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AAD opens new branch in Bayswater
Australian Airconditioning Distributors (AAD) recently announced the opening of its superstore in Bayswater, situated within Melbourne’s North East. The store, on Turbo Drive in Bayswater, features 2,200m² of warehouse space and is set on 4,000m² of land. The company says the location is ideal for servicing HVAC trades in Bayswater and surrounding areas, in anticipation […]
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Study predicts that oceans will emit CFCs
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are predicting that the world’s oceans, long regarded a stable repository of CFCs drawn from the atmosphere, will emit more CFC-11 back into the atmosphere than they absorb by 2075. Although used as tracers to study ocean currents, marine CFCs have always been regarded as having negligible […]
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Discussion begins on building manuals
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has developed a discussion paper about the potential for building manuals to address long-standing problems with inaccurate and incomplete building information. Issues with building documentation were highlighted in the Building Confidence Report, published in 2018. It recommended that each state and territory require a comprehensive building manual to be […]
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Masterflow acquires Klima Australia
Masterflow Solutions has announced the acquisition of Klima Australia, a leading HVAC supply company and Australian distributor of Clivet Spa from Italy, Midea CAC and Boreas. Klima Australia has been expanding its presence in the Australian HVAC market with a focus primarily on high-quality, energy-efficient chillers and package units offered with HFO and magnetic bearing […]
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Compulsory demand response for AC?
The Department for Energy and Mining in South Australia has put forward proposed local demand response requirements for selected appliances, including air conditioners. Appliances with demand response (DR) capabilities can be used to shift load of appliances and to lower peak demand on the network. For air conditioners in particular, DR has the potential to […]
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Professor Ian Arbon to keynote 2021 IOR Conference
Professor Ian Arbon has been named a keynote speaker for the Institute of Refrigeration’s (IOR) Annual Conference – the Journey to Net Zero Heating and Cooling – Beyond Refrigeration 2021. The conference is slated to run over April 21–22. A Fellow of IMechE, Arbon boasts a long history in spearheading the Institution’s work in sustainable […]
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Pro Clima offers Passive House scholarships
Pro Clima is offering three scholarships to building professionals to support the practice of Passive House in Australia. The scholarships include Passive House Introduction, Passive House Designer and Passive House Tradesperson. Each scholarship is open to people in the building sector – including builders, architects, building designers, consultants, roofers and more. To be eligible for […]
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James Harrison exhibition opens in Geelong
Geelong Design Week is hosting an exhibition about James Harrison at Barwon Grange from Saturday, March 20 until Sunday, March 28. The exhibition is titled James Harrison’s Momentous Achievements – models, medals, memorabilia and explores Harrison’s life from 1816–1893. He was the first to create ice via mechanical means, and the founder of the Geelong […]
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Small fixes for big emissions reductions
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has applauded a new report that highlights common faults in residential and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment – and the considerable potential benefits of addressing them. HVAC&R has a huge impact on Australia’s energy use and greenhouse emissions. HVAC&R uses more than 24 per […]
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New training units reach validation stage
Two new units of competency are being added to the Electrotechnology Training Package. The technical advisory committees (TACs) have now considered all stakeholder feedback and the draft materials are available for final validation to ensure they meet industry needs. The unit UEERA999Y Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems […]
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ActronAir launches new website
ActronAir has launched a new website. The Australian air conditioning manufacturer says the new website is designed from the ground up to make navigation easier while incorporating tools to make air conditioning simple to understand for everyone. “For those first researching it, the world of air conditioning can be a daunting place,” says ActronAir CEO […]
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Max Duarte named International Committee Chair of IIAR
Max Duarte has assumed the position as Chair of the International Committee of the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR). Duarte has been an IIAR member for many years, during which time he has served as Vice Chair of the International Committee and presented technical documents at the US IIAR EXPO and various events in […]
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AFPRO delivers HQ85 A+ bag filter
The HQ85 A+ bag filter from AFPRO Filters is designed for use in air treatment cabinets, air conditioning systems, public areas, and as a pre-filter in cleanrooms and the pharmaceuticals industry. Made from both polymer and glass fibres, the unit’s medium structure are assembled in a galvanised steel or aluminium frame. “Although these filters will […]
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iZone expands smart device range
iZone has added two new devices to expand the capability of its smart home system: Smart Video Doorbell and Smart Indoor Camera. Without having to install separate systems, the iZone Smart Home System gives homeowners one connection hub that integrates with multiple devices via their air conditioning system. This allows them to wirelessly monitor, control […]
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Building ventilation and COVID-19 transmission
The Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC), in collaboration with IEA EBC Annex 86, are organising a free webinar discussing the impact of building ventilation on COVID-19 transmission. The webinar, titled “Building ventilation: How does it affect SARS-Cov-2 transmission”, is part of a series of three webinars. This session will address the potential mitigating role […]
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Automatic Heating unveils new branding
Automatic Heating has unveiled a new company logo that it says reflects the evolution of its brand. The provider of water-based heating and cooling to the commercial HVAC market marks its 95th year of operations this year. The fourth-generation family-owned business says it has evolved its brand to reflect its focus on creating sustainable solutions. […]
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ASHRAE forms task force for building decarbonisation
ASHRAE has formed a task force to address climate change through decarbonisation strategies for the built environment. The ASHRAE Task Force for Building Decarbonization (TFBD) has been established to develop technical resources and provide leadership and guidance in mitigating the negative carbon impact of buildings on the environment and the inhabitants of our planet. “In […]
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Purafil launches PuraWard air filter
Purafil’s PuraWard air filter is designed as a solution for the removal of airborne microbial contaminants. Available in various sizes and particulate filtration grades, PuraWard filters consist of specialised polymer fibres engineered with a US EPA-registered antimicrobial agent. According to Purafil, this filtration media has been evaluated to remove a range of bacteria, fungi, and […]
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Pacific Ventilation releases PRF aggressive media fan
Pacific Ventilation has released its new PRF aggressive media fan. The company says the plastic centrifugal fan is ideal for applications where the extraction of dirt, corrosive gases, or other aggressive vapour will harm a standard fan. The PRF aggressive media fan is available in a range of sizes and has an available line of […]
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Next step for national licensing system
The Australian government has introduced the Mutual Recognition Amendment Bill 2021 to the House of Representatives. If it passes through parliament, it will see a new system for automatic mutual recognition (AMR) of occupational registration beginning on July 1, 2021. The legislation will allow workers with occupational licences who are registered for an occupation in […]