Kia Sorento: Description and Operation

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Description and Operation

Description and Operation

The component of the air conditioner is basically as shown in the figure below. As the refrigerant circulates between each part, it continuously changes to liquid→gas→liquid, creating a cooling effect.

Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning — Air Conditioning System / Description and Operation illustration

•	Evaporator : Atomized refrigerant evaporates into gas while taking heat away from the surroundings the action of the blower fan. (The surroundings will be cooled.)

•	Blower : Feeds air in the vehicle under pressure to the evaporator and feeds cooled air into the vehicle.

•	Expansion valve : Allows the refrigerant to rapidly expand into low pressure and low temperature liquid. (atomized)

•	Compressor : Low pressure (low temperature) gas into high pressure (high temperature) gas and supply it to the condenser.

•	Condenser : This is installed in front of the radiator, It cools high pressure and high temperature refrigerant to it's condensation point and returns it to high pressure liquid.

•	Receiver drier : This is a single body type with the condenser and installed at the side of the condenser, It stores refrigerant and removes water and foreign material in the refrigerant.

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Kia Sorento: Description and Operation

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