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Author: Rachel Urquhart
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New controls tech at Regulator Automation
Regulator Automation is now stocking Distech Controls’ Allure Unitouch touchscreen sensors, designed for a range of HVAC, lighting and sunblind applications. Distech Controls says its sensor features an “intuitive interface for a modernised occupant experience”. “Elegant and compact design provides a modern appearance when installed in any environment,” says the company. “[This] distinctive solution offers […]
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Refrigerant management key to curbing emissions
Fluorocarbon emissions equivalent to 90 billion tonnes of CO2 could be avoided through minimising refrigerant leaks and maximising recovery and reclamation, according to a new report from US agencies. The report, The 90 Billion Ton Opportunity: Lifecycle Refrigerant Management, estimates that better life-cycle management can prevent fluorocarbon emissions equal to nearly three full years of global […]
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Vertiv launches new micro data centre
Critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider Vertiv has launched its new SmartCabinet 2M, a self-contained micro data centre designed for edge computing applications. Vertiv says the product was born largely out of demand from warehousing, education, government and retail customers who were looking for smaller, more eco-friendly micro data centres. According to the company, the SmartCabinet 2M uses […]
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Chillventa celebrates successful return
After a four-year hiatus, the global HVAC&R industry gathered for Chillventa 2022, held in Germany on October 11–13. Organisers welcomed 844 exhibitors from 43 countries, and more than 30,000 trade visitors attended to discuss products, technology, and trending themes. The three-day event was held at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, and key topics included sustainability, energy […]
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“Look for the tick” campaign hits TV screens
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has launched its annual “look for the tick” advertising campaign on internet-based television services. Each year, the summer advertising campaign encourages people to contact local licensed technicians for air conditioning services. In a bid to reach a wider audience, ARC has added television commercials to its media mix. Starting in […]
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Danfoss and Beijer Ref renew partnership and focus
HVAC technology wholesaler Beijer Ref and manufacturer Danfoss have renewed their longstanding partnership agreement. Under the new three-year agreement, the partnership will include, for the first time, an ambitious circular economy project plan, piloting circularity of products in all stages of the value chain. With the renewal of the partnership contract and intensified focus on […]
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Carel shares solutions at Chillventa
Carel recently shared its products and solutions for energy-efficiency and improved refrigeration system performance at the Chillventa HVAC&R exhibition held in Nuremberg, Germany in October. DC technology and complete unit management Among its presentations, Carel shared its proposal for centralised systems based on DC technology applied to both condensing units (Hecu solution) and units with […]
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Combination passive cooling for crop storage
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have designed an innovative passive cooling system that requires no power, and only a small amount of water. Combining radiative and evaporative cooling with thermal insulation in a slim package similar to a solar panel, designers say the system can provide up to 9.3°C of cooling from ambient temperature. […]
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RectorSeal adds trifecta to product offering
HVAC&R and plumbing accessories manufacturer RectorSeal has added two new product lines and a company acquisition to its offering. The two new products include Cover Guard lineset covers and AC Guard HVAC condenser protection cages. Both product lines will be covered by RectorSeal’s three-year limited warranty with no registration required. Designed for residential and commercial […]
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Safe Work Month in October
October is National Safe Work Month, when Safe Work Australia (SWA) invites business owners, employers, and workers nationwide to commit to building safe and healthy workplaces. SWA preliminary data shows that around 163 people died while doing their job in the past year. And approximately 120,300 people made a workers’ compensation claim for serious injury […]
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Fujitsu General celebrates dealer loyalty
Fujitsu General Australia held its Fujitsu General dealer loyalty program (DLP) event on Hamilton Island recently, for the first time since 2019. For the almost 200 delegates, Fujitsu’s DLP event was the first chance to reconnect since pandemic restrictions began. Over six nights of activities, attendees enjoyed culinary experiences and entertainment, including musical performances by […]
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New guide to electrifying existing buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released A Practical Guide to Electrification for Existing Buildings. Developed in partnership with Cundall and with funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and NSW government, the guide provides a step-by-step outline of how to retrofit an existing building to be all-electric. It covers the types […]
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GJ Walker announces new industrial fan division
GJ Walker Air Handling Systems has announced its new industrial fan division, Walker Industrial Systems (WIS), as part of the company’s new focus on the industrial ventilation market. The GJ Walker Group says WIS will add a range of industrial fans and blowers to its portfolio of products, bringing a new market with different ventilation […]
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Launch event: NABERS for Warehouses and Cold Stores
NABERS is launching a new energy rating tool, NABERS Energy for Warehouses and Cold Stores. The ratings tool was developed with input from organisations involved in the industrial and supply chain economy. NABERS consulted with providers, peak bodies and experienced consultants, gathering data from more than 150 facilities. NABERS says its expansion into warehouses and cold stores […]
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Honeywell releases smoke and IAQ detector
Honeywell has released a new smoke detector that incorporates indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, in what the company says is a first-of-its-kind solution designed to create safer and healthier buildings. The VESDA Air combines a five-in-one IAQ sensor within a single box. According to the company, the technology actively samples air – rather than passively […]
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High-def signal extender for control rooms
Vertiv has released its Avocent HMX 3080/4080 series, an IP-based signal extender that allows users to remotely transmit digital visual interface (DVI) video, audio, USB and RS232 signals over a Gigabit network. The Vertiv Avocent HMX 3080/4080 series joins the company’s IP-based Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) portfolio. According to Vertiv, it improves from the Avocent HMX 1080/2080 […]
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The world’s largest cooling project?
New research suggests that refreezing the Earth’s poles by reducing incoming sunlight would be a feasible and cheap approach to addressing melting ice and rising sea levels. In what might be the world’s largest cooling effort, scientists proposed spraying microscopic aerosol particles into the atmosphere above the poles via high-flying jets. According to new research […]
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Summit rallies energy efficiency experts
The 2022 Energy Efficiency Summit will take place on October 6, marking the eve of the Federal Budget announcement by drawing together government, global experts, prominent consumer advocates and large industry associations. Summit organisers say the event will facilitate an “economy-wide discussion” on Australia’s opportunities and challenges, and the role of energy efficiency in addressing […]
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HFO 2023 conference calling for abstracts
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has extended its call for abstracts for the HFO 2023 conference, to be held April 4–6, 2023. The conference will be hosted by the Chinese Association of Refrigeration (CAR) in Shanghai and will be the third iteration of the event. The conference aims to bring together international experts to […]
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Reliable Controls updates MACH-ProView LCD controller
Reliable Controls has released an updated version of its popular MACH-ProView LCD controller. The MACH-ProView LCD is a freely programmable BACnet building controller and BACnet operator display. According to Reliable Controls, it provides attractive, customisable, high-resolution graphical interfaces that facility managers can use to access, monitor and control the comfort and energy performance of a […]