Danny Chan

June 7, 2020

Virtual seminars on a net-zero future

Events and conferences

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) will be holding a series of virtual seminars on net-zero building practices and tackling future policy changes in Australia and New Zealand.  Titled 2020 Vision for a 2030 Reality, the program will explore and answer pertinent questions facing building services engineers, in view of the 2030 deadline […]

June 5, 2020

simPRO launches digital summit

Events and conferences

Cloud-based operations management software company simPRO is organising a digital summit to provide an in-depth look at its software.    Comprising a series of free webinars, the summit aims to gather field service professionals from around the world for an interactive and informative multi-day event. The simPRO Digital Summit will be held from June 24–26 […]

June 5, 2020

Dwyer’s insertion thermal energy meter

Business

Dwyer Instruments has released the Series IEFB, a field-adjustable insertion thermal energy meter that uses electromagnetic technology to accurately and reliably measure fluid velocity and energy consumption. The high-accuracy IEFB is adjustable to fit pipe sizes from 4–10″ (100–250mm), while the standard-accuracy IEFB fits pipe sizes 4–36″ (100–900mm). “The IEFB incorporates a temperature meter and […]

June 4, 2020

AMCA advice on COVID-19 and HVAC

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The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association (AMCA) has released a position statement on the role of HVAC systems in mitigating the risks of airborne transmission of COVID-19. In the statement, the AMCA recognises that ventilation and air filtration provided by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) can reduce the airborne concentration of COVID-19 […]

June 4, 2020

HydroChem appoints new CEO

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HydroChem has named Mike Lenton as its new CEO. Lenton’s predecessor, Nick Duncan, will be moving into a full-time strategy, talent-development and project role. Duncan has been credited with transitioning HydroChem to a national operation over the past 15 years. “Having recently completed 18 successful years as the General Manager of Hydro Flow, Mike is […]

June 4, 2020

Get Cloud-based control

Business

The airCloud Home is a cloud-based solution from Hitachi that enables users to remotely monitor and control their air conditioning system via the airCloud app – downloadable on any smart device operating on android or iOS systems. With the app, users can control the ideal climate throughout the home on their favourite mobile device. Controllable features […]

June 3, 2020

IAQAA updates draft on COVID-19 guidelines

News

The Australian Chapter of Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) has released a new Draft Reference and Guidelines for Post Cleaning Validation of Buildings Contaminated with SARS-CoV-2. This is an updated version of the original Draft of guidelines, published in April, on the validation of post-cleaning work in buildings where a person infected with COVID-19 was […]

June 3, 2020

Corrosion protection

Business

Thermal-XR is a water-based acrylic from Promek Technologies that is specially designed for coating HVAC condenser coils. The company says the carbon coating restores thermal efficiency in HVAC&R systems. “Building owners and contractors no longer need to replace aging HVAC equipment,” says Promek. “Thermal-XR is a water-based high-quality acrylic specially designed for coating HVAC condenser […]

June 2, 2020

Australia’s $3.8b cold-chain food waste

News

Failures in the cold food chain cost the Australian economy nearly $4 billion worth of wasted food at farm gate values, says a new government- and industry-sponsored study. The study was carried out by the Melbourne-based Expert Group for the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and Refrigerants Australia. This is the first time […]

June 2, 2020

AIRAH to hold Virtual Industry Showcase

Events and conferences

On June 26, AIRAH will be celebrating World Refrigeration Day by staging its first ever Virtual Industry Showcase. Forming part of AIRAH’s Centenary celebrations, the exhibitor showcase and networking event is open to organisations, professionals and practitioners working in HVAC&R. In step with AIRAH’s ongoing COVID-19 response in converting some of its physical events into […]