I need to know a bit about how an AC air compressor works to cool down the R-22/freon.
2006-10-19 16:09:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The compressor isn't what actually does the cooling. The compressor pressurizes the refrigerant, heating the gas, which then proceeds to the condenser (this is the "hot" heat exchanger in the AC), where it loses heat to the outside air, liquefies and loses more heat, approaching the outside temperature. The liquid then passes into an evaporator (the "cold" exchanger) where it is sprayed from a nozzle and allowed to expand. The evaporation and expansion cool the refrigerant and the exchanger absorbs heat from the inside air, cooling it. The gaseous refrigerant, warmed to near room temperature, then passes to the compressor for another cycle.
2006-10-20 12:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by kirchwey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just off the top, it could be due to a loose belt, seized compressor, or a blockage causing too high head pressure.
2016-05-22 04:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋