Which component is NOT part of the low side of the system?

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In a vapor-compression system, the low-pressure side runs from the evaporator back to the compressor. The evaporator is on the low side where refrigerant absorbs heat and changes to a low-pressure vapor. The suction line carries that vapor back to the compressor, and the accumulator sits on the low side to catch any liquid that could flood the compressor. The receiver, however, is placed on the high-pressure side after the condenser, storing liquid refrigerant before it goes to the metering device. Because the receiver belongs to the high-side portion, it is not part of the low side.