“The International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference covers a wide range of topics of interest to researchers and engineers involved in the development of technology improvements and/or assessments of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. In 2010, proceedings for this conference included 156 papers from authors all over the world. For 2012, we are soliciting papers on topics ranging from fundamental to applied, including heat transfer and fluid flow fundamentals, alternative refrigerants and working fluids, modeling of components and systems, heat exchanger enhancements and characterizations, controls, diagnostics, domestic, commercial and industrial refrigeration, heat pumps, transport refrigeration and air conditioning.”
Proceedings from 2002
Influence Of Oil On Flow Characteristics Through Capillary Tube In Refrigeration Cycle, M. Fukuta, T. Yanagisawa, T. Arai, and Y. Ogi
Alternative Refrigerant To R22 In Low-Temperature And Air-Conditioning Refrigerators, K. Furuyama, Y. Bandoh, L. Peng, and H. Sato
Analysis Of Elastomer Refrigeration Cycles, D. W. Gerlach, J. L. Alvarado, E. M. Mina, and T. A. Newell
An Experimental Study On Evaporative Heat Transfer In A Microtube With R-134A, Y. B. Han, Y. W. Hwang, Y. J. Kim, M. S. Kim, Y. Kang, and Y. M. Cho
The Impact Of Modeling Complexity And Two-Phase Flow Parameters On The Accuracy Of System Modeling For Unitary Air Conditioners, T. M. Harms, J. E. Braun, and E. A. Groll
A Void Fraction Model For Annular Flow In Horizontal Tubes, T. M. Harms, D. Li, E. A. Groll, and J. E. Braun
A CFD Model For Buoyancy Driven Flows Inside Refrigerated Cabinets and Freezers, C. J. L. Hermes, M. E. Marques, C. Melo, and C. O. R. Negrao
Non-Dimensional Parameter Development For Transcritical Cycles, H. E. Howard
Performance Measurements Of A Semi-Hermetic Carbon Dioxide Compressor, B. Hubacher, E. A. Groll, and C. Hoffinger
The Development Of High Efficiency Air Conditioner With Two Compressors Of Different Capacities, Y. J. Hwang, G. S. Choe, C. M. Kim, and B. Y. Chung
Estimation Method For Thermal Stability Of Refrigeration Oil And Automatic Sealed Glass Tube Processing Device, T. Iizuka and A. Ishiyama
Experimental Comparison Of Continuous vs. Pulsed Flow Modulation In Vapor Compression Systems, S. M. Ilic, P. S. Hrnjak, and C. W. Bullard
Forced Convection Model Of Fan Plate-Finned Tube Type Heat Exchanger At Low Reynolds Numbers, T. Inagaki, K. Komine, J. Sakuregi, and K. Wang
X-Ray Investigation Of An Upright Freezer At Various Ambient Temperatures, C. Inan and T. Gonul
Potential Of Brazed Finned Tube Heat Exchangers In Comparison To Mechanical Produced Finned Tube Heat Exchangers, P. Jannick, C. Meurer, and H. W. Swidersky
Measurement And Application of Performance Characteristics Of A Free Piston Stirling Cooler, M. Janssen and P. Beks
A User-Friendly Simulation And Optimization Tool For Design Of Coils, H. Jiang, V. Aute, and R. Radermacher
Study Of New Absorption-Ejector Hybrid Refrigeration System, L. Jiang, Z. Gu, X. Feng, and Y. Li
Performance Comparisons Of A Unitary Split System Using Microchannel and Fin-Tube Outdoor Coils, Part I: Cooling Tests, J. H. Kim and E. A. Groll
Performance Comparisons Of A Unitary Split System Using Microchannel and Fin-Tube Outdoor Coils, Part I: Heating Tests, J. H. Kim and E. A. Groll
Evaporating Heat Transfer Of R22 And R410A In 9.52 mm Smooth And Microfin Tubes, M. H. Kim, J. S. Shin, and B. H. Lim
Heat and Mass Transfer Coefficients Under Frost Conditions In A Finned-Tube Evaporator, Y. Kim, Y. Jang, Y. Kim, and H. Y. Kim
An Experimental Study On Condensation Of R134a In A Multi-Port Extruded Tube, S. Koyama, K. Kuwahara, K. Yamamoto, and K. Nakashita
An Experimental Investigation Of Oil Retention Characteristics In CO2 Air-Conditioning Systems, J. P. Lee, Y. Hwang, and R. Radermacher
Comparison Of Air-Side Heat Transfer Coefficients Of Several Types of Evaporators Of Household Freezer/Refrigerators, T. H. Lee, J. S. Lee, S. Y. Oh, M. Y. Lee, and K. S. Lee
Evaluating The Performance Of Refrigerant Flow Distributors, G. Li, J. E. Braun, E. A. Groll, S. H. Frankel, and Z. Wang
Application Of CFD Models To Two-Phase Flow In Refrigerant Distributors, G. Li, S. H. Frankel, J. E. Braun, and E. A. Groll
Field And Laboratory Evaluations Of Lubricants For CO2 Refrigeration, H. Li, K. C. Lilje, and M. C. Watson
Simulation of NH3/CO2 Two-Stage Low Temperature Refrigeration System, H. Liu, Z. Gu, and Y. Li
Simulation Of An Absorption Chiller Driven By The Heat Recovery On An Internal Combustion Engine, G. A. Longo, A. Gasparella, and C. Zilio
A New Approach To Set Point Control In Chilled Water Loops, L. Lu and W. Cai
A Universal Engineering Model For Cooling Towers, L. Lu and W. Cai
Characterization of Refrigeration System Compressor Performance, A. Mackensen, S. A. Klein, and D. T. Reindl
Reduced Buildings Greenhouse Gas Emissions With Integrated Approach to Design, Systems and Operation, B. H. Minor and D. B. Bivens
Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer Of Microfinned Microchannels, C. A. Monroe, T. A. Newell, and J. C. Chato
The Application Of Vortex Tubes to Refrigeration Cycles, G. F. Nellis and S. A. Klein
Analysis Of Void Fraction In Microchannels, V. G. Nino, P. S. Hrnjak, and T. A. Newell
Experimental Investigation Of A Stirling Cycle Cooled Domestic Refrigerator, E. Oguz and F. Ozkadi
Numerical Simulation Of Dehumidifying Fin-And-Tube Heat Exchangers. Model Strategies And Experimental Comparisons, C. Oliet, C. D. Perez-Segarra, S. Danov, and A. Oliva
Validation Of A New Model For Predicting The Performance Of Carbon Dioxide As A Refrigerant For Residential Air Conditioners, T. M. Ortiz and E. A. Groll
R-410A Air Conditioning System With Microchannel Condenser, C. Y. Park and P. S. Hrnjak
Experimental Study On R-134A Condensation Heat Transfer Characteristics In Plate And Shell Heat Exchangers, J. H. Park, Y. S. Kim, and M. G. Seo
Evaporative Modeling In A Thin-Film Region of Micro-Channel, K. Park, K. J. Noh, and K. S. Lee
A Comparison Of An R22 And An R410A Air Conditioner Operating At High Ambient Temperatures, W. V. Payne and P. A. Domanski
Modelling And Simulation Of Refrigeration Systems With The Natural Refrigerant CO2, T. Pfafferott and G. Schmitz
Comparative Performance Of Two-Stage Cascade And Mixed Refrigerant Systems In A Temperature Range From –100C To –70C, O. Podtcherniaev, M. Boiarski, and A. Lunin
Size Matching Consideration During Replacement Of The Condensing Unit, L. Rajapaksha, D. Colbourne, and K. O. Suen
Optimization Of Vapor Compression Systems Via Simulation, D. H. Richardson, H. Jiang, D. Lindsay, and R. Radermacher
The Behavior Of Gas Bubbles Entrained In The Liquid Film Of Horizontal Annular Flow, D. J. Rodriguez and T. A. Shedd
Effects Of Water In Synthetic Lubricant Systems And Clathrate Formation, R. (N.D.) Rohatgi
Modelling The Performance Of A Domestic Low-Temperature Heating System Based On A Heat Pump, D. Sakellari and P. Lundqvist
Currently Reliable Property Values And Simple Equation For Pure Hydrofluorocarbons, H. Sato, N. Kagawa, Y. Takaishi, Y. Higashi, C. Yokoyama, K. Fujii, K. Murakami, M. J. Assael, M. Noguchi, H. Tanabe, M. Fukushima, and K. Takigawa
Performance of Multi-System Air Conditioner With Variable Frequency Control Based On Units, S. Shao, W. Shi, X. Li, and Q. Yan
Effect Of Humidity And Inclination Angle On Microchannel Heat Exchanger Performance, S. M. Song, P. S. Hrnjak, M. H. Kim, and C. W. Bullard
Performance And Oil Return Characteristics Of HFC/HC Blends, M. W. Spatz and R. G. Richard
Study Of The Effects Of The Casing Of A Heat Pump On Its Thermal Capacity And Emitted Noise, B. Spennato
Modeling And Validation Of A Multi-Evaporator Vapor Compression Cycle Subject To Non-Uniform Loading In Transport Refrigeration Applications, A. Stack and D. P. Finn
Heat And Moisture Loading Of A Refrigerator Cabinet During Open Door Conditions, W. Terrell and R. A. Newell
Various Performance Of Polyvinylether (PVE) Lubricants With HFC Refrigerants, S. Tominaga, T. Tazaki, and S. Hara
Flow Distribution and Pressure Drop In Micro-channel Manifolds, D. M. Tompkins, T. Yoo, P. Hrnjak, T. Newell, and K. Cho
Flow Of R134a Through Micro- Orifices, X. Tu, P. S. Hrnjak, and C. Bullard
Computer Aided Analysis Of Results Obtained From Calorimetric Testing Of Mobile Air Conditioning Systems, I. B. Vaisman and C. Cuirrier
Application Of Best Industry Practices To The Design Of Efficient Commercial Refrigerators, D. Westphalen
Testing Methodology For VRF Systems, J. Xia, E. Winandy, B. Georges, and J. Lebrun
Numerical Simulation Of The Flow Of Natural Refrigerants In a Capillary Tube, G. Yan, X. Cao, Y. Wu, J. Cui, and Z. Ma
The Development Of Calculation Techniques For HFC Blend – Oil Behavior, Y. Yan and J. S. Fleming
Availability Analysis For Optimizing A Vehicle A/C System, Y. Zheng and C. Zhang
Combined Refrigerant Volume Control Through An Electronic Expansion Valve With the Self-Tuning Fuzzy Algorithm Applied, R. Zhu, D. Li, and Y. Kan
Comparison Of Energy Consumption Of Ventilated And Natural Convection Evaporators Of Refrigerators And Freezers, A. Zoughaib and D. Clodic
An Overview Of The Properties And Applications of HFC-245fa, G. J. Zyhowski, M. M. Spatz, and S. Y. Motta
Proceedings from 2000
Heat-Pump Evaporators Under Frosting Air Pressure Drops and Heat-Exchange Correlations, T. Argaud, P. Panheleux, and D. Clodic
The Effect of Void Fraction Models and Heat Flux Assumption on Predicting Refrigerant Charge Level in Receivers, K. Assawamartbunlue and M. J. Brandemuehl
An Investigation of Two-Phase Flow Characteristics in Chevron-Style Flat Plate Heat Exchangers, X. Bai and T. A. Newell
Analysis of the Sub-Cooling on Refrigerating Systems Using R-410A or R-404A, J. Benouali, Y. S. Chang, and D. Clodic
Optimized Design of Heat Exchangers for "Reversible" Heat Pump Using R-407C, G. Bigot, L. Palandre, and D. Clodic
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning with Reduced Environmental Impact, D. B. Bivens
Modelling of In-Situ Liquid Chillers, M. W. Browne and P. K. Bansal
Condensation Heat Transfer of New Refrigerants: Advantages of High Pressure Fluids, A. Cavallini, D. Del Col, L. Doretti, L. Rossetto, and G. A. Longo
Simple Fault Detection and Diagnosis Methods for Packaged Air Conditioners, B. Chen and J. E. Braun
Technical and Economical Evaluation of Vacuum Insulated Panels for A European Freezer, D. Clodic and A. Zoughaib
Detailed Modelling of Evaporators and Condensers, J. M. Corberan, P. Fernandez De Cordoba, S. Ortuno, V. Ferri, and P. Montes
Simulation of An Air- to-Water Reversible Heat Pump, J. M. Corberan, J. Gonzalvez, J. Urchueguia, and A. M. Lendoiro
Performance Characteristics of Air-Conditioner Under Tropical Ambient Condition, A. K. Dutta and K. Aritome
Heat Transfer Under Convective Boiling of Refrigerants R-404A and R-407C In a Horizontal Copper Tube Electrically Heated, E. P. Bandarra Filho, J. M. Saiz Jabardo, and C. U. da Silva Lima
Improving Hydrolytic Stability of POE Lubricants by the Addition of Acid Catchers, W. R. Finkenstadt and A. Mulay
Perspectives of Aluminum As A Construction Material for Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems, F. Flohr, C. Meurer, H. W. Swidersky, and H. J. Belt
Flow Characteristics of Oil Film in Suction Line of Refrigeration Cycle, M. Fukuta, T. Yanagisawa, K. Sawai, and Y. Ogi
Replacement of R22 in Heat Pumps Used for District Heating, C. Gabrielii and L. Vamling
Viscosity of Mixed Refrigerants, R404A, R407C, R410A, and R507C, V. Z. Geller, D. Bivens, and A. Yokozeki
Performance of R-407C with Miscible and Immiscible Lubricants in Unitary Systems, S. Gopalnarayanan and G. D. Rolotti
Dynamic Simulation of Liquid Chillers, I. N. Grace and S. A. Tassou
Simulation of the Performance of Alternative Refrigerants in Liquid Chillers, I. N. Grace and S. A. Tassou
A Study of Refrigerant/Oil Mixtures in Horizontal Tube Evaporators, S. Gupta, C. C. Tran, J. C. Chato, and T. A. Newell
Dynamic Simulation of HFC-134a Flow Through Adiabatic and Non-Adiabatic Capillary Tubes, C. J. L. Hermes, C. Melo, C. O. R. Negrao, and M. M. Mezavila
Compressor Performance Definition for Refrigerants with Glide, G. Hundy and R. Vittal
An Experimental Investigation on Flow Characteristics of Refrigeration/Oil Mixture in Vertical Upward Flow, Y. Hwang, J. P. Lee, R. Radermacher, and R. H. Pereira
Development of Energy Optimal Capacity Control in Refrigeration Systems, A. Jakobsen, B. D. Rasmussen, M. J. Skovrup, and J. Fredsted
In-Situ Evaporator Heat Transfer Experiments for Domestic Refrigerators, M. Janssen, J. Wijnstekers, P. Beks, and L. Kuijpers
Comparison of Heat Transfer for R22 and Some Alternatives in a 25 MW Shell-and-Tube Condenser, T. Karlsson and L. Vamling
Allowable Charge Calculation Method for Flammable Refrigerants, O. Kataoka, M. Yoshizawa, and T. Hirakawa