ACR Journal

February | March 2021 Volume 7 No.2 EDITOR/CONTENTS 04 And we’re o … 2021 seems to be motoring ahead, so much so it’s not easy keeping up with all the changes. ACR Journal have borne witness to many of the HVACR businesses adapting and relishing the challenges thrown their way over the past 12 months. Whilst it’s been extremely di cult and some very heart-breaking stories, there have been some really positive moves. Speaking of changes; the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards have now been moved to the 20th of October, 2021 – still being held at the iconic Midland Hotel, Manchester. Visit: www.acrjournal.uk/national-acr-heat-pump-awards or email: Julietl@warnersgroup.co.uk Welcome our new Editor Another big change, ACR Journal are very proud to announce that Andrew Slater shall be taking up the envious role of Editor. Andrew’s background includes; multiple engineering-based roles which have seen him progress through a varied career within the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration sectors. An experienced commissioning and technical diagnostic engineer, Andrew led HVACR engineering teams within global organisations, holding senior responsibilities across the UK, Ireland and Nordic regions. Being passionate about the industry’s development through innovation and education drives an invested interest in the industries people, technologies, and ongoing activities to reduce environmental impact. Specialising in technical services, training, product development and planning, and feature writing and technical marketing has seen Andrew form a comprehensive skill set in releasing technical and industry-related information across the HVACR sectors. Publisher, Juliet Loiselle comments; “We are thrilled to have Andrew on board. He is a very familiar and friendly face to many of you out there. His knowledge of industry shall be a huge asset to the brand. Andrew has been an invaluable member of the judging team for the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards and this move is a seamless and natural transition for us all – welcome to the team Andrew” Contact email: acr.editor@warnersgroup.co.uk CONTENTS 7 Tools Talk 9 News 13 What is normal anyway Design Focus 14 What is this magic Indoor Air Quality 15 Why it’s so important to our health Fittings 16 Importance of training in a digital world Chilled Beams 22 Some Aussie rules worth following 16 14 28