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YORK YK Centrifugal Chiller vs YORK YMC2 Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.
HVAC & Climate Systems
YORK YK Centrifugal Chiller
by Johnson Controls | YORK
High-capacity oil-bearing centrifugal chiller covering 250–3,000 TR with proven falling-film evaporator technology and optional low-GWP refrigerant.
HVAC & Climate Systems
YORK YMC2 Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller
by Johnson Controls | YORK
Oil-free, magnetic-bearing centrifugal chiller delivering sub-0.10 kW/ton part-load efficiency for large commercial and critical-facility cooling.
| Cost of ownership | YORK YK Centrifugal Chiller | YORK YMC2 Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | YORK YK Centrifugal Chiller | YORK YMC2 Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity Range | 250–3,000 TR | 165–1,000 TR |
| Cooling Capacity Range (kW) | 879–10,550 kW | 580–3,516 kW |
| Real-World Efficiency (standard YK) | ~0.20 kW/ton | — |
| Real-World Efficiency (YK-CP, R-1234ze) | ~0.15 kW/ton | — |
| Peak COP (YK-CP) | 23.4 | — |
| Refrigerant (standard) | HFC-134a | — |
| Refrigerant (YK-CP variant) | R-1234ze(E) | — |
| Refrigerant Charge Reduction vs Flooded | Up to 40% | — |
| Evaporator Type | Falling-film, proprietary YORK design | — |
| Full-Load Efficiency | — | < 0.175 kW/ton |
| Part-Load Efficiency | — | < 0.100 kW/ton |
| Refrigerant Options | — | HFC-134a / HFC-513A |
| Compressor Type | — | Active magnetic-bearing centrifugal |
| Moving Parts Reduction vs Conventional | — | 80% |
| Refrigerant Charge Reduction | — | Up to 30% |
| Cybersecurity Certification | — | ISASecure® IEC 62443-4-2 / 4-1 |
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