Danny Chan

October 15, 2020

Vying for AIRAH’s innovation accolade

Events and conferences

In the lead-up to the AIRAH Awards 2020, HVAC&R News is profiling finalists in the various categories. The AIRAH Awards recognise excellence and achievement in Australia’s HVAC&R industry. This year’s awards ceremony will be conducted online on Tuesday, November 10. Following an independent judging process, finalists across 11 categories have now been announced. The Excellence […]

October 14, 2020

Property awards provides free ‘all access’ pass

Events and conferences

The Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards will be held as a virtual event on Thursday, October 22. The event recognises exceptional projects, businesses, and professionals across the Australian property industry. For the first time, attendees will be given a free ‘access all areas’ pass to attend the property awards. Hosted […]

October 13, 2020

Rethinking dyslexia in HVAC&R

Events and conferences

The Dyslexia in Engineering Day was inaugurated on October 9, 2020. Speaking on a special RAC CoolingCast program, founder Steve Gill says the event was established to help change the conversation about the disorder. He hopes it will foster a more positive view of what it means to be dyslexic and working in highly technical […]

October 13, 2020

AIRAH recognises outstanding students

Events and conferences

The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has a strong tradition of recognising outstanding students in HVAC&R at its annual awards presentation. This year is no exception. AIRAH recently announced the finalists for Student of the Year – Higher Education or Research for the AIRAH Awards 2020. The award recognises students who […]

October 9, 2020

HVAC&R leaders of the future

Events and conferences

The finalists for the 2020 AIRAH Awards have been announced. This year, the awards ceremony will be held as a virtual event on Tuesday, November 10. The winners will be announced at the online awards ceremony, as part of AIRAH’s Outlook 2020 International HVAC&R Conference. The conference will be a full-day virtual event featuring three […]

October 9, 2020

Actrol’s new range of condensing units

Business

Actrol has released its latest range of fitted condensing units. The Ryker GH condensing units feature a strong and sturdy design that allows them to operate in ambients up to 43°C, says Actrol. The range includes units to suit applications from 5.2kW to 25.6kW. Standard features include: Larger condenser that provides lower energy consumption and […]

October 8, 2020

AIRAH celebrates excellence in sustainability

Events and conferences

As the annual AIRAH Awards draw closer, HVAC&R News will be showcasing the individuals and companies whose outstanding achievements have earned them a place in the final selection this year. The AIRAH Awards 2020 will be shown online on November 10, as part of AIRAH’s Outlook 2020 International HVAC&R Conference. The event celebrates outstanding achievements […]

October 8, 2020

Practical course on achieving net zero buildings

Events and conferences

How can the built environment work towards achieving the 2050 targets for net zero buildings? In collaboration with Monash University, the Green Building Council Australia (GCBA) has developed an online course to help answer that question. The course, titled “Realising net zero buildings”, will discuss industry challenges in emissions reduction and how to tackle them […]

October 8, 2020

Ducted vent solution to prevent heat leakage

BusinessNews

Australian inventor Dean McGurgan, Affil.AIRAH, has developed a ducted ceiling vent that he claims can save on all forms of household heating loss from all types of ducted air conditioning systems – without the need for wires, batteries or apps. Pending a licensing deal, McGurgan calls the as-yet unnamed product an “anti-gravity ducted ceiling vent”. […]

October 7, 2020

Integrated valve technology with Combiflow 6-Way

Business

Valve developer Frese says it has found a way to reduce the number of required valve components through the Combiflow 6-Way. With the Combiflow 6-Way component, the company says that only one valve and one actuator is required to achieve complete pressure independent balancing and control. “One actuator means only one data point versus conventional […]