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Discover the fascinating facts about ASHRAE research, its global impact, key figures in history, and the RP Campaign's success in supporting research. Engage with trivia about members, donations, and the valuable role each individual plays in shaping the future of the HVAC&R industry.
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Fun Fact Did you know … There are more than 52,000 ASHRAE members in over 120 countries
Q: Which country does not have a Research Project? Egypt Denmark Pakistan Japan
A: a. Egypt • 11 Countries are currently conducting Research Projects • 163 Active Projects • There is a Chapter and 2 Student Branches, though!
Fun Fact Did you know … University of Kentucky awarded the first mechanical engineering degree in the world to a woman in 1916 ... Margaret Ingels
Fun Fact Did you know … More than 2,000 ASHRAE Members volunteer on 80+ committees and TCs to support ASHRAE’s work
Q: How many countries are impacted by ASHRAE Research? 145 196 216 235
A: b. 196 • Every country in the world is impacted and benefits from ASHRAE Research!
Q: Who is the ‘Patron Saint’ of ASHRAE? Benjamin Franklin Daniel Fahrenheit Willis Carrier Anders Celsius
A: a. Ben Franklin • 1741 – Franklin Stove • Improved heating, ventilation and IAQ • 1758 – evaporation is a proven method of cooling
Fun Fact Did you know … That US President Herbert Hoover is an Honorary ASHRAE Member?
Q: Who benefits from Research? Members Companies Other Associations Everyone in the world
A: d. Everyone in the world! • Used by other HVAC&R associations worldwide • Key part of every design of enclosed spaces • Vital to every HVAC&R project, standard & publication – even those not associated with ASHRAE!
Fun Fact Did you know … More than 83,000 copies of the ASHRAE Journal are distributed each month
Q: How much is the ASHRAE Research budget? $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000
A: c. $15,000,000 (approx.) • Over 160 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
Fun Fact Did you know … Before ASHRAE began conducting research, “textbook” sections in manufacturers’ catalogs were the main source of engineering information
Q: Which city has never hosted an ASHRAE meetings? Tampa, FL Detroit, MI Columbus, OH Nassau, Bahamas
A:a. Tampa, FL • Detroit, MI – January,1967 • Columbus, OH – January, 1968 • Nassau, Bahamas – June, 1972 Which one sounds the best to you?!?
Fun Fact Did you know … The RP Campaign has raised over $50,000,000 to support ASHRAE Research
Q: How much Research has been conducted in Region ??? in the last 3 yrs? $$$$$ $$$$$ $$$$$ $$$$$
A: c. $$$$$ • $$$$$ worth of research since 2009 • $$$$$ (2009) • $$$$$ (2010) • $$$$$ (2011)
Fun Fact Did you know … The Research Bureau was to open in 1917 but was delayed because of World War I & concerns over engineering espionage
Fun Fact Did you know … When the Bureau was able to be opened in 1919, the first study was of the build-up of Carbon Dioxide in NY apartments
Q: Which city has hosted the most society meetings? Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago
A: b. New York • Between ASHVE, ASHAE, ASRE and ASHRAE, the city has hosted over 80 times
Fun Fact Did you know … There are more than 176 Chapters, 40 sections and 320 Student Branches
Q: What is the average donation made by a Member? $50.00 $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
A: b. $100 • 6,000 donors in 2010-2011 Campaign • 4,237 gave $250 or less • 1,900 gave exactly $100 • It doesn’t take much and you don’t have to give a lot to be a research investor
Fun Fact 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.
Q: What percentage of money donated to research is spent ON research? 70% 80% 90% 100%
A: 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 How many other groups can make that claim??
Q: Who is ASHRAE’s most valuable investor? Consulting Engineers PE’s Academics/Researchers Contractors
A: e. YOU • Every single Member and Organization that uses HVAC&R is a valuable contributor, donor and INVESTOR in the future of both ASHRAE and the Industry we’re all a part of
Fun Fact Did you know … The RP Campaign is counting on your investment to continue the outstanding work of the society? Please support your chapter, region & industry!