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Dynamic model and characteristic analysis of a combined algebraic spiral scroll compressor.

• Publication date: 2025/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 169
• Formats : PDF

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Modification strategies for the top profile of algebraic spiral scroll compressors with equal-angle and unequal-angle approaches.

• Author(s) : ZHANG Y., PENG B., LIAO Z., YANG X., WANG L., ZHANG L.
• Publication date: 2026/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 181
• Formats : PDF

Development and application of a new calculation method for double spiral ground heat exchangers.

• Author(s) : YANG K., KATSURA T., NAGANO K.
• Publication date: 2023/05
• Languages : English
• Source: 14^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2023, Chicago, Illinois.
• Formats : PDF

Numerical study of intake flow field inside the high-speed refrigeration scroll compressor with spiral suction channels in the motor rotor.

• Author(s) : BU G. X., LI X. R., LI X. W., ZHANG Y., WU W. F., WANG X. L., ZHANG X. P.
• Publication date: 2021/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 12^th International Conference on Compressors and their Systems
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental investigation on downward flow boiling heat transfer characteristics of propane in shell side of LNG spiral wound heat exchanger.

• Author(s) : DING C., HU H., DING G., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/12
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 84
• Formats : PDF

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The pressure drop and heat transfer characteristics of condensation flow with hydrocarbon mixtures in a spiral pipe under static and heaving conditions.

• Author(s) : LI S., CAI W., JIANG Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/07
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 103
• Formats : PDF

The development of an adjustable spiral-shaped evaporator.

• Author(s) : FEINER M., ARNEMANN M., KIPFMÜLLER M.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Optimizing airflow in spiral blast freezers.

• Author(s) : ALAR E.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Optimizing airflow in spiral blast freezers.

• Author(s) : ALAR E., REINDL D., NELLIS G., YOUNG T.
• Publication date: 2024/11
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 167
• Formats : PDF

Hydraulic characterization of an adjustable spiral-shaped evaporator.

• Author(s) : FEINER M., FERNANDEZ GARCIA F. J., ARNEMANN M., KIPFMÜLLER M.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Optimizing airflow in spiral blast freezers.

• Author(s) : ALAR E., REINDL D., NELLIS G., YOUNG T.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

Modelagem de um absorvedor tubular em espiral de brometo de litio-água.

Modelling a tubular absorber in water / lithium bromide spiral.

• Author(s) : AVENDAÑO A. M., DUTRA J. C. C., LIRA C. L., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : Portuguese
• 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

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Characteristics of a novel cylindrical arm spiral spring for linear compressor.

• Author(s) : CHEN H., LV Z., YANG X., LIU X., LI P.
• Publication date: 2021/11
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 131
• Formats : PDF

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Injection performance analysis of scroll compressors with varying spiral turn configurations for electric vehicle applications: An experimental approach.

• Author(s) : LI K., TAN Z., MOHTARAM S., TIAN Y., LIU N., ZHANG H., YAN J., HE Q., LI C., YANG T.
• Publication date: 2025/09
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 177
• Formats : PDF

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Nonlinear dynamic modeling and analysis of orbiting and fixed scroll pair in scroll compressors considering radial-axial clearance coupling.

• Author(s) : YANG X-L., PENG B., QI X-Y., SHI J-F., LIAO Z-X., ZHANG Y-B.
• Publication date: 2026/01
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 181
• Formats : PDF

High-efficiency inverter scroll compressors

Summary of an interesting paper from the 2016 Purdue Conference on compressors.

• Publication date : 2017/03/08

Global scroll and absorption chillers market perspectives

According to a new report from MarketsandMarkets, the global scroll & absorption chillers market is expected to grow from USD 5.61 Billion in 2015 to USD 7.13 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2016 and 2022.

• Publication date : 2016/09/05

New modelling framework supports scroll compressor design for low-GWP refrigerants

A new research paper involving members of the IIR Science and Technology Council (STC) presents an experimentally validated modelling framework to support the development of scroll compressors for low-GWP...

• Publication date : 2026/09/03
• Subjects: Technology

The global refrigeration compressor market

Bien que pénalisé par la pandémie de Covid-19 qui a fortement impacté le secteur du conditionnement d’air, le marché des compresseurs a progressé dans certains domaines tels que la chaîne du froid, l’industrie...

• Publication date : 2021/04/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy

A strong global compressor market

The almost 12% growth in the refrigeration compressor market over the 2020-2023 period reflects the vitality of the refrigeration sector. Centrifugal compressors and semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors...

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

Performance test results of alternative low-GWP refrigerants to R410A

Emerson Climate Technologies has published the results of drop-in tests of new low GWP refrigerants, L41b and DR5, in a R410A scroll compressor.

• Publication date : 2014/06/18

World refrigeration compressor market

In 2019, the world refrigeration compressor market recorded a significant increase but the growth rate has noticeably decreased, mainly due to the decline in the Chinese air conditioning market.Inevitably, the...

• Publication date : 2020/06/26
• Subjects: Figures, economy

A promising solar heat pump system for cold climates

A simulation of a novel solar-assisted ground source heat pump system shows promising results for improved energy efficiency and reduced soil freezing in cold climates. 

• Publication date : 2025/03/21

2018: a positive year for the French air-conditioning market

Residential and light commercial split units, as well as VRF systems, registered a strong growth.

• Publication date : 2019/06/28
• Subjects: Figures, economy

How to improve the energy efficiency of cold stores in India

A report commissioned by the World Bank Group presents energy efficiency measures for the design of post-harvest and cold storage warehouses in India. 

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

Assessment of the environmental impact of domestic refrigerators using LCCP

The environmental impact of domestic refrigerators over their lifetime has been quantified in different configurations (operating cycles, materials, insulation) in a recent IJR article. 

• Publication date : 2021/02/23

IIR GL2020 conference: Range of CO2 applications

Almost half of the presentations at the IIR Gustav Lorentzen conference in Kyoto focused on CO2, in commercial refrigeration systems but also in many other applications. Overview of these...

• Publication date : 2021/01/26
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

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

Price of air conditioners to rise

Raw materials make up some 90% of the cost of a room air conditioner: 30% copper, 45% steel plate and 15% aluminium.According to World Bank data, the price of copper roughly doubled between 2009 and early 2011, that of steel plate rose by...

• Publication date : 2011/08/16

Briefs: Heinen

Heinen claims that its new, compact spiral freezer reduces defrosting time and allows longer production periods without defrosting thanks to a programmable air-cooler rinsing system that sprinkles warm water over the air coolers. Another feature...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

Obituary: Einar Brendeng

The IIR presents its deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to Professor Einar Brendeng’s family, the Norwegian refrigeration industry and society.

• Publication date : 2024/03/28

IIR member news: A new BSRIA study on the global compressor market 

A recent study by BSRIA shows that sales of refrigeration compressors in 2022 are expected to reach 502 million units with a value of USD 48.6 billion, up 15% year-on-year. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/13
• Subjects: Figures, economy

News from IIR members: Linde

Linde has launched CRYOLINE XF, a new cryogenic spiral freezer, which uses advanced cross-flow technology to reduce freezing time and improve cryogen efficiency, while reducing overall freezer size.

• Publication date : 2012/05/11

IIR member news: Linde

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

• Publication date : 2015/12/08

Cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry

The adoption of cryogenic processes in the food and beverage industry is predominantly driven by liquid nitrogen (LIN), and it is the preferred candidate for food chilling and...

• Last update : 2023/11/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs

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