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Tag: refrigeration
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A great trade: Jennah Halley on her move to HVAC&R
Jennah Halley took the scenic route to a career in HVAC&R, but the Cairns-based refrigeration technician has made up for lost time.
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NIST scientists make major ultracold refrigeration breakthrough
Researchers have drastically reduced the time and energy required to cool materials to within a few degrees above absolute zero.
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On James Harrison Day, AIRAH celebrates the “father of refrigeration”
James Harrison, widely regarded as the father of mechanical refrigeration, is remembered and celebrated every year on his birthday, April 17.
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Embraco launches integrated Sync it All package
Embraco has released its Sync it All package, consisting of the Embraco AIR fan and the Embraco SYNC controller.
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Axle rotation to power mobile refrigeration
DP World and Woolworths South Africa have launched a refrigeration trailer powered by the rotation of its own axle.
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Beijer Ref releases Freddox 202 Expert controller
Beijer Ref has announced the release of its new Freddox 202 Expert Cold Room Controller.
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Hunter prize for Adelaide refrigeration business
Australian business Cold Logic has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to construct and install cold and cool rooms for the first batch of three Hunter class frigates. The Adelaide-based refrigeration specialist will partner with UK company Ernest West & Beynon (EWB), leveraging EWB’s experience in supplying into the Type 26 program, the reference design for […]
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Putting a freeze on meat waste
Although the HVAC&R industry often focuses on improving large-scale refrigeration equipment and practices in the food supply chain, a new report shows that refrigeration in households also requires serious attention to reduce Australia’s alarming levels of meat waste. Home truths The RMIT-led report, supported by the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre and Meat and […]
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IIR International Congress of Refrigeration slated for Paris
The 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR 2023) is slated to take place in Paris from August 21–25. “A flagship event in the IIR conference portfolio, the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration reunites refrigeration stakeholders from every corner of the world,” say conference organisers. “The ideal environment for dialogue and discussions on all […]
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Michael Riese joins AIRAH board
Following a vote at the Institute’s annual Convention, Dr Michael Riese, M.AIRAH, has officially joined AIRAH’s national board. Originally from Germany and now based in Adelaide, Riese works for industrial and commercial refrigeration specialist Cold Logic, where he leads the Defence Division and is also responsible for Cold Logic’s R&D effort. AIRAH President Paul Jackson, […]
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Magnetic cooling technology attracts major funding
A magnetic cooling startup company in Darmstadt, Germany, has attracted the equivalent of more than $AU10 million in funding to begin mass production of its beverage refrigerators, which are cooled by a temperature-active metal. The company, MagnoTherm Solutions, was established in 2019 by a team of specialists in the field of permanent magnets and magnetic […]
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Daikin introduces commercial refrigeration units
Daikin Australia has launched a strategic new refrigeration business unit with the introduction of a range of commercial refrigeration condensing units. The units are designed specifically for refrigeration applications to operate display cabinets and coolrooms for supermarkets, convenience stores, service stations, as well as food and beverage services. “On a global level, Daikin has over […]
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SA winery completes sustainable refrigeration upgrade
Jim Barry Wines recently upgraded its refrigeration plant to improve both the quality of its riesling, and also the operation’s environmental sustainability. Temperature control is a critical parameter in quality wine production, and is especially important operation in South Australian wineries, given the warm climate. Refrigeration addresses this need, but at a cost: it is […]
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Carel shares solutions at Chillventa
Carel recently shared its products and solutions for energy-efficiency and improved refrigeration system performance at the Chillventa HVAC&R exhibition held in Nuremberg, Germany in October. DC technology and complete unit management Among its presentations, Carel shared its proposal for centralised systems based on DC technology applied to both condensing units (Hecu solution) and units with […]
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IBM pushes limits of low-temperature refrigeration
As part of its ongoing work in quantum computing, IBM has built the world’s largest dilution refrigerator. Dubbed Project Goldeneye, the super-fridge contains 1.7m3 of experimental volume and uses two helium isotopes to run at -273.15°C – about a hundredth of a degree above absolute zero. Quantum computing is an emerging technology that harnesses the […]
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Status update on low-GWP refrigerants
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new informatory note outlining the requirements and options available for low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. The refrigerants were selected according to performance, material compatibility, safety (flammability, toxicity), environmental protection and their cost. The note presents performance simulation results obtained using an advanced simulation model with […]
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Woolworths seeking refrigeration apprentices
Woolworths is looking for motivated individuals to join its next cohort of refrigeration apprentices in January 2023. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to install the latest refrigeration systems into Woolworths supermarket stores, or support the facilities management team with proactive and reactive maintenance services. The facilities management division oversees energy management and maintenance of […]
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Optimising commercial refrigeration and cooling equipment
The Victorian government has published a guide to optimising the performance of commercial refrigeration and cooling equipment. Aimed at end-users, it contains information on refrigerant gases, energy use, and a maintenance checklist for typical equipment. “Refrigeration and cooling systems can use a lot of energy and, if not properly maintained, may leak refrigerants,” reads the […]
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WRD 2022: Cooling matters … to reach net zero
To celebrate World Refrigeration Day (WRD) on June 26, AIRAH is sharing the keynote address from its Refrigeration 2022 Conference held earlier this year. The presentation, delivered by Dr Paul Bannister, L.AIRAH, looks at our climate change challenges and opportunities for refrigeration. Best known as the primary author of NABERS and the leader of the […]
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A deep dive into refrigeration systems
AIRAH is hosting a Technology Talk webinar on Thursday, June 30 about refrigeration systems. The session will include an onsite live demonstration streamed to the audience. Owner of Freeze Point Refrigeration, Morty Al Mandalawy, will present information on: The impact of system superheat versus evaporator superheat How the refrigeration system should be evacuated correctly How […]