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AquaForce®
30XW

High-Efficiency Water-Cooled
Indoor Liquid Screw Chiller
with R-134a refrigerant

527 to 1,406 Nominal kW
150 to 400 Nominal Tons

The 30XW units are high-efficiency, indoor water-cooled chillers with a quiet, low-vibration design featuring screw compressors. The units have excellent part load efficiency and a compact footprint less than 48 in. wide, making them great replacement units.

Performance Features

  • AHRI certified efficiencies to 0.468 kW per ton IPLV.
  • Chlorine-free R-134a HFC refrigerant.
  • Low energy consumption during part load and full load operation.
  • Available operational voltages include: 200-v, 230-v, 380-v, 460-v, 575-v (60 Hz).
  • Wye-delta starter is standard on 200-v and 230-v units (factory-installed option for all other units).
  • Leaving-fluid temperature directly controlled to within 0.5° F (0.3° C).
  • Entering-fluid temperature continuously monitored to detect flow or load changes.
  • Compatible with Carrier Comfort Network® (CCN) communication link.
  • ASHRAE 90.1 compliant.
  • Certified in accordance with AHRI Standard 550/590.
  • Heat recovery capability up to 140° F (60° C).

Reliability Features

  • Dual independent refrigeration circuits (sizes 325-400).
  • Low voltage control circuits.
  • Short cycle protection.
  • Dual chiller control.
  • Temperature reset from return fluid.
  • Chilled water flow switch.
  • Electronic refrigerant gauges.
  • Listed with UL and UL, Canada.

Maintenance Features

  • Hermetic twin screw compressors.
  • Mechanically cleanable condenser and evaporator.
  • Alarm contacts.
  • Filter drier.
  • Moisture indicating sight glass.
  • Accessible service information including suction and discharge pressure and temperature using Navigator™ display module (factory-installed option or field-installed accessory).
  • ON/OFF control switch.

Installation Features

  • Unit width of 48 in. or less.
  • Single point electrical connection (with optional control power transformer).
  • Heat mode controls standard.

Standard Warranty

  • One year parts only.
  • Extended warranties.

Factory-Installed Options

  • Wye-delta start.
  • Dual point power connection (325-400 Tons).
  • Non-fused disconnect.
  • Control power transformer.
  • 115-v GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) convenience outlet.
  • Marine water boxes.
  • Flange connections.
  • Suction service valves.
  • Isolation valves.
  • One-pass evaporator water box.
  • Three-pass evaporator water box.
  • 300 psi (2068 kPA) water side operating pressure rating.
  • One-pass condenser water box.
  • Minimum load control.
  • Navigator display module.
  • LON (Local Operating Network) translator control.
  • BACnet® communication.
  • Energy management module.
  • Standard water-side operating pressure of 150 psig (1034 kPa) with an available option of 300 psig (2068 kPa).
  • Discharge and liquid line shutoff valves.

Field-Installed Accessories

  • Temperature reset sensor.
  • Energy management module.
  • LON translator control.
  • BACnet® translator control.
  • Sound attenuation packages.
  • Navigator display module.
  • Neoprene vibration isolation pads.
  • Vibration isolation springs.

ARI Capacity Ratings (English)

Size Capacity
(Tons)
Evaporator flow
(gpm)
Evaporator pressure drop
(ft of water)
Condenser flow
(gpm)
Condenser pressure drop
(ft of water)
150 160.0 24.2 33.2 30.3 42.1
175 170.1 25.8 37.1 32.2 47.2
185 178.2 27.0 40.7 33.7 51.4
200 191.1 28.9 46.0 36.2 58.3
225 222.5 33.7 35.9 42.1 38.3
250 241.1 36.5 41.5 45.6 44.5
260 244.8 37.1 42.7 46.3 45.7
275 262.8 39.8 48.7 49.7 52.0
300 285.5 43.2 56.5 54.0 60.7
325 322.2 48.8 46.6 61.0 32.6
350 343.0 51.9 52.0 64.9 36.8
375 364.3 55.2 58.3 69.0 41.0
400 385.0 58.3 64.3 72.9 45.4

ARI Capacity Ratings (Metric)

Size Capacity
(kW)
Evaporator flow
(L/s)
Evaporator pressure drop
(kPa)
Condenser flow
(L/s)
Condenser pressure drop
(kPa)
150 562.7 384 11.1 480 14.1
175 598.2 408 12.4 510 15.8
185 626.7 428 13.6 535 17.2
200 672.1 459 15.4 573 19.5
225 782.5 534 12.0 668 12.8
250 847.9 579 13.9 723 14.9
260 861.0 588 14.3 734 15.3
275 924.3 631 16.3 788 17.4
300 1004.1 685 18.9 857 20.3
325 1133.0 773 15.6 966 10.9
350 1206.3 823 17.4 1029 12.3
375 1281.2 874 19.5 1093 13.7
400 1354.0 924 21.5 1155 15.2

Efficiency

Size Input power
(kW)
Full load efficiency
(kW/Ton)
IPLV
(kw/Ton)
150 105.0 0.656 0.561
175 110.5 0.650 0.550
185 120.1 0.674 0.563
200 123.9 0.648 0.556
225 147.7 0.664 0.537
250 151.9 0.630 0.526
260 165.7 0.677 0.547
275 168.2 0.640 0.534
300 184.3 0.646 0.539
325 204.7 0.636 0.476
350 216.8 0.632 0.472
375 236.5 0.649 0.481
400 242.8 0.631 0.475

LEGEND
AHRI = Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
IPLV = Integrated Part Load Value

NOTES
1. Rated in accordance with AHRI Standard 550/590 at standard rating conditions.
2. Standard rating conditions are as follows:

Cooler conditions:
Leaving water temperature: 44°F (6.7°C)
Flow: 2.4gpm per ton (0.043 L/s per kW)

Condenser conditions:
Entering water temperature: 85°F (29.4°C)
Flow: 3.0gpm per ton (0.054 L/s per kW)

Fouling factor (cooler):
0.00010 hr x sq ft x °F per Btuh (0.000018m2 x K per W)

Fouling factor (condenser):
0.00025 hr x sq ft x °F per Btuh (0.000044m2 x K per W)

3. IPLV is a single number part load efficiency value calculated from using the efficiency values at 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% of load when the chiller is operating in AHRI conditions.
4. All data in the above table was generated in Packaged Chiller Builder version 3.29. Please refer to the most current version of the Packaged Chiller Builder for the most up-to-date data.
5. Contact Carrier for custom ratings.

Performance Features

  • AHRI certified efficiencies to 0.468 kW per ton IPLV.
  • Chlorine-free R-134a HFC refrigerant.
  • Low energy consumption during part load and full load operation.
  • Available operational voltages include: 200-v, 230-v, 380-v, 460-v, 575-v (60 Hz).
  • Wye-delta starter is standard on 200-v and 230-v units (factory-installed option for all other units).
  • Leaving-fluid temperature directly controlled to within 0.5° F (0.3° C).
  • Entering-fluid temperature continuously monitored to detect flow or load changes.
  • Compatible with Carrier Comfort Network® (CCN) communication link.
  • ASHRAE 90.1 compliant.
  • Certified in accordance with AHRI Standard 550/590.
  • Heat recovery capability up to 140° F (60° C).

Reliability Features

  • Dual independent refrigeration circuits (sizes 325-400).
  • Low voltage control circuits.
  • Short cycle protection.
  • Dual chiller control.
  • Temperature reset from return fluid.
  • Chilled water flow switch.
  • Electronic refrigerant gauges.
  • Listed with UL and UL, Canada.

Maintenance Features

  • Hermetic twin screw compressors.
  • Mechanically cleanable condenser and evaporator.
  • Alarm contacts.
  • Filter drier.
  • Moisture indicating sight glass.
  • Accessible service information including suction and discharge pressure and temperature using Navigator™ display module (factory-installed option or field-installed accessory).
  • ON/OFF control switch.

Installation Features

  • Unit width of 48 in. or less.
  • Single point electrical connection (with optional control power transformer).
  • Heat mode controls standard.

Standard Warranty

  • One year parts only.
  • Extended warranties.

Factory-Installed Options

  • Wye-delta start.
  • Dual point power connection (325-400 Tons).
  • Non-fused disconnect.
  • Control power transformer.
  • 115-v GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) convenience outlet.
  • Marine water boxes.
  • Flange connections.
  • Suction service valves.
  • Isolation valves.
  • One-pass evaporator water box.
  • Three-pass evaporator water box.
  • 300 psi (2068 kPA) water side operating pressure rating.
  • One-pass condenser water box.
  • Minimum load control.
  • Navigator display module.
  • LON (Local Operating Network) translator control.
  • BACnet® communication.
  • Energy management module.
  • Standard water-side operating pressure of 150 psig (1034 kPa) with an available option of 300 psig (2068 kPa).
  • Discharge and liquid line shutoff valves.

Field-Installed Accessories

  • Temperature reset sensor.
  • Energy management module.
  • LON translator control.
  • BACnet® translator control.
  • Sound attenuation packages.
  • Navigator display module.
  • Neoprene vibration isolation pads.
  • Vibration isolation springs.

ARI Capacity Ratings (English)

Size Capacity
(Tons)
Evaporator flow
(gpm)
Evaporator pressure drop
(ft of water)
Condenser flow
(gpm)
Condenser pressure drop
(ft of water)
150 160.0 24.2 33.2 30.3 42.1
175 170.1 25.8 37.1 32.2 47.2
185 178.2 27.0 40.7 33.7 51.4
200 191.1 28.9 46.0 36.2 58.3
225 222.5 33.7 35.9 42.1 38.3
250 241.1 36.5 41.5 45.6 44.5
260 244.8 37.1 42.7 46.3 45.7
275 262.8 39.8 48.7 49.7 52.0
300 285.5 43.2 56.5 54.0 60.7
325 322.2 48.8 46.6 61.0 32.6
350 343.0 51.9 52.0 64.9 36.8
375 364.3 55.2 58.3 69.0 41.0
400 385.0 58.3 64.3 72.9 45.4

ARI Capacity Ratings (Metric)

Size Capacity
(kW)
Evaporator flow
(L/s)
Evaporator pressure drop
(kPa)
Condenser flow
(L/s)
Condenser pressure drop
(kPa)
150 562.7 384 11.1 480 14.1
175 598.2 408 12.4 510 15.8
185 626.7 428 13.6 535 17.2
200 672.1 459 15.4 573 19.5
225 782.5 534 12.0 668 12.8
250 847.9 579 13.9 723 14.9
260 861.0 588 14.3 734 15.3
275 924.3 631 16.3 788 17.4
300 1004.1 685 18.9 857 20.3
325 1133.0 773 15.6 966 10.9
350 1206.3 823 17.4 1029 12.3
375 1281.2 874 19.5 1093 13.7
400 1354.0 924 21.5 1155 15.2

Efficiency

Size Input power
(kW)
Full load efficiency
(kW/Ton)
IPLV
(kw/Ton)
150 105.0 0.656 0.561
175 110.5 0.650 0.550
185 120.1 0.674 0.563
200 123.9 0.648 0.556
225 147.7 0.664 0.537
250 151.9 0.630 0.526
260 165.7 0.677 0.547
275 168.2 0.640 0.534
300 184.3 0.646 0.539
325 204.7 0.636 0.476
350 216.8 0.632 0.472
375 236.5 0.649 0.481
400 242.8 0.631 0.475

LEGEND
AHRI = Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
IPLV = Integrated Part Load Value

NOTES
1. Rated in accordance with AHRI Standard 550/590 at standard rating conditions.
2. Standard rating conditions are as follows:

Cooler conditions:
Leaving water temperature: 44°F (6.7°C)
Flow: 2.4gpm per ton (0.043 L/s per kW)

Condenser conditions:
Entering water temperature: 85°F (29.4°C)
Flow: 3.0gpm per ton (0.054 L/s per kW)

Fouling factor (cooler):
0.00010 hr x sq ft x °F per Btuh (0.000018m2 x K per W)

Fouling factor (condenser):
0.00025 hr x sq ft x °F per Btuh (0.000044m2 x K per W)

3. IPLV is a single number part load efficiency value calculated from using the efficiency values at 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% of load when the chiller is operating in AHRI conditions.
4. All data in the above table was generated in Packaged Chiller Builder version 3.29. Please refer to the most current version of the Packaged Chiller Builder for the most up-to-date data.
5. Contact Carrier for custom ratings.

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