December 3rd: Air Conditioning Invented

Dr. Charles E. Whitman, Jr., Historian at LargeDecember 3, 2023March 26, 20240 Comments2131 Min Read

What Happened On December 3rd?

On today’s date in 1911, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) were presented with the work of “Rational Psychrometric Formulae” by Willis H. Carrier, a pioneering American engineer.” This influential presentation not only revolutionized the field of air conditioning but laid the foundation for modern HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems that have become indispensable in our daily lives.

Willis Carrier’s rational psychrometric formulae had an immediate and transformative impact on the field of air conditioning that we all use on a daily basis today. It allowed for precise control of indoor environments, ensuring comfort and improving productivity.

By Dr. Charles E. Whitman, Jr., Historian at Large

Born in Park City Utah, "Chuck" Esther Whitman Jr. has always had a passion for books. As an avid reader, he went to Boston University (2002-2006) where he expanded his knowledge. Earning his degree in history, Stratton then traveled to New York City where he worked at Penguin Random House for a few years. Since then, he has continued to work as a writer who specializes in history. To him, nothing is more exciting than diving into the past and bringing history back to life.