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Informacíon para el personal técnico y las empresas que trabajan con equipos que contienen gases fluorados de efecto invernadero.

Note to the technical staff and to companies working with equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases.

• Author(s) : AEFYT
• Publication date: 2015/10
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado - vol. 43 - n. 484
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Women in the cold chain industry.

• Author(s) : COLOMBO I., MARQUES C., EVANS J., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/04/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Work, Staff, Chilling, Statistics, World, Survey
• Source: 4^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Auckland, New Zealand, April 7-9, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Les métiers du froid : avoir l'avenir devant soi. Portrait statistique des entreprises et des salariés. Branche professionnelle du froid, conditionnement de l’air et cuisines professionnelles.

Jobs in refrigeration : having the future ahead of you. Statistical portrait of businesses and employees. Refrigeration, air-conditioning and catering kitchens.

• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Training, Staff, Refrigeration, France, Statistics, Air conditioning

Research on personnel density and air conditioning cooling load in a general hospital.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : WANG T., LÜ J., SHI D., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/11
• Languages : Chinese
• Keywords : Staff, Optimization, Hospital, Air conditioning, Cooling load
• Source: HV & AC - vol. 45 - n. 311
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Care: IIR working group with emphasis on women in refrigeration.

• Author(s) : MARQUES C., COLOMBO I., EVANS J., KAUFFELD M., TARLEA G., COULOMB D.
• Publication date: 2018/04/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Staff, Generality, Refrigeration industry, Woman, CaRe Working Group
• Source: 5^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Beijing, Chine, 6-8 avril 2018
• Formats : PDF

Transport frigorifique : un des secteurs les plus réglementés.

Refrigerated transport: one of the most regulated sectors.

• Publication date: 2014/09/11
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Staff, Regulations, France, Cold chain, Logistics, Refrigerated transport

Thermophysiological response of human beings working within freezing chambers in Portugal.

• Author(s) : RAIMUNDO A. M., OLIVEIRA A. V. M., GASPAR A. R., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Staff, Cold sensitivity, Cold room, Clothing, Portugal, Freezing
• 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

IIR document

Personal protective equipment for safety when working with NH3 and CO2.

• Author(s) : JOHNSON E. D., McKEOWN E.
• Publication date: 2019/04/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Staff, Protection, Generality, Safety, R744, R717, Ammonia, Equipment, CO2
• Source: 8^th Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, Avril 11-13, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Non è solo un tesserino! certificarsi per avere certezza delle proprie capacità professionali. 185a lezione di base.

You need more than a badge! Have them certified to confirm their professional skills. 185th basic lesson.

• Author(s) : FANTONI P.
• Publication date: 2015/07
• Languages : Italian
• Keywords : Training, Staff, Regulations, European Union, Certification, F-gas (fluorinated gas)
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 39 - n.391
• Formats : PDF

Recommended by the IIR / IIR document

A social study of the technicians dealing with refrigerant gases: Diagnosis of the behaviours, knowledge and importance attributed to the F-gases.

• Author(s) : MARTINHO G., CASTRO P. J., SANTOS P., ALVES A., ARAUJO J. M. M., PEREIRO A.
• Publication date: 2023/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : F-gas (fluorinated gas), HFC, HFO, Mixture, Maintenance, Regulations, Survey, Staff
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 146
• Formats : PDF

Numerical simulation of thermal environment at different relative humidity levels in one operating room of St. Olav’s hospital.

• Author(s) : FEČER T., HATTEN T. S. , BI Y., CAO G.
• Publication date: 2021/12
• Languages : English
• Source: REHVA Journal - vol. 58 - n. 6
• Formats : PDF

Central air for planes at gates.

• Author(s) : WARREN K. A.
• Publication date: 2016/06
• Languages : English
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 58 - n. 6

Formation à la manipulation des fluides dits "naturels" : CO2, NH3, HC. État des lieux et des besoins.

Training in the handling of so-called "natural" fluids: CO2, NH3, HC. State of the art and needs.

• Author(s) : AFF
• Publication date: 2014/06
• Languages : French

Recommended by the IIR

Eco friendly operation and maintenance of supermarkets.

• Author(s) : SUPERSMART
• Publication date: 2019
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

Current trends for health-care ventilation.

• Author(s) : NINOMURA P., ROUSSEAU C., NINOMURA T.
• Publication date: 2014/04
• Languages : English
• Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 56 - n. 4

Hygiene of foodstuffs

On the basis of the principle that every European citizen is entitled to a varied diet of safe and wholesome food and that all information on the composition, manufacturing processes and use of foodstuffs must be clear and accurate and with a view...

• Publication date : 2004/10/18

Melodys: a 16-tonne electric truck for urban foodstuff delivery.

Melodys is claimed to be the largest electric delivery truck. It can run on diesel fuel or electricity.

• Publication date : 2011/12/02

Changes in the ATP agreement on the international carriage of perishable foodstuffs.

A new version of the international ATP agreement which lays down the rules for controlled-temperature transportation entered into force on November 13, 2014.

• Publication date : 2015/01/23
• Subjects: Regulation

Award for the first air-conditioned building in the UK

Opened in 1903, the Royal Victoria Hospital’s air conditioning system is seen as a milestone in the history of environmental engineering, cleaning the air and controlling both temperature and humidity in the hospital for the comfort of staff and...

• Publication date : 2018/12/27

A market study on refrigeration and AC enterprises in Belgium.

A study performed in 2007, by the Royal Belgian Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Union, in renowned refrigeration and AC companies of various sizes reveals interesting facts. One of the most striking is that almost half of the turnover in the...

• Publication date : 2007/12/03

Employment in the French refrigeration sector

This new edition of the statistical presentation published by AGEFOS SME's observatory services highlights a very clear trend in employment: the very high proportion of permanent contracts (82%) and full-time jobs (91%) make this a particularly...

• Publication date : 2015/03/13
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Certification for cold logistics: Cool Chain Quality Indicators

Cool Chain Quality Indicators (CCQI) is the name of the recently developed international standard for certification of the reliability, quality and proficiency of companies active in the cold logistics industry. This standard is aimed at...

• Publication date : 2004/12/22

Temperature tracking in real time

Refrigeration transport companies are increasingly introducing temperature tracking systems. Pomona Terre Azur, located in Brittany, France, launched embarked Masternaut computer technology in 22 lorries in 2008. The computers are linked to a...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

Brief: ASHRAE’s new Executive Vice President

Jeff Littleton has been named Executive Vice-President of ASHRAE. He succeeds Frank M. Coda and will head ASHRAE's 100-member staff in Altlanta, USA. Jeff Littleton has considerable business and association experience.

• Publication date : 2004/11/10

IIR Member news: CIAT is 70!

CIAT (Compagnie Industrielle d'Applications Thermiques), a corporate member of the IIR, has just celebrated its 70th birthday. Famous for having ventilated the Cheops Pyramid, CIAT manufactures a broad range of air-conditioning and air-handling...

• Publication date : 2004/07/27

Out of the ordinary: trapped cat

A cat has survived despite being trapped for at least a month in a frozen food warehouse which operates at -33°C. Frosty, as the cat has been appropriately named, had lost one ear and vets had to amputate his other ear and his tail after the...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

News flash: IIR e-mail addresses have changed!

Please note that for technical reasons, the e-mail address of the IIR has changed. You can now contact us at iif-iir@iifiir.org (instead of

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

European cold Store benchmarking study

The European division of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is carrying out a benchmarking study for the European public refrigerated warehouse industry, focusing on facility and equipment data such as capacity, order picking, handling...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

Briefs: Antarctic ice cores travel to Colorado

Ice cores estimated at several million US dollars were successfully transported across the equator to a lab in south-west United States in 12-m refrigerated containers, conceptualized by the US Antarctic Program support staff and designed and...

• Publication date : 2011/02/11

Briefs: AC on board ships

Oasis of the Seas, the world¡¯s largest cruise liner, recently left Florida on its first public voyage. It can carry over 6000 passengers and 2300 staff. The Oasis of the Seas was built in Finland at a cost of GBP 800 million, making it the most...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

ERC Grant Awarded to Steffen Grohmann for Advancing Cryogenic Technology

Steffen Grohmann, President of IIR Commission A1, receives an advanced grant from the European Research Council for his innovative cryogenic technology project: GRAVITHELIUM, a key technology for the Einstein...

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

Invitation: IIR Seminar on the "Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries"

The IIR is delighted to invite you to the IIR Seminar on the "Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries” and an IIR Working Group meeting on The Cold Chain in Hot Countries.

• Publication date : 2016/09/21

Download the IIR Seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries presentations

Recognising the social and economic importance of this issue on a global scale, the IIR organised a seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries on October 25, 2016 in Tunis (Tunisia).

• Publication date : 2016/12/13

Obituary: Mr Ernst

The IIR wishes to express its sympathy to the family and relatives of Mr Claude Ernst. For over 7 years, Mr Ernst took part in the selection and indexation of articles for the Fridoc database. His understanding of several European...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Brief: Dr David Tanner

Dr David Tanner has finished a 2-year mandate as President of AIRAH (The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating). Dave has paid tribute to Jennifer Pelvin (Chief Executive) and her staff and highlighted the following...

• Publication date : 2006/01/28

Briefs: Karl Stephan

Professor Karl Stephan, former President of Commission B1 and Head of Section B, and member of the Management Committee of the IIR, celebrated his 80th birthday in November 2010. The IIR, along with many national and international organizations,...

• Publication date : 2011/05/20

Corporate members: news

- During the IIAR's 2008 Ammonia Refrigeration and Conference, the first fundraising event, a golf tournament, was held in order to launch Ammonia Refrigeration Foundation actions. The recently formed foundation will promote charitable,...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

IIR member news: AFF

The French Association of Refrigeration (AFF) recently published an online study evaluating current availability of training for CO2, ammonia and hydrocarbon refrigerants, as well as needs assessment.

• Publication date : 2014/11/24
• Subjects: Environment

IIR conference papers visible in Scopus!

From Scopus, it is now possible to download the papers of three IIR conferences indexed in Fridoc. Download them!

• Publication date : 2017/01/19

IIR member news: Cemafroid's experience in F-Gas certification recognized in Italy

Tecnea, majority shareholder in French company Cemafroid, benefactor member of the IIR, was recently accredited to grant certifications (certificates of competency) via its branch Tecnea Italia.

• Publication date : 2014/08/13
• Subjects: Regulation

Cold off the press: CO2 as a Refrigerant

The new IIR technical guide on the application of “CO2 as a Refrigerant" is now available from our online bookstore.

• Publication date : 2015/01/21

Editorial by Arne Bredesen

The General Conference of the IIR endorsed the IIR Strategic Plan during the Sydney Congress in September 1999. This document defined key directions for the future. The preparation of the Strategic Plan involved 200 people, both from within the...

• Publication date : 2004/04/28

New IIR Informatory Note on The Role of Refrigeration in the Global Economy

In its latest Informatory Note, the IIR highlights the major and growing role of the refrigeration industry in the global economy, particularly in the areas of food, health, energy and the environment. It calls on policy makers to consider this...

• Publication date : 2019/08/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Spotlight on Commission B2: at the forefront of refrigerating equipment

Coordinated by the IIR Science and Technology Council, Commission B2 focuses on promoting knowledge of refrigerating equipment technologies and their applications worldwide.

• Publication date : 2015/05/15

Latest news from B-Medical Systems, Epta and GEA, three IIR corporate members

B Medical Systems, a global leader in the vaccine cold chain, is expanding its production capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Epta monitors R290 fridges in cashier-free store in Dubai and GEA provides a...

• Publication date : 2021/11/29

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

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…)

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

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)