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AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled 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
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
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 | AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled 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 | AquaForce 30XV Variable-Speed Air-Cooled Chiller | Ascend ACS Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 140–500 tons (490–1,755 kW) | — |
| Refrigerant | R-513A (low-GWP HFC blend) | R-454B (low-GWP) |
| 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 | — |
| 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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