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Author: Danny Chan
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New electric motor attracts big-name investors
Question: What do Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr have in common? Both are investing in Turntide Technologies, a Silicon Valley start-up that is developing an energy-efficient electric motor. Turntide Technologies says it has completed an US$80m (A$105m) funding round that was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the clean-tech fund […]
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AHRI releases A2L report for firefighters
The US-based Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has released a test report that examines fire safety issues related to A2L (lower flammability) refrigerants. The fire service requested that data be developed to identify hazards to fire service personnel when responding to fire events in occupancies with the new refrigerants. Undertaken in cooperation with […]
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ebm-papst develops sensor-based building standard
ebm-papst and its digital enterprise, neo, have developed RESET as an international standard for data quality used to quantify the health performance of real estate in real-time. According to the company, RESET is the world’s first sensor-based building standard for commercial buildings and their interior spaces. The standard monitors, communicates, and certifies the air quality […]
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Specialist ventilation system drives containment hood
The McMonty Medihood is a specialist ventilation system designed and developed by the Head of Mechanical Engineering at Melbourne University, Professor Jason Monty, in collaboration with Dr Forbes McGain from Western Health, and Westaflex. Primarily designed for containment of large droplets, the McMonty Medihood is a lightweight containment hood that can be assembled and mounted […]
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Nidec celebrates 50 years of Embraco
Nidec Global Appliance has celebrated the 50th anniversary of Embraco, one of the company’s global brands in refrigeration technology for the home appliance and commercial cold chain markets. Embraco was integrated into the Nidec Global Appliance division, following its acquisition by Nidec Corporation in July 2019. Nidec Global Appliance is organised into three business units: […]
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New study looks at ideal placement of air purifiers
Researchers from the Department of Engineering, University of Minnesota, have published findings on the efficacy of air purifiers in achieving ventilation rates close to values prescribed by the World Health Organization. The same report claims that purifiers also help to achieve aerosol removal times within the Center of Disease Control and Prevention recommended guidelines. The […]
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Smart Lock to be sold in Australia and NZ
Sky Refrigeration has announced its distribution of Smart Lock tube joining fittings in Australia and New Zealand. Smart Lock represents the “no braze/no crimp” pipe joining and connection technologies that have taken off in the US, says the company. The product is based on a metal-on-metal join that is said to eliminate the issues inherent […]
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ionair supplies Air Quality System for HVAC units
The ionair Air Quality System (AQS) is designed to be incorporated in the supply air of an HVAC system to improve the air quality and hygiene in the ventilated room. This includes identifying and reducing odours both from inside and outside the room. The system can either be incorporated during the planning phase for a […]
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AAD opens new branch in Bayswater
Australian Airconditioning Distributors (AAD) recently announced the opening of its superstore in Bayswater, situated within Melbourne’s North East. The store, on Turbo Drive in Bayswater, features 2,200m² of warehouse space and is set on 4,000m² of land. The company says the location is ideal for servicing HVAC trades in Bayswater and surrounding areas, in anticipation […]
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Study predicts that oceans will emit CFCs
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are predicting that the world’s oceans, long regarded a stable repository of CFCs drawn from the atmosphere, will emit more CFC-11 back into the atmosphere than they absorb by 2075. Although used as tracers to study ocean currents, marine CFCs have always been regarded as having negligible […]
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ActronAir launches new website
ActronAir has launched a new website. The Australian air conditioning manufacturer says the new website is designed from the ground up to make navigation easier while incorporating tools to make air conditioning simple to understand for everyone. “For those first researching it, the world of air conditioning can be a daunting place,” says ActronAir CEO […]
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Max Duarte named International Committee Chair of IIAR
Max Duarte has assumed the position as Chair of the International Committee of the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR). Duarte has been an IIAR member for many years, during which time he has served as Vice Chair of the International Committee and presented technical documents at the US IIAR EXPO and various events in […]
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AFPRO delivers HQ85 A+ bag filter
The HQ85 A+ bag filter from AFPRO Filters is designed for use in air treatment cabinets, air conditioning systems, public areas, and as a pre-filter in cleanrooms and the pharmaceuticals industry. Made from both polymer and glass fibres, the unit’s medium structure are assembled in a galvanised steel or aluminium frame. “Although these filters will […]
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iZone expands smart device range
iZone has added two new devices to expand the capability of its smart home system: Smart Video Doorbell and Smart Indoor Camera. Without having to install separate systems, the iZone Smart Home System gives homeowners one connection hub that integrates with multiple devices via their air conditioning system. This allows them to wirelessly monitor, control […]
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Building ventilation and COVID-19 transmission
The Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC), in collaboration with IEA EBC Annex 86, are organising a free webinar discussing the impact of building ventilation on COVID-19 transmission. The webinar, titled “Building ventilation: How does it affect SARS-Cov-2 transmission”, is part of a series of three webinars. This session will address the potential mitigating role […]
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Automatic Heating unveils new branding
Automatic Heating has unveiled a new company logo that it says reflects the evolution of its brand. The provider of water-based heating and cooling to the commercial HVAC market marks its 95th year of operations this year. The fourth-generation family-owned business says it has evolved its brand to reflect its focus on creating sustainable solutions. […]
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Purafil launches PuraWard air filter
Purafil’s PuraWard air filter is designed as a solution for the removal of airborne microbial contaminants. Available in various sizes and particulate filtration grades, PuraWard filters consist of specialised polymer fibres engineered with a US EPA-registered antimicrobial agent. According to Purafil, this filtration media has been evaluated to remove a range of bacteria, fungi, and […]
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Pacific Ventilation releases PRF aggressive media fan
Pacific Ventilation has released its new PRF aggressive media fan. The company says the plastic centrifugal fan is ideal for applications where the extraction of dirt, corrosive gases, or other aggressive vapour will harm a standard fan. The PRF aggressive media fan is available in a range of sizes and has an available line of […]
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Refrigeration research receives €15m funding
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is providing €15m (AU$23m) to fund a research, development and education platform in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning technology. The Refrigeration and Energy Technology Research Platform will be established by Chemnitz University of Technology, the Institute of Air Handling and Refrigeration Dresden, and the Fraunhofer […]
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New online store for HVAC mounting solutions
The Con-form Group has launched a new online store for DIY HVAC mounting solutions: shop.con-formgroup.com.au According to the NSW-based supplier of metal and concrete roof types, the online store serves as a one-stop-shop for lightweight mechanical plant platform solutions. Materials are all sourced and manufactured in Australia. In addition, Con-form says the store offers a […]