Methods and systems for operating HVAC systems in low load conditions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11573038
APP PUB NO 20210341197A1
SERIAL NO

17376392

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A system comprising a compressor, a first valve coupled to the compressor and coupled to a first coil, a first expansion valve coupled to the first coil, a second coil, and a second expansion valve. The second expansion valve coupled to a third coil, a second valve coupled to the compressor and the third coil. A controller operable to operate the first valve, the first expansion valve, the second expansion valve, and the second valve. The second coil is coupled to the compressor and the refrigerant flows from the second coil to the compressor.

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LENNOX INDUSTRIES INC2140 LAKE PARK BLVD RICHARDSON TX 75080

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hung, Der-Kai Dallas, US 35 151

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