"> Rolls-Royce / Bergen 18VB32:40
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Rolls-Royce / Bergen

18VB32:40

The Rolls‑Royce Bergen 18VB32:40 is an 18‑cylinder V‑type medium‑speed marine diesel engine delivering up to 8 100 kW at ~720 rpm, designed for heavy fuel oil (HFO) or marine diesel oil (MDO) operation.

Rolls-Royce / Bergen 18VB32:40
8100.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

18
Cylinders
320 mm
Bore
400 mm
Stroke
4-stroke
Stroke Type

Components & Design

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Technical Data

BMEP (Brake Mean Effective Pressure) 24.9 bar
Spezifischer Brennstoffverbrauch (SFOC) 184 g/kWh / 176-185 g/kWh
Spezifischer Schmieröl-Verbrauch 0.8 g/kWh
Kolbengeschwindigkeit 10 m/s
Kühlwasser-Auslasstemperatur 90°C
Gewicht B32:40L6P 3300 kg
Hubvolumen (L6) ~193 Liter
Hubvolumen (L8) ~257 Liter
Hubvolumen (V12) ~386 Liter
Hubvolumen (V16) ~515 Liter
power kw 8100
rpm 720
fuel type HFO/MDO
configuration V

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Common failures & inspection points

Crankshaft cracks and wear (crankpin flatness problems)

Magnetic particle inspection (MPI) for hairline cracks; check crankpin flatness and roundness; control diameter against OEM specification

Cylinder liner wear and cold corrosion (cold corrosion)

Check cylinder bore diameter with caliper or ultrasound; document wear pattern on liners; perform wear flushing

Valve seat wear and wear on valve guides

Check cylinder head valve clearance; inspect cylinder head for cracks or wear; check valve guides for wear

Turbocharger wear and bearing wear

Measure turbocharger axial clearance; check turbocharger rotor for wear and fouling; monitor boost pressure and air temperature

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Equipment Model #123587 · ✓ still in production