International Journal of Refrigeration

Papers
(The TQCC of International Journal of Refrigeration is 10. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
ArticleCitations
Energy conversion efficiency improvement of a Stirling type PTR for dual temperature cooling by adopting two active work-recovery phase shifters80
The fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics of R-32 in a small Tube80
LSTM-Based Modeling and Cross-Correlation Sensitivity Analysis for Heat Pump Refrigerant Distribution74
Energy Saving Analysis of refrigeration room Group Control Based on Kernel Ridge Regression Algorithm72
Mathematical modelling of freezing of vacuum-packed beef with irregular geometries and structures54
Natural refrigerants: The IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference48
Performance assessment of aluminum slitted finned tube heat exchangers with small tube diameters47
Comprehensive experimental performance study on a small-capacity transcritical R744 vapour-compression refrigeration unit equipped with an innovative ejector47
The influence of magnetic field-assisted osmotic dehydration pretreatment on the water retention and cell structure of frozen strawberries44
Oil circulation ratio prediction in a vapor compression system using a discharge side oil separator and mass flow correction43
Study on non-uniform internal pressure distribution of twin-screw refrigeration compressor43
Simulation and classification optimization design of ultra-low temperature heat exchangers in dilution refrigerator using local thermal nonequilibrium model42
Tuning the sound characteristics of flow-induced noise generated in a refrigeration system41
Assessment of the cold storage capacity used in bulk handling of perishable agricultural produce in Ugandan cities41
Calorimetric determination of emissivity for metallic foils: An innovative approach for thermal analysis41
Experimental study of the lubricant-refrigerant flow in a rotary compressor37
A novel experimental rig to investigate the effect of the refrigerant on the oil supply of a variable capacity reciprocating compressor37
Air-side fouling of finned heat exchangers: Part 2, experimental investigation and assessment of test protocol37
Measurement and modeling of void fraction for developing two-phase flow of R134a in a horizontal tube after an expansion valve36
The characteristics of flow patterns in the shell-and-plate heat exchanger36
Experimental and numerical investigation on heat transfer performance of a single-tube six-fin tube evaporator36
Effects of crystal formation on the initial frost thickness and density on cold surfaces36
Machine learning model of regenerative evaporative cooler for performance prediction based on experimental investigation35
A black box based model for phase change heat exchanger in refrigeration system simulations using Kriging interpolation method35
Prediction of water status during freeze drying with genetic and whale algorithms of machine learning35
Application of eXtreme Gradient Boosting in the performance prediction of a refrigeration system working with alternative refrigerants34
Reasonable performance comparison for a refrigeration system using different refrigerants: Case with propane and isobutane mixtures with several compositions34
A novel characterization methodology for vapor-injected compressors: A comparative analysis with existing black-box models34
Study on off-grid performance and economic viability of photovoltaic energy storage refrigeration systems33
Experimental investigation of the extreme seeking control on a transcritical CO2 heat pump water heater32
Modeling and experimental investigation of oil retention in pipelines of multi-split air conditioning system32
Experimental investigation on piston offset and performance of helium valved linear compressor with an external gas bypass32
Numerical simulation of flow and heat transfer characteristics of microchannels with ribbed structures of bionic fish fins32
Flow boiling heat transfer characteristics and correlation development of R290/R600a mixtures in an internally threaded tube32
A metro train air conditioning system fault diagnosis method based on explainable artificial intelligence: Considering interpretability and generalization32
Development of design guidelines for fin-and-tube heat exchangers with low-GWP refrigerants31
Size and match of the collector-evaporator for direct-expansion solar assisted heat pumps using potential alternative refrigerants31
Demand reduction and energy saving potential of thermal energy storage integrated heat pumps31
Recent advances in low-temperature phase change materials for cold chain logistics31
Model predictive control for the performance improvement of air source heat pump heating system via variable water temperature difference31
Theoretical and experimental analysis of heat storage material integration in household refrigerators30
Compression-assisted absorption refrigeration cycle employing organic working pairs for ultra-low grade heat recovery30
Editorial Board30
Effects of microwave-assisted freezing on the quality attributes of lamb meat30
Design optimisation of a screw compressor with a focus on rotor depth: A computational fluid dynamics approach30
Boiling heat transfer characteristics of distributed jet array impingement on metal foam covers with different wettability29
Numerical simulation of active magnetic regenerative refrigeration using Gyroid structured regenerator at room temperature29
Modelling energy consumption in a Paris supermarket to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions using EnergyPlus29
Field study on the temperature uniformity of containerized batteries using a two-phase liquid cooling system under mismatched conditions29
Thermodynamic performance and the exergy destruction of the transcritical CO2 two-stage compression and ejector expansion direct cooling ice making system29
Experimental investigation of a staggered-tube active elastocaloric regenerator29
Evaluation of the carbon footprint of HFC and natural refrigerant transport refrigeration units from a life-cycle perspective29
Flammable performance and experimental evaluation of a new blend as R404A lower-GWP alternative28
Corrigendum to ‘Pressure drop prediction for R407C fluid during flow evaporation in horizontal pipes using Kalman filter’ [International Journal of Refrigeration 168 (2024) 149–158]28
CFD simulation approved by an experimental validation of the diffusion absorption refrigeration system evaporator28
Impact of novel thawing methods on the quality characteristics of beef meat28
139C-Editorial RIF FR28
Adiabatic capillary tube flows of n-butane and isobutane28
Discrete time adaptive neural network control for WME and compression refrigeration systems27
Experimental exergy, economic and sustainability analyses of the dual-mode evaporative cooler27
Editorial Board27
The influence of lubrication oil on single screw expander operation27
A non-uniform pressure distribution model on the end face in screw expander and shaft seal leakage characteristics{fr}Etude des paramètres de la Structure sur les fuites d'arbres dans un expandeur à v27
Performance evaluation of R744-hydrocarbon blends in a two-stage refrigeration cycle for transport applications26
Improving thermal energy efficiency in a Norwegian dairy utilising integrated CO2 refrigeration systems: performance data and energy efficiency improvement possibilities26
CFD simulation and experimental validation of PCM thermal energy storage system for micro trigeneration system application26
Application and analysis of multi-stage flash vaporization process in steam production in high-temperature heat pump system with large temperature difference25
Experimental improvement of a CO2 transcritical cycle using parallel compressor and integrated subcooler25
A 2 kW-class free-piston Stirling heat pump prototype suitable for cold regions for domestic heating25
Advancements on mechanically driven two-phase cooling loop systems for data center free cooling25
Thermodynamic analysis of an enhanced ejector vapor injection refrigeration cycle for CO2 transcritical operation at low evaporating temperatures25
Comparative analysis of thermodynamic performance of high-temperature absorption heat transformers using various ionic liquids as working pairs24
Experimental study and correlation of critical parameters for three binary mixtures containing R290 and hydrofluoroolefins24
Vapor-liquid equilibrium experiment and prediction of excess property of new working pair CO2-[BMP][Tf2N] in absorption refrigeration system24
Advisory Board24
Numerical investigation of condensation phenomenon along the pipe length of a finned tube condenser24
Shell side direct expansion evaporation of ammonia on a 3-D structured surface tube bundle with exit superheat effect24
Mutual diffusivities of difluoromethane and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropylene dissolved in polyalkylene glycol lubricant24
Triple point measurements for new low- global-warming-potential refrigerants: Hydro-fluoro-olefins, hydro-chloro-fluoro-olefins, and trifluoroiodomethane24
Performance evaluation of ejector-enhanced and gas-bearing-assisted vapor compression chilled water system24
Reduced-dimension Bayesian optimization for model calibration of transient vapor compression cycles24
Editorial - Looking back at 202224
Editorial Board24
Coming Events/ Manifestations Futures23
Performance evaluation of solar-activated integrated double-stage water desalination and air conditioning plant23
Improving the performance of room temperature rotary magnetic refrigerators via magnet shape optimization23
Experimental study on the performance consistency diagnosis of split-type air conditioner based double colour ball matching rule23
R410A flow boiling coefficient in horizontal annular channels of enhanced tubes, Part II: Heat transfer23
WITHDRAWN: Study on heat transfer enhancement mechanism and performance evaluation of streamline spirally coiled tubes23
Advisory Board23
Unified physics-informed ResNet model for comprehensive performance prediction of finned-tube evaporators23
Study of decomposition of R-1132(E) as ultra-low GWP refrigerants22
Numerical investigation and comparison on energy performance and exergy destruction of cascading deep dehumidification systems with dehumidification amount exceeding 95%22
Experimental investigation of the effects of solute concentration on flow patterns and rheological properties of ice slurry22
Comparative analysis and optimization of theoretical models for predicting refrigerant vaporization enthalpies22
Evaluation metrics of electrochemically active working fluids for heat pumping cycles22
Application and analysis of two-stage heat recovery and flash vaporization process in high-temperature heat pump systems for steam production22
Investigation on the regenerative Brayton refrigeration cycle performances using novel Mn-Fe-P-Si composite material with thermal hysteresis as the working medium22
Study on the flame inhibition characteristics and mechanism of R1233zd(E)22
Integrated optimization of multi-parameter cooling strategies in data centers using numerical simulation and response surface methodology21
Control system and operational characteristics of gas engine-driven heat pump21
Adding tungsten oxide-MWCNTs-silica ternary nanopowders to water-ethylene glycol hybrid base fluid to investigate the rheological behavior of a created nanocolloid21
Study on the friction characteristics of a self-lubricating linear compressor using vapor injection21
Mass flow characteristics and correlations of R454C flow through an electrical expansion valve in a heat pump split system21
Reproducibility assessment of an emulator-type load-based testing methodology21
Model-based efficiency mapping and parametric analysis of low-pressure axial fans21
Computational fluid dynamics analysis of flammable refrigerant leakage through a microcrack21
Optimization of heat transfer mechanisms in elastocaloric cooling systems21
Magnetocaloric properties of La0.9Pr0.1Fe11.2Co0.7Si1.1 compound through direct measurements under cyclic magnetic fields up to 30 Hz21
Comparison of the performance of propane (R29020
Research on vibration and noise characteristics of scroll compressor with condenser blockage fault based on signal demodulation20
Combustion characteristic of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluroropropene (R1234yf)20
Heat transfer and aroma modeling of fresh fruit and vegetable in cold chain: Case study on tomatoes20
Evaporating temperature estimation of refrigeration systems based on vibration data-driven soft sensors20
Hydrocarbon refrigerants boiling local heat transfer coefficients inside a Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger (BPHE)20
Optimal chiller loading by improved parallel particle swarm optimization algorithm for reducing energy consumption20
Vapor-liquid equilibrium of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene with mineral oils and POE lubricant between 283.15 K and 343.15 K20
Performance analysis and multi-objective optimization for an integrated air separation, power generation, refrigeration and ice thermal storage system based on the LNG cold energy utilization20
Pseudo-optimum geometries for 1-100 ton spool compressors with low-GWP refrigerants19
Thermal performance analysis of a domestic-size absorption cooling system incorporating nanofluid with thermal insulation in hot climate of Algeria19
Flow visualization and evaporation heat transfer of R32/R1234ze(E) in aluminum cross- and straight-grooved tubes19
Coming Events/ Manifestations Futures19
Experimental investigation and dynamic modelling of an upright freezer under periodic door opening conditions19
Analysis of map-based models for reciprocating compressors and optimum selection of rating points19
The practical storage life of Australian frozen boxed beef and lamb19
Thermodynamic investigation of ternary ionic liquid working pairs and application in absorption heat transformers19
Solid–liquid equilibria of binary systems containing low global warming potential refrigerants19
Influence of long-distance air transport conditions on horticultural product quality: Case study of fresh mango shipment from Thailand to France19
Corrigendum to ‘Extracting a smart model for determining defrost time in household refrigerators using a combination of CFD, experimental data, and GMDH type artificial neural network’ [International 19
Theoretical study and experimental verification of the viscosities of azeotropic refrigerant R515B18
Design, fabrication, and investigations of prototype supersonic micro-ejector for innovative cooling system of electronic components18
Experimental study of a composite control method balancing high-efficient and high-executable control for a CO2 refrigeration system18
Minimizing annual energy consumption using innovative cooling system architecture for diverse climatic conditions18
Numerical investigation on dynamic flow characteristics of methane condensation in microchannels18
Experimental thermal performance assessment of aluminum and copper heat pipes for refrigerated container applications18
Nonlinear dynamics and vibration mechanisms in air scroll compressors: A study on orbiting and fixed scroll pair18
Falling film evaporation experiment and data processing method of R1234ze (E) on horizontal enhanced tubes18
Freezing propagation between condensed droplets: Visualization and formulation of governing equation from ice bridge growth velocity18
Advance exergy and coefficient of structural bond analysis of dedicated mechanical subcooled vapor compression refrigeration system18
Effect of permanent magnetic fields on freezing characteristics of agar gel and potato18
Flow Boiling Heat Transfer of Refrigerants HFO-1234yf and HFC-134a in an Extruded Aluminum Tube with Multi-Port microchannels18
Research on noise reduction characteristic of sound barrier on natural draft wet cooling towers17
WITHDRAWN: A review of reverse Brayton air cycle refrigerators17
Cooperative control strategy of variable evaporation temperature and variable superheat degree for a VRF system to improve temperature stability in multiple rooms17
Thermodynamic assessment of a large-scale magnetic air conditioning prototype17
Investigation on weights setting rule for weights-based fuzzy logic control algorithm utilized in direct expansion air-conditioning systems17
Single-phase air parallel ejectors: An experimental and numerical study17
Non-intrusive performance monitoring method for air conditioners17
Viscosity, thermal conductivity, and interfacial tension study of CO2 + difluoromethane (R32)17
Numerical study on the structural optimization of R290 two-phase ejector with a non-equilibrium CFD model17
Modeling of lubricant retention in suction lines with R32/PVE oil mixture17
Vapor compression refrigeration testing on parabolic flights: Part 2 - heat exchanger performance17
Inactivation of microorganisms on surfaces of a refrigerator compartment with low-pressure mercury lamps17
Experimental and evaluation methods for miscibility of short chain olefin refrigerants with lubricating oil17
The prediction for optimum combination of high pressure and intermediate pressure on a small refrigerated cabinet with CO2 transcritical two-stage cycle17
Numerical investigation on condensation heat transfer performance of mixed hydrocarbon refrigerant in spirally tubes17
Hot gas bypass, economized, compressor load stand development and experimental data collection for flammable, low-GWP refrigerants16
An experimental investigation on the effects of the vortex tube material, swirl generator material and the tube length to diameter ratio on vortex tube performance16
Testing and characterisation of a scroll compressor with vapour injection using R454C as a drop in refrigerant in a water source heat pump16
Experimental investigation on flow characteristics of regenerators considering variable fluid properties16
Analysis of the novel multi-vane Revolving Vane compressor – Investigation of vane chattering phenomenon through instantaneous working chamber pressure measurements16
Experimental analysis of a CO2 closed heat pump drying system combined with rotary dehumidification for drying banana slices drying16
Experimental study on the effect of heating plate (Heat source) temperature on a new vacuum sublimation - rehydration thawing16
Performance investigations on nonflammable CO2/HFOs mixtures for an air-source heat pump water heater during wintertime16
Power output of magnetocaloric materials during heat and cold decoupling by unidirectional fluid flow16
pvTx properties for carbon dioxide (CO2)/difluoromethane (R32)/1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R134a) ternary mixture measured in the compressed liquid, superheated vapour, and two-phase regions16
Performance analysis of a cascade room temperature magnetic refrigerator for improving temperature span16
Experimental study of ethane pulsating heat pipe with varying evaporator lengths based on pulse tube refrigerator16
Optimizing airflow in spiral blast freezers16
Experimental assessment of CO2/R-152a mixtures in a refrigeration plant with integrated mechanical subcooling16
Two-phase flow condensation heat transfer characteristics of R-134a inside three-dimensional cylindrical micropillar enhanced tube15
Editorial Board15
Two-phase flow characteristics and leakage in the shaft seal of steam screw expanders15
Study on the oil supply characteristics of R290 rotary compressors under high-speed conditions15
Performance evaluation of a metal organic frameworks based combined dehumidification and indirect evaporative cooling system in different climates15
Numerical Simulation of a Flat-Sheet Membrane-based Dehumidifier with Various Serpentine Flow Channels15
CFD modelling of the flow of ice slurry in a vertical slit channel15
Modeling thermal conductivity of liquid hydrofluorocarbon, hydrofluoroolefin and hydrochlorofluoroolefin refrigerants15
Coming Events/ Manifestations Futures15
Advisory Board15
The first of its kind EU legislation on renewable cooling: Status and challenges15
An experimental study on the effect of water conductivities on the speed skating ice quality during layered making process15
Data-driven modeling of the refrigeration load in supermarkets — A case study on three European supermarkets15
Proposal of a novel multi-generation system based on dual-loop absorption power and compression refrigeration cycle15
Experimental determination of the role of roughness and wettability on pool-boiling heat transfer of refrigerant15
Methods of measuring circulation composition for zeotropic binary mixture refrigerants15
Congress 2023: A world-class event not to be missed15
Advisory Board15
Study on the influence of lubricating oil on the dynamic characteristics of CO2 flow pattern evolution15
Effects of air impurities on the condensation behavior and thermophysical properties of isobutane (R600a) under typical refrigerator operating conditions15
Optimal compressor discharge pressure and performance characteristics of transcritical CO2 heat pump for crude oil heating15
Comparative assessment of the VCR system performance utilizing R600a and R134a, integrated with CuO-MWCNT composite nanoparticles for minimizing environmental impact15
Coconut shell derived activated carbon for effective separation of greenhouse gases15
Effects of different freezing methods on muscle qualities and myofibrillar protein properties of red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) during storage15
Phase separation of two-phase ammonia in horizontal T-junction at low mass velocity14
Toward the modelling of surface tension of refrigerant mixture based on linear gradient theory14
Experimental energy evaluation of R516A and R513A as replacement of R134a in refrigeration and air conditioning modes14
Performance evaluation and discharge pressure discussion of supermarket CO2 refrigeration system integrated with ejector subcooling using solar energy14
R290 leakage hazards assessment of a 1 HP split-type household air conditioner by concentration detection and ignition experiment14
Performance evaluation of a closed-air circulation household water purifier with heat-recovery based on thermoelectric cooling method and humidification-dehumidification principle14
Experimental investigation of thermophysical properties of propylene glycol based secondary fluids for ground source heat pumps and indirect refrigeration systems14
Atomization characteristics of twin nozzles for outdoor snow-makers application14
Achieving off-grid refrigeration in remote areas: A solar-powered vapor compression refrigerator prototype with PCM integration14
A 3-D FSI simulation for the performance prediction and valve dynamic analysis of a hermetic reciprocating compressor14
Experimental study on a low-heat-capacity non-uniform power distribution defrost heater for frost-free refrigerators14
Study of the independent cooling performance of adiabatic compressed air energy storage system14
Experimental study on cooling performance of active magnetic regenerators with different structures14
Optimization of the regulation needle structure based on the flow regulation characteristic and flow loss mechanism14
Review of coupled heat and mass transfer studies in falling film absorbers: Modeling, experimental and thermodynamic approaches14
Maximising thermoelectric cooling performance through optimal leg geometry and phase change materials adopted heat sink configuration14
Study on the mechanism of the optimal discharge pressure for a transcritical CO2 system14
Validation of R1336mzz(Z) ejector performance in refrigeration systems using transformed R123 data14
Techno-economic analysis of chemical looping heat pumps based on the levelized cost of energy14
Experimental and numerical investigation of a high-effectiveness cryogenic PCHE for space 80 K Brayton cryocooler14
Conventional and advanced exergy analysis of a dual-evaporator transcritical CO2 refrigeration system enhanced with ejectors14
Opposite effects of R1234yf on the flammability limits of R600a refrigerant: Experimental and kinetic insight14
Study on the temperature distribution of motor and inverter in an electric scroll compressor for vehicle air conditioning under refrigeration conditions14
A magnetocaloric air-conditioning system prototype14
New phase separation phenomena in refrigeration plants working with CO2-based mixtures. Experimental approach14
Experimental investigation on the phase behavior of DME/ [P6,6,6,14][Cl] and thermodynamic analysis for absorption refrigeration system14
A comprehensive review of compression high-temperature heat pump steam system: Status and trend14
Research on flammability of R290/R134a, R600a/R134a and R600a/R290 refrigerant mixtures13
Cooling degree hour-based optimization of air-side free and partial free cooling strategies for mediterranean buildings: A case study13
Performance research of portable thermoelectric cooling garment under different working conditions13
Modeling of two-phase refrigerant distribution in brazed plate heat exchangers13
Multi-factor coupling optimization of heat recovery effectiveness in a transcritical CO2 heat pump13
A review of mist air evaporative cooling systems for enhanced refrigeration and air conditioning performance13
Editorial Board13
Assessment of the thermal performance of a dry-shipper used in deep frozen cold chain13
Prediction of COVID-19 infection in dental clinic by CFD and Wells-Riley model, identifying safe area and proper ventilation velocity13
Study on the impact of water spraying parameters on the performance of polypropylene film-based indirect evaporative cooling equipments13
Comparative study of LSTM and ANN models for power consumption prediction of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems in buildings13
Theoretical analysis of the optimal ejector operation and design within an ejector-based refrigeration system13
Effect of Adsorbent on the Performance of Double Effect Adsorption Refrigeration Cycle with Adsorption Heat Recovery13
Research on similarity characteristics of critical states transferring of adjustable ejector13
Machine-learning algorithms for predicting condensation heat transfer coefficients in the presence of non-condensable gases13
Energy-efficient chilling and storage of beef using slurry ice: Assessing of chilling efficiency and quality changes13
Inherent capacity modulation of a linear refrigeration compressor13
Experimental analysis of condensation of zeotropic mixtures from 70 °C to 90 °C in a plate heat exchanger13
Thermodynamic performance evaluation of an ejector-enhanced transcritical CO2 parallel compression refrigeration cycle13
A review of axial force balance and clearance sealing techniques for energy-efficient scroll compressors13
Prediction of functional zones cooling load for shopping mall using dual attention based LSTM: A case study13
High-fidelity model development of CO2 booster refrigeration systems in supermarkets using field measurements13
Numerical analysis for smaller entropy generation of micro-unit magnetic refrigerator at room temperature13
Development of an accumulator liquid-level estimator to enable zero-superheat control and active charge management in vapor-compression systems13
Experimental study on the operating characteristics of a display refrigerator phasing out R134a to R1234ze(E) and its binary blends13
The iir at the heart of sustainable development13
Thermodynamic and technoeconomic limitations of Brayton refrigeration for air conditioning13
Editorial Board13
In-situ characterization of the size distribution of lubricant droplets in rotary compressor13
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