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Are Car Air Conditioners Different From Home Air Conditioners?
by Airrite Mech4 Air-rite Mechanical ServicesWe are dependent on air conditioners
for keeping us cool in the summer months. Whether we are at home or travelling
in the car, we have air conditioners that stop the heat from bothering
us. The task performed by both car and home ACs is the same, to cool the air.
But, are they any different from one another. Do they have different working
mechanisms? Let’s find out.
Identical Working Mechanism
The home and car air conditioners
have an identical working mechanism. They both use a refrigerant which absorbs
the heat from the inside and releases it outside. The processes involved in
both air conditioners are the same too which include compression, condensation
and evaporation. Both these air conditioners go through a high-pressure cycle
which is then followed by a low-pressure cycle. In the high-pressure cycle, the
refrigerant in its gaseous state is compressed and then passed over to the
condenser where it condenses into a liquid. The low-pressure cycle initiates
with the refrigerant in its liquid state being passed to the thermal expansion
valve. Here the refrigerant expands and then moves to the evaporator where it
absorbs the heat.
Same Components
The components in both automotive
and home air conditioners are the same. There is a compressor which is
responsible for compressing the refrigerant. Both these air conditioners have a
condenser which performs the job of condensing the refrigerant from its gaseous
state into a liquid. The thermal expansion valve and evaporator are also
components that are found in both home and car ACs. In most cases, the
refrigerant used in each AC is also the same too, R-134a.
Differing Power Source
Car air conditioners are more
compact than domestic ACs. Aside from the obvious disparity in size, the major
difference in between an automotive and home AC is their respective power
sources. While the AC in your car is powered by the engine, the one found in
your home requires an electrical source. Besides these two differences, the ACs
used in both cars and homes are fundamentally the same. Regardless, it is
important to contact a professional to ensure your AC is installed correctly
and running smoothly.
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