what is refrigeration compressor
A refrigeration compressor is an essential part of what makes refrigeration technology work. A compressor is like a small motor â it consists of a piston, a crankshaft, and a connecting rod that connects the piston to the crankshaft. Similar to the engine in a car, a refrigeration compressor produces compression over its stroke as it is operated.
What Is a Compressor and How Does it Work? An HVACR compressor is a refrigerant gas pump in which the evaporator supplies gaseous refrigerant at a low pressure and increases it to a greater pressure. Upon being compressed, the temperature and pressure of the vapor are increased. The gaseous refrigerant is delivered to the condenser at a pressure at which condensation occurs at an appropriate temperature. A compressor consists of two components: the power source and the compressing mechanism (piston, vane, etc.).