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Tag: International Institute of Refrigeration
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Deadline extended for IIR conference submissions
The abstract submission deadline for the IIR International Conference on Refrigeration has been extended until November 19.
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Long-time IIR director steps down
International Institute of Refrigeration (IRR) director general Didier Coulomb has stepped down, handing over the reins to Yosr Allouche.
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IIR calls for abstracts for international conference
Abstract submissions are open for the first IIR International Conference on Refrigeration: Adapting to Rising Temperatures.
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Tweaking cold chain could slash emissions
A new report has shown that raising the temperature of frozen food by just 3°C from -18°C to -15°C could cut carbon emissions by 17.7 million metric tonnes of CO2 a year.
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Bans on horizon for common refrigerants
All eyes are on a European proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that may result in bans on many widely used refrigerants. Alex Pachai, who chairs the Eurammon technical committee, the International Institute of Refrigeration working group on safety, and the industrial heat pump manufacturer’s group at the Danish Heat Pump Association, explains […]
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Women in cooling survey reveals global challenges
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new report surveying 810 women worldwide working in the HVAC&R sector, to better understand their careers, challenges, motivation, and opportunities. According to the report, more than 15 million people are employed worldwide in the HVAC&R industry, with the under-representation of women evidenced by the fact that […]
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HFO 2023 conference calling for abstracts
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has extended its call for abstracts for the HFO 2023 conference, to be held April 4–6, 2023. The conference will be hosted by the Chinese Association of Refrigeration (CAR) in Shanghai and will be the third iteration of the event. The conference aims to bring together international experts to […]
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Status update on low-GWP refrigerants
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new informatory note outlining the requirements and options available for low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. The refrigerants were selected according to performance, material compatibility, safety (flammability, toxicity), environmental protection and their cost. The note presents performance simulation results obtained using an advanced simulation model with […]
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Sustainable development in refrigeration
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has released its corporate Activity Report, detailing how the Institute has set its strategy and actions within the framework of the sustainable development of the refrigeration sector. The IIR states refrigeration is present in most areas of human activity, and is absolutely necessary for life. The Institute defines its […]
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ICCC2022 announces program
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has released the program for the 2022 International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Being held virtually from April 11–13, the conference will explore cold chain innovation, along with developments in refrigeration technology and design. The program features more than 50 presentations and three keynote speakers, including James […]
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IIR Congress 2023 calls for abstracts
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is hosting the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR 2023) in Paris on August 21–25, 2023. The IIR is now calling for abstracts. The event will be organised by the French Association of Refrigeration (AFF) and will have the theme “Towards efficient, controlled and smart refrigeration”. The organisers aim […]
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Global survey on women in HVAC&R
The international Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and UNEP OzonAction have launched the first global survey on women in HVAC&R. “In recent years, the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps sector has been paying increasing attention to the importance of gender mainstreaming and providing equal opportunities for both women and men,” says IIR Director General Didier […]
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International Sustainable Cold Chain Conference goes virtual
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has decided to hold its International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain as a virtual event from April 11–13 in 2022. The conference was due to take place in Newcastle, UK, but the organisers decided to move the event online to encourage international registrations. Chairman of the Planning […]
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International Sustainable Cold Chain Conference – call for abstracts now open
The call for abstracts is now open for the seventh International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) Sustainable Cold Chain Conference, which is due to take place in Newcastle, UK, from April 11–13, 2022. The IIR says the conference will provide a platform to share expertise on the cold chain with developing countries. The aim is to […]
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World Refrigeration Day webinars
ASHRAE and The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) are hosting two webinars to mark World Refrigeration Day 2021. The theme for 2021 is “Cooling Champions: Cool Careers for a Better World”, and 16 webinars will be taking place this week and next to explore the career paths available to students and practitioners in the HVAC&R industry. […]
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IIR releases blueprint for sustainable development
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published its first Activity Report, emphasising the essential role of refrigeration at the heart of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals. Originally announced in 2015, the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were designed to provide clear universal sustainability objectives for nations across the globe. The SDGs […]
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Role of refrigeration in worldwide nutrition
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published their sixth Informatory Note on Refrigeration and Food: The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition. It is an update of previous versions published by the IIR in November 1996 and June 2009. The Informatory Note draws on the latest facts and figures from reputable organisations such as […]
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So how do you define refrigeration?!
A group of experts from the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have been working together to establish common definitions of five words that characterise the refrigeration sector. After more than a year of discussions, the organisations came to the agreement on the following […]
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Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technologies International Conference
The eighth Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technologies Conference is being held from April 11–19 in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. The conference is organised by the International Institute of Refrigeration and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Skopje. Over 50 papers have been submitted internationally, presenting recent achievements in research and the advanced applications of CO2 and […]