Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
drier — [1] A dehumidifier. [2] A drying oven. [3] Substance or device used to remove moisture from a refrigeration system. [4] A device located in the liquid line, contains desiccant to absorb moisture from the system. Usually combined with the receiver … Dictionary of automotive terms
accumulator — [1] A storage battery for an electric car. [2] A pressurized container for an automatic leveling suspension system. [3] A part of the hydraulic system which is charged by the fluid pump, absorbs fluctuating fluid delivery, stores fluid at… … Dictionary of automotive terms
receiver-drier — [1] A device on the high side of an air conditioning system, somewhere between the condenser and the expansion valve, which stores excess refrigerant and removes moisture from the refrigerant; consists of a tank, a filter, a drying agent, a pick… … Dictionary of automotive terms
hydrosphere — /huy dreuh sfear /, n. the water on or surrounding the surface of the globe, including the water of the oceans and the water in the atmosphere. [1885 90; HYDRO 1 + SPHERE] * * * Discontinuous layer of water at or near the Earth s surface. It… … Universalium
Glossary of boiler terminology — Boilers for generating steam or hot water have been designed in countless different shapes, sizes and configurations. An extensive terminology has evolved to describe their common features. This glossary provides definitions for these terms.… … Wikipedia
Ford fixed orifice tube system — (FFOT) utilizes an accumulator instead of a receiver drier and an orifice tube instead of an expansion valve. The accumulator is located at the evaporator outlet. A pressure sensing switch cycles compressor operation … Dictionary of automotive terms
silica gel — [1] A form of silica capable of absorbing large quantities of water, used to keep electronic apparatus, etc., dry [2] A highly absorbent drying agent, usually located in the accumulator or receiver drier, used to remove moisture from refrigerant … Dictionary of automotive terms
cycling clutch orifice tube system — (CCOT) the GM system that utilizes an accumulator (instead of a receiver drier). The system uses a fixed orifice tube located at the evaporator outlet, instead of an expansion valve. A thermostatic switch or a pressure sensing switch cycles… … Dictionary of automotive terms
