Mark Vender

November 1, 2018

Mould buster Terry Brennan visits Australia

Events and conferences

One of the world’s leading experts on dampness and health in buildings, Terry Brennan, will be in Australia this month. The visit comes at a time of heightened interest in mould and moisture in buildings and the underlying building science. A recent parliamentary inquiry highlighted the link between biotoxin-related illnesses and mould. It also called […]

October 30, 2018

Government seeks input for industrial MEPS program

Regulations

The Department of the Environment and Energy is seeking key stakeholders to help establish minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for industrial equipment. This will cover industrial and commercial-scale pumps, boilers and air compressors in Australia and New Zealand. Energy efficiency requirements are already in place for a wide range of products and tools under the Greenhouse […]

October 29, 2018

Airzone air conditioning system

Business

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has launched Airzone – a state-of-the-art zoning solution that it says delivers unrivalled temperature control. Airzone has been designed for both residential and commercial applications, and is compatible with MHIAA’s ducted series and VRF ducted systems. Unlike many ducted systems, it gives users the ability to individually control the […]

October 29, 2018

Updating safety guidelines for confined spaces

Regulations

Standards Australia is seeking input on AS 2865 – Confined spaces. Despite addressing a key safety issue for HVAC&R workers, it is in danger of being withdrawn if industry does not signal its need for the standard. AIRAH released its Safety in the HVAC&R Industry report in 2017. This report highlighted the need for occupational […]

October 27, 2018

AIRAH Awards finalists – Excellence in Sustainability

Features

In the lead-up to the AIRAH Awards gala dinner on November 15, HVAC&R News is profiling finalists in some of the different categories. The AIRAH Awards recognise excellence and achievement within HVAC&R, with initial nominations coming from those working within the industry. Click here to see all the finalists for the 2018 awards. The Excellence in Sustainability award, sponsored […]

October 25, 2018

Mould inquiry calls for tighter building standards

News

The federal government has released findings from its inquiry into mould-related illnesses and moisture in buildings. The parliamentary inquiry met in August and September to hear evidence from experts in health, biology and building physics. The committee received information about Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and the wide range of associated symptoms that are often […]

October 25, 2018

Chillventa 2019 – What we learnt

News

Germany’s Chillventa show was held in Nuremburg from October 16–18. The biennial event, now into its 10th year, is touted as “the meeting place for the international refrigeration, AC, ventilation and heat pump community”. In many ways it is a European equivalent to ARBS. Numbers this year were up. For the first time there were […]

October 25, 2018

Charge limit increase imminent

News

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has taken the next step towards increasing the charge limit of A3 refrigerants in commercial refrigeration equipment. As reported earlier this year, the change would increase the limit on A3 (flammable) refrigerants such as propane in commercial refrigeration equipment from 150g to 500g. This would enable hydrocarbons to be used […]

October 24, 2018

ARC re-awarded contract for licensing scheme

News

The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has been re-awarded the contract for administration of the national refrigeration and air conditioning licence scheme, for up to nine years. The ARC has administered the scheme since its inception in 2005. It is the body responsible for granting refrigerant handling licences (RHL) and refrigerant trading authorisations (RTA). These are […]

October 24, 2018

HVAC&R world: meet a fridgie from America

Features

Around the world, “fridgies” everywhere are making sure air conditioning and refrigeration systems are operating efficiently and effectively across industrial, commercial and domestic settings. In the October issue of HVAC&R Nation magazine, we profiled some international fridgies. From the best things about the job to overall changes within the industry, they give us an insightful […]