Water Cooled Chillers

YORK YK Water Cooled Centrifugal Chiller

The YORK YK Centrifugal Chiller is a high-efficiency water cooled centrifugal chiller designed for large-scale cooling applications in hospitals, data centers, commercial towers, and industrial facilities.

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An industrial-sized, teal-colored YORK YK centrifugal chiller unit featuring a large cylindrical base, complex piping, and a central control panel with a digital display.

YK Centrifugal Chiller

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Navigating Cooling Challenges

Facilities operate under varying load demands, temperature fluctuations, and humidity conditions throughout the year. The YORK YK Centrifugal Chiller is engineered for real-world efficiency during off-design conditions, helping maintain stable cooling performance while reducing energy consumption and operational costs.

Benefits

Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Reduce installation, operating, and maintenance costs through energy-efficient system design and optimized real-world performance.

Advanced Efficiency and Energy Performance

OptiSpeed™ variable speed drive technology and advanced engineering help achieve efficiency levels as low as 0.20 kW/TR (17.6 COP), reducing annual energy consumption across large-scale facilities.

Application, Service, and Technical Support

Johnson Controls Arabia provides application engineering expertise, controls integration support, and mechanical system knowledge to help optimize chiller performance across commercial and industrial environments.

Features

  • High-efficiency performance in real-world conditions

    Engineered to operate optimally across varying load conditions, with up to 99% of the cooling season typically spent in off-design operation.
  • LEED® Certification Support

    Contributes to Energy and Atmosphere credits (EAc1) and Enhanced Refrigerant Management (EAc4), helping projects meet sustainability standards.
  • Advanced heat recovery capability

    Available in units up to 2,800 TR (7,000 kW), delivering 1,200 to 40,000 MBH of usable heat for improved system efficiency and energy reuse.
  • Rapid restart technology (Quick Start)

    Enables chillers to restart within 25 seconds after a power interruption, improving system reliability and uptime.
  • Ultra-low energy consumption with OptiSpeed™ Drive

    Achieves efficiency levels as low as 0.20 kW/TR, supporting up to 30% annual energy savings through optimized performance control.
  • Reduced refrigerant charge design

    Falling-film evaporator technology reduces refrigerant charge requirements by up to 40%, improving environmental performance and system efficiency.
  • Smart system control with OptiView™ Control Center

    Provides intuitive operation, precise monitoring, and optimized system performance for improved operational control and maintenance efficiency.
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Johnson Controls Arabia Achieves World-First ISASecure® CSA Certification for Smart Buildings

Johnson Controls Arabia has become the first company globally to receive ISASecure® Component Security Assurance (CSA) certification for smart building technologies, reinforcing its leadership in cyber-resilient solutions.

The certification covers YORK YK and YZ Centrifugal Chillers, confirming compliance with ISA/IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standards for industrial automation and control systems.

It also validates adherence to ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 secure development lifecycle requirements, ensuring cybersecurity is embedded across design and engineering processes.

This milestone strengthens the security and reliability of smart building solutions in an increasingly connected environment.

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Durable & Earthquake-Resistant Design

The YORK YK Centrifugal Chiller is built for long-term reliability and is seismic certified (OSP-0045-10). It is engineered to remain operational during earthquakes, making it ideal for critical facilities such as hospitals and data centers.

YORK YK Centrifugal Chiller from Johnson Controls Arabia, featuring a specialized control panel.

Fast Recovery with Quick Start Technology

The Quick Start feature enables the fastest chiller restart after a power outage, helping restore cooling capacity quickly and minimizing operational downtime.

YORK YK Centrifugal Chiller designed for both large-scale cooling and heat pump applications.

Flexible Heat Pump Capability

The YORK YK Centrifugal Chiller can also operate as a heat pump, providing efficient hot water production to support a building’s heating and domestic hot water needs.

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FAQs

While peak heat is common, 99% of the year is spent in "off-design" conditions. The OptiSpeed™ Variable Speed Drive dynamically adjusts to these lower-load periods, reducing energy consumption to as low as 0.20 kW/TR.
Yes. The YK series supports Vision 2030 goals by achieving up to 15–20% energy savings compared to standard models, aligning with SEEC and Saudi Green Initiative targets.
Common troubleshooting steps include checking for adequate cooling water flow, inspecting condenser sensors, and verifying refrigerant levels.
Daily: Log operating conditions, check oil and refrigerant levels.

Yearly: Perform a full compressor teardown, mechanically clean condenser tubes (essential due to local water scaling), and conduct oil/refrigerant analysis.
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