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AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller vs YORK YVWA Variable-Speed Screw 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 YVWA Variable-Speed Screw Chiller
by Johnson Controls | YORK
Variable-speed water-cooled screw chiller with 50% fewer moving parts than slide-valve competitors, offering continuous 12.5% turndown and up to 30% better real-world efficiency.
| Cost of ownership | AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller | YORK YVWA Variable-Speed Screw 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 YVWA Variable-Speed Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 175–550 tons (615–1,934 kW) | — |
| Refrigerant | R-513A (low-GWP HFC blend) | HFC-134a |
| Compressor Type | Tri-rotor positive-displacement screw, variable-speed | Semi-hermetic twin-screw, variable-speed direct drive |
| 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 | — |
| Cooling Capacity Range | — | 125–300 TR |
| Cooling Capacity Range (kW) | — | 440–1,055 kW |
| Minimum Turndown | — | 12.5% |
| Moving Parts Reduction vs Slide-Valve | — | 50% |
| Real-World Efficiency Improvement vs Previous Generation | — | Up to 30% |
| Refrigerant Charge Reduction vs Flooded | — | Up to 30% |
| Evaporator Type | — | Falling-film, hybrid design |
| Condenser Compatibility | — | Open/closed-circuit cooling towers, dry air coolers, adiabatic coolers |
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