AC10 - Automotive Air Conditioning Basics Training Course

Areas covered in this module (Automotive training course):

• System Overview
• System Description
• System Operation
• Refrigerant
• Evaporation (The evaporator)
• Compression (The Compressor)
• The Compressor Clutch
• Condensation (The Condenser)
• Expansion
• Metering device: Orifice Tube & Accumulator
• Metering device: Expansion Valve & Receiver-driver
• Summary
• Quiz

Topic Aim

To explain the cycle and components of an Automotive Air Conditioning System.

Topic Objectives

By the end of this topic you will be able to:

• Describe the structure and operation of an Automotive Air Conditioning System
• Identify the major system components and explain their purpose
• Distinguish between Orifice Tube and Expansion Valve Air Conditioning Systems

Pre-requisite Study

None