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RLS names new Director of Sales for Australian office
US-based HVAC&R manufacturer RLS LLC has appointed Ian Robertson as Director of Sales for the company’s new Australian operation. Robertson was most recently Vice President Sales for Daikin Industries North America. He was previously Senior Consultant for Global Markets with Daikin, serving on the strategic planning and business development team that launched the company into […]
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Smartair releases new radial plug-flow diffuser
Smartair Diffusion has launched the Smartemp Radial Plug-flow Diffuser. The company says that the type RPC-AD diffuser is suitable for industrial displacement discharge from 4.5 to 8m height. The discharge direction of the plug-flow airstream is adjustable from a radial pattern to a vertical airstream. This provides both optimised cooling in which the low turbulence […]
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Activ8 COVID disinfectant earns TGA approval
Activ8 Barrier Guard HVAC is a Queensland-made, TGA-registered COVID disinfectant designed for use in the HVAC industry. According to air conditioning system supplier Complete Air Supply (CAS), it is the only HVAC TGA-approved COVID disinfectant on the market. Available in 5L and 15L containers, the product includes non-toxic products that are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal as well […]
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Breakthrough in radiative cooling
New research led by University at Buffalo (UB) engineers has made significant progress in the area of passive cooling. The study, published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, has found a way to turbo-charge an existing passive cooling technique, known as radiative or sky cooling. This eco-friendly technique involves the use of sun-blocking nanomaterials that […]
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SA water project promotes renewable energy use
Rheem Australia has launched the Rheem Active Hot Water Control Project, to create the South Australian Smart Network. The project behind the network, designed to improve the state’s energy system and increase the use of renewable energy, is undertaken by Rheem’s renewables brand, Solahart. The project has been awarded funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and […]
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Carel releases white paper on natural refrigerants
HVAC&R control and humidification specialist Carel has released a white paper that examines natural refrigerants and the technologies available to optimise energy savings. As countries around the world move to phase down HFCs in support of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, natural refrigerants including CO2, ammonia and hydrocarbons are increasingly being looked at […]
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How does climate change affect building codes?
The Global Resiliency Dialogue has released a report about the current integration of climate data and assessment of extreme weather events in building codes around the world. The group is composed of international industry organisations including the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), the National Research Council of Canada, the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and […]
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Sustainable Starbucks built in six days
Starbucks Canada is opening the first sustainably constructed Starbucks drive-thru store in Abbotsford, Canada. The store was constructed in just six days with near-zero construction waste. It is also designed to reduce energy needs for heating and cooling compared to standard construction builds. Starbucks worked with Vancouver-based green building company, Nexii Building Solutions, to construct […]
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Supermarket refrigerant leaks caught on camera
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has released the details of an investigation into refrigerant leakage in US supermarkets. The project, aimed at raising mainstream awareness of refrigerant management issues, is titled “Leaking Havoc” – and the results are indeed alarming. EIA investigated dozens of supermarkets in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland using portable […]
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Body heat powers new wearable device
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new wearable device that harvests energy from the wearer’s own body heat. Using an elastic material, the device can be worn like a ring, bracelet or any accessory that makes direct contact with your skin. It employs thermoelectric generators to convert the body’s internal temperature […]
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Condair shares advice on making buildings healthier
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a rethink on the risks posed by viral transmission in buildings. Fresh air, temperature, minimum relative humidity and even sunlight are gaining greater attention as factors that can control the spread of viruses. Humidity specialist Condair has released a white paper entitled “Making buildings healthier” that provides an overview of […]
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Holyoake and Price join forces
With effect from March 1, Price Industries will acquire an interest in Holyoake Air Management Solutions to form a new independent business, Holyoake by Price. Holyoake Air Management Solutions says that the new company will continue to operate as an independent business. Incorporated in 1949 by Ernest H. Price, the Price organisation started out as […]
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Northern Territory to finally adopt Section J?
The Northern Territory government is considering adopting Section J of the National Construction Code (NCC), which will set out new energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings. The National Construction Code prescribes the minimum standard for buildings in Australia. Although it is a national code, each state and territory may decide whether or not to adopt […]
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Umow Lai fully integrates into Integral Group
Umow Lai’s Melbourne practice has taken the final step in joining the Integral Group brand. With the Sydney and Brisbane offices of Umow Lai having already been absorbed into the global operation, the rebranding of the erstwhile Victorian Umow Lai office – its national HQ – means the organisation previously known as Umow Lai will […]
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South Australia opens new ‘medi-hotel’ for COVID cases
International travellers in South Australia who test positive for COVID-19 infection are now being transferred to a hotel quarantine facility with upgraded ventilation systems and processes. The 72-bed Tom’s Court hotel in Adelaide’s CBD will mainly house new international arrivals, but rooms will also be available should there be any further cases of community transmission […]
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Beijer Ref acquires Australian HVAC distributor
Global refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref announced that they have acquired all the shares in Complete Air Supply. Complete Air Supply is a manufacturer and distributor of air conditioning supplies, including ducting and associated fittings. With 40 employees on staff, the company has an established sales distribution network with three branches in Queensland. Annual sales amount […]
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Mitsubishi Electric launches new floor console
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the launch of a new floor console that it says can heat rooms twice as fast as previous models. The MFZ-KW-VG is a slim, floor-standing air conditioner with RapidHeat technology, which uses advanced sensors with intuitive control logic technology. The heat technology automatically activates at start-up in low-temperature room conditions, blowing […]
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Differential pressure switch from Dwyer Instruments
The Dwyer Series AT-ADPS ATEX/IECEx-approved differential pressure switch incorporates a flameproof aluminium enclosure that protects the device for use in hazardous areas commonly found in process or industrial applications. The ADPS differential pressure switch contained in Series AT-ADPS is designed for monitoring pressure, vacuum, and differential pressure. Due to the unit’s dual-scale adjustment knob, the […]
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AMBA promotes polymer-based insulation to construction sector
Polyurethane insulation can help to create more energy efficient buildings, says the Australian Modern Building Alliance (AMBA). AMBA is an interest group of companies established to represent the use of polymers in the Australian construction industry. The Alliance is encouraging the sector to consider polymer-based insulation in the design of new houses and buildings, in […]
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Hotel quarantine outbreaks prompt ventilation review
The Victorian government is conducting a review of hotel ventilation and air conditioning systems amid an increase in COVID-19 cases linked to quarantine. The situation has raised further concerns about the suitability of hotels as quarantine facilities, and the role of airborne transmission in spreading the virus. The Australian hotel quarantine system has registered outbreaks […]