Compressor HVAC: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION
The 10P13 A/C compressor has a 10-cylinder axial design. The A/C compressor is belt driven by the engine crankshaft. An A/C clutch drives the A/C compressor shaft.


OPERATION
When voltage is applied to the A/C compressor clutch field coil, the A/C clutch hub is drawn by magnetic force toward the A/C compressor clutch pulley, which rotates freely on the A/C compressor. The magnetic force locks the clutch hub to the A/C compressor clutch pulley to turn the A/C compressor shaft.

When voltage is removed from the A/C compressor clutch field coil, the A/C clutch hub moves away from the A/C compressor clutch pulley and the A/C compressor shaft ceases to rotate.