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Greenstar achieves carbon neutral certification
Although the HVAC&R industry has often shown its power to reduce emissions through innovative net zero projects and technology, there are fewer examples of companies that have taken on the challenge themselves as organisations. Perth-based HVAC and electrical firm Greenstar has now done this by earning carbon neutral certification through Climate Active. Climate Active is […]
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FieldInsight introduces new HVAC-specific features
FieldInsight, an Australian developer of field service and job management software, has introduced new features aimed at HVAC businesses. “Do you struggle with slow systems, poor accountability and lack of team communication in your HVAC business?” says FieldInsight. “Do you feel like there are lost hours that could be saved? If you find that you’re […]
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Energy Efficiency Council names Dr Mary Stewart new President
Dr Mary Stewart has been named President of the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC). She replaces Professor Tony Arnel, who stepped down after six years. A recognised expert in sustainable development, Dr Stewart is a trained chemical engineer, and CEO of energy and climate risk advisory firm Energetics. “It is a great honour to take the […]
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Why is R404A still a go-to option in Australia?
Despite its tag as an “outgoing” refrigerant in the HFC phase-down, there are signs that R404A remains a go-to option for key sectors of Australia’s HVAC&R industry. According to experts, pressure from end-users for low first-cost and straightforward, low-risk solutions, and a lack of incentives to move to new technologies have made R404A an ongoing […]
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IIR develops model to calculate cold chain CO2 emissions
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has developed a model to calculate the CO2 emissions for each stage of the cold chain and for all countries in the world. Explained in the IIR’s latest Informatory Note, the model allows comparisons between the CO2 emissions associated with the current and “improved” versions of the global cold chain. According to […]
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HVAC&R the hero at WRD21
To celebrate World Refrigeration Day on June 26, organisers of the event have scheduled a series of 16 webinars to explore career paths in the HVAC&R industry. The theme for WRD21 is “Cooling Champions: Cool Careers for a Better World”. Tying in with this, the webinars will describe trends and opportunities in the technologies that […]
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Using waste heat to power a sustainable future
Future turbine optimisation could mean considerably more efficient use of waste heat from the manufacturing industry, and in so doing reduce its environmental footprint. That’s the finding by City University of London’s Dr Martin White, whose research appears in Applied Thermal Engineering. The research explores a novel organic Rankine cycle system, based on a two-phase […]
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i-Hub Summit III
The Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling (i-Hub) and AIRAH are hosting the third instalment of the free online knowledge sharing summit in June. The three interactive webinars will share information on the current i-Hub projects, their progress, and key findings. The sessions bring together leading universities, researchers, consultants, building owners and equipment manufacturers to build […]
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New generation of wearable AC
Fujitsu has released the second iteration of its wearable cooling device, the Cómodo gear i2. Last year, the company developed a wearable cooling device called the Cómodo gear. The updated version has an improved cooling function and is now adjustable. Feedback from users has resulted in the new version being 15g lighter, and it will […]
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ARBS calls for speakers for 2022 Seminar Series
Professionals in the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry are invited to submit abstracts for seminars, panels, and workshops to be delivered as part of the Seminar Series at ARBS 2022. ARBS is Australia’s most comprehensive HVAC&R and building services exhibition. It will be held in Melbourne from April 27–29, 2022. The ARBS Seminar […]
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Tensions rise over EU refrigerant transition
Debate is intensifying in Europe over the future of HFCs as the European Union eyes stricter limits on the global warming potential of refrigerants, and manufacturers push back on the proposed switch to hydrocarbons. The European Union (EU) is in the process of reviewing its F-Gas Regulation, which provides a roadmap for phasing down fluorinated […]
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Towards a ratings scheme for space heaters
The Equipment Energy Efficiency Program (E3) has published a product profile on space heaters in Australia and New Zealand and is looking for feedback to support a ratings scheme for these appliances. According to E3, space heating accounts for around a third of residential energy use in Australia and New Zealand. Energy rating labelling and […]
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Hotel quarantine ventilation back in the spotlight
The most recent outbreak of COVID-19 in Victoria has brought renewed attention to ventilation systems in hotel quarantine. The new wave of cases began when a Victorian man returned to Melbourne after spending 14 days in the Playford medi-hotel in Adelaide. Although he initially returned a negative result, he later tested positive, and it has […]
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EcoHVAC offers new upper air UVGI systems
Australian equipment supplier EcoHVAC is offering a series of upper air UVGI systems recently released by American Ultraviolet. “Whether you call it Upper Air UVGI or Upper Room GUV, this is the very concept we started with, back 60-plus years ago, when approached about building fixtures to use in rooms, with the potential for person-to-person […]
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RectorSeal offers PRO-Fit for HVAC systems
RectorSeal is encouraging technicians to put away the torch and flaring tool during their next HVAC system installation and use PRO-Fit instead. According to RectorSeal, PRO-Fit Quick Connect push-to-connect fittings efficiently connect copper and coated aluminum linesets for unitary and ductless HVAC units. “Because no brazing or flaring is needed, HVAC refrigerant lines can be […]
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New DA manuals focus on commissioning
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is releasing two Design Application (DA) manuals focusing on air distribution systems and hydronic water systems. DA04 Air System Balancing – in HVAC is a new release in AIRAH’s collection of technical resources. The manual discusses the testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) of air distribution systems […]
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Cooling demand set to rise along with temperatures
A recent study by Empa researchers has predicted that climate change could increase the cooling demand of buildings. The projection is based on climate data from Switzerland and research done at NEST, a building Empa and Eawag use for modular research. It is estimated that the average global temperatures will rise due to climate change, […]
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Building commissioning gets a boost
Standards Australia has published SA TS 5342:2021 – Technical specification for building commissioning. The document has been developed to provide industry with a common framework and consistent minimum requirements for commissioning buildings, and related activities. It has been many years in the making, with representatives from the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating […]
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FLIR T865 thermal camera hits the market
FLIR Systems has released its latest T-Series high-performance thermal camera, the FLIR T865. “Built for electrical condition and mechanical equipment inspection, and for use in research and development applications, the T865 provides ±1°C or ±1 per cent temperature measurement accuracy, a wider temperature range between -40°C to 120°C, and more on-camera tools for improved analysis,” […]
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Pacific Ventilation forms strategic alliance with IAC Acoustics
Pacific Ventilation and IAC Acoustics have announced that Pacific Ventilation is now the sole HVAC attenuation distributor for IAC in Australia. Together, they will provide ventilation and sound attenuation solutions to a wide variety of projects, including MRT, industrial, commercial, and domestic HVAC markets. Pacific Ventilation and IAC Acoustics say they are prepared to lead […]