., SARABIA E., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Spain, Energy, Building, Heat transfer, Wall, Modelling
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Comparativa del potencial de recuperación de energía sensible y total en la ventilación según la climatología: aplicación al caso de España.

Comparison of the sensible and total energy recovery potential in a ventilation system according to climatology: case study of Spain.

• Author(s) : RUIZ R., RIBÉ O., QUERA M., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Spain, Comparison, Building, Ventilation, Heat recovery, Case study, Energy saving, Air conditioning, Climate
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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13th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.

• Organiser : IIF-IIR, Universitat Politècnica de València, Instituto Ingeniería Energética
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF, CD-Rom

Evaluation of the influence of ventilation according to CTE on indoor air quality and energy consumption in Spain.

• Author(s) : ODRIOZOLA MARITORENA M., KOFFI J., FLORES ABASCAL I., et al.
• Publication date: 2013/06/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Clima 2013. 11th REHVA World Congress and 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

RCR 2012. 3rd IIR Workshop on Refrigerant Charge Reduction in Refrigerating Systems: Valencia, Spain, October 25-26, 2012.

• Organiser : IIF-IIR, Universitat Politècnica de València
• Publication date: 2012/10/25
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF, CD-Rom

Dynamic simulation of a building.

• Author(s) : HAAS-SCHNABEL G., SZIKRA C.
• Publication date: 2013/06/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Spain, Software, Building, Simulation, Energy efficiency
• Source: Clima 2013. 11th REHVA World Congress and 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
• Formats : PDF

Legislación aplicable a la comercialización y manipulación de gases refrigerantes.

Legislation applicable to the commercialization and handling of refrigerants.

• Author(s) : GARCÍA CEREZO J.
• Publication date: 2013/05
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Spain, Regulations, Handling, Europe, Refrigerant, Marketing
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado - vol. 41 - n. 458
• Formats : PDF

Trabajo cooperativo y dinámica de grupos en la asignatura diseño-proyecto de sistemas energéticos del Máster MUTEDS de la UPV.

Cooperative work and group dynamics in the course design-project of energy systems of the Master MUTEDS of the UPV.

• Author(s) : MONTAGUD C., CORBERÁN J. M., ALFONSO D., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Training, Spain, Renewable energy, Generality, Design
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Herramienta on-line para la resolución de problemas de frío: CuadernoDeProblemas.

On-line tool for solving refrigeration problems: CuadernoDeProblemas.

• Author(s) : CORONEL J. F., PÉREZ-LOMBARD L., MAESTRE I.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Spain, Refrigeration, Generality, Information technology, Case study, School
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Spain proposes F-gas tax

Following recommendations by the European Union to increase the environmental tax burden, the Spanish Council of Ministries has approved a tax on fluorinated greenhouse gases.

• Publication date : 2013/09/09
• Subjects: Regulation

Solar cooling potential in Spain

During the IIR-co-sponsored EuroSun 2012 conference, Carrera et al. presented the results of a study about the potential of solar thermal energy to supply heating, domestic hot water and cooling in the residential and tertiary Spanish buildings...

• Publication date : 2013/03/25

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

Markets: Marked AC growth in Spain

Over the past 2 years, the AC industry has grown 25% in Spain. Growth is attributed to Spain's warm climate and a rising standard of living. In 2006, the turnover of the AC sector was 1600 million € (with 225 million € in exports) and that of the...

• Publication date : 2007/11/20

Briefs: First Spain-UK refrigerated railway line

Stobart Rail, a branch of leading UK transport Stobart Group and British DB Schenker Rail recently launched temperature-controlled intermodal services from Valencia to the UK via the Channel Tunnel. This is a unique example of a single rail...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

Illicit HFC trade : a criminal network dismantled in Spain

110 tonnes of refrigerants worth €11 million were seized in Spain, illegally imported from China in violation of the EU F-gas regulation.

• Publication date : 2022/09/05
• Subjects: General information

2013 air-conditioning markets of France, Germany, Italy and Spain

BSRIA recently published figures concerning the air-conditioning markets in France, Germany, Spain and Italy in 2013. Among them, the Italian market appears as the largest, with 1,353,632 units and an overall value of USD 1,356.5 million.

• Publication date : 2013/12/15
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Spain: Six-month prison sentence for offering HCFC refrigerant on Internet.

A former company owner in Spain has been sentenced to six months in prison after offering the HCFC refrigerant R22 for sale on the internet.

• Publication date : 2017/02/27

Spain: a EUR 1.5 million plan to help supermarkets comply with the F-gas regulation

The Spanish government has approved a plan for €1.5m in aid for the conversion or replacement of supermarket refrigeration systems to alternative low GWP refrigerants.

• Publication date : 2018/10/03
• Subjects: Regulation

Spanish heat pump market situation

The ratio of heat pumps versus mere air conditioning units sold is bigger than 95% in the residential/domestic sector. In the commercial sector, this ratio is 90% approximately.

• Publication date : 2016/02/15
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Briefs: Vth Spanish Congress

The Vth Spanish Congress and IIIrd Ibero-American Congress on Refrigeration Science and Technology - CYTEF 2009 were held on September 23-25, 2009 at the University Jaume I of Castellon, Spain. 120 researchers from 12 countries took part. 85...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

The Spanish ice cream retail market

The Spanish ice cream retail market size represented 160 million litres in 2012, i.e a consumption of 3.45 litres per capita.

• Publication date : 2014/02/23

A solar-plus-ice-battery-storage system at Palm Springs Cultural Center

Ice Energy and Horizon Solar Power have completed the installation of a solar-plus-ice-battery-storage system at Palm Springs Cultural Center in California.

• Publication date : 2017/04/18

World's biggest store

The so-called world’s biggest cold store – 60-m long, 140-m wide and 36-m high – was installed in Catalonia, Spain, by Aislamientos Aiconsa.

• Publication date : 2011/10/03

Non-residential air-conditioner market growths in 6 European countries

The non-residential air-conditioner market in Europe Top 6 (Italy, Spain, France, UK, Germany, Poland) is continuing to slowly recover lost ground since the last recession.

• Publication date : 2014/10/09
• Subjects: Figures, economy

COOL-SAVE Workshop on July 10, 2014 in Lleida, Spain

On July 10, 2014, the COOL-SAVE consortium will hold an workshop at the Lleida Commerce and Industry Chamber in Spain.

• Publication date : 2014/07/09

International Dictionary of Refrigeration: Spanish now!

The Spanish-English-French: Terms volume of the International Dictionary of Refrigeration was published recently. It comprises 4400 terms in Spanish along with the terms in English and French. The layout is the same as that of the basic...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

Cold Chain Technology Briefs: Now available in French and Spanish

Originally published in English, the IIR-UNEP OzonAction Cold Chain Technology Briefs have been translated into two additional languages.

• Publication date : 2020/05/26
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Technology, Developing country

IIR and UNEP OzonAction publish French and Spanish versions of Cold Chain Technology Briefs

Originally published in English, the five Cold Chain Technology Briefs have been translated into two additional languages.

• Publication date : 2020/05/28
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country

CYTEF 2022 attracts nearly 200 participants

Held in hybrid format from Cartagena (Spain), CYTEF 2022 attempted to analyse and discuss, in particular, "Synergistic technologies to advance sustainable refrigeration".

• Publication date : 2022/04/27

New members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: - Benefactor member TOTAL, Paris La Défense, France - Corporate members ACC Austria, Fuerstenfeld, Austria Arsenal Research, Vienna, Austria Davicani Srl, Brasov, Romania Kinarca S.A.U.,...

• Publication date : 2007/11/20

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: Corporate members BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany Prodal, Ciudad la Habana, Cuba Private members Mr Titus Bartholomeus, The Netherlands Mrs Susana Ferreira de Pablo, Spain Mr Stephen Gill,...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

First meeting of the IIR Working Group on Refrigeration Safety

During the Gustav Lorentzen conference in Valencia (Spain), the IIR Working Group “Refrigeration Safety”, chaired by Alexander Cohr Pachai, held its first meeting.

• Publication date : 2018/08/08

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: Corporate members - A2 Inc, New York, USA - Grasso Products BV, s'Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands - Hoshizaki Electric Co. Ltd, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan - Parasense Ltd, Gloucester, United Kingdom...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

New IIR members

Here are the private members worldwide who have joined us over the past year. We are very pleased to welcome them. Several members are from countries that are not yet member countries. We also have a lot of new junior members (under 35 years) and...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

Upcoming IIR events: Barcelona

LNG 15 - Liquefied Natural Gas, a conference co-organized by the IIR, will take place on April 24-27, 2007 in Barcelona, Spain. The IIR will be running a stand and giving out its Informatory Note on LNG:

• Publication date : 2007/02/12

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: - Corporate members Frigrite Refrigeration Pty, Cheltenham, Australia Grenco Refrigeration Ltd, West Malling, UK Grundfos Management, Bjerringbro, Denmark IIAR, Arlington, USA Sofrigam, Nanterre,...

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

International events: Antony

The 1st IIR Workshop on Refrigerant Charge Reduction in Refrigerating Systems was held in Antony, France, on April 6-7, 2009. Besides charge reduction, key topics covered included enhancement of heat and mass transfer, pressure and oil issues and...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members : Corporate members Frigor Service Réunion, Saint Pierre, Ile de la Réunion Veolia Environnement, Limay, France Private members Mr Jean-Pierre Bernard, France Mr Leonilton Tomaz Cleto,...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

Obituary: José Miguel Corberán

The IIR is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of José Miguel Corberán Salvador, former President of Commission B2, at the age of 65.

• Publication date : 2022/07/08

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 : 2022/06/20
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : LNG and LPG

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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 : 2022/10/12
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams

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

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…)

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

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 : 2022/11/21
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

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)