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Lithium bromide contact angle study on different roughness stainless steel surfaces.

• Author(s) : MARTINEZ A., FERNANDEZ ARROIABE P., MARTINEZ-AGIRRE M., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/08/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Roughness, Lithium bromide, Absorption, Expérimentation, Heat exchanger, Stainless steel
• Source: International sorption heat pump conference, ISHPC 2017, Tokyo august 7-10.

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Experimental investigation of condensation of hydrocarbons inside a mild steel tube.

• Author(s) : FRIES S., SKUSA S., LUKE A.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Tube, Heat transfer, R290, Hydrocarbon, Expérimentation, Condensation, Steel, Pressure drop
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Transient pool boiling heat transfer of cryogenic liquid on insulated steel.

• Author(s) : NGUYEN L-D., KIM M., HAN Y., DO K. H.
• Publication date: 2023/04/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat transfer, Pool boiling, Liquid nitrogen, Steel, Insulation, Cryogenics, Expérimentation
• Source: Cryogenics 2023. Proceedings of the 17^th IIR International Conference, Dresden, Germany, april 25-28 2023
• Formats : PDF

Stainless steel valves with enhanced fatigue and corrosion performance through microstructure optimization.

• Author(s) : ARDEHALI BARANI A., GEIGER K. A., HAGGENEY M., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Household refrigerator, Valve (compressor), Microscopy, Expérimentation, Corrosion, Stainless steel, Compressor
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 24^th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Comparison of the damping properties of different strip steels at different frequencies.

• Author(s) : TOFIQUE M. W., LOF A., MILLWARD C., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Software, Damping, Resonance, Valve (compressor), Expérimentation, Frequency, Steel, Reciprocating compressor
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 24^th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Evaluation of stainless steel press fittings for use in transcritical R744 refrigeration systems.

• Author(s) : LAWRENCE N., ELBEL S., RAJ S., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Seal, R744, Pressure, Testing, Transcritical cycle, Stainless steel, CO2
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Analysis for a safer design of high pressure oxygen pressure reducing stations in steel plants.

• Author(s) : LOKESH P., PARTHASARATHI G., KANCHAN C.
• Publication date: 2017/05/15
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Oxygen, CFD, Metal, Air, Simulation, Separation, Particle, Cryogenics, Steel
• Source: Cryogenics 2017. Proceedings of the 14^th IIR International Conference: Dresden, Germany, Mai 15-19, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

The influence of spray inclination angle on the ultra fast cooling of steel plate in spray cooling condition.

• Author(s) : FU T. L., WANG Z. D., DENG X. T., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Spray cooling, Plate, Heat flux, Expérimentation, Steel
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 78

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Experimental investigation of heat transfer of hydrocarbons and their mixtures in pool boiling on steel tubes.

• Author(s) : ADDY J., LUKE A.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Pool boiling, Heat transfer, Mixture, Hydrocarbon, Expérimentation, Evaporator, Stainless steel
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Experimental pool boiling heat transfer coefficients of ammonia on two dual-enhanced carbon steel tubes.

• Author(s) : PRADO J. I., FERNÁNDEZ-SEARA J., VALLEJO J. P., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Pool boiling, Heat transfer coefficient, Carbon, Tube, R717, Ammonia, Expérimentation, Steel
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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A study on carbon steel corrosion for the development of LiBr-H2O triple-effect absorption chillers.

• Author(s) : PARK J., JEONG S.
• Publication date: 2017/04/23
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Carbon, Chiller, Absorption, Corrosion inhibitor, Expérimentation, Water-lithium bromide, Steel
• Source: 5^th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Processes of Refrigerants.
• Formats : PDF

Ultrafast cooling of a hot steel plate using Cu-Al layered double hydroxide nanofluid jet.

• Author(s) : SARKAR I., CHAKRABORTY S., JHA J. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal conductivity, Jet, Copper, Heat transfer, Cooling, Aluminium, Plate, Nanofluid, Expérimentation, Steel
• Source: International Journal of thermal Sciences - vol. 116

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Experimental study of the water evaporation rate on stainless steel plate in a wind tunnel.

• Author(s) : LECOQ L., FLICK D., LAGUERRE O.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Food industry, Contamination, Wind tunnel, Plate, Humidity, Expérimentation, Evaporation, Water, Stainless steel
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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Effects of nozzle structures of air impinging freezer on heat transfer characteristics on steel strip.

• Author(s) : LIU Y., WANG J., XIE J.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Velocity (fluids, gases), Jet, Nozzle, Heat transfer, Quick freezing, Nusselt, Modelling, Expérimentation, Freezer, Steel
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
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Investigation on thermal performance of steel heat exchanger for ground source heat pump systems using full-scale experiments and numerical simulations.

• Author(s) : CAO J. S., KONG X. R., ZHANG W., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/03/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Pipe, Ground, Simulation, Heat pump, Performance, Ground-source system, Expérimentation, Heat exchanger, Steel
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 115

£5000 prize for Technical Achievement – Call for Nominations

The Institute of Refrigeration is calling for nominations for prestigious internationally recognised J&E Hall Gold Medal. 

• Publication date : 2020/11/25

Rack-supported freezer gives fast-growing bakery room to rise.

Vieira's Bakery selected pallet racks from Steel King company to increase its storage capacity.

• Publication date : 2017/02/19

News about IIR members: Air Products

Air Products has launched a new air-separation plant in Tangshan, China, and will supply oxygen via a pipeline to Guo Feng Steel, along with liquid products to other customers in the region. With a production level of over 30 million tons, Guo...

• Publication date : 2006/01/28

CO2 technology for ice-skating rinks

Nowadays, the use of large amounts of ammonia in public places is restricted by regulations in several countries, for safety reasons. Hence, new skating rinks with direct ammonia systems can no longer be built, although it is thought that they...

• Publication date : 2004/11/19

Solar cooling: Low-cost solar vaccine refrigerator

About 2 million people around the world die each year of diseases preventable by widely used vaccines. In Africa and parts of Asia, over half of all vaccines that require refrigeration spoil before they can be administered. Millions of lives and...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

Out of ordinary: Oldest Ice Skates?

The oldest pair of skates known date from about 3000 BC and were found at the bottom of a lake in Switzerland. They were made from the leg bones of large animals, holes were bored at each end of the bone and leather straps were used to tie the...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

Briefs: 72 bacterial species identified in domestic refrigerators

French agency, AFSSA (Agence Française de Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments) recently conducted a microbiological study on 2 types of refrigeration installations related to domestic food consumption: refrigerated display cabinets and domestic...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

Trends and Figures: Increase in AC prices in Asia

According to 2 articles in JARN, the prices of air conditioning are starting to show the effects of the rising raw materials prices, including those of copper, steel and aluminium. There are claims that the prices of these essential metals, in...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

Pioneering CO2 road vehicles

Aldi Süd, Germany's biggest supermarket chain, is investing in new road transportation for frozen food and beverages with a view to promoting CO2. The next-generation vehicles will go into serial production after being exhibited at the Frankfurt...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

Efficient mine cooling

Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE) is currently implementing energy management ventilation and refrigeration systems for mines to reduce overall and to manage energy consumption. BBE's Director, Raymond Funnell, has underscored that there is a boom in...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

LNG Overview

LNG tankers China will produce 5 more LNG tankers. The first Chinese-built LNG tanker was built last year and the second one was launched in Shanghai in June 2006: it cost 160 million USD and can carry 147 000 m3 of LNG at -163°C during...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

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

University of Chicago – South Campus chiller plant

When the University of Chicago built a new chiller plant, it seized the opportunity to make the new plant functional, high-performance and on display as a work of art. The resulting South Campus chiller plant celebrates technical equipment: all...

• Publication date : 2011/06/09

Refrigeration the answer to CO2 capture?

Although more research is required, scientists estimate that refrigeration technology could cut the energy consumption and cost of CO2 capture by as much as 30% in one of the “green” coal-fired power stations currently under consideration.

• Publication date : 2014/06/17

The world's first rotating skyscraper unveiled in Dubai

"Dynamic Tower" in Dubai, to be completed by 2020, will have floors that can rotate 360 degrees

• Publication date : 2017/07/25
• Subjects: Environment

IIR member news: Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold celebrates 45 years of container refrigeration production as it prepares to build one-millionth unit.

• Publication date : 2013/11/20

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...

• Publication date : 2022/10/27

International activities

The IIR must play a visible role in the different international events: The IIR, as an intergovernmental organization, will participate in the next 2 main international events organized by the United Nations: - the 17th Meeting of the Parties...

• Publication date : 2005/10/26

Don't miss the FRISBEE workshop at ICCC2014

On the afternoon of the 23rd June, the IIR will organize a FRISBEE Project a workshop at the 3rd International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2014) at Twickenham College, London, UK.

• Publication date : 2014/05/20

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

Tribute to Reinhard Radermacher - IIR Honorary Member

It is with profound sadness that we learnt of the passing of Dr. Reinhard Radermacher on January 24, 2025. The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) extends its deepest condolences to his family,...

• Publication date : 2025/02/11

Statement from IIR Director General at COP29

Watch the IIR’s official statement delivered by IIR Director General Yosr Allouche at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-22 November, 2024. Transcript is available...

• Publication date : 2024/12/16
• Subjects: Regulation

Statement from IIR Director General at COP13/MOP36

On the final day of COP13/MOP36, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 28 October to 1 November 2024, IIR Director General Yosr Allouche delivered IIR’s official statement to the Plenary.

• Publication date : 2024/11/27
• Subjects: Regulation

Experience the unforgettable in Japan at ICR2015: It’s not just about refrigeration, it’s also about fun!

ICR2015: Discover the plenary speakers, technical tours, and popular tours and activities

• Publication date : 2015/05/06

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 : English, French
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

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 : English, French
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers