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The University of South Australia and Glaciem have built an indirect evaporative (dew point) carbon dioxide (DP-CO2) refrigeration system.
The federal government has opened public consultation on options to reduce the use of high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants in the commercial and industrial refrigeration sector.
Refrigerant supplier A-Gas has launched what it describes as the first disposable refrigerant cylinder recycling program in New Zealand.
Geelong will host a series of events on World Refrigeration Day – Wednesday, June 26 – to honour refrigeration pioneer James Harrison.
Are Australian cold storage facilities making the most of the latest practices and technology to improve their sustainability?
Jennah Halley took the scenic route to a career in HVAC&R, but the Cairns-based refrigeration technician has made up for lost time.
Researchers have drastically reduced the time and energy required to cool materials to within a few degrees above absolute zero.
James Harrison, widely regarded as the father of mechanical refrigeration, is remembered and celebrated every year on his birthday, April 17.
Embraco has released its Sync it All package, consisting of the Embraco AIR fan and the Embraco SYNC controller.
DP World and Woolworths South Africa have launched a refrigeration trailer powered by the rotation of its own axle.
Beijer Ref has announced the release of its new Freddox 202 Expert Cold Room Controller.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]