How much current does the A/C compressor draw?
#1
How much current does the A/C compressor draw?
I am looking to do a retrofit a/c electric system in a older car I own and want all the weight to be put in the rear for better weight distribution.
I need to know at what voltage and how much current the Prius a/c compressor pulls to see if it is feesible/how much electrical capacity I would need.
Anyone know?
Thanks,
Robert
I need to know at what voltage and how much current the Prius a/c compressor pulls to see if it is feesible/how much electrical capacity I would need.
Anyone know?
Thanks,
Robert
#3
Re: How much current does the A/C compressor draw?
I need to have the ruggedness of a purpose built automotive unit.
#4
Re: How much current does the A/C compressor draw?
I am looking to do a retrofit a/c electric system in a older car I own and want all the weight to be put in the rear for better weight distribution.
I need to know at what voltage and how much current the Prius a/c compressor pulls to see if it is feesible/how much electrical capacity I would need.
Anyone know?
Thanks,
Robert
I need to know at what voltage and how much current the Prius a/c compressor pulls to see if it is feesible/how much electrical capacity I would need.
Anyone know?
Thanks,
Robert
The Prius AC unit runs directly from the traction battery (~200 volts DC) and it is a variable speed compressor so current draw varies with the need for BTU capacity. You can approximate the needed power by assuming an efficiency ( ~12 EER) and plugging in the needed BTU rate.
JeffD
#5
Re: How much current does the A/C compressor draw?
I did not kow that EER Jeff, thanks. From other Prius posts I recall that the maximum power is about 1 KW. Because it is a variable-speed unit independent of engine pulley speed, it will often draw substantially less.
DAS
DAS
#6
Re: How much current does the A/C compressor draw?
Following presentation is a good one to learn the A/C system.
http://www.epa.gov/cppd/Presentation...20inverter.pdf
Ken@Japan
http://www.epa.gov/cppd/Presentation...20inverter.pdf
Ken@Japan
#7
Re: How much current does the A/C compressor draw?
If you're thinking of installing a Prius A/C system in another car, good luck! You'll need most of the Prius electronics, including the inverter. You'll also need the traction battery and a way to charge it while driving. The A/C pump runs on the boosted battery voltage, more than twice the nominal traction battery voltage.
This would not be a trivial install!
This would not be a trivial install!
#8
Re: How much current does the A/C compressor draw?
Actually with a MSW inverter it would be surprising that it works at all.
My guess would be the latter, CB cycling.
Last edited by wwest; 05-22-2008 at 10:04 AM.
#9
Re: How much current does the A/C compressor draw?
robgreg75 — I don't know about the Prius, but the TCH's A/C compressor is stated to draw up to 6.1 kW of electrical power from the NiMH battery, via its own dedicated 3-phase, variable-speed inverter. I'd expect the Prius's A/C to be similar.
Stan
Stan
#10
Re: How much current does the A/C compressor draw?
http://www.epa.gov/cppd/Presentation...20inverter.pdf