A condenser is a key component in refrigeration, air conditioning, and many industrial systems. Its primary function is to cool down and condense refrigerant vapor (which is at high pressure and temperature after leaving the compressor) into a liquid state by releasing heat to a cooling medium such as air or water.

How Does a Condenser Work?

  • The hot, high-pressure refrigerant vapor enters the condenser.
  • The condenser transfers heat from the refrigerant to the surrounding air or water.
  • As the refrigerant loses heat, it changes from a vapor to a liquid (condensation).
  • The liquid refrigerant, still at high pressure, exits the condenser and continues through the refrigeration cycle.