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A case study: The replacement of a central ammonia plant system with modular low charge ammonia package units for a cold storage distribution facility.
A VOLTTRON TM based implementation of supervisory control using generalized gossip for building energy systems.
A stable whole building performance method for standard 90.1, part 2
A centrally heated, air-coupled adsorption cooling system driven by waste heat.
Central air for planes at gates.
General classification of heat pumps solutions for multi-family buildings.
A case study of economic optimization of HVAC systems based on the Stanford University campus airside and waterside systems.
Assessment of centralized domestic hot water systems as an electrification option for multi-family water heating in cold climates.
Research on energy-saving optimization method for central air conditioning system based on multi-strategy improved sparrow search algorithm.
The temperature control of chilled water for the central air conditioning systems.
Influência do clima e do caudal de ar variável em função da demanda para um sistema centralizado tudo-ar.
Influence of the climate and variable air flow depending on the demand for a "all-air" centralized system.
Research on central air conditioning systems and an intelligent prediction model of building energy load.
Field measurement analysis of centralized refrigeration systems’ evaporators under overfeed conditions.
Integration of heat pump and heat recovery of central ac system for energy use reduction of hotel industry.
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Heat pump/chiller system for centralized kitchens in India.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Design and operation of district heating and cooling systems supplied by renewable energy sources
A report published by the European Commission analyses 8 efficient district heating and cooling systems in different Member States.
The global central air conditioning market is expected to reach USD 65.2 billion by 2034
A recent study forecasts that the global central air conditioning market will increase by 56.7% by 2034.
COVID-19 news in the HVAC&R sector
The IIR reviews the available information on the possible impact of air conditioning on the spread of COVID-19 and the recommendations for the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems. Furthermore, several...
Cold stores: how to achieve net zero emissions?
The UK Cold Chain Federation recently released a report presenting technologies to help temperature-controlled warehouses achieve net zero emissions.
Solar-powered modular facade capable of cooling and heating a building
In Germany, researchers are testing a modular solar-powered facade that includes a mini heat pump for heating and cooling, and a decentralised ventilation unit with heat...
Initiatives to promote refrigeration technologies in the developing world
Focus on some initiatives to facilitate access to eco-friendly refrigeration technologies in hot countries.
Low-cost cold storage in Kenya using evaporative cooling
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Nairobi are designing affordable off-grid cold storage units for perishable crops in Kenya, using evaporative...
5th generation district heating and cooling networks in Europe
A recent generation of district heating and cooling networks is developing in Europe, using low temperature renewable energy heat sources (such as shallow...
Spain: action plans for heating and cooling at local level
In June 2024, la Fundación Renovables issued a guide to promote sustainable cooling in Spanish cities with more than 45,000 inhabitants. Solutions include installing heat pumps,...
Innovations in cooling and refrigeration: insights from China’s first biennial transparency report on climate change
China submitted its first biennial transparency report on climate change to UNFCCC in December 2024
ICCC2020 highlights: Benefits of IoT technologies for cold chain management
Internet of Things and cloud services are promising solutions for smart management and maintenance of the multiple cold rooms of supermarket chains.
Penetration of transcritical CO2 continues to increase
In Europe, North America and Japan, the number of transcritical CO2 installations continues to increase significantly in commercial and industrial refrigeration.
Bridging the refrigeration gap: How energy-efficient appliances can transform access for 1.12 billion people
According to a study by CLASP, doubling the energy efficiency of air conditioners and refrigerators by 2030 could reduce lifecycle costs by 60%, expanding access to an additional 320 million and 90 million...
Employment in the French refrigeration sector
A recent study by AGEFOS PME, a socio-economic monitoring centre, has provided data on the French refrigeration sector and its employees. The sector comprises 1900 companies and employs 25 700 persons.
China heat pump market in 2023
Although the country still relies heavily on coal for heating, China is currently the only major market where heat pumps sales grew in 2023, when global sales declined by 3%...
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Launch of the AGRI-COOL website
The IIR is proud to announce the official launch of the AGRI-COOL website, which will provide a central access point for information on this pioneering project to address the challenges of food security, climate...
Member News: New Intermarché Store in Central Paris Equipped with Epta’s “Integral” Refrigeration Systems
The integration of compact, self-contained refrigeration units demonstrates the adaptability of modern cooling technologies in urban and architecturally sensitive environments.
