{"id":6289,"date":"2024-05-13T15:36:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T05:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oemstaging2.com\/celsiuselectrical\/?p=6289"},"modified":"2024-07-04T10:35:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T00:35:53","slug":"how-does-an-air-conditioner-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oemstaging2.com\/celsiuselectrical\/how-does-an-air-conditioner-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does An Air Conditioner Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Air conditioners are a big part of our daily lives. They are found in many homes and almost all modern establishments in Australia.<\/p>\n

But have you ever wondered how air conditioners work?<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll look at the parts of an air conditioner and the mechanisms involved for it to work.<\/p>\n

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Parts of a Refrigerator<\/h2>\n

To understand how the cooling process works, let\u2019s first take a look at the key components of an air conditioner.<\/p>\n

Evaporator Coil<\/h3>\n

Evaporator coils are located within the indoor unit of the air conditioner. They contain chilled liquid refrigerant and are responsible for directly cooling the air.<\/p>\n

As the refrigerant passes through the evaporator coil it absorbs heat, which evaporates this liquid into gas.<\/p>\n

Compressor<\/h3>\n

As the name suggests, a compressor compresses air which increases the pressure. It is usually located on the condenser unit, the part of the air conditioner that is placed outdoors.<\/p>\n

Modern compressors use a spiral-type compressor known to be space-efficient and quiet.<\/p>\n

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Condenser Coil<\/h3>\n

A condenser coil is located in the condenser unit and is responsible for converting gas refrigerant back to liquid.<\/p>\n

As the refrigerant in a gas state passes through the condenser coil, it cools it down by letting heat escape with the help of a chill fan.<\/p>\n

Expansion Valve<\/h3>\n

The expansion valve restricts the flow of the refrigerant, which has the benefit of reducing its pressure and also cooling the refrigerant.<\/p>\n

It is usually located in the indoor unit of the air conditioner.<\/p>\n

Refrigerant<\/h3>\n

The refrigerant is a chemical compound usually in a liquid or gas state. It is the liquid that flows through the coils which are directly responsible for the heat exchange process.<\/p>\n

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How an Air Conditioner Works<\/h2>\n

The basic principle of an air conditioner is to cool the air in a room. It also reduces humidity by removing moisture in the air.<\/p>\n

The AC system does this by keeping the evaporator coil inside the room colder than the room temperature and the condenser coil outside the room hotter than the surroundings.<\/p>\n

To explain this in detail, let\u2019s follow the flow of the refrigerant.<\/p>\n