Kia Soul EV: Air Conditioning System / Electric A/C compressor Description and Operation

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Electric A/C compressor Description and Operation

Description

Electric compressors improve the fuel efficiency and operates the air conditioner even when the engine has stopped.

Operation Principle

Compression Part

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

Motor Part

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

Control Part

Converts direct current to 3-phase alternating current and alters the compressor speed to cope with cooling demand.

Electric A/C compressor Components and Components Location

Components Location [Without Heat Pump] 1. Electric A/C compressor [With Heat Pump] 1. Electric A/C compressor Components 1. Control Part2. Motor Part3. Compression Part ...

Electric A/C compressor Repair procedures

Removal • Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure t ...

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