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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 […]
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Biden sued over executive environmental order
Twelve American states have filed a federal lawsuit against President Joe Biden for his executive climate change order, alleging that he lacks the statutory and constitutional authority to dictate specific values for the “social costs” of greenhouse gases for regulatory programs administered by the federal government. Biden signed executive order 13990 on his first day […]
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Forecasting energy efficiency
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is seeking expressions of interest to attend a workshop about forecasting energy efficiency on Wednesday, March 24. The workshop is open to stakeholders with knowledge on energy efficiency policies, experience in designing and managing energy efficiency measures, and experience in modelling and quantifying energy efficiency impacts. AEMO is focused […]
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Smartair Diffusion opens direct sales office in NSW
Smartair Diffusion has announced the opening of a new direct sales branch in Milperra, NSW. The new office and warehouse will sell products directly to customers throughout NSW and Victoria. These sales will be in parallel to those of the company’s distributor Idealair. The office will be led by recently appointed NSW Branch Manager Ean […]
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Bitzer screw compressors for use in large heat pumps
Bitzer has expanded the application limits of its semi-hermetic CSH screw compressors for use in large, industrial heat pumps. “Using electricity from renewable sources, electrically powered heat pumps now offer 100 per cent carbon-neutral operation,” says Bitzer. “Thanks to their expanded application limits, Bitzer CSH screw compressors can do it all in the extensive capacity […]
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Refrigeration research receives €15m funding
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is providing €15m (AU$23m) to fund a research, development and education platform in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning technology. The Refrigeration and Energy Technology Research Platform will be established by Chemnitz University of Technology, the Institute of Air Handling and Refrigeration Dresden, and the Fraunhofer […]
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Condair launches new in-duct humidifier and cooler
Humidity control specialist Condair is launching the Condair MC, a new in-duct evaporative humidifier and cooler. According to the company, a single unit is capable of supplying up to 360kg/h of humidity and around 245kW of adiabatic cooling to an air handling unit (AHU) from less than 0.15kW of electrical energy. The Condair MC consists […]
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Airefrig launches new website
National refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Airefrig has announced the launch of a new website. The upgrade to the existing website platform has been a long project undertaken by a team of staff within the company and with the assistance of core suppliers. Airefrig says the goal of the upgrade is to provide customers with […]
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Chemours pledges to reduce HFC-23 emissions
Global chemistry company and refrigerant producer Chemours has announced a project to significantly reduce emissions of HFC-23 at its Louisville, Kentucky (US) manufacturing site. HFC-23 is a potent greenhouse gas with a 100-year global warming potential (GWP) of 12,400 – many times greater than most refrigerants used today. It is a by-product of producing R22, […]
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New online store for HVAC mounting solutions
The Con-form Group has launched a new online store for DIY HVAC mounting solutions: shop.con-formgroup.com.au According to the NSW-based supplier of metal and concrete roof types, the online store serves as a one-stop-shop for lightweight mechanical plant platform solutions. Materials are all sourced and manufactured in Australia. In addition, Con-form says the store offers a […]
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Armcor offers energy recovery fresh air systems
Numerous studies have shown that increased outdoor ventilation rates improve our health and productivity while reducing the transmission of germs such as airborne virus and bacteria. However, due to compliance issues, HVAC system designers face limitations increasing the rates, says Armcor Air Solutions. “One study concluded that doubling the ventilation rates in buildings has the […]
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Government extends apprentice wage subsidy
The federal government is extending its Boosting Apprenticeship Commencement subsidy scheme for 12 months until September 30, 2021. The program, which covers 50 per cent of wages paid to new or recommencing apprentices, has been embraced by businesses. The government says it is has helped create 100,000 apprenticeships in less than five months. “Growing our […]
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Ideaction.2021 shines a light on FM
The Facility Management Association (FMA) is holding Ideaction.2021 as a series of face-to-face events in Geelong, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth on Monday, May 31 and Tuesday, June 1. This year, the national conference and exhibition has the theme “Shining a Light on FM (facility management)”. FM professionals have been thrust into the spotlight in the past […]
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RACE for clean energy 2030
The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is calling for industry to take part in a series of surveys to help determine future energy needs in different sectors. A2EP is a partner of the RACE for 2030 Collaborative Research Centre (CRC), which aims to accelerate the transition to reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2030. The organisation is […]
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Smardt ships new V-class chiller
Smardt’s V-Class oil-free chiller range is now available from 350–3,600TR with very small footprints. Smardt offers R134a and R1234ze refrigerants as standard, with other units available as options. The range features integrated redundancy and flexible turn-down to 5 per cent of full load. Other options include modular and series counter-flow configurations. Smardt says its systems-integrated design […]
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EPA offers $50,000 for IAQ solutions to smoke
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a design challenge to encourage the development of IAQ innovations that offer protection from smoke exposure during wildfires. In partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies, the EPA is offering five prizes – each up to US$10,000 (AU$13,000) – for low-cost approaches to clean fine particulate […]
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Pacific Ventilation appoints new Queensland distributor
Pacific Ventilation has strengthened its presence in the Queensland market with a new official distributor, Northern Airconditioning. Northern Airconditioning owner Michael Parker‐Walshe, with the support of Pacific Ventilation’s Queensland branch team, will handle the Northern Queensland sales region. Pacific Ventilation’s Queensland branch manager Pete Morris, Affil.AIRAH, and his team will continue to service the Central […]
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Carel reports positive 2020 financial results
The Carel Industries Board of Directors has released the company’s 2020 consolidated revenues. The Group’s consolidated revenues as of December 31, 2020, was €331.6m ($514m), which represents an increase of 1.3 per cent (plus 2.8 per cent at constant exchange rates). The consolidated EBITDA for the same comparative period is €65.2m ($101m) – an increase […]
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World Refrigeration Day to focus on HVAC&R careers
With about four months to go before World Refrigeration Day on June 26, organisers of the annual event have announced this year’s theme: “Cooling Champions: Cool Careers for a Better World”. The WRD 21 campaign will focus on careers in the HVAC&R industry. “The goal of the campaign is to inspire students and young professionals – […]