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Technical insights, innovative ideas, and design alternatives. These are developed by HVAC&R engineers for engineers, drafting specialists, and contractors responsible for design and selection. Each article dives into the why behind design decisions, explores alternative approaches, and examines innovative solutions shaping the HVAC&R industry. An interactive map connects design insight with relevant suppliers and design support—so ideas can be confidently applied and supported on your project
Acoustic Louvres
Acoustics
Air Handling Units
Air-Air Hear Recovery
Airports
Coil Coatings
Cold/Freezer Rooms
Corrosion
Fan Coil Units
FCU Controls
Heritage Buildings
Hospital
Kitchen Filtration
Kitchens
Medical Centre
Plantroom
Schools
Ultraviolet UVC
Vibration Isolation
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Designing HVAC Systems with UV-C (UVGI): Practical Design Guidance for Engineers

Ultraviolet-C (UV-C), also referred to as Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI), is increasingly incorporated into HVAC designs to improve indoor air quality (IAQ), suppress microbial growth, and help restore system performance. Both AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating) and ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) recognise UVGI as a legitimate supplementary engineering control for air Read more…
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Smart Temp Thermostats for Chilled Water Fan Coil Unit Control

Reducing capital cost, cabling, and commissioning complexity—without compromising comfort outcomes Why rethink FCU control? Chilled water fan coil units (FCUs) are widely used across commercial offices, hotels, apartments, healthcare facilities, education buildings, and refurbishment projects. In most cases, the control requirements are relatively straightforward: Maintain space temperature Control fan operation (auto / low / medium / high) Modulate a chilled Read more…
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HVAC Corrosion Around Airports in Australia

Why it happens, how it maps to corrosion categories, and how Blygold helps prevent it   Airports are one of the harshest “built environments” for HVAC equipment in Australia because they combine coastal salt, industrial-type air pollution, high UV/heat, and constant wet–dry cycling. For heat exchangers (VRF condensers, air-cooled chillers, DX and refrigeration condensers, AHU coils), that combination drives rapid Read more…