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Basic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

History of Refrigeration  The history of air conditioning dates back to ancient times, when people used to hang wet mats or cloth in doorways to cool the air. However, modern air conditioning as we know it today was first developed in the early 1900s. In 1902, a young engineer named Willis Carrier invented the first modern air conditioning system. Carrier was working for a printing company in Brooklyn, New York, and was trying to solve a problem with humidity affecting the quality of the paper. Carrier's invention used a refrigeration system to cool air and remove moisture, creating a more comfortable and consistent environment for the printing process. The first air conditioning units were large and expensive, and were primarily used in commercial buildings like theaters and department stores. However, as technology improved and costs decreased, air conditioning became more common in homes and automobiles in the mid-20th century. Today, air conditioning is an essential part of ...