Case Studies
Goodyear concept tyres provide a look into the future
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has unveiled two new concept tyres that provide a glimpse of the changing role of car tyres in the future. [ + ]
Australian-invented technology tackles odours at meat processor
When producing specialty meat products and fresh food, it is common for odours to be generated in the production cycle. This was the case at the Illawarra Meat Company where hams, sausages and other smallgoods are processed. [ + ]
Feeding extra solar PV into the Alice Springs grid
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has revealed that up to 10 MW of extra solar PV could be installed in the Alice Springs grid without adversely affecting supply stability. [ + ]
Energy generation in the water network
Unitywater is working with renewable energy producer NextEra Energy to install two micro hydroelectric generators into the water network. The pressure reduction generators (PRGs) will capture lost energy and convert it into renewable electricity. [ + ]
Creating water savings in Australia's food bowl
Australia's irrigated agriculture has a vital role to play in meeting the challenges of food security in the context of climate variability and a growing global population. It is crucial to find new ways to use water more efficiently in order to increase food production while protecting the environment in the long term. [ + ]
Solar-powered medical device manufacturing
Cook Medical will power manufacturing processes at its Brisbane headquarters with the help of a 706 m2, 99.90 kW solar panel installation - the largest of its kind in the Asia-Pacific. [ + ]
Chilling out with efficient air conditioner
In the early hours of 1 March 2015, Innovative Air Solutions and Gillespie Cranes began a 15-hour operation to remove two outdated air-conditioning units from the server room of Commander, located on Bridge Street in Sydney. [ + ]
iPrimus chills out with super-efficient air conditioner
In the early hours of 1 March 2015, Innovative Air Solutions and Gillespie Cranes began a 15-hour operation to remove two outdated air-conditioning units from the server room of iPrimus Telecom, located on Bridge Street in Sydney. [ + ]
Milestone reached in mine rehabilitation project
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA), the operator of the Ranger open-cut uranium mine, has reported a major milestone in its progressive rehabilitation program. [ + ]
Collaborative clean combustion project underway
ARC Professorial Fellow Assaad Masri, from the University of Sydney, is collaborating with Qatar University's Dr Samer Ahmed on a project that will help engineers develop cleaner combustion of sustainable fuel alternatives. [ + ]
New products created from lobster leftovers
South Australian researchers are working with Adelaide-based lobster exporter Ferguson Australia in a bid to generate new products from lobster offcuts, thereby reducing wastage of the premium seafood product. [ + ]
Orora introduces energy efficiency to NZ operations
Orora, a manufacturer of packaging for various food and beverage brands, aims to save up to 15% of its energy as part of a three-year plan developed with the support of New Zealand's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). [ + ]
Award-winning artesian heating and cooling for Christchurch airport
As part of Christchurch International Airport's $237 million Integrated Terminal Project, engineering consultant Beca designed and delivered an innovative artesian heating and cooling system.
[ + ]Cleaning contaminated soil at Point Cook
In 2012, Enviropacific was appointed as a remediation contractor for the clean-up of the former fire training area at RAAF Base Williams, Point Cook. Enviropacific installed and commissioned a direct thermal desorption (DTD) plant, with a soil processing line from the USA. [ + ]
Cleaning contaminated soil at Point Cook
In 2012, Enviropacific was appointed as a remediation contractor for the clean-up of the former fire training area at RAAF Base Williams, Point Cook. Enviropacific installed and commissioned a direct thermal desorption (DTD) plant, with a soil processing line from the USA. [ + ]