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In 1902, Willis Carrier set out to fix a printing problem. He ended up inventing modern air conditioning

📱 1902, Willis Carrier Set Out to Fix

Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: The Economic Times · 1 min read · · Updated

What actually happened

In 1902, engineer Willis Carrier was trying to control humidity at a Brooklyn printing plant, not create a way for people to stay cool. His system stabilised paper and improved printing, while also lowering temperatures. Carrier later patented his air-treatment technology and developed systems for factories, homes, shops and ships, helping establish the foundations of modern air conditioning.

Key points

  • In 1902, engineer Willis Carrier was trying to control humidity at a Brooklyn printing plant, not create a way for people to stay cool.
  • His system stabilised paper and improved printing, while also lowering temperatures.
  • Carrier later patented his air-treatment technology and developed systems for factories, homes, shops and ships, helping establish the foundations of modern air conditioning.

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