Compressors are extremely susceptible to damage.from liquid refrigerant. Excessive liquid refrigerant return may cause not only oil dilution but complete loss of the compressor oil chargewhich results in equipment damage due to lack of proper lubrication. The primary function of a Suction Line Accumulator is to prevent a sudden surge of liquid refrigerant, or oil,
from returning down the suction line and into a compressor. The suction line accumulator is a
temporary reservoir for liquid refrigerant and oil.
