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Calibration with real measurements of a straw-bale passive building model.

• Author(s) : REVERTE V., MASIP X., PRADES-GIL C., CARNERO-MELERO P., BARCELÓ RUESCAS F., CLAUSELL J. R.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Green building, Straw, Energy efficiency, Modelling, Construction
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

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Insights on the tightness and long-term storage suitability of cryovials and straws in biobanking.

• Author(s) : KRETSCHMER R., REINSCH H., KADE A.
• Publication date: 2021/10/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics 2021 online. Proceedings of the 16^th IIR International Conference, October 5-7, 2021.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Development of a fully organic microencapsulated phase change material from agricultural residues.

• Author(s) : ULRICH A., NIK ROO R., GUAYAQUIL SOSA J., MOHOSIN RANA MD., CLARKE M., DE LA HOZ SIEGLER H.
• Publication date: 2024/05/31
• Languages : English
• Source: 14^th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Proceedings:  Paris France, May 29-31, 2024.
• Formats : PDF

Análisis de un sistema de climatización radiante con paneles de arcilla.

Analysis of a radiant air-conditioning system with clay panels.

• Author(s) : MOIÁ-POL A., MARTÍNEZ MOLL V., RIBAS C., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/19
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: CYTEF 2018. IX Congreso Ibérico y VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Valencia, España, 19-21 junio 2018.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Ultra-fast vitrification experiment of hamster ovary cells utilizing thin film evaporation.

• Author(s) : SU F., FAN Y., XU H., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Cryopreservation of collared peccary (Pecari tajacu) semen using different freezing curves, straw sizes, and thawing rates.

• Author(s) : SILVA M. A., PEIXOTO G. C. X, CASTELO T. S., et al.
• Publication date: 2013/08
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 67 - n. 1

Simple and inexpensive method for cryopreservation of fish sperm combining straw and powdered dry ice.

• Author(s) : YASUI G. S., ARIAS-RODRIGUEZ L., FUJIMOTO T., et al.
• Publication date: 2008/09
• Languages : English
• Source: CryoLetters - vol. 29 - n. 5

Cryoscanning electron microscopy (Cryo-SEM) of semen frozen in medium-straws from good and sub-standard freezer AI-boars.

• Author(s) : HERNÁNDEZ M., EKWALL H., ROCA J., et al.
• Publication date: 2007/02
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 54 - n. 1

Improved methods for controlled rapid cooling of cell suspensions.

• Author(s) : MORRIS G. J., RICHENS H. E.
• Publication date: 2004/07
• Languages : English
• Source: CryoLetters - vol. 25 - n. 4

Microbial contamination of embryos and semen during long-term banking in liquid nitrogen.

• Author(s) : BIELANSKI A., BERGERON H., LAU P. C. K., et al.
• Publication date: 2003/04
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 46 - n. 2

Effect of cryopreservation on fish sperm subpopulations.

• Author(s) : BEIRÄO J., CABRITA E., PÉREZ-CEREZALES S., et al.
• Publication date: 2011/02
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 62 - n. 1

Control of sperm concentration is necessary for standardization of sperm cryopreservation in aquatic species: evidence from sperm agglutination in oysters.

• Author(s) : DONG Q., HUANG C., TIERSCH T. R.
• Publication date: 2007/02
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 54 - n. 1

Thermal performance of quartz capillaries for vitrification.

• Author(s) : RISCO R., ELMOAZZEN H., DOUGHTY M., et al.
• Publication date: 2007/12
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 55 - n. 3

IIR document

Note on a simple, inexpensive, portable and efficient method for fish sperm cryopreservation based on portable equipment.

• Author(s) : MAGYARY I., URBANYI B., HILGE V.
• Publication date: 1996/03/20
• Languages : English
• Source: Refrigeration and Aquaculture.
• Formats : PDF

Effects of antioxidants on post-thawed bovine sperm and oxidative stress parameters: antioxidants protect DNA integrity against cryodamage.

• Author(s) : BUCAK M. N., TUNCER P. B., SARIÖZKAN S., et al.
• Publication date: 2010/12
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryobiology - vol. 61 - n. 3

Behold the 9-day fresh strawberry: new approach to slowing rot doubles berry shelf life

A study has demonstrated that low irradiance ultra-violet (UV) light directed at strawberries over long exposure periods at low temperature and very high humidity (typical home refrigerator conditions) delays spoilage.

• Publication date : 2013/09/04

Australia announces HFC phase-down.

Australia goes further than the Kigali deal and announces a 85% phase-down target before 2036.

• Publication date : 2017/01/16
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Abolition of the carbon tax in Australia.

The Australian Government has abolished carbon tax, with effect from July 1, 2014.

• Publication date : 2014/11/10
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Australia adopts ISO refrigeration safety standards

Australia adopted international refrigeration safety ISO standards.

• Publication date : 2017/03/06
• Subjects: Regulation

Markets and figures: Australia

According to EcoLibrium, no less than 29 million air-conditioning and refrigeration devices are used in Australia, which represents 1.33 devices per inhabitant and 45@000 GWh of electricity, i.e. 22% of national consumption; 40 Mt CO2e are...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

Australia’s solar cooling potential

Stephen White, Chair of ausSCIG, predicts that more and more innovative solutions will be developed in the solar cooling field in Australia.

• Publication date : 2012/07/02

Australia and New Zealand

After 2 years of industry consultation, the Australian and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice 2007 was recently released. This code, written by AIRAH, applies to all systems using fluorocarbon refrigerants. It is divided into 2...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

Briefs: Australia’s White Paper

In its White Paper "Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS): Australia's Low Pollution Future" - an amended version of the Green Paper issued in July 2008 - unveiled in December 2008, the Australian government gave details concerning its future...

• Publication date : 2009/02/25

Australia’s HVACR industry

According to IbisWorld research, industry revenue is forecast to increase at an annualised 1.8% through to 2019/2020 to reach USD 1.6 billion.

• Publication date : 2015/06/16

The climate impact of the refrigeration sector in Australia

According to a recent report, the refrigeration sector accounts for 24% of Australia’s electricity consumption and 11.5% of CO2 emissions. This report also identifies the main causes of direct and...

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Environment

Cold storage capacity in Australia

In 2007, the total number of cold stores amounted to 32 000, 30% of which were in farms. Most existing facilities in the state are currently operating at full capacity after a substantial decline in business between 2008 and 2010.

• Publication date : 2013/06/03
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Australian LNG exports to triple

National exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) could more than triple to 63 million tonnes per annum by 2016-2017.

• Publication date : 2012/11/15

Briefs: Fridge Recovery in Australia

A programme consisting in the free recovery of obsolete refrigerators has been running for some months in and around Sydney. The "beer fridge" is considered as much an Aussie institution as rotary clothes lines and barbecues, and according to the...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26

Solar cooling: Perspectives in Australia

A paper by P. Kohlenbach and M. Dennis1 presented at the 9th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants in Sydney gave an outlook and future perspectives on solar cooling in Australia, focusing on a comparison between the current...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

Main figures for the Australian heat pump market

Sales of heat pumps are increasing in Australia, especially for domestic water heating, in replacement of gas appliances in both existing and new buildings. 

• Publication date : 2023/11/28
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Australia: enhanced links

The IIR has signed a partnership agreement with AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning & Heating): www.airah.org.au The aim is to "enhance the technical standing of...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

Conference report: Australia

Postharvest Unlimited Downunder 2004, an IIR-co-sponsored conference, was held in Sydney, Australia, on November 9-12, 2004, with as theme "Postharvest technologies for the delivery of high quality horticultural products - implementation based on...

• Publication date : 2005/02/11

Briefs: News from Australia

- The IIR Australian National Committee, chaired by Stephen White, regularly reports on its activities, in EcoLibrium and on a dedicated page of the AIRAH Web site:

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

ICR2015 Abstract submission deadline extended!

ICR2015 is gearing up to be more successful than ever with over 880 abstracts already submitted!

• Publication date : 2014/11/04

Call for abstracts: IIR Compressors Conference 2020

Set to celebrate its 10th anniversary edition in the series, the IIR next Conference on Compressors and Refrigerants has launched a call for abstracts. Don't miss the deadline!

• Publication date : 2019/11/04

Call for abstracts now open: Cryogenics Conference 2021

The Programme Committee of the 16th IIR Conference on Cryogenics kindly invites authors to submit their abstracts by February 10, 2021!

• Publication date : 2020/12/14
• Subjects: Technology

LNG2023: Call for abstracts extended to October 24!

A two-week extension has now been confirmed to ensure LNG2023 does not miss hearing from some key industry voices. Don’t miss the new call for abstracts deadline of October 24, 2022!

• Publication date : 2022/10/11
• Subjects: Environment, Technology

26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration - Call for abstract

Abstract submission for the 26th International Congress of Refrigeration is extended. ICR 2023 is scheduled from 21st to 25th August 2023 in Paris.

• Publication date : 2022/07/11

Cryogenics 2023 : Call for abstracts extended to October 30!

There's still time to submit an abstract to the IIR Cryogenics 2023 conference to be held in Dresden (Germany) on April 24 to 28, 2023.

• Publication date : 2022/10/11
• Subjects: Technology

HFO 2023: Call for abstracts extended until September 30!

The call for abstracts for the 2023 IIR Conference on HFOs, to be hosted by the Chinese Association of Refrigeration (CAR), has been extended to September 30, 2022!  

• Publication date : 2022/09/08
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Environment, Technology

Abstract submissions open for the IIR Cold Chain Conference 2020

Submit your abstracts online today for the next International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain

• Publication date : 2019/09/19

Call for abstracts for the IIR International Rankine 2020 Conference

Submit your abstracts online today for the next Rankine Conference on Advances in Cooling, Heating and Power Generation. Deadline ends 13th September 2019.

• Publication date : 2019/05/21

Call for abstracts now open for the IIR Congress 2023!

To be organised under the theme "Towards efficient, controlled and smart refrigeration", the call for abstracts for the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration has been...

• Publication date : 2022/01/28
• Subjects: General information, Environment, Technology

ICCC2022 – Call for abstracts extended!

Due to an unprecedented number of requests, the call for 7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain has been extended to October 24 at 5pm BST.

• Publication date : 2021/10/08
• Subjects: Technology

Cryogenics 2023: only a few days left to submit your abstract!

The IIR Cryogenics 2023 conference will be held in Dresden, Germany from 24 to 28 April. The call for abstracts is open until September 30!

• Publication date : 2022/09/08

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

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

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

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

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

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)