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Development of a time–temperature indicator (TTI) label by rotary printing technologies.

• Author(s) : ZABALA S., CASTAN J., MARTINEZ C.
• Publication date: 2015/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Temperature indicator, Printing plant, Cold chain, Management, Time-temperature tolerance
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 50

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Performances tests of the cold chain indicators and time/temperature integrators tools for control of the cold chain.

• Author(s) : CAVALIER G., OLANGALIRE E., LECOCQ S., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/06/23
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Temperature indicator, Cold chain, Measurement, Time-temperature tolerance, Performance, Temperature integrator, Testing
• Source: 3^rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
• Formats : PDF

C2SLDS: a WSN-based perishable food shelf-life prediction and LSFO strategy decision support system in cold chain logistics.

• Author(s) : QI L., XU M., FU Z., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Temperature indicator, Food industry, Food, Sensor, Cold chain, Logistics, Performance, Storage life
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 38

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Implementation of blockchain in food supply chains: Field test monitoring of fresh aquaculture fish cold chain.

• Author(s) : GOGOU E., SEMENOGLOU I., GRASMANN A., GALLIFUOCO V., DUVVURI M., TAOUKIS P.
• Publication date: 2020/08/26
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Traceability, Temperature indicator, Cold chain, Fish, Database, Storage life, Expérimentation, Modelling, Quality, RFID
• Source: 6^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Nantes, France, August 26-28 2020
• Formats : PDF, Video

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Experimental and numerical study on low temperature regeneration desiccant wheel: Parameter analysis with a comprehensive energy index.

• Author(s) : SU X., TIAN S., SHAO X., ZHANG X.
• Publication date: 2020/12
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 120
• Formats : PDF

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Current status and future trends of monitoring technologies for food products traceability.

• Author(s) : MORAIS D., GASPAR P. D., SILVA P. D., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Temperature indicator, Generality, Food industry, Sensor, RFID, Cold chain, Traceability, Remote monitoring, Quality, Horticulture
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

A Simple Combination of Active and Intelligent Packaging Based on Garlic Extract and Indicator Solution in Extending and Monitoring the Meat Quality Stored at Cold Temperature.

• Author(s) : DIRPAN A., DJALAL M., AINANI A. F.
• Publication date: 2022/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Foods - vol. 11 - n. 10
• Formats : PDF

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Alternative method of helium liquification achieved by analyzing the correlation of critical exponent β and the magnetocaloric parameters.

• Author(s) : MONDAL B., DAN S., MONDAL S., RANGANATHAN R., MAZUMDAR C.
• Publication date: 2021/12
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 132
• Formats : PDF

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Heat transfer and pressure drop model of in-tube condensation in a vapor-compression system.

• Author(s) : XIAO J., HRNJAK P.
• 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

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Effect of various freezing rate on freeze-drying process of water diagnosed by ultrasonic technology.

• Author(s) : CHENG C., TSENG Y. H., CHENG H. P.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Technology, Freezing temperature, Freeze-drying, Sensor, Measurement, Freezing rate, Ultrasound, Change of phase, Water
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Comparative analysis between constant pressure and constant temperature absorption processes for an intermittent solar refrigerator.

• Author(s) : SHAARAWI M. A. I. el-, SAID S. A. M., SIDDIQUI M. U.
• Publication date: 2014/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Comparison, Temperature, Household refrigerator, Ammonia-water, Absorption, Pressure, Solar energy, COP
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 41
• Formats : PDF

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Modeling and performance study of a water-injected twin-screw water vapor compressor.

• Author(s) : TIAN Y., SHEN J., WANG C., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/11
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 83
• Formats : PDF

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Identification of the best temperature measurement position inside a food pallet for the prediction of its temperature distribution.

• Author(s) : MERCIER S., MARCOS B., UYSAL I.
• Publication date: 2017/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Pallet, Food application, Cold chain, Measurement, Heat transfer, Temperature, Prediction
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 76
• Formats : PDF

Comparison of dehumidification performance of counter and cross-flow type liquid desiccant dehumidifiers.

• Author(s) : JEONG J. W., CHO H. J.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 17^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Numerical investigation and parametric study for thermal and energy management enhancements in data centers' buildings.

• Author(s) : NADA S. A., SAID M. A., RADY M. A.
• Publication date: 2016/04/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 98

Time-temperature indicator materials given green light by EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) validates active materials used to create time-temperature indicators on chilled food packaging.

• Publication date : 2013/09/03

Efficient cooling methods to reduce heat stress in pigs

Microclimate parameters such as air temperature and humidity are important indicators of animal welfare. Besides, heat stress is more detrimental to productivity in the swine...

• Publication date : 2020/10/22
• Subjects: Technology

Briefs: TimeTemp

The Norwegian manufacturer TimeTemp has developed an innovative, small self-adhesive label attached to food products. The company says its innovative shelf life indicator is able to precisely measure the freshness of food items as they pass...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Certification for cold logistics: Cool Chain Quality Indicators

Cool Chain Quality Indicators (CCQI) is the name of the recently developed international standard for certification of the reliability, quality and proficiency of companies active in the cold logistics industry. This standard is aimed at...

• Publication date : 2004/12/22

Asia: record temperatures in April increase cooling demand

In April 2023, hotter-than-average temperatures have been recorded in Asia, affecting electricity and cooling demand.

• Publication date : 2023/05/15
• Subjects: Developing country, General information

TTI: new developments

Time-Temperature Integrators (TTIs) are "intelligent labels" that simulate bacterial development, as a function of time-and-temperature parameters. As soon as a critical threshold is crossed, a change in colour alerts the consumer that the...

• Publication date : 2006/11/15

The need for air conditioning is increasing in the EU

Recent Eurostat figures show an increase in the number of cooling degree days in the EU-27 Member States. This indicates an increase in the need for air conditioning over the last decades.

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Environment, General information

Package indicators to help increase food safety

Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) has developed inks that provide reminders when a product has been out of refrigeration and temperature has started to rise.

• Publication date : 2013/10/23

The sharp increase in refrigeration needs should be better reflected in public policies

Recently released degree-day indicators confirm the steady progression of cooling needs compared to heating in the EU. Globally, energy consumption from refrigeration (including air...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: Environment

Defining energy efficiency indicators for refrigerated shipping vessels

A working group from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has proposed new energy efficiency indicators for ships. Shipping companies challenge their...

• Publication date : 2021/07/26
• Subjects: Environment

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

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

ICCC2013 highlights: FRISBEE input: a quality, energy and environmental assessment tool for the European cold chain

In the framework of the EU-FP7 FRISBEE project – in which the IIR is involved –, QEEAT, a software tool was developed to assess food quality and safety evolution, energy usage and CO2 emission of different refrigeration technologies along the...

• Publication date : 2013/07/05

Recent trends in data centre cooling

Currently, keeping computer systems cool accounts for 70% of a data centre’s non-IT energy consumption. With the data centre industry growing by 12% annually, saving energy required for cooling is becoming a crucial issue and new options are being...

• Publication date : 2012/12/17

EFSA publishes scientific opinion on meat cold storage and transportation temperature temperatures

According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), “meat can be transported at temperatures higher than the current maximum of 7°C.”

• Publication date : 2014/04/17

The IIR is taking part in standardization work for TTIIs in France

Gérald Cavalier, President of Section D of the IIR’s Science and Technology Council was appointed President of the new E18A Commission of AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation, the French Standardization Agency): “Cold chain control -...

• Publication date : 2012/08/22

New IIR publication: Informatory Note

The IIR has published the 3rd Informatory Note on Refrigeration and Food "Temperature Indicators and Time-Temperature Integrators", written by Leif Bøgh-Sørensen, past President of IIR Commission C2, and Göran Löndahl, member of IIR Commission C2,...

• Publication date : 2005/02/11

Conference update: Amsterdam

- The IIR co-sponsored 11th European Cold Chain Education Program, an IIR-co-sponsored event, will be held in Amsterdam on February 25-26, 2008. The theme is "Back to basics: safe, efficient and profitable cold storage and distribution". The event...

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

Conference update: Amsterdam

The IIR co-sponsored 11th European Cold Chain Education Program, an IIR-co-sponsored event, will be held in Amsterdam on February 25-26, 2008. The theme is "Back to basics: safe, efficient and profitable cold storage and distribution". The event...

• Publication date : 2008/01/25