AC question, accumulator or drier

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AC question, accumulator or drier

06-11-2007, 09:37 PM

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AC question, accumulator or drier

Auto ac systems have a receiver/drier or an accumulator. I've noticed the drier is used in the liquid side of a variable expansion valve system where the accumulator is used in the vapor (low) side of a fixed orifice tube system.

I am wondering if the accumulator is placed in the low side to prevent liquid from reaching the compressor?

Can anyone explain this difference, pros and cons of each?

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