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Tag: HVAC&R
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Actrol to celebrate World Refrigeration Day
As the inaugural World Refrigeration Day on June 26 draws closer, wholesaler Actrol has announced its plans for the big day. “The HVAC&R industry is often viewed as invisible, yet every day we are surrounded by the pleasures that our industry is responsible for, and the nation takes for granted,” says the company. “Our industry, […]
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Future:Air ready to roll
More major industry organisations have thrown their support behind the Future:Air seminar series, running throughout Australia next week. Associations ARBS and Refrigerants Australia have now joined AREMA and AMCA in supporting Future:Air. The seminar series will deliver information to help prepare businesses that own, manage or repair chillers and large air conditioning equipment for the […]
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New online training for HVAC&R Fundamentals
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has released all eight units in its Professional Certificate in HVAC&R Fundamentals. The online program explores technical knowledge and skills in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. It consists of eight units, with detailed information about the workings of HVAC&R equipment and principles. Brendan Pejkovic, […]
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Energy consumption and emissions hit record levels
Global energy consumption and CO2 emissions rose to record levels in 2018, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). And one of the major contributors to the increase was HVAC&R. According to the IEA, energy consumption worldwide grew by 2.3 per cent in 2018, nearly twice the average rate of growth […]
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Reduce your HVAC costs
The NSW government is holding a webinar on November 7 about reducing business HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) costs. HVAC creates significant costs that businesses need to consider. Improving HVAC performance through control systems can result in immediate benefits. The webinar will give practical advice on: Identifying the major components of an HVAC system at […]
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Podcast highlights HVAC&R Drawdown project
An initiative to apply the Project Drawdown approach to the HVAC&R industry has been highlighted on the Climactic podcast. Project Drawdown is a worldwide project that lays out a plan to reverse global warming. It has drawn on more than 65 researchers and scientists from 22 countries to identify, research, and model the 100 most […]
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A trade cooler than the rest
The Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE (GOTAFE) in Victoria has produced a fantastic video to promote the industry and the benefits of choosing a career in air conditioning and refrigeration. “Typically, people wanting to become tradies select the more commonly known trades such as plumbing, carpentry and electrical,” says Kate Storer from GOTAFE. “Being a […]