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Reliable Controls upgrades RC-RemoteAccess
In 2016 Reliable Controls released RC-RemoteAccess, a BACnet virtual private network (B/VPN) software solution designed to harden BACnet building automation networks and protect them from malicious actors. “Not only did it protect systems from threats, but also it was effortless to use and implement,” Reliable says. Now, with the release of software version 3.6.1, RC-RemoteAccess […]
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Fujitsu launches anywAiR iO
Fujitsu General Australia has launched an advanced control system developed in partnership with Nube iO and tailored for the commercial and industrial building sectors. “As we witness the increased demand for smart building technologies, we are proud to present anywAiR iO,” says Kyle Rafter, head of product ANZ, Fujitsu General Australia. “This solution is our […]
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Europe forges ahead with HFC phase-out plan
The European Parliament and Council has taken the next – and what appears to be decisive – step towards a new and ambitious phase-out schedule for HFC refrigerants. The deal includes specific phase-out dates for the use of fluorinated gases in sectors where it is “technologically and economically feasible to switch to alternatives”. This includes […]
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Advice on data classification and structure
Building services specialist A.G. Coombs has released an advisory note on classification and structure for building data. “As the construction and property sectors continue to develop and embrace new technologies including digital twins, cognitive buildings, artificial intelligence and machine learning,” says A.G. Coombs, “there is a need to ensure that data systems are suitable to […]
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UNSW launches Institute for Climate Risk & Response
A new research institute will offer advice to industry on how to assess and respond to climate change. Experts and industry leaders in the field of climate change gathered together recently for the launch of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR). The new institute will support the activities of UNSW researchers from the faculties […]
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Mitsubishi Electric launches system integrator program
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched a system integrator program, designed to support automation integrators with tools and resources to build their business. The program will offer access to benefits such as pre-project assistance, technical support, health checks, a partner portal, newsletter and technical library, as well as sales and product training. System integrators will be […]
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Heat pumps unlikely to blow our HFC budget
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a new report from the Expert Group that analyses how increased heat pump deployment in Australia could impact our goals to phase down HFC refrigerants. The report finds that although heat pump use will rise significantly, there will not be an increase […]
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Calling refrigeration apprentices
Woolworths is seeking refrigeration apprentices to join its 2024 training program and help meet the organisation’s 2025 sustainability targets. Woolworths says it is committed to building diversity and inclusion within the refrigeration industry. “We are committed to supporting the refrigeration industry to build greater diversity and inclusion for the ‘fridgies’ of tomorrow,” says the company. […]
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Final IICA Technology Expo of 2023
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is holding its final Technology Expo of 2023 in Cabramatta, Sydney on Wednesday, October 11. The event is a chance to explore the latest innovations in advanced manufacturing, instrumentation, automation, and telemetry. There will be a variety of industry professionals in attendance who will provide insights into […]
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Don’t miss the heat pump tour bus
The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is hosting a tour of commercial and industrial renewable heating installations in Sydney, New South Wales, on Thursday, October 12. Hosted by A2EP CEO Jarrod Leak, the bus tour will explore how heat pumps are being used to efficiently supply heating and cooling services for a range of […]
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Looking beyond our GWP ‘tunnel vision’
What gets measured gets managed is a truism of our age. But in the case of refrigerants, is a heavy reliance on one measurement concealing the full sustainability story? Adrian Bukmanis, founder of Veridian Refrigerant Management, believes so. He presented at AIRAH’s recent Future of HVAC Conference on the topic “No longer immaterial: The life-cycle […]
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Heated lockers coming to a building near you
Following an amenity trend sweeping across other parts of the world, more than 30 heated food lockers have launched across Melbourne building foyers. Popular food delivery companies Hungry Panda and Fantuan have started delivering to the Foodifox lockers, offered free of charge to building managers, with the costs varied by delivery partners to pay for the speed of delivery and to avoid confusing building rules and […]
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Australia formally declares El Niño weather event
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has formally declared an El Niño weather event, meaning one is under way for the first time in eight years. El Niño is a major climate driver linked to hot, dry weather, which can increase the risk of bushfires in Australia. The major climate event impacts the weather patterns of 60 per cent of the […]
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TSI Incorporated launches new IAQ monitor
TSI Incorporated, a global leader in performance measurement solutions, has introduced a new indoor air quality (IAQ) monitor to help maintain healthy and sustainable buildings – the TSI AirAssure 8144. According to TSI Incorporated, the link between poor indoor air quality and decreased productivity among occupants is undeniable. AirAssure aims to bridge this gap by […]
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All-Energy Australia exhibition and conference
All-Energy Australia, in partnership with the Clean Energy Council, is holding an exhibition and conference on October 25–26 on advancing Australia’s transition to a clean energy future. A highly anticipated event in the clean energy sector calendar, the free event provides delegates with access to the latest technology, information and trends relevant to those working or […]
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A chameleon coating for buildings
In the natural world, chameleons can change colour to reflect heat and stay cool or transition to a darker colour to absorb heat. Now, researchers from the American Chemical Society have developed a coating inspired by the Namaqua chameleon, which acts as a colour-shifting coating. Fuqiang Wang and colleagues wanted to create a coating that […]
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Bill Gates-backed heat battery coming to Australia
California-based start up Rondo Energy is moving to Australia to launch a new heat battery. Australia is the third region the company is targeting after the USA and Europe. Rondo Energy already has 2.4GWhs of battery storage manufacturing online in Thailand, with expansion plans to hit 90GWhs to fulfill regional and global demand. It has […]
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Fourth generation of air-cooled TZ chiller hits the market
Daikin Australia has released its generation IV air cooled VFD screw TZ chiller, featuring new technology and available in three refrigerant models – including R1234ze (EWAH), R513A (EWAS) and R134a (EWAD). The TZ Chiller is available in range of capacities, from 150kW to 1950kW, and in four efficiency tiers to accommodate different client needs and preferences. […]
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Final call for seminar speakers at ARBS 2024
Speaker nominations for Australia’s largest HVAC&R and building services industry exhibition, ARBS 2024, are closing at 5pm on September 30, 2023. ARBS features informative seminars and discussions focusing on the latest trends, innovations, and technologies in HVAC&R and building services. The key topics for speaker submission include: Emerging trends in HVAC&R and building design Latest […]
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Vertiv acquires water-based chiller technology
Vertiv – the former Emerson Network Power business, owners of Liebert-brand chillers and provider of equipment and services for data centres – has acquired the patents and other assets of German company Efficient Energy GmbH. Efficient Energy, the manufacturer of chillers that use water as a refrigerant, entered administration on June 2 after the collapse […]