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Scientists back hydrocarbon heat pumps
As the debate over the revisions to the F-gas regulation rumbles on, a group of more than 40 scientists from 24 different universities and research institutes in Europe have signed a position paper supporting the use of hydrocarbons as refrigerants in heat pumps. The researchers argue that hydrocarbons such as propane and isobutane are just […]
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Phase-change inks to revolutionise cooling and heating
A team of researchers from the University of Melbourne has developed new phase-change inks that could slash energy use in buildings through passive heating and cooling. According to the research team, the inks can adjust the amount of radiation that passes through them based on the surrounding environment, and could be used to develop coatings […]
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EEC to launch flagship report on clean energy
The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) is launching a major new report on the changing role of energy management, in Sydney on April 5. Clean Energy, Clean Demand looks at how energy efficiency, electrification, renewables, storage, buildings and vehicles fit together as Australia transitions to zero emissions. It makes the case for energy efficiency and energy management […]
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Bringing the Australian air filter standard up to speed
Standards Australia has started with implementation of ISO 16890, bringing the Australian Standard for air filters used in general ventilation and air conditioning in line with world’s best practice. Part 1 of the standard is now out for public comment, and can be accessed via the Standards Australia website. According to Daniel McCaffrey, M.AIRAH from […]
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Data-Driven Smart Buildings Symposium extends deadline
The Data-Driven Smart Buildings Symposium 2023 has extended its deadline for expressions of interest (EOI) to present on topics relating to data-driven smart buildings, with a focus on building operation. EOIs are open until Monday, April 3. Slated to take place Wednesday, May 24 at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, the Symposium will […]
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Electrification paving path towards decarbonisation
As building owners and businesses seek to reduce emissions, there is a growing requirement to convert buildings to be fully electric in order to decarbonise. At least that’s the case according to the latest Advisory Note from integrated building technical services provider A.G. Coombs. The note explores reasons for electrification, traditional fuels used in buildings, […]
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GBCA puts focus on nature and biodiversity
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released the first step towards developing a roadmap for building with nature that can be adopted by industry. Building with Nature 2.0 consolidates the latest science and global trends, research, policies, and views from industry, and will be used to inform the nature roadmap which will be […]
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‘Blue to green’ upgrade at 180 Queen Street, Brisbane
Oventrop and Masterflow Solutions have successfully supplied new potable domestic hot water products at 180 Queen Street, Brisbane. The 1930 former National Australia Bank building managed by Cornerstone Property Services was heritage listed onto the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992. Today, 180 Queen is a seven-storey building, comprising street-level retail and six floors of commercial […]
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Camfil launches upgraded Hi-Flo bag filters
Camfil has announced the latest upgrade to its Hi-Flo brand of bag filters for ePM1 60 per cent and ePM10 60 per cent efficiencies. “With customers facing dramatic increases in energy costs as well as societal demands for all companies to act more sustainably,” says the company, “the new Hi-Flo upgrade has been designed to […]
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Fujitsu and Nube iO to create smart building solutions
A new partnership between Fujitsu General Australia and IoT devices manufacturer Nube iO aims to bring advanced control offerings to the market, including an app-based wi-fi control that allows users to manage their air conditioner from wherever they are, either inside or outside the home, using a smartphone, tablet, or voice command. Fujitsu General director […]
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PROflex master rolls available from Ductmate
PROflex is a flexible duct connector designed to isolate equipment noise and vibration from ductwork, and consists of a fabric secured to sheet metal on both sides. Typically, the connector is inserted between the equipment and the ductwork. According to Ductmate, PROflex comes in rolls which are now available in various lengths – 1000ft (305m), 750ft […]
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ANC Distribution offers REMS Curvo 50
Engineering product distribution ANC Distribution is now offering the REMS Curvo 50 for bending pipes and tubes. “Experience clean and precise cold bending of up to 90 degrees on a variety of tubes and pipes such as stainless steel, steel, carbon steel, copper, plastic and multilayer composite tubes with the REMS Curvo 50,” says ANC […]
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New home comfort rating system for Darwin homes
CSIRO and its project partners are holding a forum to launch a new home comfort rating system for Darwin residential building designs on Thursday, March 30. The industry and community forum will include presentations, a home comfort rating demonstration and a “where to from here?” discussion opportunity. This will include field validation of house energy […]
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New standalone wall-mount CO controller for carparks
HEVAC, an Australian company specialising in control systems for the commercial air conditioning industry, has a new offering in its range of carpark CO control systems. The new SACO is a standalone wall mount sensor/controller that complies fully to Standards Australia AS 1668.2-2012 for CO management, fan-fault monitoring and minimum timed ventilation requirements, says HEVAC. According […]
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Siemens launches Connect Box
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Connect Box, which the company says is “an open and easy-to-use” IoT solution designed to manage small to medium-sized buildings. “The latest addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Connect Box is a user-friendly approach for monitoring building performance, with the potential to optimise energy efficiency by up to 30 per […]
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Sustainable cooling could save thousands of lives
A collaborative study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Yale University has found that it is possible to provide affordable cooling to an ever-growing population and also avoid increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Keeping people cool can save tens of thousands of lives each year, the report says. Those without access to indoor […]
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Alfa Laval launches heat exchanger for fuel cell systems
Alfa Laval has launched what it says is the first heat exchanger developed specifically for fuel cell systems – the AlfaNova GL50. According to Alfa Laval, fuel cells will play an important role in the global transition to green energy. By unleashing the energy stored in hydrogen and derivatives such as ammonia, methanol and methane, […]
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Solar-powered ice machine for small-scale fishing in Indonesia
A German-Indonesian partnership has developed a solar-powered ice-making machine for small-scale fisherman in Indonesia. The high-tech solution was developed as a rural development project to prevent food waste and allow small-scale fishermen in disadvantaged regions to sell their products nationwide through seamless refrigeration chains. German company Ziehl-Abegg provided high-efficiency fans for the machine, which uses […]
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Drillcut launches ‘game changing’ online platform
Leading HVAC, plumbing, electrical and building services equipment supplier Drillcut has launched a new online platform. After two years of development and testing, Drillcut says it expects its new Drillcut 360 platform to play a major part in the turnaround of Australia’s multi-billion-dollar building services sector by targeting improvements in supply-chain efficiency, productivity, labour costs, […]
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Scientists issue ‘final warning’ on climate crisis
As rising greenhouse gas emissions force the world to the brink of irreversible damage, scientists have delivered a “final warning” on the climate crisis. The message was issued by a panel of the world’s leading climate scientists in the final part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report. According to the […]