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Beijer Ref continues Australian expansion
Beijer Ref has signed an agreement to acquire 51 per cent of the shares in the Australian wholesaler AAD (Australian Airconditioning Distributors) and Australian HVAC&R solution and service provider HVAC Consolidated, with the option to acquire the remaining shares. According to Beijer Ref, during the 2021/22 financial year, AAD and HVAC Consolidated had a combined […]
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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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Celebrating milestones on World Ozone Day
World Ozone Day is being celebrated on September 16 with the theme “global cooperation protecting life on Earth”, in recognition of the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. On September 16, 1987, governments adopted the Montreal Protocol to control and reduce ozone-depleting substances, mainly chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons. […]
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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 […]
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Extreme temperatures lead to online flaming
A new study has shown that temperatures outside a window of 12–21°C are linked to a marked rise in aggressive online behaviour. Conducted by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), the study looked at more than four billion Twitter posts from US users between 2014–2020. Researchers used an AI algorithm to detect more than […]
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Fujitsu fits out McDonald’s
Two Fujitsu General Airstage rooftop packaged units were recently installed on the roof of a 24-hour McDonald’s restaurant in Burwood, Victoria. Following Fujitsu General’s assessment of the engineering brief, the installation was managed by Metro Air (Victoria) and included two 66kW Airstage rooftop packaged units (with Economiser and De-Super Heater), anywAiR iO controls, and a […]
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Embraco expands condensing unit portfolio
Embraco has launched three lines of condensing units for the Australian and New Zealand markets in partnership with Beijer Ref Australia. The products were showcased at ARBS 2022, where contractors, refrigeration technicians and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) were able to inspect the Sunrise, Bioma and Sliding units. Sunrise: a line-up created for the Australian weather […]
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Standards Australia to run webinar on digital twins
Standards Australia is inviting government and industry stakeholders to join a digital twin informational webinar on Monday, September 19. A digital twin is a virtual representation of an object or system that spans its life-cycle, is updated from real-time data, and uses simulation, machine learning and reasoning to help decision making. Standards Australia says it […]
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New type of AC replaces refrigerant with water
A multidisciplinary team at Harvard University is working on a design for a new type of air conditioner that it says uses a fraction of the energy typically needed by current models. The device uses water in place of refrigerants. Dubbed ColdSNAP (SNAP stands for “superhydrophobic nano-architecture process”), the design incorporates a coating that, inspired […]
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Nidec motors used in Xiaomi appliances
Nidec Global Appliance and smartphone and hardware manufacturer Xiaomi have closed an agreement that will see Xiaomi refrigerators and washing machines use Embraco compressors and Nidec motors. “Xiaomi always pursues the best technology in the industry, and this agreement recognises the leading market position of Nidec and our portfolio of products and brands, such as […]
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TTRA partners with Climatech
As of July 1, 2022, Tri Tech Refrigeration Australia (TTRA) is operating as an independent business unit under the Climatech Group umbrella. “It marks an exciting turning point for TTRA as they embark on their next phase of growth, capitalising on the incredible tailwinds the industry is experiencing at present,” says the company. After much […]
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LG launches new commercial air purifier
LG Electronics Australia has launched its new commercial air purifier, designed to improve and maintain the air quality of commercial indoor environments. “Featuring powerful air cleaning technologies, modern design and easy maintenance, the new commercial LG Air Purifier creates a pleasant indoor environment for a variety of commercial buildings,” says LG. With a capacity of […]
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Carel acquires Klingenburg
Carel has acquired 100 per cent of the share capital of Klingenburg GmbH and Klingenburg International Sp. Z.o.o., producers of heat recovery applications for ventilation and humidification systems, adiabatic cooling and air purification. The companies have around 200 employees and two production facilities, one in Germany and one in Poland. They hold direct commercial presence […]
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Deadline looms for new mechanical services licence
The New South Wales government is pressing ahead with plans to begin a new licensing class for mechanical services and medical gases on October 1. Given the tight timelines, and the concerns raised by HVAC&R stakeholders, NSW Fair Trading is working intensely with industry groups to better define the scope of the new licence – […]
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Major skills goals require detailed effort
At the National Jobs and Skills Summit, the federal government unveiled major initiatives to address Australia’s skills crisis. But industry insiders warn that the real work is still to come. During the summit, the government announced 465,000 additional fee-free TAFE placements, along with planned changes to Australia’s skilled migration system. Working with industry, unions and […]
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Air monitoring project expanding to 100 schools
After a successful pilot, an air quality monitoring project developed by UNSW researchers is expanding to 100 schools to gather more information on the environments where Australian children learn and play. UNSW Associate Professor Donna Green says it is fantastic to be able to extend the program more widely to schools throughout NSW, and in […]
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Power and cooling solutions for the edge
Critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider Vertiv has launched two new power and cooling solutions for the edge of the network. The Vertiv Liebert GXT5 lithium-ion uninterruptible power supply (UPS) range and the Vertiv Liebert SRC-G room cooling solution (pictured) are now available in Australia. Vertiv says that compared to a typical valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery, the Liebert […]
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Flying the flag for mental health in construction
More than 800 construction, energy, and mining sites across Australia came together on September 8 to mark the annual MATES in Construction “Fly The Flag Day”. Held in conjunction with R U OK? Day, the event is geared towards improving mental health and preventing suicide specifically among construction workers. In Australia, male construction workers have […]
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New thermal energy battery solution
Australian innovator MGA Thermal is proposing a thermal energy storage solution that aims to address the shortcomings of existing batteries. MGA Thermal says its new battery design will play an important role in providing medium-duration storage – a gap for traditional technology such as lithium-ion electrical batteries and hydrogen electrolysers. Lithium-ion electrical batteries are […]
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Status update on low-GWP refrigerants
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new informatory note outlining the requirements and options available for low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. The refrigerants were selected according to performance, material compatibility, safety (flammability, toxicity), environmental protection and their cost. The note presents performance simulation results obtained using an advanced simulation model with […]