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AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled Chiller vs YORK YVFA Free-Cooling Variable-Speed 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
YORK YVFA Free-Cooling Variable-Speed Screw Chiller
by Johnson Controls | YORK
Air-cooled screw chiller with integrated free-cooling coils and VSD, capturing ambient-temperature savings automatically and delivering AHRI-first-certified performance across 115–500 TR.
| Cost of ownership | AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled Chiller | YORK YVFA Free-Cooling Variable-Speed 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 | YORK YVFA Free-Cooling Variable-Speed Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 140–500 tons (490–1,755 kW) | — |
| Refrigerant | R-513A (low-GWP HFC blend) | R-134a |
| Compressor Type | Variable-speed rotary screw | Variable-speed screw |
| Full-Load EER | >11.0 | — |
| IPLV | >22.0 (select models) | — |
| Ambient Operating Range | -20°F to 125°F (-29°C to 52°C) | -20°F to 131°F (-29°C to 55°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 550/590 (first air-cooled screw with free cooling to achieve this) |
| Cooling Capacity Range | — | 115–500 TR |
| Operating Modes | — | Full mechanical / Hybrid free-cooling / Full free-cooling |
| Estimated Payback Period | — | As little as 2 years for 24/7 operations |
| Free-Cooling Method | — | Integrated coils (no separate dry-cooler circuit) |
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