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AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled Chiller vs Daikin Pathfinder AWV Air-Cooled Screw Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.

HVAC & Climate Systems
AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled Chiller
by Carrier
Variable-speed air-cooled screw chiller covering 140–500 tons with R-513A refrigerant and IPLV above 22 for demanding outdoor installations.

HVAC & Climate Systems
Daikin Pathfinder AWV Air-Cooled Screw Chiller
by Daikin
High-efficiency air-cooled screw chiller exceeding 22 EER IPLV across a 100–565 ton range, with no cooling tower required.
| Cost of ownership | AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled Chiller | Daikin Pathfinder AWV Air-Cooled Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled Chiller | Daikin Pathfinder AWV Air-Cooled Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 140–500 tons (490–1,755 kW) | — |
| Refrigerant | R-513A (low-GWP HFC blend) | — |
| Compressor Type | Variable-speed rotary screw | — |
| Full-Load EER | >11.0 | — |
| IPLV | >22.0 (select models) | — |
| Ambient Operating Range | -20°F to 125°F (-29°C to 52°C) | — |
| Condenser Coils | Microchannel (aluminium or copper/copper), e-coat optional | — |
| Communications | BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks | — |
| Certification | AHRI 550/590 & 551/591, ASHRAE 90.1-2013 | AHRI certified |
| Cooling capacity range | — | 100–565 tons |
| IPLV efficiency | — | >22 EER |
| ASHRAE 90.1 Path A exceedance | — | >60 % |
| Compressor type | — | VVR screw with integrated VFD |
| Condenser fans | — | Fully variable-speed ECM motors |
| Refrigerant options | — | R-513A or R-515B (low-GWP) |
| Free-cooling option | — | Closed-loop water-side economiser |
| Power supply | — | 50/60 Hz |
| BAS protocols | — | BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus |
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