Cold in the Service of Humanity - Contribution of the International Institute of Refrigeration

Abstract

Serving the needs of mankind is a continuous role of the HR since its outset. The presentation details in a first chapter the history of the HR and its major contributions in the context of health and well being of society. It then gives an overview of the most significant activities of the HR today and finally highlights major achievements for the refrigeration sector and the challenges for the future.

Keywords

artificial cooling / ozone depleting substances / refrigerants

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