The compressor is comprised of the following parts:
● Housing which contains the compressor’s section, oil fill, and valves
● Connecting points used for refrigerant pipe connections
● Pulley with electromagnetic (EM) clutch
There are different types and variations of compressors, including:
● Variable or fixed swash plate (the most common)
● Reciprocating
● Rotary (spiral and vane)
● Electrically-driven (used in hybrid vehicles)