3D How Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Works P1 - Components

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In this 3D video about the refrigerant circuit, we dive deep into the fundamental principles and key P1 components of the basic refrigerant circuit, which is the core of cooling systems, both in refrigeration and air conditioning.

We explore two key concepts:
1. Heat moves from higher to lower temperature.
2. The relationship between pressure and temperature - higher pressure means higher temperature, and vice versa.

These principles guide the entire refrigeration process and help us understand what's happening inside the system.

The video then takes us through the components of the refrigeration cycle step-by-step:
- The compressor, which is the "heart" of the system, increases the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant.
- The condenser rejects the heat from the refrigerant, causing it to condense into a liquid.
- The metering device then dramatically drops the pressure of the refrigerant, cooling it down further.
- The evaporator is where the "magic" happens - the cold refrigerant absorbs heat from the environment and boils, effectively cooling the space.

By understanding this continuous refrigerant cycle, we can see how refrigeration and air conditioning works as we rely on these systems to provide the cooling every day.

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All Comments (21)
  • @jalenp8461
    The 3D IS EVERYTHING this is going to change the game
  • @fidelt4143
    The video we didn't ask but we all NEEDED.
  • @daniele.parentmradamgamera2500
    I have used you tube videos to teach my introduction to refrigeration principles class for many years. The animation of refrigerant flow allows my students to understand the process much better than I can explain. This video knocks it out of the park. It is brilliantly done and is the best I have seen. Thank you for your excellent work. Dan Parent, P.E., San Jose City College
  • @s.j.5850
    Excellent basic video on how an air conditioner works. Simplifying the process goes a long way in understanding what each component should be doing at a particular time.
  • @fredfresh214
    I want to get into Hvac and the way you explain the concepts of thermodynamics and the function of each component makes it so easy to understand. Thank you so much.!
  • @shank2137
    Thank you for these videos very helpful
  • @AARONJL92
    Another amazing 3D video. Thank you!
  • @moeselec
    Well explained. Thanks for sharing the knowledge
  • @rob8823
    Ohh, you mean it is just magic.. Thanks for slow breakdown with great visual. Need to watch again for when condensing and when boiling happen and wrap my head around further.
  • @briantagg2678
    Was great to meet you last week @ ESCO Conference in Vegas. Congrats on top 25 Instructor Award! This type of technology laced presentation is phenomenal & exactly what was needed. Great job & Thank YOU on behalf of the Students in Gavilán College's HVACR Program in Gilroy, CA 🤝👍👌✌️