Condenser HVAC: Description and Operation

Condenser
The condenser is mounted directly in front of the radiator and oil cooler. It consists of a refrigerant coil mounted in a series of thin cooling fins to provide the maximum heat transfer. Air flow across the condenser is induced by vehicle movement and assisted by two electric fans attached to the frame of the condenser. The refrigerant high pressure vapor enters the condenser inlet midway on the LH side. As the vapor passes through the condenser coils the air flow, assisted by the two fans, carries the latent heat away from the condenser. This induces a change of state resulting in the refrigerant condensing into a high pressure warm liquid. From the condenser, the refrigerant continues to the receiver/drier.