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Wärtsilä
8LW34DF-GS-50Hz
The Wärtsilä 8LW34DF‑GS‑50Hz is an 8‑cylinder, 4‑stroke dual‑fuel auxiliary engine coupled to a generator set delivering ~2.9 MW at 50 Hz, designed for high‑power hotel and emergency electricity on marine vessels.
3040.0 kW
Power
Engine Specifications
8
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
3040
rpm
750
fuel type
LNG/HFO (Dual-Fuel)
configuration
L
genset kw
2888
genset kva
3610
frequency hz
50
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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 #124672
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