<P> Typically in hermetic, and most semi-hermetic compressors (sometimes known as accessible hermetic compressors), the compressor and motor driving the compressor are integrated, and operate within the refrigerant system . The motor is hermetic and is designed to operate, and be cooled by, the refrigerant being compressed . The obvious disadvantage of hermetic motor compressors is that the motor drive cannot be maintained in situ, and the entire compressor must be removed if a motor fails . A further disadvantage is that burnt out windings can contaminate whole refrigeration systems requiring the system to be entirely pumped down and the refrigerant replaced . </P> <P> An open compressor has a motor drive which is outside of the refrigeration system, and provides drive to the compressor by means of an input shaft with suitable gland seals . Open compressor motors are typically air - cooled and can be fairly easily exchanged or repaired without degassing of the refrigeration system . The disadvantage of this type of compressor is a failure of the shaft seals, leading to loss of refrigerant . </P> <P> Open motor compressors are generally easier to cool (using ambient air) and therefore tend to be simpler in design and more reliable, especially in high pressure applications where compressed gas temperatures can be very high . However the use of liquid injection for additional cooling can generally overcome this issue in most hermetic motor compressors . </P> <P> Reciprocating compressors are piston - style, positive displacement compressors . </P>

A device that removes oil from hot compressed vapor