Fluid Collector
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In some operating conditions (for example heat pump operation) the receiver/dryer (for example on the condenser) is not incorporated in the refrigerant circuit. The fluid collector -B- collects the refrigerant, and stores it temporarily if a certain amount of refrigerant is not needed, and then directs it in an uninterrupted stream to the expansion valve (in front of the evaporator in the heater and A/C unit) or to the heat exchanger in the high-voltage system coolant circuit. Refer to SYSTEM OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, R1234YF .