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AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller vs Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll 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
Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller
by Trane Technologies
Quiet, mid-range air-cooled scroll chiller rated 140–230 tons with R-454B refrigerant, optimised for part-load efficiency and noise-sensitive installations.
| Cost of ownership | AquaEdge 23XRV Variable-Speed Screw Chiller | Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll 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 | Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 175–550 tons (615–1,934 kW) | — |
| Refrigerant | R-513A (low-GWP HFC blend) | R-454B (low-GWP) |
| 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 | — |
| Capacity range | — | 140–230 tons |
| Model | — | ACS |
| Compressor type | — | Scroll with intermediate discharge valves (IDV) |
| Ambient operating range | — | -20 to +125 °F (-29 to +52 °C) |
| Chilled-fluid operating range | — | 0–68 °F (-18 to +20 °C) |
| Acoustic package option | — | As low as 95 dBA |
| Heat recovery outlet (max) | — | 140 °F (60 °C) |
| Equipment controller | — | Symbio 800 |
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