No gambling with energy at Crown
26 May, 2014AE Smith was recently approached by not just one, but three departments at Crown Melbourne to help them achieve a range of energy-efficiency objectives.
Survey reveals air-conditioning ignorance in Aust population
30 January, 2014Recent heatwaves have seen Australian consumers relying heavily on their air conditioners, but recent research from LG shows that few people actually know how much their air conditioner use bumps up their electricity bill.
LG Multi V IV heat pump 460 V VRF solution
20 November, 2013LG has released the Multi V IV heat pump 460 V variable refrigerant flow (VRF) solution. The model offers coefficient of performance (COP) of 4.34, made possible by LG's technologies. These include high-pressure oil return (HiPORTM), which minimises compressor energy wastage, and the variable heat exchanger circuit, which selects the optimal paths for both heating and cooling.
Hisense smart air-conditioner service
31 October, 2013Hisense has available a cross-sector smart air conditioner, the power, temperature and humidity of which can be controlled and adjusted by instructions sent via a private message over Weibo.
Dr Nathan Groenhout named AIRAH president
17 September, 2013Dr Nathan Groenhout, M.AIRAH, has been elected unanimously by his fellow directors as the president of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Airconditioning and Heating (AIRAH).
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.
