SLK 280 (171.454) V6-3.0L (272.942) (2007)
Condenser HVAC: Description and Operation
GF83.40-P-2120-01SK Condenser Function
GF83.40-P-2120-01SK Condenser Function
- with CODE (580) Automatic air conditioning
- with CODE (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning
Function
In the condenser, the hot coolant is pressed in from above, coming from the refrigerant compressor (A9). Coiled pipes and fins absorb this heat
extremely rapidly and give it off into the outside air flowing through the condenser. This in turn cools the refrigerant.
While the refrigerant is cooling down to a specific, pressure from sensitive temperature, the refrigerant condenses and is liquified. The refrigerant liquid
exits at the bottom of the condenser and flows into the drying cartridge.