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AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller vs YORK YVAM Air-Cooled 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 YVAM Air-Cooled Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller
by Johnson Controls | YORK
Air-cooled magnetic-bearing centrifugal chiller using R-1234ze and achieving up to 49% better NPLV than conventional air-cooled screw chillers, without water consumption.
| Cost of ownership | AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller | YORK YVAM Air-Cooled 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 YVAM Air-Cooled Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 175–550 tons (615–1,934 kW) | — |
| Refrigerant | R-513A (low-GWP HFC blend) | R-1234ze |
| Compressor Type | Tri-rotor positive-displacement screw, variable-speed | Single-stage magnetic-bearing centrifugal |
| Full-Load Efficiency | as low as 0.53 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 | — |
| Minimum Turndown | — | 15% |
| NPLV Efficiency Improvement vs Air-Cooled Screw | — | Up to 49% |
| Ambient Operating Range | — | -20°F to 125°F (-28.8°C to 51.6°C) |
| Full-Load Sound Pressure | — | 65 dBA at 10 m |
| Power Restoration Time to Full Load | — | < 3 minutes |
| Refrigerant GWP | — | < 1 |
| Cooling Medium | — | Air-cooled (zero water consumption) |
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