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New tech taps heat from underground carparks
A renewable energy source company has developed a technology that could see heat from underground parking lots used to warm the buildings above them. Enerdrape, a cleantech spin-off of the Swiss Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL), creates renewable energy sources that can be used in new and existing building structures. The technology the company […]
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The 2021 State of the Industry Report
The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has released its 2021 State of the Industry Report, which provides information on important topics in the natural refrigeration industry. The report summarises data from the IIAR’s annual State of the Industry Report Survey. It examines the use of ammonia as a refrigerant, and includes information on emerging […]
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Call for submissions to bench-test RAC equipment
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is seeking responses through an open tender process to bench-test a selection of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. The testing will aim to capture increased energy used on new or “as new” equipment when operating with a selection of preventable common faults. The government says that the […]
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Paul Bannister awarded James Harrison Medal
AIRAH has named Paul Bannister, F.AIRAH, as the 2021 winner of the James Harrison Medal for notable achievements in the Australian HVAC&R industry. Over his career, Bannister has focused on improving energy efficiency in buildings, especially energy related to HVAC. Bannister was heavily involved in the development of the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating System, which […]
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Mitsubishi Electric to keep kicking goals with Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers FC has announced a three-year extension to its partnership with Mitsubishi Electric. The agreement takes the partnership into its 12th year from the end of 2021/22. Mitsubishi Electric will continue its placement on the A-League side’s back-of-shirt and will now be extending its support to the W-League team, where it will feature […]
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Tradies travelling north for work
The latest licence statistics from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) indicate that a high number of trades have crossed the border over the past 18 months. According to the QBCC, the jump in licensee numbers is the biggest in more than five years. The number of tradies moving from New South Wales and […]
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ASBEC names Alison Scotland as new Executive Director
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has appointed Alison Scotland as the organisation’s new Executive Director, effective from November 1. Scotland has been Interim Executive Director for the past four months. ASBEC President, Ken Maher, has welcomed Scotland’s appointment, saying it marks the beginning of a new chapter for the organisation. “The board is […]
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Home heating and cooling program ramps up
Victoria’s Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades (HHCU) program is expanding to include landlords and renters, and is looking for suppliers to join the program. The program offers rebates to replace gas, electric and wood heaters with reverse-cycle split systems in low-income and vulnerable households. It plans to reach 250,000 households over the next three years, […]
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Mammoth Fans launches new range with PMSM technology
Mammoth Fans has developed new high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) ceiling fans for large residential, commercial and industrial applications. The company says that, unlike other HVLS fans on the market, the Mammoth range features world-class permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) technology. “PMSM technology is one of the most advanced examples of fan engineering on the market today,” […]
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Sydney IICA Technology Expo
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is hosting a Technology Expo on Wednesday, November 17 at Rosehill Racecourse. The Expo will feature a variety of companies showcasing their products and services relating to the instrumentation, control and automation industry. The event is targeted at managers, electricians, engineers, maintenance managers, production planners, operational staff, […]
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Embracing renewable energy could reduce emissions
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are exploring new ways to reduce energy consumption while still keeping homes cool. Dr Mohammad Al Hashmi from UBC Okanagan has been using data from Saudi Arabia to develop an operational framework that cools homes with minimal environmental impacts. He believes rapid population growth has led to […]
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Panasonic’s nanoe X technology trialled in aged care
An Australian aged care provider recently engaged Panasonic to trial its nanoe X air purification technology in two facilities in Albury and Wodonga. According to Panasonic, the resulting air quality analysis highlights the impact of such solutions in indoor living environments in Australia. The nanoe X technology is designed to provide 24-hour purification acts and […]
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simPRO’s special offer for HVAC&R field service clients
Software company simPRO is promoting a special offer for HVAC&R field service clients. Those who book a demonstration during the month of October will receive a $50 gift card. “Successfully run your business with a single software solution built for service, project and maintenance management,” says simPRO. “With features for office and field, simPRO’s cloud-based […]
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A-Gas appoints Jack Govers as CEO
After an extensive global search, Jack Govers has been named Chief Executive Officer of refrigerant titan, the A-Gas Group. Govers will lead A-Gas’ plans for growth, sustainability and operational business excellence. “I am joining A-Gas at an exciting time for the business as it continues on its environmental journey and plans for growth into new […]
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Masterflow secures Alfa Laval distributorship
As part of its overall strategy to deliver increased value to the HVAC market, Masterflow has recently secured the distributorship of Alfa Laval heat exchangers. “Alfa Laval is world-renowned for its century-old approach to optimised designs and AHRI-certificated plate heat exchangers,” Masterflow says. Since its establishment more than 20 years ago, Masterflow has grown to […]
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AirSmart launches UVHealth product line
AirSmart has launches its UVHealth product line developed to deal with indoor air quality. The BIO2000 and BIO1000 in-duct air purifiers are the first products to be released. “UVHealth is driven by air that improves lives,” AirSmart says. “Many years in the making, UVHealth is the highlight of our passion for indoor air quality. Our […]
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NSW Health issues Legionella warning as state reopens
NSW Health is reminding building owners, occupiers, and the water treatment industry of their responsibility to ensure that cooling water systems are maintained effectively in accordance with the Public Health Regulation 2012. “Businesses reopening their premises during the easing of COVID-19 restrictions should pay particular attention to ensuring their cooling water system servicing regimen is […]
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Seeley to work on state-of-the-art meat processing facility
Australian air conditioning manufacturer Seeley International will commission the building HVAC system for what has been described as a “global showcase of advanced food manufacturing”. Thomas Foods International’s meat-processing facility in Murray Bridge, South Australia, will have a significant cooling and ventilation demand, with an initial beef processing capacity of up to 600 head per […]
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Energy experts urge Australia to ‘electrify everything’
A report released by Rewiring Australia, a new energy think tank, shows that Australian households could vastly reduce their energy bills through electrification, and cut domestic emissions by around one-third by 2030. Rewiring Australia’s inaugural report, Castles and Cars: savings in the suburbs through electrifying everything presents new modelling, which shows electrification will save the […]
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Study identifies potential game-changer for UV
New research has highlighted the effectiveness of a specific wavelength of UV light in limiting the spread of COVID-19 without harming humans. According to the team at University of Colorado Boulder, the study is the first to comprehensively analyse the effects of different wavelengths of UV light on SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses. Researchers also […]