FIGURE 8 1 Both TXV a and OT
FIGURE 8 -1 Both TXV (a) and OT (b) A/C systems have five major components. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -2 Some of the variety of compressors a and l use a crankshaft; b, d, e, f, h, and i use a swash plate; c and g use a wobble plate with a variable stroke; e and m use a Scotch yoke; j and k use a plain wobble plate; and n is a vane compressor. (Courtesy of Everco Industries) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -2 (CONTINUED) Some of the variety of compressors a and l use a crankshaft; b, d, e, f, h, and i use a swash plate; c and g use a wobble plate with a variable stroke; e and m use a Scotch yoke; j and k use a plain wobble plate; and n is a vane compressor. (Courtesy of Everco Industries) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -3 This compressor is compatible with both R-134 a and R-12 and is available in three different capacities or displacements, with one of seven different clutch configurations of either 12 or 24 volts, and with one of seven different rear head and line port configurations. (Courtesy of Seltec) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -4 Rotation of the swash plate causes these double pistons to move through the suction and discharge strokes. Evaporator pressure fills the cylinders with refrigerant during the suction stroke. This refrigerant is pumped into the high side during the discharge stroke. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -5 The displacement of a compressor is determined by the length of the stroke, diameter of the cylinders (bore), and number of cylinders. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -6 A 2 -cylinder compressor creates 2 large pumping pulses per revolution. A 10 -cylinder compressor (same displacement) creates 10 smaller pulses; its operation is much smoother. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -7 The Tecumseh (left) and York 2 -cylinder, inline compressors were very common at one time. (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -8 A York 209 compressor (a) and a more compact mini series (b). York compressors can be identified by part number and crankshaft appearance (c). (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -8 (CONTINUED) A York 209 compressor (a) and a more compact mini series (b). York compressors can be identified by part number and crankshaft appearance (c). (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -9 A Tecumseh HG 850 or HG 1000 (a) is identified by part number. The HG 500 (b) is a single-cylinder compressor. (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -10 The two pistons in a Chrysler V compressor are arranged in a V shape. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -11 An R-4 compressor has two pairs of pistons that are driven by a Scotch yoke. (Courtesy of Visteon) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -12 Note how rotation of the swash plate causes the pistons to slide through their strokes. Balls and shoes act as bearings between the swash plate and pistons. (Courtesy of Zexel USA Corporation) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -13 The suction (a) and discharge (b) crossover circuits of a swash-plate compressor transfer refrigerant to and from the cylinders at the other end. Note how oil from the suction crossover lubricates the internal parts. (Reprinted with permission of General Motors Corporation) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -14 A disassembled view of an A-6 compressor; this compressor was very popular during the 1960 s, 1970 s, and early 1980 s. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -15 A disassembled view of a DA-6 compressor; this compressor replaced the A-6. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -16 Three versions of Denso compressors; note the different mounting bosses. (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -17 This Zexel compressor uses a swash-plate design. (Courtesy of Zexel USA Corporation) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -18 Rotation of the drive hub causes the wobble action of the wobble plate and forces the single pistons to move through their strokes. (Courtesy of Zexel USA Corporation) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -19 A variable displacement compressor can change the angle of the wobble plate and piston stroke. This angle is changed by a control valve that senses evaporator pressure, which in turn changes wobble chamber pressure. (Courtesy of Zexel USA Corporation) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -20 Two of the DA 6 and HR 6 versions of the front head (left and center) and a view of the rear head (right). (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -21 The piston stroke of this variable displacement compressor is controlled by crankcase pressure, which is adjusted using an electric solenoid (right). (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. ) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -22 A compact variable displacement compressor. Note the pistons use a spherical bearing to connect to the wobble plate. (Courtesy of Delphi Corp. , all rights reserved) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -23 An electric compressor with its bright orange HV wires for power (a). Another compressor that combines a belt driven scroll with an electrically driven scroll (b). Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -24 The decal on this compressor identifies the type (SDB 709) and the serial number. Note also that it uses a sevengroove, multi-V clutch, four mounting bolts, and vertical-pad service ports at the side. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -25 A cutaway (a) and exploded (b) view of a clutch assembly showing the major parts. (a. Courtesy of Warner Electric; b. Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -26 In most clutches, the coil is stationary, secured to the compressor (a). In a rotating field clutch, the coil is built into the rotor, and a brush assembly is used to conduct electricity into and out of the coil (b). (Courtesy of Warner Electric) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -27 Most compressors use three-piece clutches as shown here (a). The rotor is driven by a belt, the hub drives the compressor shaft, and the coil is secured to the compressor (b). (Courtesy of Warner Electric) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -27 (CONTINUED) Most compressors use three-piece clutches as shown here (a). The rotor is driven by a belt, the hub drives the compressor shaft, and the coil is secured to the compressor (b). (Courtesy of Warner Electric) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -28 The magnetic flux path is from the coil and through the metal of the rotor and clutch hub. When it meets a pole groove, it travels from the hub to the rotor or vice versa, which increases the clutch holding power. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -29 The plastic shield on the front of this clutch hub (a) is a thermal fuse; if it gets too hot, it will melt and cause the clutch to fail before compressor damage occurs (b). (Courtesy of Warner Electric) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -30 This damper drive is a one-piece pulley and hub. Torque is transferred from the pulley through the rubber damper (a), and another damper-drive type uses torque-limiting metal fingers that will shear if the compressor should seize. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -31 The shaft seal must keep refrigerant from escaping out the front of the compressor. Most compressors have an oil flow routed to them to reduce wear and improve the sealing action. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. ) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -32 Many compressors use a two-piece seal with a rotating carbon seal and a stationary seal. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -33 Some newer compressors use a stationary lip seal that seals against the rotating shaft. (Courtesy ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -34 Older compressors pumped oil through passages in the crankshaft to lubricate moving parts. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. ) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -35 Some refrigerants and PAG oils are very hygroscopic and absorb moisture more rapidly than other oils, such as the polyol ester Icematic. (Courtesy of Castrol North America) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -36 This compressor separates oil from the refrigerant leaving the compressor to improve compressor lubrication. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. ) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -37 The major types of refrigerant oil, the refrigerant it is used with, and the viscosities in which it is commonly available. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -38 The oil in a system migrates when the system is operated (a), and the migration is slightly different in R-12 and R -134 a systems (b). (a Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -38 (CONTINUED) The oil in a system migrates when the system is operated (a), and the migration is slightly different in R-12 and R-134 a systems (b). (a Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -39 This V-5 20 compressor has a control valve (18), a control switch (22), and a pressure relief valve mounted in the near head. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -40 Three major types of condensers (a). The heat rejection and air-side pressure drop are shown in (b). (Courtesy of Delphi Corp. , all rights reserved) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -40 (CONTINUED) Three major types of condensers (a). The heat rejection and air-side pressure drop are shown in (b). (Courtesy of Delphi Corp. , all rights reserved) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -41 The common condenser tube sizes. Modern extruded tube condensers have up to 18 small ports or passages through the tube. Actual size is less than one-half of the drawing size. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -42 A pair of electric fans is used to pull air through the radiator and condenser. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. ) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -43 The foam seals at the front sides of this condenser force all of the air to flow through the condenser and prevent any air flow around or past it. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -44 An internal equalized TXV. Note the internal passage to bring evaporator inlet pressure to the bottom of the diaphragm and the screen, which stops debris that might plug the valve (a). The valve is opened by gas pressure on top of the diaphragm and closed by pressure from the evaporator and the superheat spring (b). (Reprinted with permission of General Motors Corporation) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -45 An internal equalized TXV has two large connectors for the liquid line and evaporator (a); an external equalized TXV has an additional smaller line to connect to the evaporator outlet (b); and a block-type TXV has four openings that connect to the evaporator, liquid line, and suction line. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -46 A block TXV has the control head next to where the cooled gas is leaving the evaporator, eliminating the need for a thermal bulb and capillary tube. Note that this valve uses spring-lock fittings. (Courtesy of Chrysler LLC ) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -47 Depending on available parts, a VIR assembly can be taken apart and repaired. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -48 Most OTs are small brass tubes with a filter screen at each end (a); some use a group of plastic beads (b); and an electronic OT has a solenoid so it can change orifice size. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -49 A flow rate of a VOV as compared to a fixed orifice tube. Note how the VOV is either larger or smaller under certain conditions (a) and produces cooler discharge air (b). (Courtesy of Nartron Corporation) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -50 This VOV uses a bimetal coil to sense the temperature of the refrigerant. A higher temperature will cause the coil to expand partially close the variable port to increase the restriction. (Courtesy of Chrysler LLC) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -51 In a VOV (a), the valve is inside the tubular portion at the left; it has the ability to reduce the flow rate as head pressure increases (b). (Courtesy of Nartron Corporation) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -52 A plate-type evaporator (a) is made from a group of plates that form the passages for the gas flow. Note that this one has an antibacterial agent to help prevent foul odors (b). A fin-and-tube evaporator (c) routes the refrigerant flow through one or more tubes. (a. Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc; b. Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -52 (CONTINUED) A plate-type evaporator (a) is made from a group of plates that form the passages for the gas flow. Note that this one has an antibacterial agent to help prevent foul odors (b). A fin-and-tube evaporator (c) routes the refrigerant flow through one or more tubes. (a. Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc; b. Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -53 The evaporator used with a POA valve has a small-diameter tube to carry oil from the bottom of the evaporator to the POA outlet. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -54 This accumulator has an accumulator tube that connects the evaporator outlet and a suction hose that connects to the compressor inlet. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -55 This cutaway accumulator shows the vapor inlet and outlet connected to the compressor, a baffle to keep liquid out of the inlet, the desiccant bag, and an oil bleed hole with filter screen. (Courtesy of Chrysler LLC) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -56 This accumulator has large inlet and outlet fittings and two smaller ports, one for a pressure switch and the other for low-side service. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -57 Receiver–driers use threaded line connections (a), block-type connections (b), and spring-lock connections (c). (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -58 This cutaway receiver–drier shows the filter pads and desiccant; many units include a filter at the opening of the pickup tube. Note the sight glass at the top of the pickup tube. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -59 The modulator is built as part of the condenser and includes a removable plug that allows desiccant replacement. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -60 An exploded view of a VIR assembly; note the two valves and the receiver–drier portions. (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -61 Aftermarket inline filters can be added to a system to trap debris. Some include a replacement OT. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -62 This muffler is a simple expansion or pulsation chamber; some mufflers have internal baffles to help smooth compressor pressure pulses. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -63 A/C fitting types include male O-ring (a), female O-ring (b) , male flare (c), female flare (d), male insert O-ring (e), push-on barb (f), and beadlock (g). (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -63 (CONTINUED) A/C fitting types include male O-ring (a), female O-ring (b) , male flare (c), female flare (d), male insert O-ring (e), push-on barb (f), and beadlock (g). (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -63 (CONTINUED) A/C fitting types include male O-ring (a), female O-ring (b) , male flare (c), female flare (d), male insert O-ring (e), push-on barb (f), and beadlock (g). (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -64 This suction and liquid hose has block fittings for the connections to the receiver–drier, TXV, and compressor; they are sealed by gaskets or O-rings. (Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -65 Standard O-rings merely slide onto the line; captive O-rings are positioned in a groove; dual O-rings have a groove for each O-ring; and a block fitting has a groove for the O-ring. (Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -66 A spring-lock fitting is a type of quick-disconnect fitting that is sealed by two O-rings and held together by a garter spring. A special tool is required to expand the garter spring to release the fitting. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -67 A plastic clamp latches over the Quick Joint of the two tubes and locks them together. (Courtesy of Toyoto Motor Sales USA, Inc. ) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -68 This barrier-type hose is made from five layers of different materials. (Courtesy of Dayco Products, Inc. ) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -69 Most OEM hoses use a captive ferrule (a) that greatly increases the holding power; the ferrule is connected to the metal tubing (b). (a. Courtesy of Chrysler LLC; b. Courtesy of ACDelco) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -70 Some of the switches used in A/C electrical circuits. (Courtesy of Everco Industries) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -71 Many early A/C systems use a simple electrical circuit as shown. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -72 A switch (a) can open or close a circuit. A relay (b) does the same thing but can control more current. Most relays are controlled through switches (c). (a. Courtesy of Everco Industries; b. Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -72 (CONTINUED) A switch (a) can open or close a circuit. A relay (b) does the same thing but can control more current. Most relays are controlled through switches (c). (a. Courtesy of Everco Industries; b. Courtesy of Four Seasons) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -73 A pressure switch. The contacts are closed by gas pressure on the diaphragm; they are opened by the spring. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -74 Some STVs are connected into the suction line (a), some are combined with the TXV (b), and some are mounted in the compressor inlet (c). (b. Courtesy of ACDelco; c. Courtesy of Everco Industries) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -74 (CONTINUED) Some STVs are connected into the suction line (a), some are combined with the TXV (b), and some are mounted in the compressor inlet (c). (b. Courtesy of ACDelco; c. Courtesy of Everco Industries) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -74 (CONTINUED) Some STVs are connected into the suction line (a), some are combined with the TXV (b), and some are mounted in the compressor inlet (c). (b. Courtesy of ACDelco; c. Courtesy of Everco Industries) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -75 The POA valve in this system closes when evaporator pressure begins to drop too low. Evaporator temperature is kept just above icing. (Courtesy of Everco Industries) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -76 This dual A/C system uses a TXV at both the front and rear cooling units. A magnetic valve is used to positively shut off the flow to either unit. Note how the liquid and suction lines split to the two units. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. ) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -77 Aftermarket A/C systems are available that fit the evaporator under the dash of cars and pickups (a), under the seats (b), in the side panels (c), or in the roofs of vans (d). (Courtesy of Acme Radiator & Air Conditioning) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
FIGURE 8 -78 Rooftop A/C units that contain most of the A/C system are used in trucks, tractors, and various other vehicles. Assembled (a) and exploded (b) views are shown. (Courtesy of Red Dot Corporation) Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Fifth Edition By Tom Birch © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
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