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AquaEdge 19MV Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller vs Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.
HVAC & Climate Systems
AquaEdge 19MV Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller
by Carrier
Oil-free magnetic-bearing centrifugal chiller, 150–700 tons, with IPLV as low as 0.31 kW/ton and three low-GWP refrigerant options including R-1234ze(E).
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 | AquaEdge 19MV Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller | 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 | AquaEdge 19MV Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller | Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 150–700 tons (527–2,461 kW) | — |
| Refrigerant Options | R-513A, R-515B, R-1234ze(E) (ultra-low GWP) | — |
| Compressor Type | Two-stage centrifugal, EquiDrive, oil-free magnetic bearings | — |
| Full-Load Efficiency | as low as 0.52 kW/ton | — |
| IPLV | as low as 0.31 kW/ton | — |
| Bearing Technology | Active magnetic bearings — no oil system | — |
| Standards Compliance | ASHRAE 90.1-2022 | — |
| Controls | PIC6 with Greenspeed Intelligence, PLV Pro compatible | — |
| Certifications | AHRI 550/590 & 551/591, ETL Listed, UL Listed, ASME | — |
| Construction | Modular bolt-together, doorway-passable sections | — |
| 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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