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The Platinum 3D is Teco’s latest range of DC inverter wall-mounted split systems. According to the company, the new range is engineered to perform in some of the harshest Australian conditions. Teco says the systems benefit from its years of experience and know-how supplying electric motors to the mining and industrial sectors in places like […]
Revit software users can now use the free Revit plug-in to save time and reduce data transposition errors when selecting the most appropriate ventilation solutions for their mechanical drawings. Revit is a drafting tool that enables a streamlined method of adding HVAC equipment to drawings. In consultation with engineers, consultants, and draftsman, Pacific Ventilation has […]
The iZone smart air conditioning system maintains home air quality with sensors that monitor the humidity, CO2 and volatile organic compound (VOC) levels present in the air. According to iZone, the system helps improve general health and reduce symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, asthma, allergies, coughing, dry skin conditions and shortness of breath. Monitoring humidity […]
Bitzer has updated its namesake software to include the R515B refrigerant in its calculation. With the Bitzer software, customers can calculate the performance data for most Bitzer products with diverse refrigerants and access technical information. Users can access the Bitzer software online or download it directly for use offline. Compressors from the CSH series can […]
BlueScience is a UV air disinfection system from BlueDiamond Pumps. The retrofit system provides UV-c LED technology for all existing AC equipment to treat and protect the air by constant disinfection every time it passes through the unit. Working through a process of germicidal irradiation, the UV-c light attacks the DNA/DNR of micro-organisms, killing 99.9 […]
From conferences to festivals to grand finals, many noteworthy events have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus. Major HVAC&R shows such as ARBS 2020 and the 2021 AHR Expo have not been spared from this quagmire either. Some events are making a beeline to the digital space. But the virtual leap is not […]
The Series EDA Electronic Pressure Controller from Dwyer Instruments is a compact package that can replace a separate gauge, two switches, and a transmitter in a system. The company says the product design saves money and installation time while conserving panel space. Now available with 120-240 VAC capability (via-HV option), the Series EDA can be […]
The Series WPTN Multi-Jet, NSF Certified Plastic Water Meter is a new series of plastic mechanical water totalising meters from Dwyer Instruments. The meters display the total water usage in gallons. They are available in a range of body sizes and include NPT optional couplings. The plastic body water meters can be used where standard […]
Intesis ST Cloud Control is a cloud-based solution from HMS that enables monitoring and control of any BACnet or Modbus device from an app and web-based dashboard. Intesis ST Cloud Control uses HMS Hub for communication between connected devices. The cloud interface utilises the industrial connectivity solution by HMS Networks, which has now been brought […]
Optergy has announced that the P864 is now BTL listed and BTL certified as a B-AAC (Advanced Application Controller). Optergy P864 is a Smart Edge Controller that operates building equipment autonomously and expands up to eight IO modules totalling 144 hardware points. BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) is the international authority on interoperability between vendors that […]
Vaisala’s carbon dioxide probes have been employed widely across Woolworths Group stores to support the supermarket giant’s move to transcritical CO2 refrigeration. In Australia and New Zealand, the Group has embraced the adoption of CO2 as part of its refrigeration technology. The natural refrigerant is known for its attributes as a low-GWP, non-toxic, non-flammable, odourless […]
Actrol has released its latest range of fitted condensing units. The Ryker GH condensing units feature a strong and sturdy design that allows them to operate in ambients up to 43°C, says Actrol. The range includes units to suit applications from 5.2kW to 25.6kW. Standard features include: Larger condenser that provides lower energy consumption and […]
Australian inventor Dean McGurgan, Affil.AIRAH, has developed a ducted ceiling vent that he claims can save on all forms of household heating loss from all types of ducted air conditioning systems – without the need for wires, batteries or apps. Pending a licensing deal, McGurgan calls the as-yet unnamed product an “anti-gravity ducted ceiling vent”. […]
Valve developer Frese says it has found a way to reduce the number of required valve components through the Combiflow 6-Way. With the Combiflow 6-Way component, the company says that only one valve and one actuator is required to achieve complete pressure independent balancing and control. “One actuator means only one data point versus conventional […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]