Technical Information

General Vehicle A/C Theory

An air conditioner is used for the following purposes: air control; air circulation control; humidity control; and air purification.

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Detailed Mechanics of a Car A/C System

The compressor discharges high temperature and high pressure refrigerant that contains the heat absorbed from the evaporator and the heat created by the compressor in a discharge stroke.