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    The basic components of an air conditioning system include an evaporator, condenser, expansion valve, and compressor. The evaporator receives refrigerant as a liquid and the condenser facilitates heat transfer. The expansion valve regulates refrigerant flow into the evaporator and the compressor pressurizes the refrigerant. The system works in a cycle where refrigerant is expanded and absorbs heat, compressed and condenses to release heat, then regulated through the expansion valve again.

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    The basic components of an air conditioning system include an evaporator, condenser, expansion valve, and compressor. The evaporator receives refrigerant as a liquid and the condenser facilitates heat transfer. The expansion valve regulates refrigerant flow into the evaporator and the compressor pressurizes the refrigerant. The system works in a cycle where refrigerant is expanded and absorbs heat, compressed and condenses to release heat, then regulated through the expansion valve again.

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    The basic components of an air conditioning system include an evaporator, condenser, expansion valve, and compressor. The evaporator receives refrigerant as a liquid and the condenser facilitates heat transfer. The expansion valve regulates refrigerant flow into the evaporator and the compressor pressurizes the refrigerant. The system works in a cycle where refrigerant is expanded and absorbs heat, compressed and condenses to release heat, then regulated through the expansion valve again.

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    The basic components of an air conditioning system include an evaporator, condenser, expansion valve, and compressor. The evaporator receives refrigerant as a liquid and the condenser facilitates heat transfer. The expansion valve regulates refrigerant flow into the evaporator and the compressor pressurizes the refrigerant. The system works in a cycle where refrigerant is expanded and absorbs heat, compressed and condenses to release heat, then regulated through the expansion valve again.

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    Basic components

    Evaporator - Receives the liquid refrigerant.


    Condenser - Facilitates heat transfer.
    Expansion valve - regulates refrigerant flow into the evaporator.
    Compressor - A pump that pressurizes refrigerant.
    Process:
    1. Expansion valve regulates the amount of compressed liquid refrigerant moving to the
    evaporator. LP liquid turns into LP gas.
    2. Once in the evaporator coils, the LP liquid refrigerant will experience a drop in pressure,
    expand and turns into LP gas which absorbs the heat inside the room; the blower in this
    case technically blows the cold air from the coils.
    3. The LP gas then travels to the compressor which pressurizes the LP gas into HP gas for
    condensation to happen.
    4. It will travel then to the condenser coils and the HP gas that absorbed the heat from the
    room will condenses to HP liquid and release the heat. The fan then will cool the coils to
    prevent overheating.
    5. Lastly, the HP liquid will pass through the expansion where it will regulates the amount
    of LP liquid refrigerant that will go to evaporator coils. The cycle will then be repeated.
    Electrical Components of Air Conditioning System

    Capacitor
    This component stores and absorbs electrical energy from the main supply.
    The capacitors will maintain a constant power supply to run efficiently and
    start and run fans when needed. A capacitor unit has a starting capacitor,
    which powers up the motor for cooling cycles, and a running
    capacitor, which keeps the motor going at a steady pace.

    Contactors
    This component will control the electricity flow in the AC
    system. One of its main functions is cutting off the power or
    supplying it whenever needed. When the cooling system is
    off, the contractor will maintain an ‘up’ position to cut off
    power. As soon as cycling begins, the thermostat will signal
    to the contractor, causing it to hit the ‘down’ position and
    allowing power to flow.

    Relays
    This component dictates the amount of time between the opening and
    closing of the electrical circuits, allowing the flow of current in the AC
    system. Time delays let the blower motor continuously run, despite
    the compressor being off. As the motor continuously runs, it will use
    the cooling effect on the evaporator, which produces additional
    chilled air and improves efficiency.
    Fan Motor
    This component is what moves air in and out of the home. As the fan runs, it
    circulates air within rooms, helping maintain temperatures, humidity levels, and
    air quality. The fan motor has overload protection within its windings that helps
    prevent significant overheating damage.

    Crankcase Heater
    The crankcase heater is an electric resistance heater
    connected to the AC’s main supply. This component
    may be operational even when the system is off. The
    crankcase heater keeps the refrigerant at a temperature
    that is slightly higher than the coldest part of the
    system. It also prevents the refrigerant from making its
    way back into the condenser.

    Thermostat
    Just about everyone is familiar with the functions of the
    thermostat. It monitors and controls indoor temperatures.
    When the indoor temperature drops below the set temperature,
    the thermostat contacts will close, which causes the contactors
    to signal the compressor to turn on. Once the set temperature
    is reached, the thermostat contacts open, shutting down the
    compressor.

    Pressure Switches
    Pressure switches act as a safety component,
    monitoring variations in refrigeration pressure
    and protecting the compressor from significantly
    low or high pressures. High pressure can induce
    overheating, and low pressure can cause
    mechanical damage. If the pressure change is
    sudden, the switches will tell the contractor,
    which turns off the compressor.

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