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Author: Danny Chan
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Fujitsu General Australia streamlines sales team
Fujitsu General Australia has appointed Dave Smith as director of sales, marketing and product. The company says that Smith’s promotion was partly an effort to streamline its national sales team and pave the way for a restructure that focuses on channel growth and support. “The promotion is recognition of the enormous contribution Dave has made […]
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Dwyer handles the pressure
The Series DP3 wireless differential pressure module is a compact, auto-ranging differential pressure module for low flow applications. The Series DP3 is used in conjunction with the Dwyer Mobile Meter application software to view pressure drop across filters, static pressure in ducts, and velocity pressures from pitot tubes or air flow stations. Features include: Auto ranging technology […]
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Free webinar on integrative design
Energy efficiency is traditionally assumed as a host of separate technologies to be added in order of increasing cost – the more energy saved, the greater the marginal cost of that saving. Yet as physicist Amory Lovins would counter, designing buildings, vehicles, and factories instead as whole systems could save several times more energy at […]
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Webinars on safe use of HFC alternatives
Industry groups in Europe and around the world are joining together to provide information on the safe adoption of alternatives to high-GWP HFC refrigerants via the REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE learning program. The program covers the full range of low-GWP refrigerants, including hydrocarbons, HFOs, carbon dioxide and ammonia. On May 28, the REAL Alternatives 4 […]
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RAC apprentices on hold for driving licences
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is calling for refrigeration and air conditioning apprentices to be prioritised among those waiting for driver licence tests. In Victoria, COVID-19 restrictions have led to the suspension of driver’s licence testing in Victoria, resulting in a backlog of almost 30,000 applicants. This includes refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) trade apprentices, […]
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Solar chimney a life-saver
Researchers at RMIT University have designed a solar chimney that saves energy – and lives. While solar chimneys are known for their sustainable features – with the ability to reduce energy usage by up to 50 per cent – the researchers have designed one that is also optimised for fire safety. The new design is […]
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Role of refrigeration in worldwide nutrition
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published their sixth Informatory Note on Refrigeration and Food: The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition. It is an update of previous versions published by the IIR in November 1996 and June 2009. The Informatory Note draws on the latest facts and figures from reputable organisations such as […]
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New appointment at Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has appointed Geoff Watson as the new HVAC state manager for Victoria and Tasmania. Prior to the promotion, Watson was the company’s Victoria/Tasmania HVAC sales manager. He has over 21 years of experience in the HVAC industry, including two years at Mitsubishi Electric Australia. Watson’s key roles include overseeing the sales department […]
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Road to raising flammable charge limits
Life Front has released a new report with recommendations on how to safely raise the charge limits for flammable refrigerants in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) applications. The EU-funded project aims to remove implementation barriers posed by legacy charge-limit standards. The report comes after the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) paved the way for […]
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Cold chain highlighted on World Refrigeration Day
World Refrigeration Day (WRD) is celebrated annually on June 26, the birth date of Lord Kelvin, after whom the absolute temperature scale is named. This year, the day will be dedicated to cold chain technology, and its vital role in food security and in preserving public health and wellbeing. Designated as the world’s biggest celebration […]
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CaaS Incubator announces pilot projects
Five companies were selected into the CaaS Incubator program, an initiative that seeks to promote the concept of cooling as a service (CaaS). The CaaS initiative aims to decrease energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from cooling use through a pay-per-service model for more efficient cooling systems. The winning projects offer highly efficient air […]
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Belimo launches online training
HVAC field device manufacturer Belimo has announced the Australian launch of its webinar platform. The Switzerland-based company has been conducting webinars in the US since 2012. The American webinars are delivered as part of Belimo University’s training programs that were designed to assist with understanding HVAC fundamentals. According to regional application consultant, Asia Pacific, at […]
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New rollouts from Daikin
Daikin has released three new products that are aimed at simplifying the use of its systems, whether in the set-up process or operational control. Economiser Kit Daikin says its rooftop-packaged units are designed for flexible and easy installation into various commercial applications. The 150–300 class models now feature an optional Economiser Kit that can be […]
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Refining the Clean Cooling concept
The Centre For Sustainable Cooling (CFSC) and Shecco announced the launch of their Clean Cooling project. According to Accelerate News, which is published by Shecco, the project refines the concept of Clean Cooling, representing a holistic approach to refrigeration and air conditioning systems that incorporates the most efficient and environmentally friendly technologies while addressing the […]
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Reliable Controls launches RC-Reporter 3.7
RC-Reporter 3.7 is a building performance reporting solution from Reliable Controls that is designed to extract intelligence from building data and discover actionable insights to improve operational efficiency. “Everyone is talking about the power of data and a lot of people are not quite sure how to unleash that power,” says Reliable Controls Australasia Regional […]
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Emissions Reduction Fund under review
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has released a consultation paper on its 2020 review of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). To inform its review, the Authority is currently inviting input from organisations, businesses and individuals. Established in 2014, the ERF is a government policy to incentivise emissions reductions. It is key to Australia meeting its […]
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Big Data and Analytics Forum moves online
AIRAH has announced the 2020 edition of Big Data and Analytics Forum will be hosted online. Originally scheduled to take place in Melbourne on August 6, this year’s event will instead be delivered entirely as a virtual forum. The 2020 Big Data and Analytics Virtual Forum will be a live-streamed half-day event to be held […]
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Have your say on HVAC&R support solutions
AIRAH is taking part in a Global Survey administered by Intellisurvey to collect input in to the future development of software products to help support HVAC&R companies to manage the scheduling, dispatching and activity tracking of field service technicians and how this could be better integrated in various financial packages. The survey will take less than 10 minutes to […]
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Condair design flair
Condair Configure is a web-based humidifier selection tool that lets customers design a humidification system from within the company’s own in-house air handling unit (AHU) design software. The software allows manufacturers to design and quote AHUs with a humidification element without needing to liaise directly with a Condair sales engineer. The system is connected to Condair’s in-house product selection software, so it is constantly updated. Features include humidity load […]
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Designed to fit Aussie homes
Daikin has released new 18kW and 20kW inverter ducted systems that the company says are specifically designed and engineered to fit into the modern – and slightly more squeezy – Australian home. “The trend of maximising the home footprint on blocks has brought some challenges to the placement of air conditioning outdoor units,” says Daikin. “The new 18kW and 20kW […]