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A/C System Identification



Design Of Refrigerant Circuit

Refrigerant circuit with expansion valve and evaporator







1. Evaporator
2. Expansion valve
3. Valve for extracting, filling and measuring
4. Receiver with desiccant bag / dryer cartridge
5. Condenser
6. A/C compressor

NOTE: Arrows point in direction of refrigerant flow.

Refrigerant circuit with restrictor and reservoir







1. A/C compressor
2. Condenser
3. Restrictor
4. Evaporator
5. Reservoir with desiccant bag

NOTE: Arrows point in direction of refrigerant flow.