Get a glimpse of the ARBS 2018 Speaker Series

ARBS is back for 2018, connecting industry professionals, engineers, contractors and technicians with global product and solution providers in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry.

To be held from 8–10 May at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, the ARBS exhibition is set to host over 350 exhibitors and more than 8000 visitors. Running concurrently with the exhibition will be the ARBS Speaker Series, a seminar program providing education and networking opportunities for HVAC&R and building services trade and professionals.

The 2018 series will host an array of topics and management issues focusing on innovative technologies and emerging trends in the built environment. Full program information will be available from 23 February, but you can view a snapshot of the 2018 series below.

Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Next-generation fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) tools and innovation in HVAC

The CSIRO will present on the latest findings from a range of real-world FDD case studies in commercial buildings where six different FDD solutions from Australian service providers were implemented.

Sydney ICC central energy case study

Presentations will be delivered by the lead consulting engineers and contractors behind the development of Sydney ICC’s central energy plant and will explore challenges faced throughout the project and key lessons learnt.

Sydney ICC central energy plant tour

Don’t miss out on a rare opportunity to conduct a site tour of the ICC central chiller plantroom and experience the system in operation.

Low GWP refrigerants — is Australia ready?

Join the ARBS conversation with a panel of industry experts convened to consider whether Australia is ready for low GWP refrigerants. Discussions will focus on practical applications for HVAC&R professionals and what needs to be considered when selecting and using low GWP refrigerants.

Wednesday, 9 May 2018

The modern technician: the future of the refrigeration trade

A panel session exploring barriers and opportunities to the uptake of refrigeration apprenticeships and traineeships in Australia and proposed changes to training packages.

Barangaroo South District cooling from concept to operation

A significant contributor to achieving the carbon-positive goal is the district cooling system that provides chilled water to all types of building within the development. Explore challenges including laying the foundations of a workable sustainability strategy; the precinct-wide cooling design concepts and strategies employed; integrating the detailed design of the commercial building’s cooling systems; and the transition from construction to the required operating performance.

Barangaroo South District cooling site visit

Come on a tour of Barangaroo South, a landmark development on the shores of Darling Harbour and one of only 18 projects globally to be a part of the Clinton Climate Initiative’s C40 carbon-positive development program.

Net-zero buildings: Australia’s vision for a carbon positive future

Join GBCA, NABERS, the Department of Environment and Energy, and AMP Capital to discuss the trends for net-zero buildings in Australia and what this means for the HVAC&R industry.

Thursday, 10 May 2018

Big data — is it hype or the future?

This session will explore: big data analytics — academic or real world (focus on analytical methods); data collection — best practice/data integrity; and data management and artificial intelligence.

Welcome news on control of Legionella, an unwelcome contaminant

Recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in Sydney and Melbourne CBDs have highlighted the need for interventions to firmly address building services design and maintenance practices. This session will describe those systems most at risk and outline control mechanisms proven to be effective.

Positive impact of HFOs in refrigeration

The session will provide the audience with a clear understanding of how HFOs combined with diverse refrigeration architectures are already positively impacting the industry, through improvements in energy efficiency, refrigerant charge/leak reduction, total cost of ownership and reduced overall environmental impact.

Research into PV cells driving domestic air-conditioning units

Explore the project ‘Stand-alone Solar Powered Air-Conditioning System’, which aims to analyse the feasibility of running a system with renewable energy that is generated on-site.

For more information on the Speaker Series and exhibition, and to register for free entry across all three days of the event, visit www.arbs.com.au.

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