Kia Optima Hybrid: Air Conditioning System / Electric A/C compressor Description and Operation

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Electric A/C compressor Description and Operation

Description

Through the development of electric compressors, fuel efficiency is improved and air conditioner can be implemented when the engine stopped.

Operation Principle

Compression Part

One of the scrolls is fixed, while the other orbits eccen trically without self-rotating, thereby to trap and pump refrigerant in the pockets between the scrolls.

Motor Part

Convert electric power into a mechanical motion with Brushless DC Motor.

Control Part

Convert direct current to 3-phase alternating current and alter the compressor speed in cope with cooling demand.

Electric A/C compressor Components and Components Location

Components 1. Control Part2. Motor Part3. Compression Part ...

Electric A/C compressor Repair procedures

Removal 1. If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off. 2. Shut off the high voltage circuit.(Refer to Hybrid ...

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