Where is the car's air conditioning located?
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Car air conditioning is installed on the engine. The air intake for the air conditioning is located under the wipers at the rear of the engine compartment, while the air vents are positioned in the middle of the dashboard and near the windows on both sides. Here is some related information: 1. The working principle of car air conditioning is as follows: The high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant from the compressor enters the condenser through a high-pressure hose. Because the outside temperature is lower than the refrigerant temperature entering the condenser, with the help of the condenser fan, a large amount of heat from the refrigerant in the condenser is carried away by the outside air, thus condensing the high-temperature, high-pressure gas into a high-temperature, high-pressure liquid. 2. When this high-temperature, high-pressure liquid flows through the throttle expansion valve, due to the throttling effect, its volume suddenly increases and the pressure drops, turning into a low-temperature, low-pressure mist that enters the evaporator, where it vaporizes at a constant pressure.
I remember being curious about where the car air conditioning was hidden when I first used it. Later, I learned that the air conditioning system is distributed in several places: the control panel is on the dashboard, with buttons and knobs right there, allowing easy temperature adjustment while driving; inside the passenger compartment, beneath the dashboard, the evaporator is installed, responsible for cooling the air; at the front of the car, near the radiator, the condenser expels hot air; and near the engine, the compressor is installed, driving the entire refrigeration cycle. These components work together to blow cool air. Knowing these locations makes it easier for me to check for issues, such as when the condenser gets clogged with leaves, leading to poor cooling—I often clean it to maintain good airflow. Additionally, with automatic air conditioning, once the temperature is set, it adjusts the airflow automatically, making it both convenient and hassle-free.
