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Wärtsilä
18VW34DF-GS-50Hz
The Wärtsilä 18VW34DF‑GS‑50Hz is an 18‑cylinder V‑type dual‑fuel marine auxiliary engine delivering about 6.5 MW of electrical power, designed for high‑efficiency, low‑emission ship service and emergency generation.
6840.0 kW
Power
Engine Specifications
18
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
6840
rpm
750
fuel type
LNG/HFO (Dual-Fuel)
configuration
V
genset kw
6498
genset kva
8122
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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Chongqing, China
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
MARE Supply & Services
Haarlem, Netherlands
Marine Ecology Equipment OÜ
Tallinn, Estonia
OSM International
Miami, United States
Qinhuangdao Hy Marine Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.
Qinhuangdao, China
World Marine Automation System
Busan, South Korea
2K Shipping & Trading Ltd
Kayaboyun, Turkey
A & D Sales Ltd
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
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Greece
ANEXUS
Barcelona, Spain
Abhi Marine Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, India
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