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Average modified Stanton number for evaluating the ice-melting characteristics of ice harvested from a thermal storage tank.
Comparison of heat transfer conditions in tube bundle crossflow for different tube shapes.
Simulation research on PCM freezing process to recover and store the cold energy of cryogenic gas.
IIR document
An experimental study on ice formation around horizontal long tubes.
Numerical investigation of fluid flow and heat transfer over louvered fins in compact heat exchanger.
Optimal performance of regenerative cryocoolers.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Briefs: Scoop: MooBella
MooBella, a US firm, has launched a high-tech vending machine using computer technology to make ice cream scratch in just 45 seconds. Customers choose from a wide range of combinations, then the ice cream is instantaneously aerated, flavoured and...
Cool ways to chill for cold storage and maintaining an unbroken cold chain
In an interview for FOOD Magazine, Robbie Davies (Cold Chain Centre) clarifies significant progress relating to the cold chain. Refrigeration technology is an area that has advanced considerably in recent years - particularly in road transport,...
LHC season 3: cryogenic cooling system upgrade
The particle accelerator returned to service in 2022 after numerous improvements, including an increase in cryogenic cooling power at point 4.
Dehydrofreezing of apples
A recent study focuses on a freezing process for partially dehydrated apples.
Dry-ice blasting: an efficient way to clean food-production equipment
Continental Carbonic claims it has found a way to clean food-production equipment with less water and faster results than conventional methods
Refrigeration reduces the glycemic index of cooked rice
Several studies highlight the benefits of refrigeration on the glycaemic index of rice, which is important in the control of chronic diseases such as diabetes.
The race to design individual cooling devices
Cooling individuals would be less energy-consuming and a lot cheaper than cooling entire buildings. Based on that principle, companies, start-ups, and researchers are racing to build wearable devices that can act like mini air-conditioning...
IIR news
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New IIR members
The IIR welcomes the following new members: Corporate members JBT FoodTech AB, Helsingborg, Sweden Playcube SARL, Paris, France Air Products & Chemicals Inc, Allentown PA, USA Private members Mr Michael Aarup, Denmark Dr Maria...
New course on magnetic refrigeration!
The IIR has just published a new course entitled “Magnetic refrigeration” on its website, in the “Courses and training” section.
New IIR Informatory Note on solar cooling and other new publications
The IIR has just published an Informatory Note on solar cooling and has posted the Chinese version of the Informatory Note on the role of refrigeration in worldwide nutrition on its website.
Member news : Danfoss launches thermostatic expansion valve for CO2
Danfoss has recently launched a thermostatic expansion valve for CO2, based on its TE2 valve. It is suitable for small to medium size remote refrigeration systems such as cold rooms and display...
IIR economic news service: the latest from our market report partners
The IIR has established partnerships with several leading market research companies, as well as with establishments that combine and provide detailed reports and global analytical studies on different sectors of the refrigeration or economic...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
