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Comportamiento de dos nuevas variedades de granada, Smith y Purple Queen®, durante la conservación a dos temperaturas.
Behaviour of two new pomegranate varieties, Smith and Purple Queen®, during storage at two temperatures.
IIR document
Effects of different freezing methods on the quality and microstructure of Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) root.
A new heat transfer correlation for natural draft wire-on-tube condensers for a broad geometry span.
Effect of physicochemical properties on freezing suitability of Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) root.
INFLUENCE OF VARIETAL CHARACTERISTICS ON THE QUALITY OF FROZEN MANGO SLICES.
Liste suisse des variétés de pommes de terre 2005.
2005 Swiss list of potato varieties.
Courbes de préréfrigération par air des kiwis, variété Hayward.
Precooling curves of Hayward-variety kiwifruits.
Quick freezing of new varieties of gooseberries.
[In Russian. / En russe.]
Varietal differences in the postharvest behaviour of tamarillo fruits subjected to mechanical damage.
FREEZING SUITABILITY OF SOME STRAWBERRY VARIETIES.
Freezing of some selected vegetable varieties.
Liofilizacija maline sorte Vilamet i Miker.
Raspberry freeze-drying: varieties Vilamet and Miker.
SUITABILITY TO FREEZING OF FOUR SPANISH KIWIFRUIT CULTIVARS.
PRECOOLING AND COLD STORAGE OF APRICOT VARIETIES.
SUITABILITY FOR FREEZING OF SOME EGGPLANT AND SUMMER SQUASH VARIETIES.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Energy savings in a milk plant through permanent magnet speed motors (en français)
A Belgian milk plant reduces by 18 to 21% the necessary energy for cooling through permanent magnet speed motors. (en français)
High-efficiency inverter scroll compressors
Summary of an interesting paper from the 2016 Purdue Conference on compressors.
Pilot project for the export of fresh vegetables by sea from Australia
Australia’s vegetable exporters are testing modified atmosphere and controlled atmosphere packaging to increase the shelf-life of fresh produce during sea freight.
Cryoextraction techniques for better tasting wine?
A recent study in Spain suggests that freezing white grapes using low temperatures in the winemaking process, produces wines that are more aromatic than wines produced with traditional...
Optimising cold storage to boost antioxidants and anthocyanins in blood oranges
A study by the University of Florida found that storage temperatures ranging from 6 to 12 °C significantly enhance anthocyanin, phenolic content, and antioxidants content in in ‘Budd...
Simplifying the preservation at very low temperature of tissues used in ophthalmology
Researchers have compared the effects of −28 °C (standard freezer) and −80 °C preservation on human amniotic membrane, which is commonly used in ophthalmic...
LNG cold energy recovery for salmon aquaculture
A team of Korean researchersis proposing a novel application of LNG cold energy recovery for aquaculture.
Road to COP28. How can we achieve sustainability in gas processing and liquefaction?
In gas processing plants, focus should be set on non-flaring operation and reduction of releases caused by leaks, says Dr Heinz Bauer, IIR expert....
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...
The benefits of 3D printing in refrigeration and air conditioning
The various applications of 3D printing in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning highlight possible tremendous advantages in terms of energy efficiency and cost minimisation.
Cryogenic carbon capture technologies
Cryogenic carbon capture is in the early stages of development, however, several projects have achieved a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6, for applications such as blue...
Prehistoric flower from the permafrost blooms again
A team of scientists has reportedly resurrected seeds of a 30 000-years-old variety of Silene stenophylla.
Edible carrot films display food packaging potential
Barrier properties exhibited by carrot-based edible films demonstrate potential for their use as packaging for a variety of food types, according to recent research from China.
The U.S. frozen foods market in question.
A recent report gives some interesting figures to reflect the U.S. frozen food market.
The bio-pharma cold chain
According to Pharmaceutical Commerce’s 2016 Biopharma Cold Chain Sourcebook, spending on refrigerated (2–8°C) drugs is growing about 7% annually, or 41% during the 2014–2020 period.
IIR news
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Invitation to join the IIR working group: Solid-state cooling and heating
Established last year, this latest IIR working group aims to promote international research collaboration to provide energy efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for a variety of solid-state...
Registration is now open! 12th International Conference on Compressors and their Systems
Book your seat at the well-established 12th International Conference on Compressors and their Systems to take place on September 6-8, 2021.
LNG2023: Call for abstracts extended to October 24!
A two-week extension has now been confirmed to ensure LNG2023 does not miss hearing from some key industry voices. Don’t miss the new call for abstracts deadline of October 24, 2022!
Call for abstracts ends October 10: LNG2023, “Fuelling a Secure Energy Future”
LNG2023 is the largest and most significant global LNG industry conference and exhibition, occurring once every three years!
Proposal for technical and financial collaboration: Census of cold production equipment in the industrial and tertiary sectors in France (in French)
As part of its activities in industrial and commercial refrigeration, the EDF R&D TREE department is planning to carry out a study on the French stock of installed refrigeration equipment.
Book your spot! Training session on food refrigeration systems
From July 1 to 5 2024, Professor Don Cleland will be leading a training workshop in London entitled “Cost-Effective Refrigeration”.
Two new IIR Informatory Notes on Energy Recovery!
The IIR has just published two new Informatory Notes on energy recovery: one on Energy Recovery in Mechanical Ventilation Systems and the other one on Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment.
The IIR publishes two new IIR Informatory Notes on Energy Recovery!
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has just published two new Informatory Notes on energy recovery: one on Energy Recovery in Mechanical Ventilation Systems and the other one on Air-to-Air Energy...
Open Access Gold, an innovative partnership between the IIR and Elsevier
The world of research more accessible than ever thanks to the Open Access Gold offer in the International Journal of Refrigeration!
Commission D2: at the forefront of refrigerated transport
Coordinated by the IIR Science and Technology Council, Commission D2 is aimed at promoting knowledge of refrigerated transport technology worldwide.
Focus on Commission B1 : Leading the way in thermodynamics and transfer processes
The objectives of Commission B1 on Thermodynamics and Transfer Processes are to provide academic and industrial information and data, and to propose any solutions on thermodynamics and transfer processes.
Commission C1: At the forefront of Cryobiology, Cryomedicine and Health Products
The commission has clearly defined objectives in cryobiology, cryomedicine and health products research; knowledge dissemination; technology transfer and education.
Healthcare drones: Countless advantages for a healthier society
With the objective of making it possible for those who require urgent healthcare supplies delivered as often and as regularly as necessary, various companies are now pushing the possibilities of exploiting drones to deliver healthcare supplies...
Discover the new IIR Science and Technology Council
With 8 newly elected presidents and vice-presidents, 3 reassignments and 5 reappointments, this new Science and Technology Council (STC), mandated from 2015 to 2019, is set to bring forth fresh ideas and novel change.
What do refrigeration, air conditioning and social media have in common? A lot!
In 2014, an awareness raising social media campaign by Stephen Gill praising the too often overlooked virtues and benefits of refrigeration caused quite a stir, going viral.
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...
Cold storage conditions for fruits and vegetables
Practical recommendations for the cold storage of over 200 cultivars of fruits, vegetables and herbs (storage temperatures, relative humidity, storage time, controlled atmosphere...
Environmental impact of the ice cream industry
This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.
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...
