Supplier
Johnson Controls | YORK
YORK YMC2 Magnetic Centrifugal Chiller
Oil-free magnetic-bearing chiller with leading IPLV.
The YMC2 uses two-stage magnetic-bearing centrifugal compressors in an oil-free architecture. Best-in-class IPLV makes it the go-to machine for central chilled-water plants with variable load profiles. R-1234ze(E) option gives GWP < 1. Supplied into Gulf airport plants via JCI's Dammam assembly for faster delivery.
YORK YMC2 Magnetic Centrifugal Chiller
hvac · climate · systems
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- hvac climate systems
- Launched
- 2018
- Price tier
- enterprise
- GCC sites
- 3
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Cooling capacity | 1,750 – 5,300 kW (500 – 1,500 TR) |
| Refrigerant | R-1234ze(E) or R-513A |
| IPLV | Up to 11.5 |
| Compressor | Dual-stage magnetic-bearing centrifugal |
| Sound | 75 – 80 dB(A) at 1 m |
| Controls | OptiView / Metasys integration |
| District cooling ready | Yes — ETS-matched supply/return temperatures |
Compatibility
Works with
- Metasys / Facility Explorer BMS integration
- Parallels with YK/YZ in mixed plant
- ASHRAE 90.1 and ASHRAE 189.1 compliant
Certifications
Approvals
AHRI 550/590
Eurovent Certified
ASHRAE 90.1
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Central plant for Jeddah King Abdulaziz terminal.
Use case 2
Replacement of R-123 machines at legacy Gulf terminals.
Installed in GCC
Proven at these airports
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