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A modular air conditioning system comprises a self-contained refrigeration power cell, a heat exchanger remotely located from the refrigeration power cell, and a low pressure refrigerant communication circuit operably coupling the refrigeration power cell to the heat exchanger. The refrigeration pow

A modular air conditioning system comprises a self-contained refrigeration power cell, a heat exchanger remotely located from the refrigeration power cell, and a low pressure refrigerant communication circuit operably coupling the refrigeration power cell to the heat exchanger. The refrigeration power cell comprises a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator which are serially coupled to form a high pressure closed refrigeration circuit. A drive mechanism, such as an electric or hydraulic motor, or conventional belt, is coupled to the compressor. The low pressure refrigerant communication circuit thermally interfaces with the condenser to remove heat from the high pressure closed refrigeration circuit. Alternatively, this circuit thermally interfaces with the evaporator to remove heat from the low pressure refrigerant. This heat exchanger is adapted to mount in the cabin of an over-the-road or off-road vehicle. Preferably, a second heat exchanger and a second low pressure refrigerant communication circuit is included. This second circuit thermally interfaces with the condenser to remove heat from the refrigeration circuit.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An air conditioning system for a passenger compartment of an over-the-road or off-road vehicle, comprising:a high pressure refrigeration power cell located in the passenger compartment;at least one low pressure refrigeration circuit in thermal communication with said high

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An air conditioning system for a passenger compartment of an over-the-road or off-road vehicle, comprising:a high pressure refrigeration power cell located in the passenger compartment;at least one low pressure refrigeration circuit in thermal communication with said high pressure refrigeration power cell, said low pressure refrigeration circuit including a heat exchanger located externally of the passenger compartment for transmitting thermal energy communicated from said high pressure refrigeration power cell; andwherein said refrigeration power cell further comprises:a compressor;an expansion device;an evaporator; andwherein said compressor, condenser, expansion device, and evaporator are serially coupled by fixed tubing having permanent connections to form a high pressure closed refrigeration circuit.