Mark Vender
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Dr Bronwyn Evans honoured in Queen’s Birthday list
Engineers Australia CEO Dr Bronwyn Evans has been appointed as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) for significant service to engineering, to standards and to medical technology. As well as possessing a background in electrical engineering, Dr Evans has been an important figure for promoting the engineering sector and mentoring young […]
ARBS Foundation publishes new research on chilled beams
The ARBS Education and Research Foundation and Team Catalyst have published a detailed study of active chilled beam systems that they say offers “groundbreaking findings”. Funding was provided to Team Catalyst to research active chilled beam systems and to compare the performance of two chilled water plant configurations: Standard using chilled water plant of multiple […]
Fujitsu extends anywAiR technology with wi-fi adaptor
Fujitsu General Australia has expanded its anywAiR technology suite with the launch of the anywAiR technology wi-fi adaptor. The adaptor plugs into a select range of compatible Fujitsu General air conditioners including the wall-mounted Lifestyle Range (KMTC) indoor unit. It enables wi-fi control, allowing the unit to be controlled remotely by smartphone or tablet using […]
Alfa Laval publishes white paper on sustainable refrigerants
Heat transfer specialist Alfa Laval has published a white paper offering guidance on selecting and accommodating refrigerants for diverse heating and cooling applications. The document, titled Navigating a changing refrigerants market, was developed by the company as a response to customers seeking guidance when choosing from the growing range of new refrigerants generally, and natural […]
Global update on solar heating and cooling
The Solar Academy of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme is running a webinar on developments in the global solar thermal market, as well as industry and business trends in 2020. The session will focus on successful applications, such as solar assisted district heating, solar heat for industrial processes and PVT systems, which have […]
Holyoake to run meet-and-greet evening in Brisbane
Holyaoke Air Management Solutions is inviting interested professionals to attend a casual meet-and-greet event in Brisbane on Thursday evening, June 10. The company will introduce its new partnership with Price Industries and share the educational resources and tools now available to the engineering community. The event will feature: The Price Learning Portal (PLP): The PLP […]
Greenstar achieves carbon neutral certification
Although the HVAC&R industry has often shown its power to reduce emissions through innovative net zero projects and technology, there are fewer examples of companies that have taken on the challenge themselves as organisations. Perth-based HVAC and electrical firm Greenstar has now done this by earning carbon neutral certification through Climate Active. Climate Active is […]
FieldInsight introduces new HVAC-specific features
FieldInsight, an Australian developer of field service and job management software, has introduced new features aimed at HVAC businesses. “Do you struggle with slow systems, poor accountability and lack of team communication in your HVAC business?” says FieldInsight. “Do you feel like there are lost hours that could be saved? If you find that you’re […]
Why is R404A still a go-to option in Australia?
Despite its tag as an “outgoing” refrigerant in the HFC phase-down, there are signs that R404A remains a go-to option for key sectors of Australia’s HVAC&R industry. According to experts, pressure from end-users for low first-cost and straightforward, low-risk solutions, and a lack of incentives to move to new technologies have made R404A an ongoing […]
HVAC&R the hero at WRD21
To celebrate World Refrigeration Day on June 26, organisers of the event have scheduled a series of 16 webinars to explore career paths in the HVAC&R industry. The theme for WRD21 is “Cooling Champions: Cool Careers for a Better World”. Tying in with this, the webinars will describe trends and opportunities in the technologies that […]
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