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AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller vs APX Air-Cooled 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
APX Air-Cooled Chiller
by Petra Engineering Industries
Mid-range air-cooled chiller with semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors, covering 35–460 TR across 50 Hz and 60 Hz markets for commercial cooling in space-constrained rooftop applications.
| Cost of ownership | AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller | APX Air-Cooled 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 | APX Air-Cooled 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 | — |
| 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 (50 Hz) | — | 123–1,372 kW (35–390 TR) |
| Cooling capacity (60 Hz) | — | 141–1,618 kW (40–460 TR) |
| Compressor type | — | Semi-hermetic reciprocating, independent circuits |
| Condenser coil (standard) | — | Copper tube / aluminium fin |
| Condenser coil (optional) | — | Copper tube / copper fin, epoxy-coated piping |
| Refrigerant-side design pressure | — | 1,000 kPa |
| Water-side max working pressure | — | 1,500 kPa |
| Base construction | — | Welded C-channel, heavy-duty lifting lugs |
| Electrical panel rating | — | NEMA 3X / IP54 |
| Low-ambient heater options | — | 0 °C / −18 °C / −29 °C |
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