The purpose of a compressor is to produce high velocity flui

The purpose of a compressor is to produce high velocity fluid produce work increase pressure of a fluid decrease the temperature of steam

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The purpose of a compressor is to (c) increase pressure of a fluid

The function of a compressor is to increase the pressure, and corresponding saturation temperature (boiling point) of the refrigerant vapor to high enough level so the refrigerant can condense by rejecting its heat through the condenser.

Backing up, the vapor compression cycle needs 5 basic components to move heat from inside the refrigerator to the air in your house. First is the refrigerant, which is the working fluid that moves the heat around.