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Author: Danny Chan
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Webinar on integrating daylight and electric light
The Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC) Programme of the International Energy Agency (IEA) will be hosting a webinar on Integrated Solutions for Daylight and Electric Lighting on September 24. As part of the IEA SHC Solar Academy webinar series hosted by the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), the online sessions will provide a brief introduction […]
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AIRAH supports established HVAC&R term definitions
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has formally recognised five key refrigeration term definitions that were established by an international group of experts. AIRAH has joined a list of international partners – including the French Refrigeration Association (AFF), the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) and the Global Cold Chain Alliance – to officially […]
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Celebrate healing of the ozone layer
World Ozone Day is held on September 16 to commemorate the anniversary as well as achievements of the Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed on September 16, 1987, to protect the ozone layer by limiting the production and use of ozone-depleting substances. Hailed as the most successful […]
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Awards recognise top HVAC apprentices in SA
James Corral has been named the South Australian Apprentice of the Year at the 2020 AIRAH SA Apprenticeship Awards. Sponsored by ActronAir, the awards were held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The AIRAH SA Apprenticeship Awards were created to spot and encourage outstanding individuals working as an HVAC Apprentice in the region. […]
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Productivity Green Paper urges VET reforms
Despite a decade of reviewing the Vocational Education and Training (VET), the educational system still lags in its modernised learning modes, career pathways and relationships with industry. This premise is highlighted by the NSW Productivity Commission in its Continuing the Productivity Conversation Green Paper. Among other draft policy recommendations, the Commission is calling for reforms […]
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Daikin expands ducted AC series
Daikin has announced the release of additional models to its R32 series of Premium Ducted and Inverter Ducted air conditioning systems. Newly added to the R32 Premium series is an 8.5kW model, expanding the company’s single-phase range of 7.1kW to 16.0kW models. Latest inclusions to the R32 Inverter series are 5.0kW, 6.0kW and 8.5kW models, […]
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Bangladesh blueprint for COVID-19 vaccine delivery
An international team of researchers will assess Bangladesh’s cold-chain framework and create a blueprint for delivering mass vaccination for COVID-19 across the Global South. With a vaccination framework supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the World Health Organisation (WHO), Bangladesh has one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and vaccine industries. However, like many countries, […]
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Carel releases white paper on humidification in healthcare facilities
Carel, a manufacturer of HVAC-related control and humidification solutions, has published a white paper on the importance of air humidification inside healthcare facilities. As epidemiologists ruminate on whether to classify COVID-19 as being “airborne”, the paper discusses a timely subject on the pivotal role of relative humidity (RH) in environmental control for the airborne transmission […]
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Kingspan appoints Ductus for KoolDuct distribution
Insulation specialist Kingspan has announced Ductus as its new national distribution partner for KoolDuct. “The phenolic based KoolDuct insulation board, produced in our Somerton, Victoria, facility, is a real game-changer for the HVAC market, and we are excited to make it more readily available to Australian consumers through our new partnership with Ductus,” says Kingspan […]
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Bitzer chills at waterfront hotel
A new refrigeration system featuring Bitzer compressors and condensers has been installed in Hotel Alsik, the biggest hotel in the Danish-German border region around the Flensburg Fjord. The hotel, located on Sønderborg’s waterfront, opened last year. Its construction and development was focused on sustainability, in support of the town’s goal of being CO2-neutral by 2029. […]
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How to benefit from embedded networks
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) will be hosting a webinar on leveraging the benefits of embedded networks. Embedded networks are becoming a commonly used feature of our energy systems. This session will explore why their applications are increasing, how they are integrated in a range of projects, opportunities for the built environment, and the […]
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Cooling solution doubles as installation art
The Panasonic Corporation, in collaboration with Obuchi Laboratory from Advanced Design Studies at the Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering of the University of Tokyo (T_ADS Obuchi Lab), has conducted a field test to assess the effectiveness of its Green AC Flex innovation both as an outdoor air cooling solution and as installation art. […]
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Alfa Laval releases T15-B heat exchanger
The Alfa Laval T15-B is a compact heat exchanger designed for applications in HVAC, geothermal heating, data centre cooling and industrial processes involving heating or cooling of water, lube oil and other media. The release of T15-B continues the development of next-generation gasketed plate heat exchangers enabling more environmentally sustainable operations, says Alfa Laval. The […]
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Introduction to Passive House
In partnership with the Australian Passive House Association, the Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) will be delivering an introductory course on Passive House online. The webinar “An introduction to Passive House” will be presented as two separate sessions: Part one: Tuesday 8 September 9:30am – 12:30pm (AEST) | 9:00am – 12:00pm (ACST) | 7:30am – […]
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ASHRAE updates Building Readiness Guide
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has updated its guidance on building readiness to help mitigate the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. The Building Readiness Guide focuses on the operation of HVAC systems to help reduce the potential health risks when buildings reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Building Readiness Guide includes additional information and clarifications so that […]
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ARBS moves to 2022
ARBS has been postponed, shifting to 2022. Originally planned for May 19–21, 2020, the exhibition was previously rescheduled to February, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ARBS 2022 will now be held from April 27–29, 2022, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. With Melbourne currently in stage-four lockdown, the COVID-19 situation remains largely unclear. […]
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Lessons from WELL projects
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) will be hosting a webinar to share learnings from recent WELL projects. The WELL Building Standard global rating system for healthy buildings has gained a strong foothold in Australia over the past four years. About 10 per cent of the total occupied office footprint in the country has now […]
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Free webinars on using HVAC measurement tools
Vaisala is offering a series of free webinars on the application of industrial measurement instruments in the HVAC space. The company produces HVAC transmitters for measuring humidity, temperature, and carbon dioxide indoors and outdoors. These instruments can be used to optimise heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls with applications in data centres, cooling towers, greenhouses, […]
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Are your products up to the WaterMark?
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the WaterMark Certification Scheme. In Australia most plumbing and drainage products must be WaterMark certified. But, what does this mean? The WaterMark Certification Scheme is a mandatory national scheme for plumbing and drainage products to ensure they are fit for […]
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Getzner buys stake in Vibration Solutions
Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH has acquired a stake in Australian distribution partner Vibration Solutions Pty Ltd. Getzner manufactures polyurethane materials for applications in the railway, construction, HVAC and industry sectors. The materials are used for the insulation and isolation of vibrations and structure-borne noise. With this investment in the Melbourne-based firm, Getzner is strengthening its position […]