For Subaru For Impreza For Forester 12V Auto Parts AC Compressor
73111SA010 73111FG002 WXSB009
Parameter:
| Model Number |
WXSB009
|
| Car Model |
For Subaru For Impreza For Forester
|
| Compressor model |
DKV10R 4PK 100MM
|
| Type |
Air Conditioner Compressor
|
| Year Model |
2005-2014
|
| OE No. |
73111SA010/73111FG002/73111FG000/73111FG002
|
Types of Car Air Conditioning Compressors
1. Piston Compressors (Reciprocating Compressors)
How It Works: Uses pistons driven by a crankshaft to compress refrigerant. The
pistons move up and down within cylinders to create pressure.
Advantages:
Simple and reliable design.
Suitable for a wide range of vehicle sizes.
Disadvantages:
Can be noisy due to the reciprocating motion.
More moving parts, which may lead to higher wear and tear.
2. Rotary Vane Compressors
How It Works: Uses rotating vanes inside a cylindrical chamber to compress
refrigerant. The vanes slide in and out to create varying chamber
sizes, which compresses the refrigerant.
Advantages:
Compact and lightweight.
Quieter operation compared to piston compressors.
Disadvantages:
Less efficient at high pressures.
Vanes can wear out over time, requiring maintenance.
3. Scroll Compressors
How It Works: Uses two spiral-shaped scrolls (one fixed and one orbiting) to
compress refrigerant. The orbiting scroll moves in a circular
motion, trapping and compressing the refrigerant between the
scrolls.
Advantages:
High efficiency and smooth operation.
Fewer moving parts, reducing wear and tear.
Disadvantages:
More expensive to manufacture.
Less common in automotive applications compared to other types.
4. Swash Plate Compressors
How It Works: Uses a swash plate (a tilted disk) to convert rotational motion
into linear motion, driving pistons to compress refrigerant.
Advantages:
Compact design with high efficiency.
Suitable for high-capacity systems.
Disadvantages:
Complex design with more moving parts.
Can be noisy during operation.
5. Variable Displacement Compressors
How It Works: Adjusts the displacement (refrigerant compression capacity) based
on cooling demand. This is often achieved using a swash plate with
an adjustable angle.
Advantages:
Energy-efficient, as it only compresses the required amount of
refrigerant.
Reduces cycling, leading to smoother operation.
Disadvantages:
More complex and expensive than fixed-displacement compressors.
Requires precise control systems.
6. Electric Compressors
How It Works: Powered by an electric motor instead of the engine’s belt drive.
Commonly used in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Advantages:
Independent of the engine, allowing operation even when the engine
is off.
Energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
Disadvantages:
Limited by battery capacity in electric vehicles.
Higher initial cost.
7. Centrifugal Compressors
How It Works: Uses a high-speed impeller to accelerate refrigerant, which is
then compressed by a diffuser. Rarely used in automotive
applications but found in some advanced systems.
Advantages:
High efficiency at high speeds.
Compact and lightweight.
Disadvantages:
Complex design and high cost.
Not suitable for low-speed applications.
