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The document discusses different types of refrigerant oils used in air conditioning systems, what they are used for, and why the correct oil is important. It also provides an overview of condensers, their purpose of removing heat from hot refrigerant, and how they work in air conditioning systems.

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Oil Presentation 1

The document discusses different types of refrigerant oils used in air conditioning systems, what they are used for, and why the correct oil is important. It also provides an overview of condensers, their purpose of removing heat from hot refrigerant, and how they work in air conditioning systems.

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GOOD DAY EVERYONE!

Representing by:
Jayford M. Bernaldez
REFRIGERANT OILS
 The oil carried by the refrigerant through various components is
o f t e n t h e o n l y s o u r c e o f l u b r i c a t i o n f o r t h e c o m p r e s s o r. T h e o i l
used must be able to be mixed without separating in the
refrigerant. This characteristic of being able to be mixed is
called miscible.

 CFC-12 systems must use mineral oil. Mineral oil is not miscible
in HFC-134a; those systems must use synthetic polyalkyline glycol,
u s u a l l y r e f e r r e d t o a s PA G o i l .

 T h e r e a r e n u m e r o u s d i f f e r e n t PA G o i l s , a n d e a c h v e h i c l e
manufacturer (or air-conditioning compressor manufacturer)
r e c o m m e n d s w h i c h PA G t o u s e . S e e F i g u r e 4 8 – 1 8 .
PAG
Oil
used in Chrysler vehicles equipped
with HFC-134a refrigerant. Notice
that
different oils are used for different
systems depending primarily on the
manufacturer of the
compressor. Also notice that both
PAG oils are in metal cans. PAG oil
absorbs moisture so
readily that it can even absorb
moisture that is in the air through
plastic—that is why metal
containers are used.
ESTER Oil
a classification of
hydrocarbons, specified for use in
air-conditioning systems that
have been retrofitted from CFC-12
to HFC-134a. Ester oil will
mix with any remaining mineral oil
and will work to lubricate the
system even if some CFC-12 is still in
the system.
 Ester refrigerant oils are often specified for use when retrofitting
an R-12 system to R-134a by companies who supply refit kits.

 Ester refrigerant oil is not recommended by many vehicle or


air-conditioning compressor manufacturers. Always use the
recommended refrigerant oil for the vehicle and system being
serviced.

 All r e fr ig er a n t o ils ha ve a visco sit y r atin g. Visco sit y is t he m ea sur e


o f t h e o i l ’ s t h i c k n e s s o r r e s i s t a n c e t o f l o w. A l w a y s u s e t h e t y p e
a n d v i s c o s i t y o f o i l s p e c i f i e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r.

CAUTION: Failure to use correct refrigerant oil in an air- conditioning


system can cause serious (and expensive) damage to the air-conditioning
c o m p r e s s o r. A l w a y s u s e t h e r e f r i g e r a n t o i l s p e c i f i e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r.
There are several types of refrigerant oils, each tailored to specific types of refrigerants
and compressor systems. Here are some common types:

Mineral Oil: Generally used with older R-22 refrigerant systems.


Polyolester (POE): Commonly used with HFC refrigerants like R-134a,
R - 4 0 4 A , a n d R - 4 0 7 C . S u i t a b l e f o r n e w e r, e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y f r i e n d l y
systems.
P o l y a l k y l e n e G l y c o l ( PA G ) : O f t e n u s e d w i t h R - 1 3 4 a i n a u t o m o t i v e a i r
conditioning systems.
Alkylbenzene (AB): Suitable for HFC and CFC refrigerants, like
R-134a and R-22.

Where the refrigerant is essential for the cooling properties of a


refrigeration system, the refrigeration oil is crucial for the correct
f u n c t i o n i n g o f t h e c o m p r e s s o r. L u b r i c a n t s f o r r e f r i g e r a t i o n
compressors reduce friction, prevent wear and act as a seal between
the high and low pressure sides
CONDENSER
 T h e c o n d e n s e r l o o k s l i k e a c o o l i n g s y s t e m r a d i a t o r, b e c a u s e i t i s
d e s i g n e d t o r a d i a t e h e a t f r o m t h e r e f r i g e r a n t t o t h e o u t s i d e a i r.

 When refrigerant leaves the compressor it is over 300°F (150°


C ) a s i t e n t e r s t h e c o n d e n s e r. E v e n o n a h o t 1 0 0 ° F ( 3 8 ° C ) d a y,
there is a difference in temperature between the outside air and
t h e r e f r i g e r a n t i n s i d e t h e c o n d e n s e r. H e a t a l w a y s t r a v e l s h o t t o
cold.

 H e a t i n t h e h o t r e f r i g e r a n t r a d i a t e s i n t o t h e o u t s i d e a i r. A s h e a t
t r a v e l s i n t o t h e a i r, h i g h - p r e s s u r e g a s r e f r i g e r a n t c h a n g e s s t a t e
and becomes high-pressure liquid. The condenser condenses
refrigerant from a gas (vapor) to a liquid.
CONDENSER
 removes heat from the hot refrigerant vapor gas vapor until it
condenses into a saturated liquid state, a.k.a. condensation.

 After condensing, the refrigerant is a high-pressure,


low-temperature liquid, at which point it's routed to the loop's
expansion device.
The condenser
serves the same function for both
the orifice-tube and the
expansion valve–type air-
conditioning system, and that is to
remove the heat from the
refrigerant and cause the hot
refrigerant vapors to condense into
a hot liquid.
Broken Condenser Line? Check the Engine Mounts!
Most air-conditioning systems use aluminum and
flexible rubber lines between the compressor and the
condenser. Because the compressor is mounted on
and driven by the engine and the condenser is
mounted to the body, these lines can break if the
engine mounts are defective. The rubber hoses
attached between the aluminum fittings of the
compressor and condenser are designed to absorb
normal engine movement. Worn engine mounts
allow the engine to move too much. Aluminum lines
cannot stand to be flexed without crushing and
breaking.

The wise tech will carefully inspect and replace any and all worn engine mounts if a broken
aluminum condenser line is discovered to prevent a premature failure of a replacement
condenser.

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