A compressor having a housing with a compression mechanism mounted therein. A
suction
fluid passageway is located in the housing through which the compression mechanism
receives refrigerant fluid. A thermoelectric device is in thermal communication
with refrigerant fluid substantially at suction pressure in the suction fluid passageway.
The thermoelectric device receives thermal energy from the suction fluid passageway
and refrigerant fluid therein with the thermal energy being transferred from the
compressor assembly.