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Using Water For Heating
During the 1700's, they were experimenting and using water to heat things. They would use steam mostly for this. Some things they invented during this time are baths, roasters, and other thermal and heating inventions using water. (Citation: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Timeline. Air Conditioning and refrigeration timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.ashrae.org/about/mission-and-vision/ashrae-industry-history/air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-timeline) -
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Using Ice And Heat For Experiments
During the 1800's, experiments using ice and heat evolved and developed during this time, eventually leading up to some of the main reasons and factors that refrigeration and air conditioning is the way that it is today. (Citation: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Timeline. Air Conditioning and refrigeration timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.ashrae.org/about/mission-and-vision/ashrae-industry-history/air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-timeline) -
Experimental and Artificial Ice
Ice was made artificially as an experiment during this time. It was used more commonly after this discovery. (Citation: Tips and Guide. (n.d.). History of air conditioner. Air Conditioning Systems Tips and Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.airconditioning-systems.com/history-of-air-conditioner.html) -
The First Vapor Compression System and Artificial Ice Manufacturing Machine
During this time, the first vapor compression system was created during this time by someone named Jacob Perkins. This was also known as the Artificial Ice Making Machine, which was pretty much a mechanical refrigeration machine. (Citation: Tips and Guide. (n.d.). History of air conditioner. Air Conditioning Systems Tips and Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.airconditioning-systems.com/history-of-air-conditioner.html) -
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Creating Air Conditioners and Refrigerators
During the 1900's and 1999's, the actual inventing and engineering begins with air conditioning and refrigeration. During this time, we see some of the very first stages of the refrigerators and air conditioners that we have today. (Citation: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Timeline. Air Conditioning and refrigeration timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.ashrae.org/about/mission-and-vision/ashrae-industry-history/air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-timeline) -
The First Air Conditoner
The first air conditioner was produced in 1902 by a man named Willis Haviland Carrier. Although it was not installed into homes until 1914, this was the year that it was first ever made. (Citation: Tips and Guide. (n.d.). History of air conditioner. Air Conditioning Systems Tips and Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.airconditioning-systems.com/history-of-air-conditioner.html) -
The First Electric Refrigerator
The first ever electric refrigerator that was invented and produced was in the 1913-1920's. It was created by a man named Fred W. Wolf. (Citation: Tips and Guide. (n.d.). History of air conditioner. Air Conditioning Systems Tips and Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.airconditioning-systems.com/history-of-air-conditioner.html) -
First Refrigeration Expo
This was the first international refrigeration expo. It was held after the production of Fred W. Wolf's invention of the electric refrigerator. (Citation: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Timeline. Air Conditioning and refrigeration timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.ashrae.org/about/mission-and-vision/ashrae-industry-history/air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-timeline) -
The Freon Refrigerant
This was a big creation made by a guy named Thomas Midgley Jr. This was a non-flammable, non-toxic chlorofluorocarbon gas, also known as Freon (R-12). This is the principle behind refrigeration that still remains to this day. (Citation: Tips and Guide. (n.d.). History of air conditioner. Air Conditioning Systems Tips and Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.airconditioning-systems.com/history-of-air-conditioner.html) -
Automobiles and Air Conditioning
During this time, more than half of the new automobiles are installed with air conditioning. Air conditioning was also getting much more common at this time as well, so it only made sense for cars to have it too. (Citation: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Timeline. Air Conditioning and refrigeration timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.ashrae.org/about/mission-and-vision/ashrae-industry-history/air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-timeline) -
Microprocessor Control Systems
During this time, microprocessor control systems become used in all areas of air conditioning and refrigeration. This is because of the access to available semiconductor technology. (Citation: Tips and Guide. (n.d.). History of air conditioner. Air Conditioning Systems Tips and Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.airconditioning-systems.com/history-of-air-conditioner.html) -
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How Is Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Today?
Refrigeration and air conditioning has come a long way, and it's still being improved as he continue. To this day, refrigerators have touch screens, AI, and so much more. Air conditioning is in almost every building that we enter, keeping people cool as they work or relax. It's amazing. (Citation: Tips and Guide. (n.d.). History of air conditioner. Air Conditioning Systems Tips and Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.airconditioning-systems.com/history-of-air-conditioner.html)