Rachel Urquhart
Articles by Rachel Urquhart | Page 5
CSIRO predicts more climate extremes
CSIRO has released its seventh biennial State of the Climate report, projecting that in coming decades Australians are likely to experience more heat and fewer cold extremes, as well as more time in drought, more dangerous fire days, and a longer fire season for large areas. The report draws on Australian and international climate research […]
Antec Controls maintains lead time on products
During the supply chain issues and parts shortages recently experienced across the entire industry, Antec Controls says it has maintained a world’s-best lead time on valves and controllers. The company attributes this to its constant push towards vertical integration. “Much of the manufacturing processes are completed in-house, allowing them to be consistent and efficient with […]
Sound advice on building tuning
A.G. Coombs has published an advisory note on the advantages of building tuning, and how to implement it effectively. The publication outlines why effective building tuning is important, as well as how to address instability within a control system and its causes, and some of the common pitfalls in tuning strategies. According to A.G. Coombs, […]
Manufacturing breakthrough for thermoelectrics
University of Notre Dame researchers have developed a new manufacturing process that allows thermoelectric devices to be produced faster and at lower cost. The innovative process uses intense pulsed light to sinter thermoelectric material in less than a second, while conventional sintering in thermal ovens can take hours. This method of turning nanoparticle inks into flexible […]
US tightens supply chain emissions reporting
The US Government is tightening its emissions reporting requirements, with its proposed Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule expanding to include Scope 3 emissions. The new rule requires major federal government contractors to report their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, in a bid to protect the US Government’s supply chains from climate-related financial […]
Energy-intense data centres seek solutions
Digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider Vertiv has flagged the environmental and community impacts of data centres as a key industry concern in 2023. “Data centres will experience increased regulation and third-party oversight in 2023 as the world continues to grapple with the industry’s rising energy and water consumption against the backdrop of ongoing climate […]
Engineer celebrates 50 years in industry
For Marino Bassi, Key Account Senior Advisor at Nidec Global Appliance, 2022 marks 50 years in the European refrigeration industry. A member of the Embraco team since 1994, Bassi has held many roles within the business, and is now dedicated to the portfolio for commercial applications. Among Bassi’s many achievements, says employer Embraco, was his […]
New path for PV-powered cooling
An Australian-Indian group of researchers is exploring the combined use of thermoelectric modules (TEMs) and rooftop photovoltaics (PV) in HVAC for buildings. Using air as the thermal fluid for the rooftop PV, the scientists designed a system that uses a primary TEM wall to deliver room air conditioning. Traditionally, TEMs have not been used in […]
Air quality webinar for healthy buildings
IAQ Ventilation will host a webinar to discuss indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, and the latest trends in IAQ smart sensor technology. The free one-hour webinar, Indoor Air Quality Monitoring and Visualisation in Practice, will be held on November 23. IAQ Ventilation says its webinar is ideal for building operators, consulting engineers, HVAC and […]
Fujitsu General grows its applied team
Fujitsu General Australia has welcomed Frank Spiropoulos to the role of Applied Business Manager. Fujitsu General says Spiropoulos is a seasoned HVAC professional with experience in a range of roles valuable to the business: from chiller technician to authorised dealer and product support manager. Prior to joining the company, his most recent role was as […]
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