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Tag: University of Newcastle
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Excellence in Sustainability award for regional NSW first
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Award category for Excellence in Sustainability is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises Australian initiatives that have made clear improvements in the sustainability of […]
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Could thermal ‘LEGO’ blocks be the future?
The University of Newcastle has patented a new type of stackable thermal storage material, which can be housed in blocks, stored cheaply and safely, and then used to run steam turbines at power stations rather than burning coal. Dubbed Miscibility Gaps Alloy (MGA), the blocks are capable of receiving energy generated by renewables. A team […]