This Day in History: July 17, 1902 - Invention of Modern Air Conditioning
FARMINGTON, Conn., July 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 17, 1902, Dr. Willis H. Carrier developed and later patented the first modern system to provide man-made control over temperature, humidity, ventilation and indoor air.
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The first modern air conditioning system was installed at a Brooklyn, N.Y. printing plant in the summer of 1902, to help stabilize the temperature and moisture in the air so that the dimensions of the paper would remain constant and the different color inks would line up correctly. Since then, the technology has changed our lives in both dramatic and subtle ways.
About Carrier Corp.
Carrier Corp. is the world's leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts provide sustainable solutions, integrating energy efficient products, building controls, and energy services for residential, commercial, retail, transport and foodservice customers. Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier improves the world around us through engineered innovation and environmental stewardship. Carrier is a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. Visit www.carrier.com for more information.
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