Description And Operation: Condenser

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ITEM	DESCRIPTION
1	Right Hand (RH) end tank
2	Condenser core
3	Left Hand (LH) end tank
4	Mounting brackets (4 off)
5	Low pressure line connector block
6	High pressure line connector block
7	Receiver drier outlet pipe
8	Receiver drier inlet pipe
9	Receiver drier

The condenser transfers heat from the refrigerant to the surrounding air to convert the high pressure vapour from the compressor into a liquid. The condenser is installed immediately in front of the radiator. Two brackets on each end tank attach the condenser to the end tanks of the radiator.

The condenser is classified as a sub-cooling condenser and consists of a fin and tube heat exchanger core installed between 2 end tanks. Divisions in the end tanks separate the heat exchanger into a 4 pass upper (condenser) section and a 2 pass lower (sub-cooler) section.

The LH end tank provides the connections to the high pressure line from the A/C compressor and the low pressure line to the evaporator.

The RH end tank provides the connections to the receiver drier.