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Carrier extends R1234ze chiller to 1.3MW

FRANCE: Carrier has extended the capacities of its flagship AquaForce Vision 30KAV liquid chiller range up to 1.3MW on low GWP refrigerant R1234ze.

There are five new Carrier AquaForce Vision 30KAV liquid chiller sizes, covering 900kW, 1000kW, 1100kW, 1200kW and 1300kW cooling capacities.

The AquaForce Vision 30KAV air-cooled, variable-speed screw chillers were first introduced in March in four sizes, spanning capacities from 280kW to 800kW. 

All chillers in the range are said to be designed to exceed European Ecodesign requirements for efficiency and operating sound levels. The top efficiency version) has an SEER of up to 5.55 for comfort cooling applications, and an SEPR of up to 6.95 for high temperature process cooling duties.

The entire AquaForce Vision 30KAV capacity range is available with a wide range of options, including a very low-noise version, EC fans, and partial and total heat recovery heat exchangers.

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