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Cooler buildings with rooftop wrapping
Researchers at Northeastern University have developed a new method of cooling buildings by wrapping rooftops in “cooling paper”. They believe the material could lower carbon emissions, electricity bills and reduce the need for air conditioning. College of Engineering professor Yi Zheng and PhD researcher Andrew Caratenuto started a company called Planck Energies to test the cooling paper in […]
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Plasma Air filtration from AOM
Air and Odour Management (AOM) Australia has released a new means of treating commercial kitchen odours to ensure NCC performance requirements for ventilation systems – AOM Plasma Air filtration. The filtration couples a dense activated carbon mosaic together with high-voltage cold plasma production. According to AOM, the high-tech activated carbon filter captures odours, VOCs, bacteria […]
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Countdown to ARBS 2022
With just one month before ARBS 2022 in Melbourne on August 16–18, the organisers are urging visitors to register. ARBS is the largest air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition in Australia. After the 2020 event did not take place due to the pandemic, ARBS 2022 is shaping up to be a welcome return […]
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New mech services licensing coming to NSW
The NSW government is preparing to implement a new licensing system for mechanical services in October 2022. The changes were prompted by the need for medical gases licensing, but also include provisions that impact mechanical services workers across refrigeration, air conditioning and plumbing. The Building Amendment (Mechanical Services and Medical Gas Work) Bill 2020 amends […]
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Condair guide to specifying humidifiers
Humidity control company Condair has released a free 10-point guide to specifying humidifiers, aimed at HVAC consultants. The document presents an overview of the most important elements in designing a humidification project. It covers topics such as AHU vs. in-room strategy, psychrometrics, product sizing, technology selection, installation and hygiene management. Condair Australia Managing Director Ian […]
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Daikin releases MERV 8 filter
Daikin Australia has released its MERV 8 filter – BAF552A160. “This high-performance filter is designed to be easily retrofitted into VRV FXF(S)Q-AVM and SkyAir FCA-C(A)VMA Round Flow Cassettes to enhance their air filtration capabilities, improve indoor air quality and provide building occupants with healthy, comfortable and productive indoor environments,” Daikin says. “The Minimum Efficiency Reporting […]
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Winners announced in Cooling Solutions Challenge
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the winners of the Cooling Solutions Challenge prize competition. The initiative offered a total of US$195,000 (AU$290,000), for climate-friendly cooling innovations to protect people against extreme heat. Solutions were sought to help first responders, individuals, households, or displaced populations keep cool during extreme heat events, which […]
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Webinar to explore unequal access to cooling
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is hosting a webinar series on global and regional populations at risk from the lack of access to sustainable cooling in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. A recent report titled Chilling Prospects: Tracking Sustainable Cooling for All 2022 has revealed the cooling access challenges that countries face today […]
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Government backs hydrogen for home heating
Representatives from Victorian and federal governments were present for the unveiling of two new technologies from Rinnai Australia that are designed with future energy in mind. The first is a continuous flow hot water system developed by Rinnai Japan for the domestic market, which uses 100 per cent hydrogen combustion technology. Rinnai plans to start […]
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Australian HVAC&R inventor receives national recognition
Ron Conry, L.AIRAH, has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the HVAC&R industry, in particular the development of the high-speed and oil-free centrifugal compressor. A refrigeration technician by trade, Conry started in the industry in the 1960s. He worked for around 25 years with traditional HVAC&R equipment, before […]
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New MSP and HSP duct units from Midea
Midea is launching its MSP and HSP duct units at ARBS 2022. “The new Midea MSP slim-line and the split-design HSP duct indoor unit offer reliability and high efficiency with ease of installation and energy savings,” Midea says. “With split design structure, the HSP duct indoor unit can easily be separated into a coil part […]
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Daikin launches new Slimline Outdoor Air Processing unit
Daikin Australia has launched its new Slimline Outdoor Air Processing unit (FXMQ-AFVM). “This new unit can be connected to both Daikin Heat Pump and Heat Recovery VRV outdoor units,” Daikin says, “thus offering a full Daikin HVAC building solution comprising comfortable cooling and heating, required ventilation and centralised controls.” Daikin says the unit’s ability to […]
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Nationwide ABCB seminars explore NCC 2022
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is running a nationwide series of face-to-face seminars exploring 2022 NCC – Volumes One and Two. “This is an important event for you to learn about what has changed, and what it means to you and your industry,” the ABCB says. “You’ll hear from experts about key changes to […]
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Thermal storage system based on sand
The world’s first commercial sand-based thermal energy storage system has been developed to back up a heating network in Finland. Technology company Polar Night Energy and utility organisation Vatajankoski joined forces to create the system, which is adjacent to a power plant. It has 100kW heating power and 8MWh capacity, and can heat the sand […]
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Alex Shan awarded Young Engineer of the Year
Cundall Senior Mechanical Engineer Alex Shan was awarded the CIBSE ANZ Jack Pirie Award – Young Engineer of the Year 2022 during the official ceremony at NSW Parliament House on July 7. The award recognises an engineer with less than seven years of professional experience who has demonstrated technical excellence, exceptional professionalism, and a positive […]
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Midea launches new Gaia split system
To be launched at ARBS 2022, the new Midea Gaia split system boasts an innovative “OxygenFresh Air Exchange System”, an I-Clean self-cleaning function, and “Breezeless Technology” with HEPA filtration and smart energy-saving features. “OxygenFresh Air Exchange technology can introduce up to 60m3/hr purified fresh air from outdoors, letting staleness out and freshness in,” Midea says. […]
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HVAC&R salary survey to offer further industry insights
AIRAH has launched the second edition of its Salary Survey to benchmark industry wages and forecast trends in employment. The survey will run until the end of August and is for all those who work in the HVAC&R sector. The first edition of AIRAH’s HVAC&R Salary Survey was conducted in 2019. With data from almost […]
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Inaba Denko Slimduct now in black
Inaba Denko has added a new colour option to its internal and external PVC capping offering: black. “The Slimduct traditional colours of ivory and white already offer unique advantages to the installer,” says Inaba Denko. “Slimduct Black is a new important addition to the product range. Its quality is assured under extreme Aussie conditions, especially […]
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Panasonic to present air and sustainability solutions at ARBS
Panasonic will showcase its latest air conditioning and ventilation solutions at ARBS 2022, with a focus on creating comfortable and healthy spaces in both residential and commercial markets. A range of Panasonic’s indoor air quality solutions will be on display, including the nanoe X technology designed to actively clean the air and surfaces within a […]
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Indoor air quality risks
AIRAH is holding a Streamline webinar about indoor air quality risks on Thursday, July 14. It will explore the indoor air quality risks that can arise by focusing on the indicators that can be tracked in a world with increasing concern for the health of building occupants, and building resilience to the impacts of climate […]