Institut International du Froid

Refrigeration, through sustainable cold chains, has a dual benefit for populations and the planet. It preserves the quality and safety of foodstuffs for people's health and guarantees sufficient food by reducing food losses, while contributing to climate action through enhanced energy efficiency and the adoption of environmentally-friendly refrigerants.

❄️ Member news ❄️ American researchers at NIST have developed a revolutionary pulse-tube refrigerator that considerably reduces the time and energy needed to reach the ultra-low temperatures essential for the quantum industry. This innovation leads to significant energy savings and improved efficiency. To find out more about this breakthrough in cooling technology, read the full news story here 👉 https://bit.ly/3W1fkyn #Innovation #Sustainability #Refrigeration #IIR #NIST

Launch of New International Conference The Institute of Refrigeration is organising the 1st IIR International Conference On The Role Of Refrigeration In Adapting To Rising Ambient Temperatures. This international research conference will be held from 10 to 12 August 2025 at the University of Manchester in the UK. It will explore the critical role for refrigeration in adapting to rising ambient temperatures and support the exchange of innovative solutions amongst experts in resilience. To find out more and get updates on the conference register your interest at https://lnkd.in/eU55CqE3 #heat #extremeheat #heatwave #cooling #RACHP #refrigeration #airconditioning #heatpump #iifiir

The IIR attended the OEWG in Montreal! The 46th meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) took place in Montreal from July 8-12, 2024. Key discussions focused on several critical issues pertaining to ozone depletion and climate change. Debates were focused on Very Short-Lived Substances, Lifecycle Refrigerant Management, Replenishment of the Multilateral Fund, Enhanced Global and Regional Atmospheric Monitoring, Energy Efficiency and HFC Phase-down and Alternative Substances in Medical Applications. IIR’s incoming General Director, Yosr Allouche, Ph.D, made significant contributions in two key events hosted by AREA and Centro Studi Galileo : 1- ‘Next Practices’ as Against ‘Best Practices’ Training Servicing and Maintenance Sector where Yosr Allouche shared valuable insights on “Building National Capacity in Refrigeration: A Country Specific Approach”. 2- Case Studies in Energy Efficient Cooling Systems where she addressed the topic of “Refrigeration and Sustainability: Pathways to Emissions Mitigation”. Her input highlighted the vital role of refrigeration in fostering a more inclusive and sustainable future for the planet. 🌏💪 Sincere thanks to the Ozone Secretariat for the successful OEWG meetings! Photo credit: IISD #IIR #OEWG #Refrigeration #UNSDGs #U3ARC #OzoneSecretariat

❄️ New direction and strategy for sustainable refrigeration at the IIR! At the June 2024 meetings, the IIR adopted a new strategic direction for the next four years, underlining its leading role in supporting sustainable refrigeration. The departure of Didier Coulomb and the arrival of Yosr Allouche as the new Director General mark the start of a new era. Jean-Luc Dupont is also handing over to Souhir Hammami as Director of Scientific and Technical Information. 📅 More information to come on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/45Nu0Wk #Sustainablecooling #refrigeration #IIR #Innovation

BETTED, "Boosting Energy Transition of The Dairy value chain", est un projet financé par l'UE visant à promouvoir l'efficacité énergétique et l'utilisation des énergies renouvelables dans les chaînes d'approvisionnement des produits laitiers. 🥛 Participez à l'enquête du projet BETTED pour soutenir et contribuer à un secteur laitier durable ! 📅 Date limite d'inscription : 30 août Répondez maintenant ici 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKC5Qgxd Merci pour votre soutien ! 🌍 #BETTED #Développementdurable #Secteurlaitier #UE

JSRAE visit to Paris: A new chapter in refrigeration collaboration From 20 to 27 June 2024, the Japanese Society of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (JSRAE) visited Paris to meet with the French Association of Refrigeration (AFF). On the agenda: strategic discussions with IIR management Didier Coulomb and Yosr Allouche, exploration of new collaborations, and the generous donation of a Panasonic CO2 condensing unit to serve as a training facility. For more details, read the full article 👉 https://bit.ly/4brKyo0 #Refrigeration #Collaboration #JSRAE #IIR

❄️ Overview of the cooling sector in Jordan 🌡️ In May 2024, the Jordanian Ministry of the Environment published its National Cooling Strategy, establishing a framework for the National Cooling Action Plan. Demand for air conditioning is set to increase 3.6-fold by 2025, and expanding the cold chain is crucial to reducing food waste. To find out more, read the full article 👉 https://bit.ly/3W5xaS0 #Refrigeration #Jordan #ColdChain #FoodSafety

Meet plenary speaker Hannes Fugmann, Ph.D., at the 16th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants, August 11-14, in College Park, Maryland, USA (https://lnkd.in/eDnVKkE6). Dr. Fugmann heads the Vapor Compression Technology group at the Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE in Freiburg, Germany. His research primarily centers on developing compact and efficient heat exchangers for heating and air conditioning applications. Additionally, he is dedicated to innovating charge-reduced refrigerant circuits for heat pumps, with a particular emphasis on using propane as a refrigerant. He also is deeply involved in ensuring the safety of heat pump systems, addressing the risks associated with natural, but flammable refrigerants. Dr. Fugmann will speak about R290 Heat Pump Developments in Europe – Technologies and Safety Measures. Heat pumps with refrigerant R290 (#propane) are increasingly being installed in Europe's residential sector. R290 is efficient and climate-friendly, but manufacturers must address the flammability with safety concepts. Dr. Fugmann will share some of the safety concepts used in Europe and discuss methods for evaluation. The conference's other plenary speakers, who are highlighted in other posts, include: * Björn Palm, Ph.D., Senior Professor in Energy Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology * Eric M. Smith, P.E., LEED A.P., Vice President and Technical Director of The International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration * Zahid Ayub, Ph.D., P.E., President and Technical Director of Isotherm, Inc., 📌 Online registration is open until July 26: https://lnkd.in/dAdhXXik IIFIIR - International Institute of Refrigeration #NaturalRefrigerants, #KigaliAmendment, #HVACR, #HeatExchangers, #HeatPumps, #ClimateChange #R290

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