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AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller vs YORK YMC2 Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.

HVAC & Climate Systems
AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller
by Carrier
The industry's first variable-speed water-cooled screw chiller, covering 175–550 tons on R-513A with IPLV as low as 0.299 kW/ton.

HVAC & Climate Systems
YORK YMC2 Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller
by Johnson Controls | YORK
Oil-free, magnetic-bearing centrifugal chiller delivering sub-0.10 kW/ton part-load efficiency for large commercial and critical-facility cooling.
| Cost of ownership | AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller | YORK YMC2 Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller | YORK YMC2 Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 175–550 tons (615–1,934 kW) | — |
| Refrigerant | R-513A (low-GWP HFC blend) | — |
| Compressor Type | Tri-rotor positive-displacement screw, variable-speed | Active magnetic-bearing centrifugal |
| Full-Load Efficiency | as low as 0.53 kW/ton | < 0.175 kW/ton |
| IPLV | as low as 0.299 kW/ton | — |
| VFD Cooling | Refrigerant-cooled, unit-mounted | — |
| Heat Exchangers | Flooded shell-and-tube, ASME-certified | — |
| Controls | SmartVu touchscreen, non-volatile memory | — |
| Certifications | AHRI 550/590 & 551/591, UL Listed, ISO 9001, seismic compliant | — |
| Cooling Capacity Range | — | 165–1,000 TR |
| Cooling Capacity Range (kW) | — | 580–3,516 kW |
| Part-Load Efficiency | — | < 0.100 kW/ton |
| Refrigerant Options | — | HFC-134a / HFC-513A |
| Moving Parts Reduction vs Conventional | — | 80% |
| Refrigerant Charge Reduction | — | Up to 30% |
| Cybersecurity Certification | — | ISASecure® IEC 62443-4-2 / 4-1 |
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