New Compact Centrifugal Heat Pump by YORK
Johnson Controls has re-engineered its YORK CYK Water-to-Water Compound Centrifugal Heat Pump to deliver superior operational savings and stringent sustainability standards. Now available in a smaller 400-ton capacity, the new heat pump fills a North American market gap by providing a practical, right-sized decarbonization solution for use in existing commercial building applications.
The heat pump can reduce water and operational costs by as much as 50% when compared to traditional boiler and chiller applications. The heat pump is available with optional ultra-low global warming potential refrigerants, R-1234ze and R-515b, to further support decarbonization and net zero goals.
Additionally, the heat pump delivers high-temperature hot water up to 170 F by utilizing two electric motor-driven centrifugal compressors arranged in series. The design achieves simultaneous hot and chilled water cooling within the same equipment. With the addition of an innovative double bundle condenser technology, the CYK can effectively manage unbalanced load conditions – high cooling load with low heating load – in a more compact footprint than alternative solutions.
In addition to reduced carbon emissions, the heat pump delivers significant savings through reduced annual water and operational costs, and a streamlined installation process. The innovative design is compatible with existing high-temperature hot water heating systems, eliminating the need to replace air handlers and terminal heating devices, which is often required to accommodate the lower water temperatures associated with other heat pump products. When these benefits are combined, building professionals can expect a short-term payback on the equipment investment.
The heat pump is ideal for medium to large commercial buildings, university campuses, hospitals, industrial processes and district energy applications and can be used in new building or retrofit applications.
