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Recent and future trends in synthetic greenhouse gas radiative forcing.

• Author(s) : RIGBY M., PRINN R. G., O'DOHERTY S., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04
• Languages : English
• Source: Geophysical Research Letters - vol.41 - n.7

Energetic assessment of syngas fuel for regenerative gas turbine power plants.

• Author(s) : REU C. J., SIDDHARTH P., ELHADI A. M.
• Publication date: 2022
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Gas turbine, Power plant, Synthetic gas, Modelling, Biomass, Simulation, Energy saving, Renewable energy
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Modeling of syngas integrated regenerative gas turbine power plants.

• Author(s) : REU C. J., SIDDHARTH P., MOMIN ELHADI A.
• Publication date: 2022/07/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Modelling, Gasification, Gas turbine, Power plant, Synthetic gas, Sudan, Thermodynamic cycle, Biomass, Case study
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Recent investigations in HFCs substitution with lower GWP synthetic alternatives: Focus on energetic performance and environmental impact.

• Author(s) : MOTA BABILONI A., MAKHNATCH P., KHODABANDEH R.
• Publication date: 2017/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, R134a, R1234yf, Low GWP, Review, Performance, Mixture, HFO, HFC, F-gas (fluorinated gas)
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol.82
• Formats : PDF

Cold hard facts 3

• Author(s) : BRODRIBB P., MCCANN M.
• Publication date: 2018/09
• Languages : English

Experimental evaluation of multi-ejector based CO₂ cooling system for supermarkets in tropical zones.

• Author(s) : SINGH S., HAFNER A., BANASIAK K., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Cold Hard Facts 4: Key developments and emerging trends in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry in Australia.

• Author(s) : BRODRIBB P., MCCANN M., DEWERSON G., FRANJIĆ J., ANDERSON G.
• Publication date: 2024/08
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Gas cooler heat driven sub-cooling system for CO2 chillers.

• Author(s) : ORTEGO SAMPEDRO E., FAKRI Y., NEMER M.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R744, CO2, Thermodynamic cycle, Modelling, Ejector system, Optimization, Gas cooler
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Low GWP refrigerants era has started – Compressor manufacturer experience.

• Author(s) : ZGLICZYNSKI M.
• Publication date: 2017/09/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Compressors 2017: 9^th International Conference on Compressors and Coolants.
• Formats : PDF

Diffusion absorption refrigeration systems: an overview of thermal mechanisms and models.

• Author(s) : MUNGYEKO BISULANDU B. -J. R., MANSOURI R., ILINCA A.
• Publication date: 2023/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Energies - vol. 16 - n. 9
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Numerical investigation on the thermal performance of a new cooling unit for refrigerated transport using CO2 as the working fluid.

• Author(s) : ARTUSO P., ROSSETTI A., MINETTO S., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/04/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 8^th Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, Avril 11-13, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

Heat Pumps – Emerging trends in the Australian Market.

• Author(s) : BRODRIBB P., MCCANN M., FRANJIĆ J., DEWERSON G.
• Publication date: 2023/09
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Ejector CO2 heat pump for space heating and cooling.

• Author(s) : MINETTO S., CONDOTTA M., ROSSETTI A., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: 12^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2016). Proceedings. Édimbourg, United Kingdom, August 21st-24th 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Glissement de la température et impact sur la déclaration de performances.

Refrigerant glide and effect on performances declaration.

• Author(s) : ASERCOM
• Publication date: 2015/09
• Languages : French

Refrigerant glide and effect on performances declaration.

• Author(s) : ASERCOM
• Publication date: 2015/09
• Languages : English

Newly introduced Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy in New-Zealand

On July 1, 2013 the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (SGG) Levy entered into force in New Zealand and applies to a range of goods including freezers, fridges and air conditioners.

• Publication date : 2013/08/20

Australia to set up a carbon price for HFCs

In September 2011, the Australian Government introduced to the Parliament a set of Bills that aim to cut emissions of greenhouse gases by 159 million tonnes CO2 eq. a year. Included are bills that will introduce a carbon charge on imports of...

• Publication date : 2011/12/05
• Subjects: Regulation

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

Current status and future trends of natural refrigerants in North and South America

Two papers presented at the IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference perfectly illustrate the interest in natural refrigerants and the obstacles they face in the Americas. 

• Publication date : 2022/09/28
• Subjects: Technology

Repealing the Carbon Tax in Australia.

The Australian Government decided to abolish the carbon tax from 1 July 2014.

• Publication date : 2014/07/08
• Subjects: Regulation

First liquefied hydrogen carrier launched in Japan

In line with its commitment to pave the way for the first "Hydrogen Society", Japan intends to use this carrier to transport hydrogen from Australia, where it is produced from lignite.

• Publication date : 2020/02/05

The importance of the Australian refrigeration and air-conditioning sector

Around 173,000 people (1.5% of the Australian workforce) are employed in over 20,000 businesses operating in the Australian RAC industry.

• Publication date : 2013/12/06

A responsible community, from science to society

IIR newsletter focus, by Philippe Lebrun, President of the General Conference of the IIR

• Publication date : 2017/02/01
• Subjects: General information, 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

The LNG-fuelled fleet continues to grow

According to the maritime classification and consultancy company DNV, orders for LNG-fuelled ships remained high in 2022, close to the record figure of 2021. The use of LNG as a...

• Publication date : 2023/02/20
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Cryogenic tyre grinding

Liquid nitrogen or other cryogenic fluids can be used in order to process used tyres, as temperatures under -80°C render the rubber brittle and easy to shatter.

• Publication date : 2012/03/22

Reducing the environmental impact of ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems

Ultra-low temperature (ULT) refrigeration systems often use very high-GWP HFCs. Yet, ULT systems are excluded from the scope of the regulations aimed at phasing-down HFCs. An IJR paper reviews the most promising...

• Publication date : 2020/04/05
• Subjects: Environment, HFCs alternatives

France: An ice rink on the roof of the Montparnasse Tower in Paris.

From 10 February to 5 March 2017, the Panoramic Observation deck of the Montparnasse Tower turns into an ice rink.

• Publication date : 2017/02/20

Novel desiccant materials for more energy-efficient AC systems

Teams of researchers at MIT and at Texas A&M University have developed novel desiccant materials that could lead to more energy-efficient and economical room air conditioners and...

• Publication date : 2021/04/28
• Subjects: Technology

Join our training course and officially become a new Ambassador for clean cooling and heating!

Experts and representatives from three sister projects in different regions of the world: ENOUGH in Europe, INDEE+ in India and ACES in Africa are arranging a free one-hour training course on clean cooling and...

• Publication date : 2023/06/30
• Subjects: Environment, HFCs alternatives

IIR publishes a new Technical Brief: Domestic heat pumps using hydrocarbons - Current status and market overview in Europe

At a time when the energy transition is at the top of the global agenda, the IIR is publishing a new Technical Brief on domestic hydrocarbon heat pumps. This strategic document...

• Publication date : 2024/11/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

IIR website: best downloads in 2022

Discover the three most popular IIR publications in 2022. The focus is on the economy, women in refrigeration, and the carbon footprint of the cold chain. 

• Publication date : 2023/01/24
• Subjects: Environment, Figures, economy

New IIR Informatory Note (IN) on chillers and Russian version of the IN on nutrition

The IIR has just published a new Informatory Note on chillers as well as the Russian version of the IN on the Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition already published in four other...

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

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.

• Publication date : 2021/01/26

Gustav Lorentzen conference 2022

After two years of pandemic during which the conferences were either cancelled or held online, the IIR had the pleasure of organising a conference on site, in Norway. It was attended by 332 participants. The...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08