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Daikin Magnitude Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller (WMC / WME / WMT) 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
Daikin Magnitude Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller (WMC / WME / WMT)
by Daikin
Oil-free magnetic-bearing centrifugal chiller from 75 to 3,000 tons, with full-load efficiency as low as 0.50 kW/ton and part-load at 0.30 kW/ton.
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 | Daikin Magnitude Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller (WMC / WME / WMT) | 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 | Daikin Magnitude Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller (WMC / WME / WMT) | Daikin Pathfinder AWV Air-Cooled Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity range (full family) | 75–3,000 tons | — |
| WMC capacity | 75–400 tons | — |
| WME capacity | 400–1,500 tons | — |
| WMT full-load efficiency | 0.50 kW/ton | — |
| WMT part-load efficiency | 0.30 kW/ton | — |
| Compressor type | Oil-free magnetic-bearing centrifugal (permanent magnet, direct drive) | VVR screw with integrated VFD |
| Refrigerant options | R-513A, R-515B, R-1233zd(E) (GWP=1) | R-513A or R-515B (low-GWP) |
| Integrated VFD | Standard | — |
| Seismic certification | Available | — |
| BAS protocols | BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks | BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus |
| Cooling capacity range | — | 100–565 tons |
| IPLV efficiency | — | >22 EER |
| ASHRAE 90.1 Path A exceedance | — | >60 % |
| Condenser fans | — | Fully variable-speed ECM motors |
| Free-cooling option | — | Closed-loop water-side economiser |
| Power supply | — | 50/60 Hz |
| Certification | — | AHRI certified |
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