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The compressor’s discharge line temperature is important because it is an indication of the amount of heat absorbed in the evaporator and suction line and any heat of compression generated by the compression process.

The Copeland Scroll™ ZPK6 compressor product line of single-phase, 60-Hz, 1-5 ton fixed-capacity scroll compressors is designed for residential and commercial applications. 

When it comes to things like refrigerants and regulations, challenges remain for compressor manufacturers.

In residential and commercial applications, compressors are doing things that previously seemed unachievable. Here are some of the most advanced compressors available today.

POE oil has added benefits, but it's also necessitated some changes in the HVAC industry, as it needs to be handled much differently than mineral oil.
 

Migration of refrigerant to the compressor’s crankcase during an off cycle is a serious problem, as significant compressor damage can occur if the problem is not remedied. 

High-pressure switches are designed to shut down a compressor if the system’s high pressure rises above an unsafe level, not allowing the compressor to restart until the pressure returns to a safe level. 

The virtually stepless capacity control (CRII) enables capacity control from 10-100 percent. 

Bristol Compressors Intl. Inc. and Torad Engineering LLC have entered into a joint agreement for the development and commercialization of Torad’s patented spool machine technology for residential and light commercial air conditioning applications. 

An aftermarket compressor unit, The Beast™ (HBST) is designed for even more reliable operation in the most challenging environments, said the company.