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Wärtsilä

6LW34DF-GS-60Hz

The Wärtsilä 6LW34DF-GS-60Hz is a six‑cylinder, 4‑stroke dual‑fuel (LNG/HFO) auxiliary engine coupled to an integrated generator set delivering about 2.2 MW of electrical power at 60 Hz.

Wärtsilä 6LW34DF-GS-60Hz
2280.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

6
Cylinders
340 mm
Bore
400 mm
Stroke
4-stroke
Stroke Type

Components & Design

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Technical Data

Power per cylinder (main engine 34DF) 500 kW @ 750 rpm
Power per cylinder (auxiliary 34DF) 520 kW @ 720-750 rpm
Mean effective pressure (main) 20.0-19.8 bar
Piston speed 9.6-10.0 m/s
Compression ratio (16V/20V) 12.6:1
Engine type 4-stroke, turbocharged intercooled non-reversible
Swept volume per cylinder 36.3 dm³
34DF Max output (16V main) 8000 kW
34DF/34SG Max output (20V genset) 9800 kW
34SG design Spark-ignited, lean-burn, pre-chamber
20V34SG dimensions L:12.7m × W:3.3m × H:4.65m
20V34SG weight 131,500 kg
power kw 2280
rpm 900
fuel type LNG/HFO (Dual-Fuel)
configuration L
genset kw 2166
genset kva 2708
frequency hz 60

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Common failures & inspection points

Turbocharger bearing failure - bearing location pins can break, causing the shaft to rotate freely inside housing and potentially damaging the compressor wheel.
Fuel injector tip carbon deposits and clogging - when operating in backup fuel (diesel) mode, liquid fuel deposits on injector tip can thermally decompose ('cra
Gas valve unit (GVU) functionality criticality - GVU valve tightness and proper ventilation during stop sequences essential for safe operation; leakage prevents
Cylinder liner scuffing from insufficient lubrication - mirror polished finish and loss of crosshatch pattern indicate oil starvation; piston rings run dry caus
Load-sharing failures and abnormal shutdown sequences - improper sensor signals or fuel supply irregularities can trigger emergency stops; root causes (fuel sys

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Equipment Model #124671 · ✓ still in production