Scroll Technology

Today Scroll technology has replaced conventional piston compressor technology as the industry standard. The compressor is much quieter, reliable and energy efficient as compared to others. For the longest time people from countries with developing economies such as India were apprehensive about buying air conditioning systems for their homes and offices because of the running costs of AC units. The electricity bills would be quite a bit higher than before the system was installed. Being the heart of the AC unit, the traditional compressors were responsible for high electricity consumption. Because of the introduction of scroll technology in air conditioning systems, now manufacturers have an opportunity to continue and use such advance air conditioning technology for better energy efficiency and responsible use of refrigerants.  

Leon Creux was the person who first patented the scroll compressor in the United States of America and France in the year 1905. Since at that time, high tolerances required in sealing the compression chambers were unavailable, these compressors were not used. The concept was only revisited in the 1970s, after which new modification were made to the technology and used in HVAC products. Today however, the scroll technology is considered the most modern and apt for cooling products. There are quite a few advantages of using such innovative technology in HVAC instead of the traditional compressors. Some of the benefits are in aspects like reliability, efficiency, vulnerability and size.

Compared to other compressors the compressors made using scroll technology have fewer moving parts. This translates into more reliability, less maintenance and lesser noise. There is less chance of a breakdown in the system since this compressor has no valves. The design of a scroll compressor allows it an ability to produce higher cooling in comparison to the older models. This means energy efficiency and less electricity bills for the consumer. Not only is this aspect profitable for the individual or business using such cooling solutions, but also for the environment as it generates lesser carbon footprint. The new scroll technology compressors are compact and well-balanced. While this does not make a big difference when it comes to small air conditioning units for homes and offices, it does make a huge difference for commercial units. In the olden days large commercial complexes or supermarkets would need a separate room to keep them. The new technology saves consumers space as well as money spent in accommodation of the compressors.

Most wise consumers these days, not only look at brand name, reputation of the company, design of the model, and star rating, but also pay attention to the mechanism used to make the product. As a consumer the best way to save on energy and electricity usage, is to buy an air conditioning unit that uses scroll technology in their compressors. In India, most reputable brands known for their air conditioning units use this technology in their products.