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The Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors Limited with its six affiliated parties - including the Hong Kong Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Association Limited - entered into a Mediation First Pledge on July 8, 2011. The pledge states that should any dispute arise between the Associated Parties and any third party or commercial organization, the Associated Parties will use mediation to resolve the dispute before pursuing litigation or an alternative dispute resolution method.

Indeed, our Construction Industry is a pioneer in the Hong Kong’s meditation history. The Hong Kong government officially ratified mediation as a legal process in 1982 while modifying the arbitration ordinance to help settle disputes in the construction industry and those involving commercial organizations. The government launched a mediation pilot scheme to settle various disputes arising from 16 selected official civil engineering contracts. The program was implemented by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) based on the 1985 HKIE Mediation Service Rules. The first successful case occurred in 1986 when the rules helped solve a number of private business disputes. In 1989, HKIE and the Hong Kong government issued an updated version of the Mediation Service Rules and Administrative Guide to support those parties wishing to resolve disputes through mediation. The Rules stipulate that disputes arising from government contracts worth over HKD6 million can be solved by mediation.

In January 2011, Hong Kong began implementing the Practice Direction - 31. Citizens who intend to pursue civil action are sent a mediation certificate informing them of the advantages of mediation over legal action. The recipient must reply and indicate their choice of resolution method. However,

reasons must be given if mediation is not chosen. If the court considers mediation to be a more appropriate route than litigation and the plaintiff insists on litigation, the plaintiff may fail to retrieve the legal costs incurred by litigation even after winning the case. Lawyers have the duty of explaining the mediation procedure to clients to enable an informed choice to be made.

Mediation - Way to Get a Win-Win Outcome調解助「雙贏」！

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So, what is Mediation?Mediation comprises four main characteristics:

1. Voluntary The entire mediation process is based on the

voluntary participation of both parties; either party or the mediator can withdraw from the process at any time. The aim of mediation is for both parties to voluntarily reach an agreement, and not as a result of coercion or intimidation. Although, the parties’ rights to legal action cannot be replaced by imposed mediation a court has the right to order both parties to use mediation to resolve a dispute before the matter is heard by a court in the case that mediation fails. This does not conflict with the litigation rights conferred by the Constitution on Hong Kong citizens. In practice, however, most parties involved in a dispute undertake mediation based on the direct or indirect demand of the court.

2.ConfidentialityMediation is generally a confidential process and its content is not admissible in any subsequent court or legal proceeding. This complies with the one most important explicit or implicit article of a mediation agreement - the mediation process and all materials developed for mediation are absolutely confidential. Neither the parties nor the mediator can disclose the mediation process or content to any third party unless agreed by both parties. Additionally, unlike litigation, the media is forbidden to report any aspect of the mediation process.

Any issue relating to the case raised by either party during mediation does not affect that party’s rights and obligations, except the final result agreed by both parties through mediation.

3. NeutralityThe mediator has the responsibility to assist each mediating party equally. The mediator cannot determine what is right or wrong, favor the interests of one party, make decisions for either party, or make a judgment based on his or her professional knowledge of the sector on which a dispute is focused. Logically, both parties usually appoint an individual with professional dispute knowledge as a mediator so as to effectively facilitate the mediation process.

4. Legal AcknowledgementWhen an agreement is reached, the mediator prepares a mediation agreement that becomes legally binding when signed by both parties. If

Future

Disputesettlement

Disputeanalysis

PastPre-mediation

preparations

Each party presents their case

The mediator summarizes the case of each party and identifies

common features

Agenda preparation, analysis anddefinition of

discussion areas and order

Joint consultation and decision-making

Opening comments

by mediator

Mediation

finished

Closing

Decision record (draft of mediation agreement)

Mutual agreement

Private meeting

one party breaches the agreement, the other party may file a lawsuit to require enforced execution or request compensation.

Mediation Flowchart

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Advantages of MediationThe current Justice Secretary for Hong Kong, Wong Yan-lung, has pointed out that civil action can take up to two years, which is considerably longer than the mediation timeframe of between one or two weeks. And it is highly expensive. Therefore, mediat ion is more eff ic ient, dramatically saving both time and money. Another advantage of mediation is its flexibility and confidentiality. By comparing the features of mediation, arbitration, and litigation, the following table indicates some of the usually overlooked advantages of mediation.

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Mediation Process

Mediation Arbitration Litigation

Flexibility *** ** *

Timeframe and financial expenditure *** ** *

Confidentiality *** ** *Creative solution

potential *** ** *

Decision-maker Parties concerned Arbitrator Judge

Process facilitator Mediator and the parties concerned; non-standardized process Process facilitator Judge; highly standardized process

Impartial party Mediator as a neutral, impartial, and independent facilitatorArbitrator; process with certain

standardized rulesIndependent and impartial judge

who adheres to justice

Participation The parties concerned take a full role in the process including discussion,

proposing solutions, and mutual consent

Arbitrator as an independent and impartial professional

The parties concerned are represented by lawyers

Discussion focus Meeting both parties’ needs is more important than finding their faultsThe parties concerned present their cases during the hearing and the final decision

is made by the arbitrator

Provide evidence and clarify rights, wrongs and responsibilities

Emphasis Future Past Past

Result Win-win Partial compromise that usually favors one partyPast Win-lose result

Method Mediation agreement Arbitration award Verdict

prompted the government to begin advocating mediation as an expedient option: firstly, it is far cheaper and quicker than a lawsuit; and secondly, court workloads are reduced, enabling appropriate cases to be heard by courts more quickly.

Postscript As a recognized mediator, I have found that mediation training imbues one with strong conflict management skills. My experience in the field of mediation has also enabled me to understand the happiness, anger, joy and grief experienced by those who practice law in Hong Kong. Most mediators from sectors other than engineering are barristers and solicitors. In most cases, the key tasks of carrying out the legal process are not just about using legal provisions to solve problems. They have to strike a balance between justice and human emotion. The capability to do so is a highly valuable skill.

Author: Ir Victor Wong, CEM, BEAM Pro, LEED AP

Referenceshttp://mediation.judiciary.gov.hk/http://www.asianmediationassociation.org/http://www.mediationcentre.org.hk/http://www.hkiac.org/A Guide to Mediation, by KONG Chungyau; Wan Li Book Co., Ltd. ; Dec. 2003 Hong Kong Mediation Handbook, Dec. 2009Journal on Mediation Issue no.1, August 2011

*** Good ** Moderate *Bad

Restrictions of MediationNevertheless, mediation cannot completely replace arbitration and litigation, and is not applicable in the following scenarios:

1. Legal definitions; for example, the two parties differ in opinion over the definition or interpretation of certain points of law;

2. Conflicts in principle; for example, disputes over religious doctrines;

3. Malicious motives; for example, one party employs delay tactics to cause the other to lose the right and opportunity to pursue litigation;

4. Personal safety; for example, criminal cases or cases that involve violence;

5. Mental or emotional issues; for example, one party requires psychological treatment;

6. Disputes based around the establishment of truth based on facts.

7. Disputes that can only be resolved by a court; for example, granting an injunction or a writ of habeas corpus;

8. Principles that cannot be compromised

“Save the words to the court” is no longer the only optionAlmost all civil law cases were previously decided through legal action, including engineering contracts, property rights disputes between family members, medical claims, and custody battles. However, a huge amount of time, money and energy were wasted in these cases for no good reason than striving to win the case. More often than not, the losses of the winning party exceed the gains. This has

Comparison between Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation

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香港機電工程商聯會與其六個屬會 (包括香港空調及冷

凍商會) ，在2011年7月8日共同簽署了「調解為先承諾

書」，在此承諾書上提及到聯會/屬會與個人或商業機

構之間若有爭議，聯會/屬會意先嘗試採取調解來解決

紛爭爭議，然後才依循其他解决方法或於在法庭進行訴

訟來取替代爭議。

其實我們工程界於香港「調解」發展史上早已擔當了先

行者的角色。當時的香港政府在1982年修改仲裁條例

時，正式引入調解於有關法例內，協助建造業及商業機

構解決他們之間的糾紛。在同一時間亦推行了一個「調

解試驗計劃」，試圖解決16個選定官方土木工程合約

所產生的合約糾紛。這個調解試驗計劃是由香港工程師

學會(HKIE)舉辦，按HKIE「調解服務規條第(1985年版

本)」進行監察。第一個成功個案是於1986年，調解服

務規條來解決了私人商業糾紛。於1989年，HKIE及前

香港政府推出一套更新的「調解服務規條及行政指引」

來，協助那些願意使用調解人士，並規定所有總值超過

港幣600萬元的政府合約，均可選擇調解來解決他們的

合約糾紛。

究竟什麼是「調解」呢?

簡單而言，調解共有四方面的特質：

(一) 自願性

整個過程是雙方自願參與加的，爭議雙方及調解員亦有

權隨時終止會議的；經調解後，雙方能否達成和解協議

亦必須按雙方的意願而定，不能強迫，這是合約的基本

精神。故此，並不容許強制以調解取代爭議雙方的訴訟

權利。然而，這並不表示法庭在實質審理訴訟之前，便

無權要求爭議雙方進行調解以嘗試達至和解協議，若調

解失敗，方才由法院審理。此舉與憲法賦予香港市民的

訴訟權利並沒有牴觸。在實踐的層面，爭議雙方往往是

在法庭直接或間接命令或「鼓勵」下才進行調解的。

(二)保密性

整個過程都是在完全保密環境下進行，而雙方及調解員所

有對話是完全保密的，亦不會作為日後呈堂証供。這是遵

照調解協議的一個重要明文或暗示條款—調解過程和內

容必須完全保密。除非獲爭議雙方同意，否則無論是任何

一方或調解員均不能向外透露調解的過程和內容。基於這

個原因，調解都是私下進行的。而傳媒亦不能就調解過程

和內容作出任何報導，這與訴訟完全不同。

爭議雙方在調解中透露的任何與案有關的事情及作出的任

何提議，均以不損害其法律權責為原則。但上述並不適用

於雙方經調解後所達成的調解協議結果，這是唯一例外。

(三) 中立性

調解員以中立第三者的身份，協助雙方進行談判，協助

雙方最後能找到解決方案。但在過程中調解員是不會判

斷誰對誰錯，亦不會替雙方作出任何決定。通常爭議雙

方通常會找一名對爭議事項有專業知識的人士擔任調解

員，以方便進行調解，這也是理所當然的。但無論調解

員的專業知識或經歷何其豐富，他亦不能偏袒任何一

方，或就雙方爭議之事情作出任何專業「判決」。

(四) 法律認受性

當達成協議之後，調解員會為雙方起草一份調解協議書

給當事人簽署，一經簽署，這份協議書便具有法律效

力。若一方違反調解協議的條款，受害一方可向法庭提

出訴訟，要求強制執行或賠償。

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而在2011年1月，本港已實施(法庭實務守則31條)，打

算進行民事訴訟的市民將收到調解證明書，藉以認識及

考慮利用調解代替訴訟的好處。市民必須回應是否願意

進行調解，若不願意必須給予解釋，若法庭認為調解比

訴訟更為合適，但當事人仍堅持打官司的話，即使勝訴

亦可能討不回訴訟費，而律師亦有責任向當事人解釋調

解的做法。

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調解的好處

香港特區政府現任律政司司長

黃仁龍曾指出，一般民事訴訟

的官司需要花較長的時間，部

份案件更要用上兩年之久以及

龐大費用進行訴訟。若能透過

調 解 解 決 ， 隨 時 可 在 一 至 兩

二個星期完成，。所以調解是

一種既省時又省錢的解決糾紛

的好方法。除此之外，其彈性

處理程序及保密性亦是其一可

取之處。以下的圖表是比較調

解、仲裁和訴訟的特性。當中

指出多個調解的或會被忽略的

優點。

調解 仲裁 訴訟

靈活兼有彈性 *** ** *

省時、省錢 *** ** *

保密性 *** ** *

創意解決方法 *** ** *

誰作決定 爭議雙方 仲裁員 法官

誰操控過程 調解員及爭議雙方，過程非規範化 仲裁員，過程有一定的規範化 法官，過程具高度的規範化

獨立者的角色 調解員乃中立、公正及獨立的促議者 仲裁員是獨立及公正的專業人士 獨立、公正及秉持公義的法官

各方參與程度爭議雙方全程參與，

包括議定議題、尋找解決方案及達成共識

爭議雙方在聆訊中各自表述並提供理據，由仲裁員裁決

爭議雙方由代表律師參與

事情討論焦點務求滿足爭議雙方的需要，

不在乎找出錯處提供事實，釐清對錯及責任 提事實證據，釐清對錯責任

關注重點 未來 過去 過去

結果 雙贏 雖有妥協，但仍有勝負之分 只有一方全勝，一方全負

方式 調解協議書 裁決書 判決書

將來

衝突處理階段

衝突分析階段

過去

會前準備

爭議雙方各自陳述立場

調解員概述各方立場，並找出雙方共通點

議程制定，分析及訂定討論糾紛焦點及次序

共同協商及抉擇

調解員開場白

完成調解

閉幕詞

記錄有關決定（草擬調解協議書）

雙方達成協議

單獨見面

調解過程表

調解與仲裁及訴訟的比較

調解的過程是怎樣?

*** 成效較好 ** 成效一般 *成效較低

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調解的限制

話雖如此，調解亦不能完全取代仲裁及訴訟處理衝突個案，以下情況是不適宜進行調解的：

(一) 涉及法律定義，例如爭議雙方對法律條文有不同的定義或解釋；

(二) 原則性的衝突，例如宗教思想上的教條糾紛；

(三) 不良的背後動機，例如其中一方想拖延時間使對方失去追討的權利及機會；

(四) 涉及人身安危，例如嚴重暴力或刑事案件；

(五) 精神及情緒問題，若某一方爭議人的精神狀況需接受要心理治療；

(六) 需要尋求事實真相，有關糾紛是需要涉及判斷事實的可靠性及真實性；

(七) 非常緊急，只有經法庭才能給予保障，如人身保護令及禁制令；

(八) 不能妥協的價值。

後記

筆者是一位認可的和解員，在修讀調解課程的過程

中，最大的收獲相信是學會了更多衝突管理的技巧；

除此之外，更認識到工程以外來自不同行業的和解員,

當中有很大部份是執業大狀及律師。因而體會到香港

法律從業員的「樂與怒」、「喜與悲」。很多時候他

們解决問題方法不一定靠硬道理的法律條文，而是盡

量做到「情理兼備」的原則，這一點也是值得我們學

習的地方。

「有乜事, 到法庭先講!」已不是唯一的選擇

以往無論工程合約爭執、子女爭產、醫療索償、父母

離婚爭取撫養權等民事案件，都只能夠以訴訟的方法

處理；當中某程度上只涉及「為啖氣!」而付出大量時

間、金錢及精神，即使最終勝訴也可能得不償失。因此

政府近年提倡以調解作為訴訟以外的另一選擇，一方面

可減省市民對訴訟付出時間及金錢，而另一方面又可減

低法庭的積壓的案件數目，使有確實需要作訴訟的案件

得到盡快處理。

作者：黃宗傑工程師、認可能源經理、綠色專才及LEED AP

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參考資料

http://mediation.judiciary.gov.hk/

http://www.asianmediationassociation.org/

http://www.mediationcentre.org.hk/

http://www.hkiac.org/

調解技巧, 江仲有律師編著, 萬里機構 Dec. 2003

Hong Kong Mediation Handbook, Dec. 2009

Journal on Mediation Issue no.1, August 2011

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Product Introduction 產品介紹

Trane Care Services – New Instrument for Professional Eddy Current Test Services特靈空調護理服務－專業的渦旋電流測試服務

With the increasing demand for chiller system reliability from our customers, Trane Service Hong Kong has recently introduced an additional brand new tube- testing instrument - the “ECT48 Mmicro Dock” Eddy Current System - with state-of-the-art technology to provide professional services to our customers.

A heat exchanger (condenser and evaporator) contains several hundred tubes, all of which undergo mechanical stress and chemical corrosion. Corrosion may cause leaks into the rest of the equipment, stopping the production of chilled water but also damaging the compressor mechanism and internal heat exchanger elements, ultimately leading to major system breakdowns. The tube condition is therefore critical to chiller performance and yet tubes are not checked during standard maintenance. While they are relatively easy to maintain, heat exchangers can be very expensive to repair or replace.

The eddy current test is a non-destructive test that uses electromagnetic sensory technology to locate, identify and record defects in the heat exchanger (condenser and evaporator) tubes. Our new eddy current system, the “ECT48 Micro Dock” Eddy Current System, is a high-speed, fully- featured 4-frequency, 8-channel eddy current system capable of automatic defect detection and analysis. Performing eddy current tests with our new system is the most effective way to maintain heat exchangers in optimum condition and avoid catastrophic failure of your chillers.

隨著客戶對冷水機組的質量要求不斷提

升，特靈空調服務最近引進了多一款嶄新

的喉管測試儀器－“ECT48 Micro Dock”

渦旋電流測試系統，以尖端科技為客戶提

供全面專業的測試服務。

熱交換器（冷凝器及蒸發器）內藏數百條

管道，皆可能受機械壓力及化學腐蝕影

響。喉管腐蝕可形成裂縫，影響儀器其他

組件運作，令機組不能製造冷水，破壞壓

縮機裝置及熱交換器內部零件，最終導致

主系統損壞。因此，喉管的狀況對冷水機

組的運作非常重要。然而，在一般維修保

養時，喉管檢查往往被忽視。雖然熱交換

器相對較易保養，但是需維修及更換時，

成本可會是非常高昂的。

渦旋電流測試是以電磁感應技術進行的非

破壞性測試，能找出、確定及記錄熱交換

器（冷凝器及蒸發器）喉管內的耗損情

況。嶄新的“ECT48 Micro Dock”渦旋電

流測試系統是高速及擁有全面的四頻率、

八頻道的渦旋電流系統，能自動偵測管殼

耗損及進行分析。以我們的全新系統進行

渦旋電流測試，是維持換熱器於最佳狀態

及預防冷水機組嚴重損壞的最有效方法。

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Technical Classroom 技術學堂

Start-up and Stop Sequence of the Trane AdaptiView™ Chiller特靈AdaptiView™ 冷水機組一般起動操作模式

A chiller compressor is often likened to a human heart. In turn, the chiller controller resembles a brain that controls movement, thought and memory. After receiving a customer’s startup and shutdown instructions via either the Building Management System (BMS) or at the AdaptiView™ display module, the Trane AdaptiView™ controller monitors the startup and shutdown processes of the system to ensure that the chiller operates stably.

AdaptiView™ has five general states (see Fig.1): power up, stopped, starting, running, and stopping. The following demonstrate the start up and stop sequence of the chiller.

Start up sequence (see Fig.2)1) Start the chilled water pump and establish

speci f ied water f low (recommend 15 minutes).

2) Start the condensing water pump and establish specified water flow (recommend 15 minutes).

3) Automate the start up operation mode by pressing the “Auto” button on the AdaptiView™ display module or by sending an instruction from the BMS.

4) Check the motor wiring sensor and oil temperature (normal oil temperature: 60℃-63℃).

5) Check that the inlet guide vane is fully closed6) Start the oil pump and establish the oil

pressure (differential oil pressure: 124 kpa-152Kpa for not less than one minute).

7) Check the system vacuum lockout protection8) Start the compressor (approx. four minutes

af ter the water f low establ ish at the evaporator and the condenser).

Stop sequence (see Fig.3):1) Close the inlet guide vane and de-energize

the compressor’s current.2) Stop the compressor and shut down the

condensing water pump.3) Keep the oil pump running for at least three

minutes.

4) Stop the oil pump and check the oil pressure.5) Stop the chilled water pump.

The self-adjusting function of AdaptiView™ controller enables it to accurately monitor loading based on the fluctuation of the system chilled water temperature. This not only improves energy efficiency but also provides customers with a comfortable air-conditioned environment. Customers can review the daily running status of the chiller using the AdaptiView™ built-in chart functions. AdaptiView™ also outputs diagnostic reports to lab top computer for further analyze of any faults occur.

冷水機組的壓縮機往往比喻為人體的心臟，而冷水機組的控制器就

像我們的大腦，控制身體各部份作出各種動作、分析和記憶。特靈

AdaptiView™控制器當接收到客戶從大廈的屋宇管理系統(BMS)或由

AdaptiView™按鍵發出啟動和停機的指令後，AdaptiView™ 便會順序監

察系統的啟動和停機過程，確保冷水機組能穩定操作。

AdaptiView™一般處於五個常規狀態(見圖一)：供電、已停止、啟動

中、運行中及停機。以下簡介「啟動中」及「停機」的次序。

Fig.1: Five general states圖一：五個常規狀態

「啟動中」次序( 見圖二)：

1) 啟動蒸發器冷凍水泵並建立水流量 (建議15分鐘)。

2) 啟動冷凝器散熱水泵並建立水流量 (建議15分鐘)。

3) 自動操作模式，可直接由AdaptiView™控制介面上按起動

(Auto)或大廈屋宇管理系統發出起動指令。

4) 檢測馬達溫度傳感器及油溫是否正常 (正常油溫60℃至

63℃ )。

5) 檢測導葉片並確保已關閉。

6) 啟動油泵並建立油壓 ( 建立油壓124 Kpa-152 Kpa不少於

1分鐘 )。

7) 檢測系統真空鎖定保護。

8) 壓縮機起動 (從蒸發器及冷凝器建立水流後約4分鐘)。

「停機」次序(見圖三)：

1) 導葉片關閉，壓縮機電流減載。

2) 壓縮機停止並關閉冷凝器水泵。

3) 保持油泵運轉3分鐘。

4) 停止油泵運轉並檢測油壓已停。

5) 停止蒸發器水泵運轉。

AdaptiView™的自我調節操作因應系統水溫上升及下降的

速度，作出準確的負載監控，具有環保節能的作用及為客

戶提供舒適的空調環境。客戶亦可從AdaptiView™的圖表

功能項目上回顧每日機組的運行狀況。技術員更可從手提

電腦下載AdaptiView™所記錄之故障數據作分析。

Fig.2: Start up sequence

圖二：「啟動中」次序

Fig.3: Stop up sequence

圖三：「停機」次序

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Trane News 特靈資訊

What is the Impact of CARBON TAX? Australia Government CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE (CEF)Regulations for HVAC Industry

碳排放稅有何主要影響？澳洲政府針對暖通空調業而推行的潔淨能源未來法案

In view of solid evidences and data proving that the world is warmer than before and that the high level of carbon pollution poses risks to our ecosystem, the Australian Government has developed a comprehensive plan to move towards a clean energy future. The need for this plan is clear, from both an environmental and economic perspective, and involvesd the four (4) elements listed below:

1. Carbon Tax;2. Renewable Energy; 3. Energy Efficiency; 4. Action on the Land.

One of the key objectives of this plan is to ensure that Australia fulfills its commitments by reducing the emission of Green House Gases (GHG) by at least 5 percent by 2020 compared with 2000, and by 80 percent by 2050.

Australia CEF Near Term 2020 Target 澳洲CEF 2020短期目標

鑑於有充分證據及數據證明全球氣候正不斷暖化，而碳污

染亦對生態系統構成威脅，澳洲政府制定了一套全面的計

劃，引領全國邁向潔淨能源的未來。此計劃無論從環保及

經濟角度出發，皆目標清晰，並包含下列四大元素：

1. 實施碳排放稅；

2. 發展可再生能源；

3. 提高能源效益；

4. 善用土地資源。

此計劃的其中一個主要目標，是確保澳洲能在2020年以

前，較2000年減少最少5%溫室氣體排放量，及至2050

年，則減少80%溫室氣體排放量。

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The above mentioned item (1), the Carbon Tax, will be implemented in a two-stage approach:

1. The carbon pricing mechanism will commence on 1 July 2012, with a tax that will be fixed for the first 3 years. The tax will start at A$23 per ton and will rise by 2.5 per cent per annum in real terms.

2. On 1 July 2015, the carbon tax will transition to a fully flexible tax under an emissions trading scheme, with the price determined by the market.

Among the six types of Green House Gases: CO2, HFCs, N2O, SF6, PFC, & CH4, most of the widely- used HFC refrigerants , have high Global Warming Potential (GWP) values, and, therefore, the price impact for our HVAC industry will be very substantial.

The tax amounts for 2012/13, per kg of refrigerant will be A$23/ton CO2-e. The future Carbon Tax will be increased to A$24.15/ton CO2-e in 2013/14 and A$25.40/ton CO2-e in 2014/15.

If you plan to have chillers or air conditioners installation with R134a/R410A, the prices of HFC refrigerants will have a significant effect on the equipment’s Total Life Cycle Cost calculation.

上述的第一項－實施碳排放稅將分兩階段實行：

1. 碳排放稅機制將於2012年7月1日實施，稅項在首三

年將固定不變。稅項開始為澳元$23/噸，並按實值計

算，每年上升2.5%。

2. 2015年7月1日，在排污交易計劃下，碳排放稅將改變

為具高度彈性的稅項，由市場定價。

六種主要溫室氣體包括：CO2、HFCs、N2O、SF6、PFC及

CH4。大部分獲廣泛使用的HFC冷媒皆具有高全球暖化潛能

值（GWP），因此，這對我們暖通空調行業的價格影響非

常大。

2012/13年度稅額，按冷媒每公斤計算，將為澳元$23/

噸 CO2-e。未來的碳排放稅將於2013/14年度升至澳元

$24.15/噸 CO2-e，及於2014/15年度升至澳元$25.40/噸

CO2-e。

如你計劃選用裝有R134a /R410A的冷水機組或空調系

統，請注意HFC冷媒的價格將對設備的全生命週期成本

計算產生重大影響。

Reference 參考資料:Securing a clean energy future – The Australian Government’s Climate Change Plant. 2011.

Project Highlights 工程新知

Aberdeen Marina ClubIn 2010, the Aberdeen Marina Club implemented a two-phase project to upgrade its air conditioning system. As part of the project, Trane has provided four air cooled screw chillers with a total cooling capacity of 1,000 tons. When the project ends in January 2012, the Trane solution will deliver the building’s highest cooling capacity since its completion in 1984.

Commercial Development Project ofSheung Shui Town Lot 73Trane has provided three 400-ton water cooled screw chillers for the Sheung Shui Town Lot 73 project. The chillers are expected to be delivered to the construction site in July 2012.

Printing HouseLocated in Central, The Printing House plans to renew three 400-ton water cooled screw chillers. Testing and commissioning is expected to be finished by the summer of 2012.

Grand Central PlazaLocated near Sha Tin Station on the MTR East Rail Line, Grand Central Plaza comprises a 16-storey grade A office building and a 4-storey shopping mall. Trane Service Hong Kong has been contracted to upgrade and optimize the building’s air conditioning system. The project includes replacing the old air cooled chillers with four sets total 1,600-ton water cooled screw chillers system includes installing six numbers of cooling towers; upgrading the system’s water pumps, water tanks, water supply systems and switchboards with the latest solutions. The project is set to run from November 2011 to May 2012. Trane engineers will liaise with Hong Kong’s Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Water Supplies Department and Buildings Department to ensure the project runs smoothly. Upon completion of the project, annual saving of 4.92Million kWh or reduction of 3,450 tonnes carbon dioxide Green House Gas were estimated to achieve.

深灣遊艇俱樂部於1984年落成的深灣遊艇俱樂部由2010年開始分兩階段進

行空調系統更新工程，整項工程預計於2012年1月完工。

特靈為該工程提供4台風冷螺杆式冷水機組，總冷量超過

1,000冷噸。工程完工後，將為大廈提供較以往更高的總製

冷量。

上水市73地段商業發展項目特靈為上水市73地段商業發展項目提供3台400冷噸的水冷

螺杆式冷水機組，機組預計於2012年7月付運至工地。

印刷行位於中環的印刷行，將更換3台合共400冷噸的水冷螺杆式

冷水機組。預計於2012年夏季完成機組調試。

新城市中央廣場鄰近港鐵東鐵綫沙田站的新城市中央廣場，由兩座16層

高甲級寫字樓及4層購物商場組成。特靈空調服務為該客

戶更新空調系統，包括把舊有風冷式冷水機組更換為4台

合共1,600冷噸的螺杆式冷水機組系統，包括6台水塔、

水泵、水缸、供水系統及制櫃等設備。工程期由今年11

月至明年5月，特靈工程師須與機電工程署、水務署及屋

宇署多方協調，確保工程得以順利進行。待工程完成，

估計每年可節省492萬度電及減少製造3,450公噸二氧化

碳溫室氣體。

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Company News 公司簡訊

Dealers Technical Training經銷商技術培訓

Trane run the Dealers technical training on October 28 to improve dealers’ knowledge of Trane’s products and HVAC. More than 20 dealers attended the program, which covered the following 5 topics:

1. HVAC Products Update2. Variable Primary Flow System3. Green Refrigerant Update4. Advanced Chiller Plant Controls System5. Safety Management

Ir Joseph Chi, Chairman of the Safety Specialist Committee of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE SSC), has been invited to speak on safety management.

特靈於10月28日舉辦「經銷商技術培訓」，當日逾

二十名經銷商出席。培訓課程包括五個主題：

一) 暖通空調設備

二) 一次泵變流量系統

三) 綠色冷媒新知

四) 先進冷水機房控制系統

五) 安全管理

香港工程師學會安全工程專責事務委員會主席戚務堅工

程師應邀於當日講解安全管理。透過是次技術培訓，眾

經銷商對特靈產品及暖通空調業資訊有更深入的認識。

Ir Kelvin Tang (right) presented a souvenir to Ir Joseph Chi, Chairman of HKIE SSC.鄧社堅工程師(右)致送紀念品予香港工程師學會安全工程專責事務委員會主席戚務堅工程師。

Several representatives from Trane attended the 50th anniversary banquet of the Hong Kong Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Association (ACRA), which was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on November 28. Mrs. Carrie Lam, GBS, JP, Secretary for Development was invited as their guest of Honour. A few weeks earlier on November 10, the Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors (HKFEMC) held its 10th anniversary celebrations at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong.

香港空調及冷凍商會於11月28日，假香港會

議展覽中心舉行第50屆週年晚宴，特靈當晚

亦派員出席；發展局局長林鄭月娥GBS太平

紳士應邀擔任晚宴的主禮嘉賓。此外，特靈

亦出席了香港機電工程商聯會，於11月10日

在香港JW萬豪酒店舉行之10週年晚宴。

Trane Joins Anniversary Celebrations 特靈出席週年晚宴

Dr KL Chan, Operations Director (first on the left) and Henry Tang Ying-yen, GBM, GBS, JP, the former Chief Secretary for Administration, (fifth from left) at the 10th anniversary banquet of the HKFEMC.

業務董事陳家龍博士(左一)與前任政務司司長唐英年GBM GBS太平紳

士(左五)攝於香港機電工程商聯會10週年晚宴。

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Trane Hong Kong Dealer Meeting 20112011年特靈香港經銷商晚會The Trane Dealer Meeting was held at the CityView in

Kowloon on December 5. Mr. KK Leung, Director and

Dr. KL Chan, Operations Director presented dealer

excellent awards for outstanding sales performance

in 2010 and 2011. Dealers were introduced to the

Trane Retailer System.

Total of 13 dealers received awards for their excellent

sales performance. The award ceremony was held to

thank dealers for their strong support over the past

two years.

特靈經銷商晚會於12月5日假九龍城景國際酒店舉行，

是晚由董事梁基強先生及業務董事陳家龍博士頒發經銷

商傑出銷售獎項，以表揚特靈經銷商於2010及2011年

期間的傑出銷售業績。我們亦將於晚會期間向各經銷商

介紹特靈零售商系統。

今年共有13位經銷商獲頒發傑出銷售獎項，以表揚及感

謝他們在過去兩年的銷售年度，對特靈的鼎力支持。

Platinum Award傑出銷售大獎

Golden Award傑出銷售金獎

Arnlee Engineering Ltd.安利機械工程有限公司

Hong Kong Air-conditioning Parts Centre 香港冷氣配件中心

Ligthben Ltd. 耀初有限公司

SilverTech E & M Engineering Co., Ltd. 銀科機電工程有限公司

Trane Service Hong Kong 特靈空調服務

Westco Chinney Ltd. 威高建業有限公司

Quota Breaker傑出銷售獎

ADC Engineering Trading Co., Ltd. ADC機械工程貿易有限公司

Easiplus Engineering Ltd. 怡豐工程有限公司

Jeff Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. 捷富冷氣有限公司

Kings View Airconditioning Engineering Co., Ltd.景匯空調工程維修有限公司

Krueger Engineering (Asia) Ltd. 高雅機電工程有限公司

The Jardine Engineering Corporation Ltd.怡和機器有限公司

Dah Fung Service大豐空調服務

Winners list 得獎名單如下：

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Trane delivered technical seminars in October and November to the following clients:

October 25: Telemax Environmental and Energy Management Ltd.November 3: Wong & Ouyang (Building Services) Ltd.November 11: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreNovember 15: J. Roger Preston Ltd.

The seminars covered the development trends of Trane’s full series of air conditioning products, variable primary flow systems, chiller plant controls systems, and trend of refrigerants.

Besides, Mr. Mike Thompson, Trane’s US Global Leader of Refrigerant Strategy, visited Trane Hong Kong to give a presentation on the latest refrigerant market developments to engineers. Later he went to a consultancy firm and introduced refrigerant knowledge there.

Client Technical Seminars客戶技術講座

特靈於10月及11月為下列客戶舉行了技術講座，介紹特靈全線

空調產品、一次泵變流量系統、冷水機房控制系統及冷媒發展

趨勢：

10月25日 ：特立美環保及能源管理有限公司

11月3日 ：王歐陽(機電工程)有限公司

11月11日 ：香港會議展覽中心

11月15日 ：澧信工程顧問有限公司

此外，特靈美國全球冷媒策略總監Mr . M i k e T homp son

於11月15日到訪特靈香港辦事處，為工程師講解最新冷媒市場

發展；其後與一所顧問工程公司介紹冷媒技術資訊。

On December 10, Trane Hong Kong staff participated in the Joyful Dinner for singleton elders, a charity event organised jointly by the Hong Kong Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Association (ACRA) and Open Door Ministries. A group of volunteers accommodated to singleton elders in Lam Tin. Trane Hong Kong has sponsored one table to support the event.

Joyful Dinner for Singleton Elders耆英萬歲晚宴

特靈香港員工於12月10日參加了「耆英

萬歲晚宴」，這個慈善活動由香港空調

及冷凍商會和開心社區服務聯合舉辦。

一眾義工前往藍田，接待獨居長者享用

晚宴。為表支持，特靈香港贊助了晚宴

的其中一席。

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Trane Retailer System特靈零售商系統

We have appointed five retailers to manage the stock of certain products to ensure sufficient inventory and enhance our sales system. Customers are welcome to contact the following retailers directly to purchase Trane products:

為了確保現貨供應充足，我們特別委任五間經

銷商為指定產品的現貨零售商，藉此提高現貨

銷售的服務水平。

Retailer Name 零售商名稱 Product 現貨種類 Contact 聯絡

ADC Engineering Trading Co., Ltd.ADC機械工程貿易有限公司

CGAK Air Cooled Scroll Chiller HFCF DCBL Fan Coil UnitCGAK系列風冷渦旋式冷水機組及HFCF系列直流無段變速風機盤管機組

Mr Lee 李先生 2363 2236

Honest Air-conditioning Ltd.明發冷氣有限公司

GEHB Water Source Heat PumpGEHB系列水源熱泵機組

Mr Leung 梁先生 2396 8108

Hong Kong Air-conditioning Parts Centre香港冷氣配件中心

HFCF Fan Coil Unit HFCF系列風機盤管機組

Ms Wah 華小姐2885 1968

Lightben Ltd.耀初有限公司

HFCF Fan Coil Unit HFCF系列風機盤管機組

Mr Wong 黃先生2880 9986

South Pacific Engineering & Supplies Ltd.南太平工程及物料供應有限公司

Wall Mounted Split Unit掛牆分體機組

Mr Hung 洪先生3520 3248

Company News 公司簡訊

Staff Update 員工資訊

Dennis Ng from the Energy Solution Department visited Trane’s US headquarters in late July 2011 to attend a four-month Graduate Training Programs (GTP) covering basic air conditioning systems, products, and sales strategies. The program gave Dennis the chance to meet 50 of Trane’s engineers from other parts of the world.

Trane Graduate Training Programs特靈畢業生培訓課程

節能部吳嘉華先生特於今年7月下旬遠赴特靈美國總部，參

加為期四個月的畢業生培訓課程。課程包括基礎空調系統訓

練、產品知識及銷售策略。吳先生更藉此機會可認識到五十

位來自世界各地的特靈工程師。

Congratulations to Mr. CW Kwok and Mr. Dennis Ng, who were married respectively on December 2 and 3, 2011.

恭喜郭志偉先生及吳嘉華先生分別於12月2日及12月3日小登科！

Wedding Congratulations新婚之喜

For enquiry, please contact Miss Cannisa Au of Business Development and Marketing Department.

如有查詢，請聯絡業務發展及市場推廣部區小姐。

12/F., Dragon Centre, 79 Wing Hong Street, Cheung Sha Wan, KowloonTel: 　3128 4782　　　 Email:　tys-marketing@jec.com

九龍長沙灣永康街79號恆龍工商中心12樓電話： 3128 4782 　　電郵：tys-marketing@jec.com

Mr. CW Kwok and his wife郭志偉先生伉儷

Mr. Dennis Ng and his wife吳嘉華先生伉儷

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ASHRAE RP Walk 20112011 ASHRAE 步行籌款The Research Promotion Committee of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers - Hong Kong Chapter (ASHRAE HKC) organized a ASHRAE RP Walk 2011 at Hong Kong Geopark on November 20 to raise funds for the committee. Mr. Albert Lo, Senior Manager of Trane Hong Kong (also the incumbent President-Elect of ASHRAE HKC), and two colleagues participated in the event. Trane staff raised a sizable sum for the committee and pledged their support for the event.

美國供暖製冷及空調工程師學會香港分會(ASHRAE HKC)之促進研究委員會於11月20日在香港地質公園舉辦2011

ASHRAE RP步行籌款活動，為其委員會籌募經費。特靈香港高級經理勞燦傑先生(應屆ASHRAE HKC候任會長)連同兩

位同事參與是次活動。為表支持，特靈香港根據公司同事的籌款金額，作出相應捐款。