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Cyril G. Hansen: A Legacy of Leadership in ASHRAE

Explore the impactful journey of Cyril G. Hansen, a prominent figure in ASHRAE history, from his early days as a ship engineer to becoming a distinguished member and influential mentor in the HVAC industry. Discover his contributions, achievements, and lasting influence.

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Cyril G. Hansen: A Legacy of Leadership in ASHRAE

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  1. A Tribute to Cyril G. Hansen By Dean S. Borges, P.E. September 16, 1999 Cy Hansen in ASHRAE

  2. Cyril Gano Hansen, P.E., and his Influence in Nevada ASHRAE activities • Charter member of No. Nevada Chapter 1975 • General Chair of 1983 CRC at MGM, Reno, Nv. • DRC of Region X 1989-92 • Also Society Research, Education, Honors and Awards, Constitution and Bylaws, & Membership Promotion Committees • Awards for Distinguished Service, Fellow, Regional Award of Merit from ASHRAE • Several Personal Awards fm Gov.’s and other Groups Cy Hansen in ASHRAE

  3. History of How This All Began • Born in California, 2/15/11 • Lived with Mother until 18 • 1st Job with United Fruit Co. • Jack of all trades on the ships • Went to College (Nautical School) Marine tine Academy near Vallejo, California • Graduated from California Nautical School in 1933 Cy Hansen in ASHRAE

  4. History of Cy Hansen (Continued) • 1934 SF Dock Strikes – He stood picket duty • 1935 Radio operators strike – Went home fm Mobile, Alabama by Train to San Francisco, Ca., Got a job with Matson lines on the Hawaii ship “Golden Cowery” • 1936 Got a job Teaching on School Ship by passing Civil Service Exam for the Academy and taught Thermodynamics, Internal Combustion Engine Theory, Boiler operations and maintenance for shipping lines. • 1941-46 with Matson as 1st&2nd Assistant Engineer Cy Hansen in ASHRAE

  5. History of Cy Hansen(Continued) • 1943 Shipped 7000 tons of munitions from SF to Brisbane, Australia unescorted – On “Thomas Hart Benton” as shown in this photograph and History Channel • Cy is on the right side Cy Hansen in ASHRAE

  6. History of Cy Hansen (Continued) • In August 1944 worked as the Night “Chief Engineer” on the “Y Peel” ship that went to the Aleutians (This was the same ship he started on in 1934 the Golden Cowery) • 1946 the war was over and with cut backs he went into design of swimming pools for Nino LoPrest in 1947 • Nino found him a job with Clyde Bently who was doing a lot of schools and hospitals plans for Marin County • He stayed with Bently Engineers for 30 years • He joined ASHRAE in 1963 at the Golden Gate Chapter Cy Hansen in ASHRAE

  7. History of Cy Hansen (Continued) • Bently, Kelburg, and Puge kept him busy throughout the US and the world i.e. Power plant in Subic Bay, Manila • Engineers did it all for these projects – Electrical, Structural,Architectural, and Mechanical Plans and Specs • Cy’s P.E. License to the right is ME 4289 in Nevada Cy Hansen in ASHRAE

  8. History of Cy Hansen (Continued) • Why was ASHRAE important? It published the Bible of the industry for designing HVAC even A/C in SF • He recalls Equitable Insurance Co. started the A/C in SF and then Financial types, and finally hospitals needed it. • His first Reno job was in 1948 for St. Mary’s Hospital. His boss, Clyde, knew Monk Farris, who knew Sister Sarafine and the pump problems for the steam conversion exchangers were solved by Cy. • In 1972 he opened the Branch office of Bently Engineers and finished the career with them in 1986. Cy Hansen in ASHRAE

  9. Cyril G. Hansen, P.E. • A winner from Nevada • A leader in ASHRAE • The best Mentor in the World • Follow his examples in ASHRAE Cy Hansen in ASHRAE

  10. In Conclusion • Cyril Gano Hansen – A long time supporter of ASHRAE • Well known in this community and the World • An educator, an expert boiler operator, and LEADER • He served with many ASHRAE Presidents including Bill Goodman, Bruno Morabito, Don Holte, Richard Perry, David Butler, Damon McGowan to mention a few. • Northern Nevada’s Chapters highest ranking Chapter Member and Mentor for us all. Cy Hansen in ASHRAE

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