The scroll compressor (Fig. 9-80) is being used by the industry in response to the need to increase the efficiency of air-conditioning equipment. This is done in order to meet the U.S. Department of Energy Standards of 1992. The standards apply to all air conditioners. All equipment must have a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 10 or better. The higher the number, the more efficient the unit is. The scroll compressor seems to be the answer to more efficient compressor operation.
