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Fun Facts about ASHRAE

Fun Facts about ASHRAE. Did you know … There are more than 53,000 ASHRAE members in over 120 countries Fun Fact

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Fun Facts about ASHRAE

Did you know …

There are more than 53,000 ASHRAE members in over

120 countries

Fun Fact

Did you know …

In 1894, there were 75 Members.

The number had doubled to 158 by 1902.

A.EgyptB.DenmarkC.New ZealandD.Peru

10 Countries are currently conducting Research Projects176 Active Projects

Did you know …

University of Kentucky awarded the first mechanical

engineering degree in the world to a woman in 1916 ...

Margaret Ingels!

Did you know …

Although the Society was organized as a national

institution, by 1906 it already had members from Canada, England, India, the Argentine Republic, Australia and New

Zealand. Membership in 1906 totaled 146.

A.145B.196C.216D.235

Every country in the world is impacted and benefits from ASHRAE Research!

A.Benjamin FranklinB.Daniel FahrenheitC.Willis CarrierD.Anders Celsius

•1741 – Franklin Stove -Improved heating, ventilation and IAQ

•1758 – evaporation is a proven method of cooling

Did you know …

The New York Chapter of ASHVE has their own song! Written in 1912, it begins:

New York City, New York City, Ventilation is our boon, ozonation we’ll have soon! Every way, everyday, we’ll plug this game and win some fame!

Catchy, right?!

Did you know …

That US President Herbert Hoover is

an Honorary ASHRAE Member

A.MembersB.CompaniesC.Other AssociationsD.Everyone in the world

1. Research is used by other HVAC&R associations worldwide2. It is a key part of every design of enclosed spaces 3. Research is vital to every HVAC&R project, standard & publication – even those not associated with ASHRAE!

Did you know …

More than 83,000 copies of the ASHRAE Journal are distributed

each month

Did you know …

The first “International Heating & Ventilating Exposition” opened in January, 1930.

The Show/Expo became an annual event in 1950.

QQ: : How much is the How much is the ASHRAE Research ASHRAE Research budget? budget?

A.$5,000,000B.$10,000,000C.$15,000,000D.$20,000,000

•Over 170 projects being conducted worldwide

•Typical project takes 3 years to complete

•Results are made available to all ASHRAE Members for free

•Key part of every ASHRAE project, standard & publication

Did you know …

The first ASHRAE chapter formed after the ASHAE and ASRE merger was

organized in Nashville, Tennessee. Its first meeting was in September 1959.

A.ASMEB.ASREC.AIRAHD.AICVF

Established in 1894, the original Headquarters were shared and located at 12 West 31st St, New York City.

Did you know …

For the 1895-96 Society year, Members paid an initiation fee of $15.00 and annual dues of $10.00

In 2015 dollars, that’s the equivalent of $285 and $428!

A.Tampa, FLB.Detroit, MIC.Columbus, OHD.Nassau, Bahamas

•Detroit, MI – January,1967•Columbus, OH – January, 1968•Nassau, Bahamas – June, 1972

Which one sounds the best to you?!?

Fun FactFun FactDid you know …

The “Annual Meeting” use to be in January, not June like today.

The “Semi-Annual” meeting, held in June began in 1898, 3

yrs after the first Annual Meeting.

The current naming format began in 1956.

Fun FactFun Fact

•Did you know …

•ASHRAE’s ‘DC Office’ was established in 1979 to giving “engineering support” to the

US Government.

Fun FactFun Fact

Did you know …

The RP Campaign has raised over $50,000,000 to support

ASHRAE Research

A.XXX,XXXB.XXX,XXXC.XXX,XXXD.XXX,XXX

Did you know …

The Research Bureau was to open in 1917 but was delayed because of World War I & concerns over engineering espionage

Did you know …

The first regional structure within ASHRAE came into existence at the 62nd Annual Meeting in 1956.

QQ: : Which city has Which city has hosted the most hosted the most Society meetings?Society meetings?

A.BostonB.New YorkC.PhiladelphiaD.Chicago

Between ASHVE, ASHAE, ASRE and ASHRAE, the city has hosted over 80 times

Did you know …

The Society convened its First Annual Meeting in the chambers of ASME in New York City on December 4 and 5,

1905.

A. $50.00

B. $100.00

C. $150.00

D. $200.00

•5,600 donors in 2013-2014 Campaign•3,841 gave $250 or less•2,010 gave exactly $100 -It doesn’t take much and you don’t have to give a lot to be a research investor

Did you know …

Sadi Carnot was the first honoree on the RP Giant in HVAC&R Coin in 1995? He gave the first successful

theoretical account of heat engines, now known as the Carnot

cycle.

A.70%B.80%C.90%D.100%

Every dollar donated to Research is spent on Research Projects

Staff Salaries, Overhead, Donor Rec, Supplies, Travel and everything else is paid for from the profits ASHRAE receives from the AHR Show