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HVAC Types of Compressor Explained

Shahrukh Shaikh
Shahrukh Shaikh
Published December 8, 2023
HVAC Types of Compressor Explained
Ref: Plant Equipment Specification • ISHRAE / ASHRAE Standards MEP Technical Asset

Scroll Compressor- 

Scroll compressors compress the refrigerant by nesting two offset spiral disks। The upper disk remains stationary, while the lower disk moves in orbital mode

 Scroll compressors are the most efficient type of compressors, with few moving parts and a quiet, smooth operation.

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Shahrukh Shaikh

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Chartered Senior MEP Engineer & Review Board Specialist with extensive design, testing, and commissioning field experience across commercial and industrial infrastructure.

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