24V Truck AC Compressor RC.600.328 1990760C1 1990760C2 1990760C3 For Caterpillar NewHolland WXTK243

24V Truck AC Compressor RC.600.328 1990760C1 1990760C2 1990760C3 For Caterpillar For NewHolland WXTK243

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Function of an Automotive A/C Compressor

Function of an Automotive A/C Compressor

• The air conditioning compressor is the heart of a car’s A/C system. Its primary functions are:

• Circulates Refrigerant: Acts as a pump, moving refrigerant (e.g., R134a or R1234yf) through the A/C loop.

• Pressurizes the System: Compresses low-pressure gaseous refrigerant into high-pressure/high-temperature gas, enabling heat release in the condenser.

• Enables Heat Exchange: By increasing pressure, the refrigerant can condense into liquid in the condenser, dissipating heat from the cabin.

• Drives the Cooling Cycle: Without compression, the refrigerant cannot undergo phase changes critical for cooling.

Key Features:

• Typically belt-driven by the engine (or electric in hybrid/electric vehicles).

• Contains a clutch (in traditional systems) to engage/disengage as needed.

• Failure leads to loss of cooling or system damage.

Analog: Works like a "pump" for thermal energy, transferring heat from inside the car to the exterior.