| AIR CONDITIONER GLOSSARY |
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air-conditioning cycle |
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Compressor
Refrigeration pump that circulates refrigerant and increases the pressure
of refrigerant vapour.
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Condenser
Component that removes heat from the refrigerant, changing it from a hot
vapour to a warm liquid. It is usually located in front of the vehicle’s
radiator.
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Discharge
line Connects the compressor outlet to the condenser inlet.
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Receiver-drier
A canister that contains a desiccant to remove moisture and is used to store
and filter liquid refrigerant. The receiver-drier is located in the liquid
line between the condenser outlet and expansion valve inlet.
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Evaporator
Expansion valve This is where the high-pressure liquid suddenly expands
into gas, thus losing its heat.Cooling coils Component that removes
heat from the air entering the passenger compartment.
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Liquid
line Refrigerant line connecting the condenser outlet to the evaporator
inlet.
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Blower
fan (not seen) A motor-driven fan used to force air through the evaporator
core or heater core and circulates air through the passenger compartment.
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Suction
line The line connecting evaporator outlet to compressor inlet.
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Radiator
Line The line carrying hot coolant from the radiator for heating purposes.
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Source
May 2001 |
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