Thermostatic expansion valve exit flow silencer device

The present invention relates to an exit flow silencer device for reducing turbulence in refrigerant flowing through a thermostatic expansion valve in an air conditioning system, such as in a vehicle. An apparatus for manipulating the air temperature within an interior compartment of a vehicle includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator interconnected in a manner to remove heat from air in the interior compartment. A thermostatic expansion valve is connected between the condenser and evaporator, and includes an inlet and an outlet. A silencer screen is positioned at the outlet of the thermostatic expansion valve to reduce turbulence in refrigerant flow exiting the thermostatic expansion valve.