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Call for unified roll-out of new training package
A group of educators around the country are proposing a collaborative approach to implementing the new refrigeration and air conditioning training package. If successful, it would constitute a first within Australia’s vocational education sector. The new version of the Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration trade course, UEE32220, was recently endorsed for national use. […]
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TAFE NSW offers female-focused trade class
TAFE NSW Ultimo refrigeration section is seeking female participation in a Certificate II Electrotechnology Career Start course in 2021. The course is two days a week for six months. It provides students with key foundation skills and knowledge, and a sample of what the industry has to offer before they commit to a full apprenticeship. […]
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Video on flammability of A2L and A3 refrigerants
Chemical company Chemours has released a video titled Hydrocarbons: The Burning Truth, which looks at differences in flammability between A2L and A3 refrigerants. The video features Dr Scott Davis, CEO of Gexcon US, who explains the parameters impacting refrigerant flammability. These include how much of a gas is required for an ignition event to occur […]
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AIRAH and IIAR sign memorandum of understanding
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) and the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding. Headquartered in Virginia in the US, the IIAR represents companies and individuals working in the ammonia refrigeration space. Its members work in all facets of the industrial refrigeration industry, and include […]
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Refrigerant course assessments go virtual
REAL Alternatives 4 Life has established a process for training centres to hold theory assessments online. The free online course now extends to 17 European countries and languages, and the assessments are now available in virtual format, allowing people in lockdown the opportunity to complete them online. The course provides education on the safe use of […]
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Global HVAC&R perspectives on COVID-19
The Portuguese Association of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (EFRIARC) has announced that its 21st Seminar would be held in November and December 2020. The first part of the seminar will be a free webinar held on November 26, at 3pm (GMT), 2am (NSW, Vic, ACT, Tas), 1.30am (SA), 1am (Qld), 12.30am (NT) and 11pm […]
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Gramlick appointed Chair of Standards Australia
Tracey Gramlick has been appointed Chair of Standards Australia, becoming the first woman to serve in the position in the organisation’s almost 100-year history. Gramlick brings to the role more than 35 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, research and development, advocacy, management and marketing roles in several ASX-listed, private, not-for-profit and government enterprises, and […]
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Neil Cox joins HydroChem
Water treatment specialist HydroChem has appointed Neil Cox as its marketing lead. Cox’s previous roles include Chief Operating Officer of AIRAH and marketing manager at Kingspan Insulation Australia. In his new position he will assume responsibility the diverse marketing programs of Hydrochem’s expanding business. “HydroChem is a company I have interacted with and admired for many […]
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Virtual Industry Showcase returns in December
Registrations for AIRAH’s second Virtual Industry Showcase are now open. Patterned after the Institute’s annual regional networking events, the AIRAH Industry Nights, the Virtual Industry Showcase is a free-to-attend event that brings together companies and people working in HVAC&R from across the trades, innovation and engineering spaces. Similar to its debut in June, attendees will […]
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Plan for automatic licence recognition delayed
A proposal for automatic mutual recognition of state and territory occupational licences, which had been announced to commence on January 1, 2021, has been pushed out to July 1, 2021 after a meeting of the National Cabinet. Automatic mutual recognition is intended to improve labour mobility across jurisdictions by allowing individuals who hold an occupational […]
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Davina Rooney joins IWBI Governance Council
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Green Building Council of Australia, Davina Rooney, and Senior Director of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) at S&P Dow Jones Indices, Mona Naqvi, to the IWBI Governance Council. The Governance Council helps uphold the integrity of IWBI’s certification frameworks and accelerates the broader movement […]
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Open discussion on industrial equipment efficiency
Three technical discussion papers, for industrial pumps, compressors and boilers, have been released for industry comment. The Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program prioritisation plan identified these industrial products as high priority and a focus for immediate attention. The Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, on behalf of the Committee overseeing the E3 Program, […]
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Videos explore i-Hub Smart Building Data Clearing House
The i-Hub project has released two videos to promote and explain its Smart Building Data Clearing House initiative. The Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling (i-Hub) is an initiative composed of AIRAH (the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating), the CSIRO, the Queensland University of Technology, the University of Melbourne and the […]
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Call for RAC subject matter experts
Although a new national training package for refrigeration and air conditioning has just been released, work is already starting on the next iteration. Two new units will be developed on variable refrigerant flow systems, and fire and smoke control systems. Australian Industry Standards (AIS) is looking for subject matter experts to help review and develop […]
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Scientists create energy-saving ‘liquid window’
Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a liquid window panel that can block the sun to regulate solar transmission while reducing energy consumption in buildings. The NTU researchers found that by placing hydrogel-based liquid within glass panels, the window is able to trap thermal heat that can be released through […]
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Igniting the circular economy
Sustainability Victoria is holding an interactive virtual event on Friday, November 20 called “Accelerating the circular economy”. The free event will address reducing the environmental impacts of production and consumption, and enabling economic growth through the productive use of natural resources. The panel session, featuring live polls and chat, will be hosted by CEO of Sustainability […]
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Second i-Hub Summit webinar series coming soon
The Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling (i-Hub) and AIRAH are running a series of free webinars to provide updates on the current research and status of the projects that are under way. This is the second Summit series in 2020. Integrated Design Studios – Monday, November 30 The first webinar focuses on i-Hub’s Integrated Design […]
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ASHRAE moves to net-zero-energy global headquarters
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has moved into its net-zero-energy global headquarters based in Atlanta. Originally built in 1978, the 6,197m2 building sits on 4.5 hectares of land and is a part of a high-tech commercial estate. Renovations began in January earlier this year. “ASHRAE’s goal for this project was […]
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Tesla HVAC on the horizon?
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk once again expressed interest in developing a highly efficient, next generation HVAC system that features an advanced HEPA filter. The American business magnate addressed the subject during Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting, in which he further hinted that the project may begin as soon as next year. The subject was raised by […]
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Beijer Ref strengthens local manufacturing capability
Beijer Ref in Australia has announced the formation of SCM REF Australia, a Sydney-based OEM to service the Australian refrigeration industry. It is believed the move will support the company’s focus on sustainability and the development of environmentally friendly and natural refrigerant technology. “The investment is a significant injection into the Australian refrigeration industry and […]