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YORK YVWA Variable-Speed Screw Chiller vs APSG VFD Air-Cooled Variable-Speed Screw Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.
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.
HVAC & Climate Systems
APSG VFD Air-Cooled Variable-Speed Screw Chiller
by Petra Engineering Industries
Variable-speed air-cooled screw chiller with R-1234ze refrigerant and IPLV up to 5.85 kW/kW, engineered for large commercial plants where part-load efficiency and low ambient noise are non-negotiable.
| Cost of ownership | YORK YVWA Variable-Speed Screw Chiller | APSG VFD Air-Cooled Variable-Speed Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | YORK YVWA Variable-Speed Screw Chiller | APSG VFD Air-Cooled Variable-Speed Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| 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% | — |
| Refrigerant | HFC-134a | R-1234ze (GWP 7) |
| Compressor Type | Semi-hermetic twin-screw, variable-speed direct drive | — |
| Evaporator Type | Falling-film, hybrid design | — |
| Condenser Compatibility | Open/closed-circuit cooling towers, dry air coolers, adiabatic coolers | — |
| IPLV (high-efficiency) | — | 5.85 kW/kW |
| Part-load improvement vs fixed-speed | — | 20–25 % |
| Compressor type | — | Semi-hermetic twin screw, VFD-driven |
| Condenser coil | — | Microchannel (MCHE) |
| Refrigerant-side design pressure | — | 1,000 kPa |
| Water-side max working pressure | — | 1,500 kPa |
| Electrical panel rating (standard) | — | NEMA 3X / IP54 |
| Low-ambient heater protection (optional) | — | Down to −29 °C |
| Efficiency standard compliance | — | ASHRAE 90.1 |
| Certification | — | AHRI 550/590, Eurovent |
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