Alanko 551964 Air Conditioning Compressor

Description

One function: the compressor sucks the evaporator's refrigerant gases. This leads to a drop in pressure in the evaporator. The resulting lower pressure evaporates the refrigerant at low temperatures. The cold steam is then compressed by the air conditioning compressor. The refrigerant gas heated during compression is routed through pipes to the condenser, where it liquefies again, releasing heat. It is then routed to the area to be cooled. Here, the refrigerant absorbs the heat from the air entering the passenger compartment and rebuilds into gas at the evaporator. It is then re-vacuum by the compressor, where it is compressed. The compressor is attached to the engine block and is driven by a pulley and a trapezoidal belt. When the air-conditioning system is in operation, the belt transmission is powered by a magnetic clutch. The compressors used in modern vehicle air conditioning systems are compact and lightweight. It was a prerequisite for installing air conditioners in compact cars in series