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Faits et chiffres 2023 de la branche des remontées mécaniques suisses.

2023 facts and figures on the Swiss ski lift industry.

• Author(s) : STEIGER R.
• Publication date: 2023/11
• Languages : French
• Formats : PDF, Website

IIR document

Successful application examples of industrial heat pumps in Switzerland.

• Author(s) : ARPAGAUS C., BERTSCH S. S.
• Publication date: 2020/07/31
• Languages : English
• Source: IIR Rankine Conference 2020.
• Formats : PDF

Integration of high-temperature heat pumps in Swiss industrial processes (HTHP-CH).

• Author(s) : ARPAGAUS C., BLESS F., BERTSCH S., KRUMMENACHER P., FLOREZ-ORREGO D. A., PINA E. A., MARÉCHAL A., DARBELLAY N. C., ROGNON F., VESIN S., ACHERMANN P., JANSEN C.
• Publication date: 2023/05/15
• Languages : English
• Source: 14^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2023, Chicago, Illinois.
• Formats : PDF

Geothermal Heat Pump Production Sustainability—The Basis of the Swiss GHP Success Story.

• Author(s) : RYBACH L.
• Publication date: 2022/11
• Languages : English
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 21
• Formats : PDF

Field Performance of Domestic Heat Pumps for Heating and Hot Water in Switzerland.

• Author(s) : KUSTER R., PRINZING M., BERTHOLD M., ARPAGAUS C., ESCHMANN M., BERTSCH S. S.
• Publication date: 2021/08/31
• Languages : English
• Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Integration of high-temperature heat pumps in Swiss food processes.

• Author(s) : ARPAGAUS C., BLESS F., PARANJAPE S., BERTSCH S. S.
• 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

IEA HPT Annex 46. Domestic hot water heat pumps. Task 1 market overview country report Switzerland.

• Author(s) : ARPAGAUS C., VETSCH B., BERTSCH S.
• Publication date: 2016/11/14
• Languages : English

Field experience with residential heat pumps in Switzerland: potential for improvement and future developments.

• Author(s) : ARPAGAUS C., BERTHOLD M., UHLMANN M., KUSTER R., ESCHMANN M., BERTSCH S.
• Publication date: 2023/05/15
• Languages : English
• Source: 14^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2023, Chicago, Illinois.
• Formats : PDF

Field performance of domestic heat pumps for heating and hot water in Switzerland: insights and analysis.

• Author(s) : KUSTER R., PRINZING M., BERTHOLD M., ESCHMANN M., BERTSCH S.
• 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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Field performance of domestic heat pumps for heating and hot water in Switzerland - Part II: results, analysis and optimization.

• Author(s) : KUSTER R., PRINZING M., BERTHOLD M., ESCHMANN M., BERTSCH S.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Field performance of domestic heat pumps for heating and hot water in Switzerland - Part I: technology, methods and state of the art of the field studies

• Author(s) : KUSTER R., PRINZING M., BERTHOLD M., ESCHMANN M., BERTSCH S.
• Publication date: 2021/05
• Languages : English
• Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

R744 ejector supported parallel vapour compression system.

• Author(s) : HAFNER A., SCHÖNENBERGER J., BANASIAK K., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/06/23
• Languages : English
• Source: 3^rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Experience with ejectors implemented in a R744 booster system operating in a supermarket.

• Author(s) : SCHÖNENBERGER J., HAFNER A., BANASIAK K., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/08/02
• Languages : English
• Source: 11^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2014). Proceedings. Hangzhou, China, August 31-September 2, 2014.
• Formats : PDF

Experimental and numerical investigation of the emergency helium release into the LHC tunnel.

• Author(s) : MALECHA Z. M., JEDRUSYNA A., GRABOWSKI M., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/09
• Languages : English
• Source: Cryogenics - vol. 80

IIR document

High power thermal energy storage research at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

• Author(s) : WORLITSCHEK J., FISCHER L. J., STAMATIOU A.
• Publication date: 2018/05/21
• Languages : English
• Source: 12^th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Proceedings: Orford, Canada, May 21-23, 2018.
• Formats : PDF

In Switzerland, 17% of refrigerated vehicles above temperature regulation

An investigation by Swiss authorities has found that 17% of refrigerated vehicles were providing insufficient cooling of food in Switzerland.

• Publication date : 2015/03/12
• Subjects: Regulation

The Swiss ice cream retail market

The Swiss ice cream retail market size represented 42.92 m litres in 2012, i.e.a consumption of 5.37 litres per capita.

• Publication date : 2014/02/24
• Subjects: Figures, economy

European food retailers accelerate investment in natural refrigerants technology

Nearly two-thirds of food retailers in Western and Northern Europe have implemented natural refrigerant technology in store.

• Publication date : 2014/03/20

A study ranks the investment of the European Union countries to implement the Paris Agreement

An independent study states that only three countries in Europe push in the right direction to comply with the Paris climate agreement.

• Publication date : 2017/04/03
• Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

India: increased investment in the cold chain could reduce food losses and cut CO2 emissions.

Roughly 18% of fruits and vegetables are wasted each year due to the lack of post-harvest storage infrastructure.

• Publication date : 2017/03/14

AC adoption may increase household electricity consumption up to 42%

In a recent study by EnergyA, an EU-funded research project, authors examined the impact of climatic conditions on households’ electricity expenditures in Australia, Canada, France, Japan, the Netherlands,...

• Publication date : 2020/06/29

The HVAC&R market in the EMEA region in 2015

Eurovent Market Intelligence (EMI), the European Statistics Office for the HVAC&R market, has just published the results of its studies on 2015 sales in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, based on the data collected from a large...

• Publication date : 2016/12/06
• Subjects: Figures, economy

France, 1st European market for heat-pumps

In 2013, the French heat-pump market was the first in Europe, before Italy, Sweden, Germany and Norway, according to statistics from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).

• Publication date : 2014/11/04
• Subjects: Figures, economy

For IIR members only

24 European countries offer financial support for industrial heat pumps

According to an EHPA report, nearly all European countries offer financial subsidies or support for companies to invest in industrial heat pumps.

• Publication date : 2024/12/17
• Subjects: General information

How to increase market uptake of innovative renewable heating and cooling systems ?

The results of two years of EU-funded research highlight several recommended incentives to motivate the uptake of innovative renewable heating and cooling systems.

• Publication date : 2022/01/06
• Subjects: Technology, General information

District heating and cooling in Europe: the share of renewable energy

District heating and cooling networks continue to expand in Europe, further integrating renewables and waste heat sources. 

• Publication date : 2024/06/26
• Subjects: Figures, economy

For IIR members only

EU reports shortage of RAC technicians

In the latest edition of the labour shortages and surpluses report, the European Labour Authority identified 11 countries with severe shortage of air conditioning and refrigeration...

• Publication date : 2024/11/21
• Subjects: General information

Insight into the recent decline in heat pump sales in Europe

The EHPA reports that heat pump sales in 14 European countries fell by around 5% overall in 2023 compared to 2022. 

• Publication date : 2024/03/27
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Cryogenics 2021 highlights: applications of liquid nitrogen

Cryopreservation of biological materials to favour biodiversity and cooling of superconducting cables to allow transmission of electrical energy with zero resistance are key applications of liquid...

• Publication date : 2022/01/28

The impact of humidity on global demand for cooling energy

Recent studies have highlighted the countries most affected by the need to adapt to rising temperatures. Assessing the impact of humidity on perceived temperatures also stresses out...

• Publication date : 2023/09/25
• Subjects: General information

IIR Congress 2023: Which workshop will you attend?

Did you know that there are 21 specialist workshops scheduled to take place at the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration? Discover them here and book your seat today!

• Publication date : 2023/07/19
• Subjects: Technology, Environment, General information

Don’t miss your chance to support the IIR Congress 2023!

To ensure the visibility of your entity across the industry on an international level, sponsoring the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration is a must!

• Publication date : 2022/12/13
• Subjects: General information

New EU funded project began on October 1st, 2021: “SophiA - Sustainable off-grid solutions for pharmacies and hospitals in Africa”

With a budget of 8 million euros over four years, SophiA will develop containerized solutions for hospitals using natural refrigerants, solar thermal and photovoltaics to enable more and more African people to...

• Publication date : 2021/10/21
• Subjects: Developing country, HFCs alternatives, Technology, Environment

HKA/OST Summer School: Looking for sponsors

Two partners of the SophiA project wil be organising an International Summer School on Sustainability at OST in Switzerland.

• Publication date : 2022/05/27

Member news: Efficient Energy has been rewarded for its remarkable growth over the last 4 years

Energy Efficient, an IIR corporate member, ranked third in the latest Deloitte Technology Fast 50 in Germany. This ranking rewards companies based on the percentage increase in their revenue over the last four...

• Publication date : 2021/12/15
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Obituary: Rui Telmo Nobre

Mr Rui Telmo Nobre was the chairman of the UNECE Working Party on Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs and involved in the work of the IIR CERTE Sub-Commission.

• Publication date : 2020/02/06

Editorial by Didier Coulomb

Besides its scientific and technological commissions, the IIR has set up working parties dealing with specific topics. These working parties have in some cases provided the IIR's actions with greater legitimacy and international recognition in...

• Publication date : 2005/07/19

Editorial by Didier Coulomb

As with every active institution, and even more so for each body of a scientific and technical vocation, the International Institute of Refrigeration must be present and able to meet the imperatives and challenges arising in the short-, medium-...

• Publication date : 2005/10/06

Focus on the latest events (November 2019)

Latest news of the exhibition "Froid", and focus on the participation of the IIR in several events such as SARA (Salon of Agriculture and Animal Resources) or SIFA, (interprofessional exhibition of refrigeration and its application).

• Publication date : 2019/11/29

Discover the winners of the IIR Scientific Awards 2023

Every four years at its Congress, the IIR offers a series of prestigious Scientific Awards that recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of refrigeration. Discover this year’s...

• Publication date : 2023/05/04
• Subjects: General information

Paris Agreement signed and the OEWG37 makes headway

Find out how the Paris Agreement, adopted during the Conference of Parties (COP21) and signed on 22 April 2016, and advancements at the 37th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (OEWG37) will impact the...

• Publication date : 2016/04/26

The OEWG 38: dedicated to the phase down of hydrofluorocarbons

The IIR reports back from the 38th Open-Ended Working Group meeting in Vienna

• Publication date : 2016/07/27

Past events: The IIR around the world, August and September 2024

A look back at the IIR’s latest events during conferences (Gustav Lorentzen, Thermag, Compressors) and during sponsored vents (CHPC).

• Publication date : 2024/10/07

ICCC2014 in London

The UK hosted ICCC2014, the third IIR conference in the series, in June at St Mary's University College, London, UK.

• Publication date : 2014/07/03

ACES Inaugural Conference: “The Hot Reality: Living in a +50°C World”

The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES) hosted a series of events from 17 to 19 October 2023, at ACES headquarters at Rubirizi Campus in Kigali, Rwanda. 

• Publication date : 2023/11/28

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

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

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