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30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter vs Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.

HVAC & Climate Systems
30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter
by Camfil
Pleated panel prefilter with 30% more media area and 30% longer service life than the market average, in MERV 8/9 for first-stage AHU duty.

HVAC & Climate Systems
Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller
by Trane Technologies
Quiet, mid-range air-cooled scroll chiller rated 140–230 tons with R-454B refrigerant, optimised for part-load efficiency and noise-sensitive installations.
| Cost of ownership | 30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter | Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | 30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter | Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | MERV 8/8A and MERV 9/9A (ISO ePM10-50%; ePM-55 on Dual 9) | — |
| Standard module size | 592×592 mm (steel/plastic); 595×595 mm (cardboard) | — |
| Depths | 48 mm and 96 mm (steel/plastic); 46 mm and 95 mm (cardboard) | — |
| Service life (ODA 1–2) | Up to 6 months | — |
| Service life (ODA 3) | Up to 4 months | — |
| Service life (Dual 9, commercial) | 12 months guaranteed | — |
| Certifications | UL 900; ASHRAE 170 / FGI compliant | — |
| Frame options | Moisture-resistant cardboard, plastic, galvanized steel | — |
| Capacity range | — | 140–230 tons |
| Model | — | ACS |
| Compressor type | — | Scroll with intermediate discharge valves (IDV) |
| Refrigerant | — | R-454B (low-GWP) |
| Ambient operating range | — | -20 to +125 °F (-29 to +52 °C) |
| Chilled-fluid operating range | — | 0–68 °F (-18 to +20 °C) |
| Acoustic package option | — | As low as 95 dBA |
| Heat recovery outlet (max) | — | 140 °F (60 °C) |
| Equipment controller | — | Symbio 800 |
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