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AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled Chiller vs YORK YVWA 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 YVWA Variable-Speed Screw Chiller
by Johnson Controls | YORK
Variable-speed water-cooled screw chiller with 50% fewer moving parts than slide-valve competitors, offering continuous 12.5% turndown and up to 30% better real-world efficiency.
| Cost of ownership | AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled Chiller | YORK YVWA 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 YVWA Variable-Speed Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 140–500 tons (490–1,755 kW) | — |
| Refrigerant | R-513A (low-GWP HFC blend) | HFC-134a |
| Compressor Type | Variable-speed rotary screw | Semi-hermetic twin-screw, variable-speed direct drive |
| 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 | — |
| Cooling Capacity Range | — | 125–300 TR |
| Cooling Capacity Range (kW) | — | 440–1,055 kW |
| Minimum Turndown | — | 12.5% |
| Moving Parts Reduction vs Slide-Valve | — | 50% |
| Real-World Efficiency Improvement vs Previous Generation | — | Up to 30% |
| Refrigerant Charge Reduction vs Flooded | — | Up to 30% |
| Evaporator Type | — | Falling-film, hybrid design |
| Condenser Compatibility | — | Open/closed-circuit cooling towers, dry air coolers, adiabatic coolers |
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