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Author: Louise Belfield
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Passivhaus Conference to show the way
The Australian Passivhaus Association is holding a conference on Passivhaus building technologies and methodologies at the University of NSW in Sydney from May 5–6. The conference aims to demonstrate the importance of well-conceived and consistent action in the building sector for a successful transition to a sustainable energy future. Hands-on workshops and masterclasses will help […]
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Magnetic cooling technology attracts major funding
A magnetic cooling startup company in Darmstadt, Germany, has attracted the equivalent of more than $AU10 million in funding to begin mass production of its beverage refrigerators, which are cooled by a temperature-active metal. The company, MagnoTherm Solutions, was established in 2019 by a team of specialists in the field of permanent magnets and magnetic […]
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Ziehl-Abegg enjoys record sales and employee growth
German ventilation, control and drive technology company Ziehl-Abegg has posted record sales and growth in employee numbers. According to published figures for 2022, the company recorded an increase in sales of around 22 per cent compared to the previous year from AUD$1,190 million to AUD$1,450 million. It also increased its number of employees globally from […]
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Spray cooling to lower carbon footprint for data centres
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) researchers in Singapore say they have developed a more sustainable and green method for cooling down servers in data centres, potentially reducing both energy costs and carbon footprint by up to 26 per cent. Data centres in Singapore currently account for 7 per cent of the nation’s total electricity consumption. With […]
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Fujitsu marks Mark Taylor milestone with free money promotion
Fujitsu General is celebrating a 25-year partnership with cricket legend Mark Taylor. Taylor’s ambassadorship was established in 1998, and is one of the longest personal endorsement agreements in Australia, says Fujitsu. To mark the occasion, Fujitsu General is giving away $25,000 to 10 lucky winners* as part of this year’s free money promotion. “Mark has […]
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Coconut and lemon composite to heat and cool homes
Researchers in Stockholm, Sweden have developed an eco-friendly material that they say can be used to cool and even heat homes. The team of researchers at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology – Sweden’s largest technical university – used coconuts, lemons, and modified wood, to create a “wood composite thermal battery.” According to the research […]
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Australian Manufacturing Week dates announced
Australia’s premier manufacturing solutions event, the Australian Manufacturing Week, will be held this year at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 9–12, 2023. An Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) initiative, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) is an industry exhibition encompassing all aspects of manufacturing in Australia. In May this year it will become […]
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New tool tracks global contributions to climate change
University of East Anglia (UEA) researchers in the UK have published findings that show how countries have contributed to global warming through their emissions of key greenhouse gases since 1850. The work builds on published records of historical emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) – gases that have made significant […]
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Stulz adds R513A units to its range
Stulz Oceania has announced that selected units from its CyberAir 3PRO DX range are now available with R513A, a low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. According to the company, this highlights its ongoing commitment to providing the most sustainable air conditioning systems for data centres, and it is working on further product conversions that will […]
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Professional Engineers Act 2023 passed in the ACT
The Professional Engineers Act 2023 has been passed in the ACT Legislative Assembly. This brings the ACT into line with other states that are rolling out professional registration regimes, or that already have them in place, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. In Queensland, practising engineers have been required to be registered since 2002. […]
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Cambodia sets example for climate action in cooling
Cambodia, with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), has launched its first national strategic plan on cooling for a greener, cleaner and low-carbon future. “Sustainable approaches to cooling are critical to tackle climate change,” says UNEP. “Such approaches reduce […]
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Fujitsu and Nube iO to create smart building solutions
A new partnership between Fujitsu General Australia and IoT devices manufacturer Nube iO aims to bring advanced control offerings to the market, including an app-based wi-fi control that allows users to manage their air conditioner from wherever they are, either inside or outside the home, using a smartphone, tablet, or voice command. Fujitsu General director […]
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PROflex master rolls available from Ductmate
PROflex is a flexible duct connector designed to isolate equipment noise and vibration from ductwork, and consists of a fabric secured to sheet metal on both sides. Typically, the connector is inserted between the equipment and the ductwork. According to Ductmate, PROflex comes in rolls which are now available in various lengths – 1000ft (305m), 750ft […]
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New home comfort rating system for Darwin homes
CSIRO and its project partners are holding a forum to launch a new home comfort rating system for Darwin residential building designs on Thursday, March 30. The industry and community forum will include presentations, a home comfort rating demonstration and a “where to from here?” discussion opportunity. This will include field validation of house energy […]
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New standalone wall-mount CO controller for carparks
HEVAC, an Australian company specialising in control systems for the commercial air conditioning industry, has a new offering in its range of carpark CO control systems. The new SACO is a standalone wall mount sensor/controller that complies fully to Standards Australia AS 1668.2-2012 for CO management, fan-fault monitoring and minimum timed ventilation requirements, says HEVAC. According […]
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Sustainable cooling could save thousands of lives
A collaborative study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Yale University has found that it is possible to provide affordable cooling to an ever-growing population and also avoid increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Keeping people cool can save tens of thousands of lives each year, the report says. Those without access to indoor […]
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Drillcut launches ‘game changing’ online platform
Leading HVAC, plumbing, electrical and building services equipment supplier Drillcut has launched a new online platform. After two years of development and testing, Drillcut says it expects its new Drillcut 360 platform to play a major part in the turnaround of Australia’s multi-billion-dollar building services sector by targeting improvements in supply-chain efficiency, productivity, labour costs, […]
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Yellowstone pool provides insights into hydrothermal systems
A small pool just north of Yellowstone National Park’s famous Old Faithful geyser is helping University of Utah researchers to gain new understandings of the fluctuations of energy in the park’s extensive hydrothermal system. Doublet Pool is a pair of hydrothermal pools connected by a small neck, situated on Geyser Hill in Yellowstone National Park. […]
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ARBS celebrates the past – and looks to a bright future
Approaching its 10-year milestone, the ARBS Foundation is looking back at the work it has done to support Australia’s HVAC&R industry through $400,000 worth of grants. In 2014, ARBS Exhibitions Limited created the ARBS Foundation to support the HVAC&R industry. The goal was to promote education and research in the industry, solicit donations to help […]
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Elitech offers refrigeration charging scale
Elitech’s new LMC-210 Programmable HVAC Refrigeration Charging Scale is designed to weigh refrigerant containers, in addition to charging directly into a system or recovering from a system. According to Elitech, the HVAC scale features a measuring weight capacity of 100kg, remote communication between scale body and Elitech Scale App or handhold controller, a tough and […]