The Future of HVAC 2013 conference to investigate ideas and innovations
05 August, 2013AIRAH’s The Future of HVAC conference, to be held at Docklands, Melbourne, 13-14 August, will investigate the changes, ideas and innovations that are helping to shape the HVAC&R industry, and therefore the built environment.
Transition to a low-emission future
12 July, 2013The HVAC&R industry is often described as a notoriously fragmented - and sometimes invisible or overlooked - industry. However, recent developments such as the carbon-equivalent levy and the ever-increasing need to lower emissions have forced the industry to pull together and find its voice.
Stop hyperventilating, say energy efficiency researchers
19 June, 2013Customising ventilation in large office buildings based on the number of people in a room could reduce annual energy bills by 18%, with no loss of comfort, according to a report from the US Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Updated heat gain and load density latest editions to ASHRAE Handbook
18 June, 2013The 2013 ASHRAE Handbook-Fundamentals covers basic principles and data used in the HVAC&R industry, including updated information on building materials, load calculations, energy resources and analysis, refrigerants, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), sustainability, controls, duct and piping system design and more.
Schneider Electric SmartStruxure Lite solution
07 June, 2013The SmartStruxure Lite solution is a fast way to future-fit small to mid-sized buildings for HVAC control, lighting and metering.
Cooling structure could reduce global air-conditioning dependence
22 April, 2013Stanford researchers have developed a new form of cooling structure which works even when the sun is shining. The structure could reduce our reliance on air conditioners in homes and cars, the researchers say.
AIRAH announces roadmap for low-emissions HVAC/R
19 April, 2013The Australian Institute of Refrigeration Airconditioning and Heating (AIRAH) Industry Summit 2013 held recently in Melbourne brought together more than 30 key stakeholders to discuss the way forward to a low-emissions HVAC/R industry.
Public comment period for flammable refrigerants closing soon
08 April, 2013The public comment period for the flammable refrigerants Code of Practice is closing on 15 April.
Fujitsu Airstage VR-II VRF LCD panel
04 April, 2013Fujitsu General’s Airstage VR-II VRF heat recovery air-conditioning systems offer design flexibility, complemented by its range of multiple control options for commercial and residential projects.
Eltek cooling box
03 April, 2013Eltek has developed the Eltek Cooling Box (ECB), a solution that incorporates an optimised thermal system controller, passive, free air cooling and a highly efficient fan and filter mechanism that will keep sensitive electronics functioning even in the harshest conditions.
‘Energy efficient’ water heating
04 March, 2013When a building design includes a large number of individual spaces such as apartments or offices, developers are always on the lookout for ways to reduce construction costs. There will always be a project expense for supplying hot water to a large number of units, but the installation and ongoing costs can be minimised with the appropriate choice of heating system. The main options for supplying hot water to apartments in medium- or high-density developments are a centralised gas-fired water heating system or instantaneous heating systems installed at, or very near, the point of use.
Passive house actively green
03 December, 2012To support its entry in to the Australian housing sector, Ichijo Technological Homes selected a Passivhaus-certified unit supplied by Stiebel Eltron Australia as the foundation for its heat recovery ventilation system, enabling it to build an energy-efficient house that achieved over 8 stars in NatHERS rating.
Schneider Electric OsiSense XMLP pressure sensors
05 July, 2012Schneider Electric has released its OsiSense XMLP Pressure Sensor series as part of its Telemecanique Sensors brand.
Fantech EC series JetVent fans
22 July, 2011The Electronic Commutation (EC) series of JetVent fans has pushed forward energy efficiency in car park ventilation. The brushless DC technology used in the EC motor combined with integrated speed control could reduce noise and lead to massive power savings. At high speed (25.8 r/s), the installed EC fan has a throw distance of 55 m.
Hunter Pacific Typhoon ceiling fans
31 August, 2010The Typhoon range of ceiling fans includes styles from the Typhoon timber series to the Typhoon 316 stainless steel fan, as well as a variety of painted and plated-metal finishes.
