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20VC175-20-GS-50Hz

The Caterpillar 20VC175-20-GS-50Hz is a V‑20, 175 mm bore dual‑fuel auxiliary engine delivering up to 3 700 kW (≈4 400 kVA) for shipboard power generation, with the ability to run on marine diesel oil or LNG.

Caterpillar 20VC175-20-GS-50Hz
3700.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

20
Cylinders
175 mm
Bore
220 mm
Stroke
4-stroke
Stroke Type

Components & Design

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Technical Data

Displacement per cylinder 101.3 liters
Power per cylinder 900 kW/cylinder at 500-514 rpm
BMEP 21.3/20.7 bar
Fuel consumption (diesel mode) 186 g/kWh
Fuel injection system Common-Rail-Ignition fuel oil system with cylinder selective gas injection
Turbocharged charge air cooled Yes
Four-stroke non-reversible Yes
IMO compliance IMO Tier II in diesel mode; IMO III in gas mode
Methane slip (gas mode) Minimal (stated as feature; specific values not publicly disclosed)
power kw 3700
rpm 1500
fuel type MDO
configuration V
genset kw 3515
genset kva 4394
frequency hz 50

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Common failures & inspection points

Explosion/back-fire and misfire risks in gas mode

Verify functional relief valve systems on fuel gas manifolds and exhaust; check valve set pressure calibration annually

Crankshaft bearing high-temperature wear

Inspect crankshaft bearing thermoelectric voltage via Caterpillar Bearing Condition Monitoring System; examine bearing shells for lead precipitation and surface wear patterns

Piston ring liner wear and turbocharger damage interrelation

Measure cylinder liner wear with inside micrometer; inspect piston ring grooves for cracks; perform borescope inspection of turbocharger turbine for blade erosion or damage

LNG fuel supply system complexity and regulator/heater reliability

Test LNG regulator pressure response and heater thermostat setpoint; inspect heat exchanger for blockages; verify glycol system circulation and temperature control

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