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YVAA Variable Speed Drive Screw Chiller

150-575 TR (525 - 2,020 kW)

With more than 22,000 units installed and proven globally, the YVAA VSD screw chiller has excelled in a variety of applications.

  • Customizable for specific job requirements
  • Patented, liquid-cooled, variable-speed drive technology
  • Available for performance testing in an AHRI-certified lab
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    Proven globally. Tailored for You.

    The York YVAA Air-cooled Chiller has been proven globally in some of the world's most challenging conditions. With a patented, liquid-cooled, variable-speed drive that produces 15-25% annual energy savings, IPLV as high as 21.3 EER, and up to 0.25 kW/TR reduction in energy use when replacing existing chillers, York has the experience to tailor and tune the YVAA specifically for you.
    Proven globally. Tailored for You.

    Benefits

    Lower Annual Energy Costs
    Lower annual energy costs

    Reduce annual energy costs as much as 50% with a liquid-cooled, variable-speed drive for lowest kW/ton at design and off-design conditions.

    Trusted Reliability
    Trusted reliability

    An efficient motor design provides a wide operating range while refrigerant cooling and thermal protection increase compressor reliability.

    Optimized Design
    Optimized design

    More flexibility and configuration options for maximum performance with a smaller footprint.

    Features

    • Patented York liquid-cooled, variable-speed drive technology
    • Patented, stepped VI (volume ratio) technology to match compressor operation to conditions
    • Class-leading standard operating range of -10°F to 131°F
    • Performance testing on all units in AHRI-certified lab
    • ISASecure® certified York Chiller Access Manager with enhanced security features provides peace of mind that chiller data and operations are secure
    • Screw compressors designed and manufactured by Johnson Controls
    • Reduced energy consumption through reduced refrigerant compression
    • Patented hybrid falling film evaporator and microchannel condenser coil
    • Advanced touchscreen display provides faster, easier navigation compared to legacy 2-line displays
    • Optional Quick Start feature

    Tailored Solution for a Variety of Applications

    The YVAA air-cooled, variable-speed drive screw chiller from YORK® is designed to improve reliability and performance through proven technology and a customizable, highly optimized design. Installed across the globe, the YVAA offers a tailored solution for a broad range of applications. Patented, variable volume index (VI) technology improves part-load efficiency while a standard operating range of up to 131°F makes the YVAA a great choice in a variety of applications. With optional Quick Start technology, the YVAA air-cooled screw chiller is the more reliable, lower maintenance solution for high-efficiency cooling.

    YVAA chillers at Budapest One

    Budapest One is a groundbreaking office complex consisting of 66,500 square feet of office park with a unique facade and structural design located at Őrmező, Budapest's “western gate”. The area contains Hungary's largest multimodal transport intersection.  In collaboration with developer Futureal, we delivered an innovative and efficient HVAC solution to ensure the building is comfortably cooled.  With the installation of 10 best-in-class YVAA chillers and the central OpenBlue management system, we continue to optimize energy consumption while reducing costs.

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    Quick Start

    After power is interrupted, it can take a standard chiller up to 10 minutes to restart. But with the Quick Start feature, YVAA chillers can restart within seconds after power is restored. YVAA chillers feature an industry-leading compressor restart (upon power being restored) of 34 seconds.

    Because YVAA chillers contain a variable-speed drive, there is no inrush of current. As a result, all compressors can be started together. This allows a faster ramp-up to full capacity than possible with a typical chiller.
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    A view inside the doors of a Liquid Cooled YVAA VSD Screw Chiller.

    Variable-speed Drive

    VSDs help reduce energy consumption – particularly at off-design conditions – and can help lower annual energy costs as much as 50%. Our patented, liquid-cooled VSDs also require less maintenance, with glycol replacement required only every five years. And the variable-speed design dramatically reduces sound levels at off-design conditions – up to 16 dBA. Designed and manufactured by Johnson Controls, a 100% liquid-cooled VSD is standard on the YVAA.

    Proven Compressor Technology

    The YVAA incorporates advanced, patented variable volume index (VI) technology in a proven design. Our VI design optimizes the compression ratio of the compressor to match the conditions between the evaporator and condenser. This optimized compression ratio prevents over-compression to minimize energy consumption. Every compressor is run-tested at the end of the production line to ensure reliable operation.
    Close up shot of the compressor technology used in a YORK YVAA VSD Screw Chiller

    CHILLER SECURITY

    The YORK® YVAA Air-cooled Chiller has received ISASecure® CSA certification through Exida®, meeting rigorous international standards for cybersecurity in industrial automation and control systems. This certification demonstrates our commitment to helping facility teams safeguard critical infrastructure against evolving threats.
    • Certification to the ISA/IEC 62443-4-2 standard provides assurance that Johnson Controls and the YORK® brand adhere to stringent ISASecure technical security requirements for IACS components.

    • Certification to the ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 standard provides assurance that Johnson Controls and the YORK® brand adhere to stringent ISASecure development lifecycle requirements.

    The YORK® YVAA Air-cooled Chiller is one of many chiller models from Johnson Controls equipped with the Chiller Access Manager to receive ISASecure certification from Exida®.The YORK® Chiller Access Manager provides YORK® YVAA Air-cooled Chiller owners and operators with control and visibility about who is operating, maintaining and servicing their chiller – ensuring protection of an asset that is critical to facility operation.

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    Engineering Guide

    201.28-EG1 (English)

    YVAA Engineering Guide

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    Flyer

    CHI_FLY_Seismic Approved Chillers IBC OSHPD Certification (English)

    Seismic Certified Chillers Flyer

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    Video

    Maximize Chiller Uptime with Quick Start (English)

    Video – Maximize Chiller Uptime with Quick Start

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    CHI_YORK fluid-to-air microchannel heat exchangers (English)

    YORK® Fluid-to-air Microchannel Heat Exchangers Flyer

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    Brochure

    line card_air-cooled chillers and condesing units (English)

    Air-Cooled and Condensing Units Line Card

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    White Paper

    CHI_Sound Reduction Solutions_WP (English)

    White Paper – Sound Reduction Solutions

    English White Paper
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    Engineering Guide

    YVAA Style B Air Cooled Screw Compressor Liquid Chiller with Variable Speed Drive 50 and 60 Hz (English)

    YVAA Style B Engineering Guide

    English Engineering Guide
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    Brochure

    YORK® YVAA Air-Cooled Screw Chillers (English)

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