Lennox Industries Inc.

Vickey Bhardwaj

Sangameshwaran Sadhasivam

A method operating an HVAC system is provided. The method includes receiving a concentration of refrigerant. The method includes operating the HVAC system in a leak diagnostic mode if the concentration exceeds a gas concentration threshold. The method includes turning on a compressor to compress the refrigerant. The method includes receiving a first saturated liquid temperature and a first subcooled liquid temperature, and determining a first subcooled value based on the difference. The method includes turning off the compressor for a duration, and turning on the compressor after the duration has elapsed. The method includes receiving a second saturated liquid temperature and a second subcooled liquid temperature, and determining a second subcooled value based on the difference. The method includes determining that the first refrigerant circuit includes a refrigerant leak if the second subcooled value or the first subcooled value exceeds a subcooled threshold value.

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Kancheepuram, India

Vickey Bhardwaj