Hydrocarbon refrigerants are approximately 50% more efficient conductors of heat than fluorocarbon refrigerants.

Trafalgar will be showcasing its revolutionary FIREBOX range of fire stopping products at the exhibition.

With instruments suitable for all kinds of applications and environments – wherever reliable measuring and monitoring of the environment are a prerequisite for successful operations - Vaisala can help.

Visitors will see the newly launched centrifugal impeller that sets new records with its superior air performance and low noise levels.

Discussions will focus on practical applications for HVACR professionals and what needs to be considered when selecting and using low GWP refrigerants.

There are five new entries to the ARBS Hall of Fame including Stephen Gilchrist, John Bosci, Mark Padwick, David Seedsman and Warren Cole.

The event is an opportunity to learn about emerging technologies, methodologies, standards and best practice.

Bookings to exhibit are now open and the full speaker program will be available early next year.

The 2018 awards feature a new category for Software/Digital Excellence.

Seminars will run during the exhibition to be held at Sydney's International Convention Centre from May 8-10, 2018.

The awards are an opportunity for industry to showcase their skills, products and performance across all sectors of the HVACR and building services industry.

Speaker submissions close at 5pm on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

The ICC is scheduled to open in December, 2016.