Working Principle of Variable Displacement Compressor

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Figure 2.1.9. Structure of a scroll compressor


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Figure 2.1.10. Working principle of scroll compressor


e. Variable displacement compressor


The capacity of this compressor changes due to the change in suction and discharge volume according to the heat load, so the capacity is also optimally adjusted according to the heat load.


Figure 2.1.11. Working principle of variable flow compressor


The capacity of this compressor changes due to the change in suction and discharge volume according to the heat load, so the capacity is also optimally adjusted according to the heat load.


The compressor changes the flow rate according to the heat load and can change the tilt angle of the piston. Changing the piston stroke helps the compressor capacity to always be adjusted and reach the highest level.


2.2. Magnetic clutch


All automotive refrigeration system compressors are equipped with electromagnetic clutches.


When the engine is running, the compressor pulley rotates but the engine shaft remains stationary until the A/C switch is turned on, the electromagnetic clutch will engage the pulley with the compressor shaft for the engine crankshaft to drive.


Figure 2.1.12. Electromagnetic clutch structure


When the A/C switch is turned on, current flows through the coil of the electromagnetic clutch and generates a large magnetic field. The electromagnetic force pulls the clutch into the pulley and tightly connects them together and the compressor shaft rotates with the compressor pulley.


2.3. Condenser


The condenser is made up of a long metal tube bent into a U shape, passing through a series of thin fins.


Figure 2.1.13. Structure of the condenser


The function of the condenser is to turn the refrigerant in the vapor state with high pressure and temperature from the pump compressor into liquid state, where it releases a large amount of heat. The heat of the refrigerant is pumped into the condenser through the intake pipe located above the pipe system and gradually goes down, the heat of the refrigerant is transferred through the radiator fins and is cooled by the wind.


2.4. Filter and desiccant


The filter and dehumidifier has a metal shell, inside there is a filter and a bag containing a desiccant. The desiccant is a material that has very good moisture absorption properties in the medium such as aluminum oxide, silica alumina and silica gel.


Figure 2.1.14. Structure of filter-desiccator


The filter tank is equipped with a safety valve, which opens when the pressure in the filter tank suddenly increases for some reason. After the refrigerant is dehumidified, it will go to the throttle valve.


Some types of refrigeration systems have a dehydrator installed between the filter, dehumidifier and expansion valve. The dehydrator again removes any remaining moisture in the refrigerant, which protects the expansion valve from freezing. In addition, the top of the filter has a transparent glass part that allows for observation and inspection of the condition of the refrigerant.


Some types have a pressure sensor installed on the filter tank. The high pressure signal of the refrigerant is converted into a voltage signal and reported to the ECU to control the fan and compressor speed.


2.5. Expansion valve


The expansion valve is installed between the evaporator and the filter tank and has the following functions:


- Coordinate with temperature sensor to control refrigerant flow and evaporator temperature.


- Reduce the refrigerant pressure after passing through the throttle valve.


Normally, there are two types of throttle valves: box type and needle type (or regular type).



Figure 2.1.15. Throttle valve structure

2.6. Evaporator or cooling coil


The refrigerant after passing through the expansion valve causes the pressure to decrease rapidly, heat is absorbed in the process of changing from liquid to gas. The refrigerant is led to the evaporator by U-shaped pipes with heat sink fins. Here, the low temperature of the evaporator is led out by the evaporator fan.



Figure 2.1.16. Structure of the cooling system


In some low temperature countries, the evaporator has two thermistors, one for the anti-freeze device, the other acting as the evaporator sensor. The evaporator sensor detects the temperature of the air passing through the evaporator and is only used for automatic air conditioning systems controlled by a microprocessor.


2.7. Gas eye


The gas eye allows observation of the refrigerant flow in the refrigeration system. It is used to check the refrigerant filling level.


There are two types of gas eyes: one type is located at the outlet of the gas filter and one type is located between the filter and the throttle valve.




Figure 2.1.17. Gas eye structure


2.8. Muffler


The muffler is used to reduce the noise generated by the compressor. Usually, the muffler is installed at the compressor discharge valve. Some types of muffler have a rubber cover on the outside of the muffler to prevent noise from entering the vehicle. In addition, to reduce the amount of lubricating oil accumulated in the muffler, its inlet is located on the top and the outlet is located at the bottom.


2.9. Fans in the cooling system


The evaporator fan blows air through it. There are two types of fans in an evaporator system:


- Wing type: usually installed before the condenser to cool the condenser.


Figure 2.1.18. Structure of condenser cooling fan



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- Squirrel cage type: usually installed in the cooling system to blow cold air inside.



Figure 2.1.29. Structure of cooling fan for evaporator (squirrel cage type)


2.10. Low pressure and high pressure piping systems.


In the car cooling system there are two main types of pipes and they are also divided into two separate branches:


+ The low pressure branch is limited by the refrigerant section after the throttle valve and the inlet (charge valve) of the compressor. This pipe has a large diameter and becomes cold when the system is operating.

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