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YORK YVWA Variable-Speed Screw Chiller vs CGAM Air-Cooled Scroll 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
CGAM Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller
by Trane Technologies
Compact air-cooled scroll chiller rated 20–130 tons with low-GWP R-454B, combining quiet operation with flexible process-cooling and heat-recovery options.
| Cost of ownership | YORK YVWA Variable-Speed Screw Chiller | CGAM Air-Cooled Scroll 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 | CGAM Air-Cooled Scroll 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-454B (low-GWP) |
| 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 | — |
| Capacity range | — | 20–130 tons |
| Model | — | CGAM |
| Compressor type | — | Scroll with intermediate discharge valves (IDV) |
| Ambient operating range | — | -20 to +125 °F (-29 to +52 °C) |
| Chilled-fluid operating range | — | 0–65 °F (-18 to +18 °C) |
| Heat recovery outlet (max) | — | 140 °F (60 °C) |
| BAS integration | — | BACnet, LonTalk, hardwired points |
| Equipment controller | — | Symbio 800 with AdaptiView interface |
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