Glossary

Compressor

Compressor refers to the pump that moves the refrigerant from the indoor evaporator Coil to the outdoor condensing unit and back to the evaporator. The compressor functions as the heart of the system, because it circulates the refrigerant in a loop.

See also:
"Compressor" is in the NAICS Code "33391"
(Pump and Compressor ManufacturingPump and Compressor Manufacturing)


"Compressor" is in the UNSPSC Code "26131802"
Compressor control panels

Ref: 123298/2006-09-26


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