Air Conditioning: Receiver.

Fig 1: Identifying Receiver

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The task of the receiver is to:

• function as a filter, taking up and binding moisture (water) found in the system
  • refrigerant
  • oil
  • leak detection dye.
• protect the compressor from refrigerant in the liquid phase (separates refrigerant in gaseous form and liquid form)
  • refrigerant
  • oil
  • leak detection dye.
• function as a storage container for:
  • refrigerant
  • oil
  • leak detection dye.

The leak detection dye mixes with the oil. When a leak occurs, it is possible to locate the leak with UV light.