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Tag: James Harrison Day
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On James Harrison Day, AIRAH celebrates the “father of refrigeration”
James Harrison, widely regarded as the father of mechanical refrigeration, is remembered and celebrated every year on his birthday, April 17.
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AIRAH launches national mentorship program
AIRAH has launched a national mentorship scheme for those working in HVAC&R building services. The program connects highly experienced engineers and HVAC&R practitioners with those who are newer to the sector, or at a mid-career stage. AIRAH CEO Trish Hyde says the initiative is aimed at tackling the acute skills shortage in the industry. “Research […]
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James Harrison exhibition opens in Geelong
Geelong Design Week is hosting an exhibition about James Harrison at Barwon Grange from Saturday, March 20 until Sunday, March 28. The exhibition is titled James Harrison’s Momentous Achievements – models, medals, memorabilia and explores Harrison’s life from 1816–1893. He was the first to create ice via mechanical means, and the founder of the Geelong […]
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AIRAH celebrates James Harrison Day
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has celebrated the birthday of James Harrison on April 17 by sharing stories and videos about the Australian refrigeration pioneer, including a digital version of his biography. Harrison emigrated to Australia from Scotland in 1837 and later developed the first successful large-scale ice making machinery […]