Mark Vender

November 22, 2019

Auto mechanic fined for illegal R134a cylinders

News

A Victorian auto mechanic has been fined after it was discovered he possessed 26 illegal disposable cylinders of the synthetic greenhouse gas R134a. According to the Department of the Environment and Energy, inspectors executed a search warrant on the mechanic’s business in April this year. During the search, they identified and seized approximately $2,500 of […]

November 21, 2019

RAC to split from Electrotechnology?

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Leading bodies in the HVAC&R sector have made submissions to the Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) to establish a dedicated Industry Reference Committee (IRC) for refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC). If successful, it would signal a new era for RAC training in Australia. The proposal was initiated by a unanimous vote of the Refrigeration and […]

November 21, 2019

Registrations opening for ARBS 2020

Events and conferences

Visitor registration for the ARBS 2020 trade exhibition opens on December 2. The event will be held in Melbourne from May 19–21, 2020, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The organisers are promising access to Australia’s most comprehensive display of products, innovations and services from the top HVAC&R and built environment suppliers in the […]

November 19, 2019

Eight cooling solutions to save the world

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A global coalition led by the government of India along with Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has announced the eight finalists of the Global Cooling Prize. The international innovation competition aims to promote the development of super-efficient and climate-friendly residential cooling solutions for homes. The finalist teams include some of the world’s largest air conditioner manufacturers, […]

November 15, 2019

AIRAH Award winners announced

Events and conferencesNews

On November 14 at Doltone House in Sydney, more than 300 people from Australia’s HVAC&R industry – a record attendance for the event – put on their black-tie best for the AIRAH Awards presentation gala. AIRAH president Ian Harwood, F.AIRAH, opened the evening by reflecting on the underlying purpose of the awards. “I don’t know […]

November 14, 2019

Low-temp, high-concept art

Events and conferences

From early December, Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art will be home to a snowman. Created by leading Swiss contemporary artists and collaborators Peter Fischli and David Weiss, Snowman is part of the Water exhibition. The artwork is in fact an encased water system with controlled cycles of condensation, precipitation and freezing. The snowman itself is […]

November 13, 2019

TAFE NSW inaugural awards night

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This year TAFE NSW – Sydney Region Refrigeration Section hosted the annual student’s awards night at the Apprentice Restaurant, Ultimo. The organisers took advantage of this first-time event to recognise last year’s award winners too, as well as the 2019 WorldSkills Sydney region finalists. “The event showcases passion, dedication and commitment the students, teachers and […]

November 8, 2019

AIRAH publishes salary survey

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AIRAH has completed its survey of salaries in the Australian HVAC&R industry, and the mood of respondents is generally upbeat. In total, 491 industry professionals from every state and territory completed the survey. “The data in this report provides a comparative analysis of the survey responses provided by all participants,” says Dr David Iacuone, who […]

November 7, 2019

Flammable future for split systems?

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German development agency GIZ has published a resource guide promoting the use of R290 (propane) in split system air conditioners. The guide highlights the efficiency benefits and potential emissions reductions that propane offers, and addresses concerns about flammable refrigerants. Ultimately, it aims to encourage policy-makers to facilitate the market uptake of energy-efficient split systems using […]

November 7, 2019

Finalist countdown for Global Cooling Prize

Events and conferences

The Global Cooling Prize – a competition designed to spur development of a radically more energy efficient cooling technology – will be announcing its finalists at a ceremony in New Delhi, India on November 15. This event is being co-hosted by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India; Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI); and Mission Innovation. It will […]