Refrigeration Compressor This compressor forms part of a closed loop system compressing the refrigerant and circulating it around the system. Models FTI 3 to FTI 81 use piston compressors, and models FTI 105 to FTI 368 use energy efficient scroll compressors. Hot Gas by-pass Valve The function of the hot gas by pass valve is to prevent freezing of the evaporator in low load conditions. It does this by sensing low pressure refrigerant leaving the evaporator and re-directing hot refrigerant leaving the evaporator and re-directing hot refrigerant gas back to the compressor inlet as required. This ensures optimum