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Development and performance of steam ejector refrigeration system operated in real application in Thailand.
Formulation of an OTTV for walls of bedroom in Thailand.
Influence of long-distance air transport conditions on horticultural product quality: Case study of fresh mango shipment from Thailand to France.
Postizanje termalnog komfora implementacijom rashladnog sistema zracenjem u uslovima tropske klime: slucaj južnog Tajlanda.
Achieving thermal comfort with radiant cooling systems in tropical climate: the case of southern part of Thailand.
Retaining quality of fresh Chinese kale (Brassica oleracea) during retailing at Thai wet markets by using an ice-cooled display cabinet.
Prospects and Challenges to Transfer New Technology to A5 Countries: Patkol Public Company Ltd perspectives.
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The Energy Cost of Cold Thermal Discomfort in the Global South
Thai Union and refrigeration system.
A Review of Ground Source Heat Pump Application for Space Cooling in Southeast Asia.
Roadmap towards Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Space Cooling in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Pathways to prevent dumping of climate harming room air conditioners in Southeast Asia.
Refrigerant R-32 for air conditioners and heat pumps.
R-32 un refrigerante per condizionatori e pompe di calore.
Experimental study of air cargo temperature variations and its impact on mango quality.
Inlet-air cooling system with centrifugal-chiller module.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Thailand ratifies the Kigali Amendment
Thailand becomes the 158th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment.
Thailand receives technical assistance to switch ACs to R32
Thailand recently announced a policy to complete conversion from R22 to R32 by 2017 while Indonesia has made a similar pledge.
Thai frozen food industry
In 1991, frozen food was firstly introduced to Thai consumers whereas they were well known for their taste sensation, reasonable price, safe and cleaning process in 1993.
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.
South-East market dominated by low efficiency ACs
According to a recent report, 74% of room air conditioners (RAC) sold in six South-East Asian countries do not meet minimum threshold according to China’s MEPS. The authors modelled...
Measures towards energy-efficient air conditioning in Southeast Asian countries
The IEA projects that electricity demand from air conditioning could reach 300 TWh by 2040 in the ASEAN region (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Energy efficiency measures...
Extreme heat reduces productivity in global economies
In a recent report, a non-profit organisation examined how global warming is affecting the economy and labour productivity in 12 major urban areas worldwide.
Higher AC setting temperatures to reduce thermal discomfort and energy demand in warm countries
Using data from four cities in India, Philippines, and Thailand, a recent study found that occupants experience thermal discomfort from unnecessarily low air conditioning (AC) temperature settings. Warmer indoor...
The air conditioning boom in Southeast Asia
Electricity consumption needed for air conditioning in the ten ASEAN countries could quadruple between 2017 and 2040 to reach 300 TWh. But a saving of 110 TWh is possible by doubling during this period the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of...
HFC phase down talks at MOP-25 in Bangkok
The phase down of HFC production and use was the focal point of discussions during the 25th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-25).
China: record temperatures in Beijing increase cooling demand
In June 2023, Beijing recorded its hottest temperatures in 60 years, affecting electricity and cooling demand.
Global 2020 air-conditioning market: figures and trends
Beyond the sharp decline in the air conditioning market in 2020 linked to the health crisis, strong trends have emerged: development of health-related functionalities, search for better energy efficiency and...
Global LNG trade figures for 2023 and early 2024
Global LNG trade grew by 2.1% between 2022 and 2023, connecting 20 exporting with 51 importing markets.
Global LNG market: review of 2021 and forecasts for 2022
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global LNG market grew by 6% in 2021 in comparison with 2020. However, it is projected to slow down in early...
The global LNG market slowly recovers in early 2021
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global LNG market recovered modestly at the end of 2020, after a downward trend. The LNG market is expected to grow in 2021, albeit at a slow...
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Conference overview: Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in Marine and Off-Shore Fisheries Sectors
In partnership with the UNEP, ASHRAE and UNIDO, the IIR organised a conference in Bangkok (Thailand) in April 2017 on the Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in the Marine Sector and Offshore Fisheries.
Quick Frozen Foods Code
The Recommended International Code of Practice for the Processing and Handling of Quick Frozen Foods of the Codex Alimentarius (Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme) is now available on the Codex Alimentarius Web site on the list of
IIR engages in COP13/MOP36 and COP29 to highlight the key role of sustainable refrigeration for all in handling climate change
Two major events in the fight against climate change and protecting the future of our planet, COP13/MOP36 and COP29, are held in October and November. The IIR is taking part in these United Nations conferences...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
