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Refrigeration system Component : compressor - Pankaj Garg - 06-02-2019

Refrigeration system Component
The main components of a refrigeration system are the condenser, the compressor, the evaporator and the expansion valve.
Compressor – Heart of the System :
A compressor is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume. There are basically 5 types of compressor that are commonly used in the HVAC industry: 1.Reciprocating. 2.Scroll. 3.Screw. 4.Rotary. 5.Centrifugal.
Reciprocating  or Piston Compressors
This is the most widely used of all types of compressors. It uses a piston that moves up and down inside a hollow cylinder to compress the refrigerant (much like a typical car engine works).

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