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Author: Danny Chan
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New range of air steriliser products
In conjunction with AirTemp, Power Clean Air Products has launched a new range of Airtemp Air Sterilisers. Available in three sizes – for commercial, home and personal use – these devices are designed to inactivate airborne viruses, remove odours and ultra-fine particles. According to Power Clean Air, these devices use Ultra Plasma ion Fields and […]
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Roadmap to safe and quality insulation
The governments of New South Wales and Victoria, along with Insulation Australasia (IA) and the Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) are developing an industry-led roadmap to ensure that insulation is installed in Australia in a manner that is safe and delivers quality outcomes. The project team consists of the Energy Efficiency Council […]
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Predict the performance of centrifugal pumps
The PUMPCALC is a centrifugal pump analysis program from AWDABPT that can be used to predict the performance of one or more centrifugal pumps, at various impeller sizes, speeds and series or parallel configurations. The main data needed for running PUMPCALC is the pump performance data. This consists of sets of values of flow rate […]
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Thermofin solutions in new cold storage facility
Basil McKinley Consulting and Mayekawa Japan, along with Tri Tech Refrigeration Australia Pty Ltd, were awarded a project to undertake the component selection, installation and commissioning of a new cold storage and distribution centre in Sydney. The undisclosed client is a large multinational membership-based retailer that wanted to build their own cold storage warehousing and […]
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Free work health and safety resources online
To mark National Safe Work Month in October, Safe Work Australia (SWA) has published new work health and safety (WHS) resources on its website. The National Safe Work Month theme is “Work Health and Safety through COVID-19”. It highlights the WHS challenges, as well as the positive outcomes brought on by the pandemic and the […]
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IPD acquires Control Logic
The IPD Group, a privately owned Australian company with a national footprint servicing the electrical industry, has acquired Control Logic. The acquisition brings together two major suppliers of industrial solutions across the electrical, power distribution and automation sectors. IPD’s core focus is power distribution, power monitoring, industrial control, renewables, test and measurement. The company services […]
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ARBS 2020 Industry Awards to be web-streamed
The ARBS 2020 Industry Awards will be presented as a virtual gala event via web stream on October 21. Hosted by Andrew Gill, this year’s event marks a decade of the ARBS Industry Awards. Award categories for 2020 include Young Achiever, Project Excellence, Product Excellence, Software/Digital Excellence, Outstanding Industry Education/Training and the Hall of Fame […]
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Free webinar on using PV for water and space heating
My-PV and Energy Smart Water will be co-hosting a free webinar on hot water and space heating from photovoltaics on October 1 from 4-5pm (AEST) | 3.30-4.30pm (ACST) | 2-3pm (AWST). The online session will be presenting solutions and how to use them to create new business opportunities and improved project designs. Attendees can look […]
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Advanced training in Green Star performance
The Green Building Council Australia (GCBA) will be running an advanced course to equip attendees with expertise in the Green Star – Performance rating tool. The “Green Star Advanced: Performance” course is part of GBCA’s continuing professional development (CPD) program. The online course represents the second step to gaining the Green Star Associate (GSA) or […]
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Fujitsu General runs cricket-themed promotion
Fujitsu General’s summer promotion of their new multi and ducted air conditioning systems will run from October 1 to November 30. The ‘Whole home comfort just got smarter’ promotion will be based around a cricket commentary-inspired theme, featuring brand ambassador Mark Taylor, and Lisa Sthalekar, an Australian cricket commentator and former captain of Australia’s international […]
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Smartair releases electronic VAV Diffuser
Smartair Diffusion has launched the SMARTEMP Helical Vari-Swirl, an electronic VAV diffuser with patents-pending cyclone swirl technology. The high-capacity, low-pressure-drop electronic VAV swirl diffuser has a low-profile, side-entry connection box, and a variable geometry cyclone damper that increases discharge velocity when throttled, maintaining throw even when turned down to 15 per cent. The features include: […]
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Finalists named for AIRAH Awards 2020
The finalists of the 2020 AIRAH Awards have been announced. The annual awards show organised by the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) will be held as a virtual event on November 10. The finalists were selected following an independent judging process. Nominations submitted by the Australian HVAC&R community were judged and […]
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Carel Group announces six-month financial results
The Carel Group has released their revenues for the first six months of 2020. Consolidated revenues amounted to €161m ($265.3m), marking a decline of 3.6 per cent as compared to the first six months of 2019 (-3.1 per cent at equivalent exchange rates). Consolidated EBITDA of €30.9m ($50.5m) is also down by 8.4 per cent […]
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2021 AHR Expo moves to March
The 2021 AHR Expo, a major Chicago-based HVAC&R event, has been postponed to March 15–17, 2021, due to the coronavirus. The show was originally planned to be held at the McCormick Place from January 25–27, 2021. The AHR Expo Show Management says the postponement reflects a survey it conducted showing that nearly 80 per cent […]
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Foundational course on Green Star rating
The Green Building Council Australia (GCBA) will be running an online course for those new to sustainability or who want to gain an understanding of the business benefits derived from using the Green Star rating tools. The Green Star Foundations course is part of GBCA’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program. It represents the first step […]
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UK study mulls heat pumps for net-zero buildings
A feasibility study conducted by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) is re-evaluating building materials and exploring heat pumps as realistic design pathways to meet the UK’s decarbonisation targets. The findings are intended to improve collective understanding of the real-world implications for achieving new net zero buildings. The “Building the case for net zero” report […]
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MHIAA scores double win
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has won accolades both at the 2020 Good Design Australia Awards and Canstar Blue’s 2020 Air Conditioner Reviews & Ratings. The company’s FDTC Compact Ceiling Cassette won the prestigious Good Design award in the Product Design Hardware and Building category at the 2020 Good Design Australia Awards. The award […]
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Daikin launches new VRV-S series
Daikin has announced the release of its latest VRV-S series of AC systems. The VRV-S HSE (high seasonal efficiency) series has been developed for both residential and light commercial applications. The series is available in three models: 11.2kW, 14.0kW and 16.0kW. Measuring 870 (H) x 1100 (W) x 460mm (D), the new outdoor units are […]
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New heat exchangers focus on sustainable cooling
Alfa Laval has launched a new generation of brazed plate heat exchangers that offer increased sustainability for cooling duties. The AC74 includes unique technologies developed to improve energy efficiency and enable the use of refrigerants with low global warming potential (GWP), says the company. “An increasing number of our customers are facing challenges as a […]
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WELL v2 ‘ready to change the world’
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has formally launched the latest version of the WELL Building Standard – WELL v2. The WELL Building Standard is a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact human health and wellbeing. It is centered on 10 concepts that impact human health and […]