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AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller vs APCN-S Air-Cooled 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
APCN-S Air-Cooled Screw Chiller
by SKM Air Conditioning
High-ambient screw chiller rated to 55 °C outdoor temperature — the widest ambient tolerance in SKM's air-cooled range, covering 81–441 TR.
| Cost of ownership | AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller | APCN-S Air-Cooled 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 | APCN-S Air-Cooled Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 175–550 tons (615–1,934 kW) | — |
| Refrigerant | R-513A (low-GWP HFC blend) | R-134a |
| 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 | AHRI 550/590 & 551/591; ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015; ISO 45001:2018 |
| Cooling capacity range | — | 81–441 TR |
| Cooling capacity range (kW) | — | 285–1,547 kW |
| Compressor type | — | Semi-hermetic screw, stepless capacity control |
| Condenser coil | — | Seamless Hi-X copper tube / aluminium fin |
| Maximum ambient operating temperature | — | 55 °C (131 °F) |
| Minimum ambient operating temperature | — | −4 °C (25 °F) |
| EER at 95 °F ambient (typical mid-range) | — | ~10.4–11.5 Btu/W·h |
| Power supply (standard) | — | 380–415 V / 3 Ph / 50 Hz |
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