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Author: Mark Vender
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HVAC&R world: meet a fridgie from America
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 […]
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Mitsubishi Electric set for summer
The rush of new products for summer has started, and Mitsubishi Electric is front and centre. The Compact Ceiling Cassette has been designed for smaller locations and rooms where wall space is not available for mounted air conditioners. It also boasts clean, sleek styling that should suit new-build apartments, offices or restaurants. “It’s perfect for […]
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AIRAH Award finalists – Excellence in Innovation
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 […]
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New comparisons in commercial HVAC systems
The ARBS Education and Research Foundation has released the results of a comparative study conducted on HVAC systems in commercial buildings. The research and the resulting report – touted as a world first on air distribution systems – was conducted in Sydney by Team Catalyst. “There are few surprises for experienced HVAC engineers who understand […]
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Reader discount at Aitcool
Aitcool Australia is offering an exclusive 15 per cent discount to HVAC&R News readers – just use the discount code AIRAH15. Aitcool is the exclusive Australian distributor of Wenling Aitcool tools and equipment. “We are proud to be supplying industry-leading equipment to assist the trade,” says managing director Daniel Groves. “We specialise in R32-ready non-spark […]
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HyChill issues statement on factory fire
HyChill has issued a statement about the fire that broke out at its Melbourne factory last week. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) were called to the scene on Canterbury Road in Kilsyth at around 2pm on Friday afternoon. They transported one man to The Alfred hospital and closed the road […]
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simPRO roadshow gets rolling
Job management software specialist simPRO has announced its next round of Australian roadshows. The sessions will cover all new simPRO releases so far in in 2018 including SMS, Data Feed, Form Builder, Quote & Sales Module and simPRO IoT. It will also preview other products and updates to be released this quarter and beyond, including […]
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Fantech upgrades Gorilla range
After launching the Gorilla X HVLS fan range last year, Fantech has introduced a number of upgrades to meet the demands of most applications. “Designed to save energy costs, improve comfort and increase productivity, the Gorilla X range of HVLS fans generate a gentle, slow-moving airstream that covers a large area,” Fantech says. “This makes them ideal for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, […]
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NCC update: “Brace yourselves”
That was the message from Mike Dodd, senior policy officer at the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), at the recent Future of HVAC Conference. He presented an update on the changes to Section J of Volume 1 of the National Construction Code (NCC), which will be published in February 2019 and come into effect in […]
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Actrol launches DC-3 Smart Refrigeration system
After a preview at ARBS earlier this year, Actrol has announced the arrival of its DC-3 Smart Refrigeration system. Australia’s first “plug and play” system for walk-in/reach-in coolrooms, it promises a step change for an industry which, until now, has had to rely on bespoke solutions. The launch is scheduled for November 1. To create […]
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Daikin releasing new Zena range
Daikin is releasing its new Zena designer series of wall-mounted split-system units. The new range will be available from late October, and will consist of an enhanced line-up ranging from 2.5kW through to 6.0kW. “The indoor unit presents itself in an outstandingly minimalist and compact design of only 798mm in width, 185mm in depth, and […]
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AIRAH Awards finalists announced
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has announced the finalists for its annual awards. Over the past 15 years the AIRAH Awards have established themselves as the leading event for recognising excellence and achievement in Australia’s HVAC&R industry. Prizes will be awarded in 10 different categories this year, including Future Leader, […]
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Monash Net Zero initiative wins UN prize
Monash University and ClimateWorks Australia have won the Momentum for Change Award presented by the United Nations at the Climate Week conference in New York for the Net Zero Initiative. The initiative aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions from Monash’s built environment by 2030. This requires extensive work on the HVAC system, which accounts […]
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Lessons from Europe’s HFC phase-down
Reports from Europe indicate the HVAC&R industry is feeling the effects of the HFC phase-down – there known as the F-Gas Regulation. Europe’s program came into force in 2015, so it is further advanced in the phase-down than Australia. It made a large step-change reduction this year, which differs from the gradual reduction scheduled here. […]
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Property owners make net-zero pledge
Australia’s leaders may have pronounced last rites over the National Energy Guarantee and downgraded the Paris Agreement from a firm commitment to a vague aspiration. But Australia could still make real strides in sustainability if the country’s major property owners have anything to do with it. A veritable sustainability stampede is now taking place, with […]
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New licensing rules for Queensland
The Queensland state government has passed new laws for plumbing and gas fitting that will affect licensing for air conditioning and refrigeration work. The new Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 legislation provides a significant update to several aspects of plumbing and draining and includes the creation of a new licence requirement for mechanical services. The […]
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Rochester coronial investigation releases findings
The Coroner has completed its official investigation into the deaths of Barry Purtell and David Lobb. The two men, aged 34 and 52 respectively, died after gases from a refrigeration compressor ignited in the cellar of the Hotel Rochester, Bendigo in June 2014. Purtell and Lobb, neither of whom were qualified refrigeration mechanics, were helping […]
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Podcast highlights HVAC&R Drawdown project
An initiative to apply the Project Drawdown approach to the HVAC&R industry has been highlighted on the Climactic podcast. Project Drawdown is a worldwide project that lays out a plan to reverse global warming. It has drawn on more than 65 researchers and scientists from 22 countries to identify, research, and model the 100 most […]
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ARMA launches mentorship program
The Australian Refrigeration Mechanics Association (ARMA) has launched a mentorship program for HVAC&R mechanics. The initiative pairs experienced technicians with those who are keen to learn. It is suitable for trade-qualified workers and apprentices. According to ARMA CEO Kim Limburg, the idea came from ARMA president Mike Gilmore, and was seen by the team as […]
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Ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
According to Alexia Lidas, Managing Director of DesignIntelligence and the Design Futures Council (DFC), the Fourth Industrial Revolution has arrived and is set to transform our industry in ways never seen before. Lidas says that, just as in other parts of the economy, the built environment will attract Uber-like innovators to exploit gaps in the […]