Principles Of Operation

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To accomplish the transfer of heat, the refrigerant is circulated around the system, where it passes through 2 pressure/temperature regimes. In each of the regimes the refrigerant changes state, during which process maximum heat absorption or dissipation occurs.

The low pressure/temperature regime is from the thermostatic expansion valve, through the evaporator to the compressor. The refrigerant decreases in pressure and temperature at the thermostatic expansion valve then changes state from a liquid to a vapour in the evaporator to absorb heat.

The high pressure/temperature regime is from the compressor, through the condenser and receiver drier assembly to the thermostatic expansion valve. The refrigerant increases in pressure and temperature as it passes through the compressor, then releases heat and changes state from a vapour to a liquid in the condenser.

Operation of the A/C system is controlled by the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) module.

For additional information, refer to: Control Components (Description and Operation).

The A/C system works in conjunction with the heating and ventilation system, and the air distribution and filtering system. For additional information, refer to: Heating and Ventilation (Description and Operation), Air Distribution and Filtering (Description and Operation).