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Wärtsilä

8LW46DF

The Wärtsilä 8LW46DF is an eight‑cylinder, medium‑speed (600 rpm) dual‑fuel diesel engine delivering about 5 280 kW, capable of running on LNG or HFO with direct twin‑pump injection and turbocharging with intercooling.

5280.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

8
Cylinders
460 mm
Bore
580 mm
Stroke
4-stroke
Stroke Type

Components & Design

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Technical Data

Hubraum pro Zylinder 96,4 Liter
Leistung pro Zylinder (46F) 1200 kW @ 600 rpm
SFOC (Specific Fuel Oil Consumption) 170-173 g/kWh ISO
Ventile 2 inlet valves, 2 exhaust valves per cylinder
Kraftstoffeinspritzung Direkte Einspritzung (Twin-Pump)
Aufladung Turbolader mit Ladeluftkühlung
Betriebsstunden Feldhistorie 7,200,000+ hours since 2004
Gewicht 6L46 95 Tonnen
Gewicht 12V46F 177 Tonnen
Gewicht 16V46 214 Tonnen
power kw 5280
rpm 600
fuel type LNG/HFO (Dual-Fuel)
configuration L

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Common failures & inspection points

Failing exhaust valves due to corrosion on valve stem, caused by inferior fuel quality. A documented case: all four valves fractured
Turbocharger damage from debris from valve failures. Secondary damage from exhaust valve leakage that introduces cooling water into cylinder (identifiable
Cylinder liner wear and scoring: inspections required every 4–8 weeks, regular measurement of ring coating thickness and groove tightness. Early detec
Piston crown wear: measurement of piston crown and shaft height necessary to determine replacement. Inspection required if piston falls below scavenge port
Engine bearing monitoring: continuous temperature monitoring of lubricant and crankshaft bearings necessary. Three-section engine design enables p

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NoneJapan
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NoneGermany
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NoneUnited Arab Emirates
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Chongqing, China
FM-Power Serviços e Peças
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
MARE Supply & Services
Haarlem, Netherlands
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