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John Gorrie, the visionary.

Author(s) : GLADSTONE J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Dr John Gorrie of Apalachicola, Florida, is recognized as the first to propose, scientifically discuss, construct and operate a refrigeration machine for comfort cooling. What perhaps began as an attempt to save the lives of a few seamen suffering from malaria and yellow fever altered the living pattern of the civilized world. This article relates his life and his main experiments concerning refrigeration for air conditioning.

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  • Original title: John Gorrie, the visionary.
  • Record ID : 2000-1787
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 40 - n. 12
  • Publication date: 1998/12
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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