Learn how the MAHLE air conditioning compressor works in this 3D animated video.The air conditioning compressor is the heart of vehicle air conditioning.
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It compresses and circulates the refrigerant and —when operating properly—ensures that the optimal temperature is maintained in the cabin of the car. The AC compressor is typically driven by a V-ribbed belt.
An A/C compressor is indispensable for temperature management in a passenger car: It compresses the gaseous refrigerant, heating it up in the process. The refrigerant passes via the intermediate stops of the A/C condenser and the evaporator, where the required evaporation cooling for the cabin is produced, and it is then returned to the A/C compressor—and the cycle starts all over again.
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The unit is generally driven by the engine via a V-ribbed belt. For lubrication, the A/C compressor is filled with a special oil, some of which circulates through the air conditioning system with the refrigerant. The size of the A/C compressor varies according to the size of the system.
