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Tag: HVAC
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Maximising residential AC efficiency: lessons from the field
Madison Talarico uses a case study to highlight how HVAC technicians can help customers improve their energy efficiency.
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AIRAH Awards 2024: University of Wollongong wins research award
A project by the University of Wollongong has taken home the 2024 AIRAH Award for Excellence in HVAC&R Research.
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AIRAH Awards 2024: NRG Services wins Best Retrofit
NRG Services has won the 2024 AIRAH Award for Best HVAC Retrofit or Upgrade for its work on Goondiwindi Hospital.
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AIRAH Awards 2023: Benmax wins Excellence in Sustainability gong
NSW-based mechanical services provider Benmax has received the Excellence in Sustainability honour at the AIRAH Awards 2023.
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Westaflex to shut down in February 2024
Melbourne-based HVAC manufacturer Westaflex / Uniflex Australia Group will cease trading on February 28, 2024, after 49 years in business.
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Choosing the right parameter for humidity
AIRAH is holding a Streamline webinar about humidity control in HVAC on Thursday, March 23. The session will detail the basics of humidity theory and the factors influencing which humidity parameter is the best choice in HVAC Control. Mansour Nevon, an application engineer from Vaisala, will present the session. Nevon says humidity control is important […]
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Applications open for small business ventilation program
The Victorian government is supporting public-facing small businesses to improve ventilation in areas accessible to customers, and thus reduce the spread of COVID-19. Applications are now open for the Small Business Ventilation Program, which provides $500 rebates and matched grants of up to $5,000 to support eligible small businesses’ investment in equipment, works and services […]
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Government survey on Victoria’s HVAC sector
The Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts, and Regions (DJPR) is running a survey to analyse the capabilities of the HVAC sector in Victoria. The survey has been created in response to the combined challenges of supply-chain disruptions and greater demand for improved HVAC systems to prevent the airborne spread of COVID-19. The survey takes less […]
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Safe Work Australia updates ventilation advice
Safe Work Australia has updated its guidance on improving ventilation in indoor workspaces to minimise the risks of COVID-19, including information about modifying HVAC systems. The information is a key resource for employers, who have a duty under the model Work Health and Safety laws to minimise the risks of COVID-19 in the workplace so […]
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Could HVAC systems be used to detect COVID-19?
Researchers at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine have been attempting to detect SARS-CoV-2 in a building by testing the air passing through the HVAC systems. The team hopes this could lead to earlier detection of the virus, improved quarantine protocols, reduced transmission, and fewer outbreaks. Researchers collected samples from two large student dormitories […]
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The next generation of HVAC service and integration
CoolAutomation is running a webinar on Tuesday, September 28 focusing on the latest developments in HVAC service and integration. In the webinar, former Daikin dealer David Aquilina will introduce participants to a set of devices and demonstrate how to easily integrate HVAC systems into a home automation system. He will also present new cloud-based remote […]
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New course focuses on sustainable HVAC
AIRAH has released a new accredited course that delves into sustainable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and operations. Created with the support of the ARBS Foundation, the Professional Diploma in Sustainable HVAC Design and Operation is a modular online program that offers an advanced level of professional development for HVAC&R and building services […]
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Name change for Queensland Tier 1 HVAC contractor
Leading Queensland HVAC contractor System Air Built Environment Services has has adopted a new trading name: SABE Services Group. The new look and trading name has already come into effect. The company ownership, staff, capacity, and capability will remain unchanged. SABE Services Group will still be a 100 per cent Queensland-owned and operated company. System […]
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A.G. Coombs shares suite of COVID-19 resources
Building services specialist A. G. Coombs has created a new web page answering commonly asked questions about COVID-19. Since the beginning of the pandemic, A.G. Coombs has been responding to requests from building owners and managers about restricting the spread of COVID-19 with the help of building services, especially HVAC systems. Over that time, the […]
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Vale Jack Laracy
Distinguished AIRAH life member Jack Laracy passed away peacefully on July 11 in Queensland, his home state. “It is with much sadness that we share the news of the passing of an AIRAH legend, Jack Laracy,” says AIRAH CEO Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH. “Jack was a leading educator with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and impacted […]
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New beginning for AMCA Australia
AMCA has officially switched from its previous state-based structure to operate as a single national industry association under the name AMCA Australia. The move comes following a comprehensive, three-year review of all association activities, upon which the organisation decided the time was right for AMCA state-based entities to formally join forces. “Over recent years, members […]
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Is this the HVAC system of the future?
A research collaboration between architecture firm BVN and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has created a 3D-printed air-diffusion system that has the potential to slash embodied carbon and installation costs – and disrupt the status quo of mechanical services. The Systems Reef 2 (SR2) is an alternative to traditional ductwork that is 3D printed […]
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Daikin confirms deal with American Air Filter
Daikin has announced a distribution partnership with American Air Filter (AAF), a leading company in the global filtration market. Daikin says the distribution relationship will strengthen its response to the growing need for ventilation and air purification and help position it in the market as a “company that provides solutions with air”. “A pioneer in […]
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FieldInsight introduces new HVAC-specific features
FieldInsight, an Australian developer of field service and job management software, has introduced new features aimed at HVAC businesses. “Do you struggle with slow systems, poor accountability and lack of team communication in your HVAC business?” says FieldInsight. “Do you feel like there are lost hours that could be saved? If you find that you’re […]
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RectorSeal offers PRO-Fit for HVAC systems
RectorSeal is encouraging technicians to put away the torch and flaring tool during their next HVAC system installation and use PRO-Fit instead. According to RectorSeal, PRO-Fit Quick Connect push-to-connect fittings efficiently connect copper and coated aluminum linesets for unitary and ductless HVAC units. “Because no brazing or flaring is needed, HVAC refrigerant lines can be […]