What is the normal pressure for a car air conditioning system?

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EmersonDella
07/30/25 5:38am
Under normal operating conditions, the low pressure of an air conditioning system ranges between 1.0~2.5 bar, while the high pressure ranges between 15~18 bar. Overview: The automotive air conditioning refrigeration system consists of components such as the compressor, condenser, receiver-drier, expansion valve, evaporator, and blower. These components are interconnected using copper pipes (or aluminum pipes) and high-pressure rubber hoses to form a sealed system. During operation, the refrigerant circulates through this sealed system in different states, with each cycle comprising four fundamental processes. Testing: When the engine throttle is increased, the measured low pressure should decrease correspondingly with the engine's RPM. The faster the RPM, the more (or quicker) the pressure should drop. This indicates good compressor performance; otherwise, it suggests a compressor malfunction.
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