Heuch Refrigeration

As an operator of a refrigerated premises you will already appreciate that they are an energy intensive piece of business hardware. 

Increasing your cool room and freezer room efficiency has an immediate and direct effect on your financial bottom line by reducing daily expenditure on services. 

Small systemic changes can also improve product quality, reduce down time and enhance safe operation. Caring or your bottom line is also good for the environment and reduces your facilities environmental footprint. 

As an owner or operator of refrigeration equipment you will already appreciate that they are an energy intensive piece of business hardware. 

Your refrigeration system can be considered as a heat pump moving energy from a closed insulated box to an external environment always looking to re-establish equilibrium. 

Today’s industries are demanding more and more energy to operate. Even when machinery is becoming more efficient by the day, the world’s population is ever increasing and so is our demand for electricity. In Australia, as in many parts of the world, this electricity is mainly produced by coal fired power stations.

Solar technology has come in leaps and bounds in the last decade, becoming far more efficient and accessible, thereby driving down cost of manufacture. As you might have noticed on your drive to work or walk to the milk bar, many households have adopted solar power systems to offset their dependency on mains electricity, and even sending their solar power generated into the grid for others to use.

Businesses stand to benefit from solar energy even more than households for the primary reason that most businesses operate during the day; the time when the solar systems are producing power.

HVAC –R stands for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. It is a common acronym utilised throughout the industry to cover the collective functions, as many systems utilise a combination of the above nowadays.

 These systems are used to control the heating, cooling, humidity levels, air quality and air flows of buildings, equipment and transportation. The systems are required to maintain a level of environmental regulation to improve general comfort and ensure longevity of production items, all in conjunction with the required industry standards.

For this month ONLY, book a pre summer refrigeration and chiller service and get:

• Refrigerant up to 50% OFF per kilo for R134A, R404A, R407C, R410A and R407C
• Call out fees WAIVED

With the HVAC –R industry always on the go, it is often the case that manufacturing facilities operate reliably and not always necessarily optimally. We have previously spoken about the heated debate of service and maintenance of your facility equipment and the benefits of a programmed maintenance schedule. With the potential costs of a reactive service and repair sometimes being up to three times higher than the same repair service done within a programmed maintenance schedule, we started looking at facility maintenance providers and how might the good stand apart from the rest. 

Land Defence Australia has announced the shortlisted finalists for the 2016 National Industry Innovation Awards and we are very pleased and humbled to say that we have been nominated.

Refrigeration leak detection has come a long way since the days of rubbing soap to look for bubbles to appear. With an increased focus on environmental effects due to refrigerant loss and the stresses of efficiency from an industrial perspective, reliable and quick gas leak detection methods are more important than ever. Especially with the rising costs of refrigerants and the r22 phase our regulations.

By Sandra van Dijk
2 August 2016.

Winners of the 2016 HVACR Leadership Awards were formally announced at CCN Live, which was held earlier today at the Royal Randwick Racecourse.

The event, which was well-attended by a cross section of industry, opened with a keynote presentation on the latest trends in HVACR by Lux Research Asia Pacific managing director, Cort Isernhagen and Lux research director, Arij Van Berkel.

By Sandra van Dijk

With only a few days remaining until the winners of the 2016 HVACR Leadership Awards are announced, its time to meet the finalists.

The anticipation is building, as finalists prepare for the award presentation which will be held on Tuesday, August 2, at the Royal Randwick Racecourse.

The winners will be announced after a keynote presentation by Lux Research Asia Pacific managing director, Cort Isernhagen and research director, Dr Arij Van Berkel. This is your last chance to secure tickets at https://secure.twodeforce.com.au/hvacr/register