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6LW31DF-GS-60Hz

The Wärtsilä 6LW31DF-GS-60Hz is a 6‑cylinder, 4‑stroke dual‑fuel auxiliary engine coupled to an integrated generator set delivering up to 1.6 MW (1995 kVA) at 60 Hz, designed for flexible LNG/HFO operation and compact L‑configuration installation.

Wärtsilä 6LW31DF-GS-60Hz
1680.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

6
Cylinders
310 mm
Bore
430 mm
Stroke
4-stroke
Stroke Type

Components & Design

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Technical Data

Cylinder power 610 kW/cyl (diesel)
Mean effective pressure (BMEP) 30 bar
SFOC (diesel) 167.7 g/kWh (optimal point)
Weight (8V31) ~57.1 tonnes (dry, diesel)
Weight (16V31) ~89–92.5 tonnes (dry, diesel)
Piston speed 10.75 m/s
Turbocharging Two-stage turbocharging with intercooling
Fuel injection Common rail direct injection
Valve layout 2 inlet, 2 exhaust valves per cylinder
power kw 1680
rpm 900
fuel type LNG/HFO (Dual-Fuel)
configuration L
genset kw 1596
genset kva 1995
frequency hz 60

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Common failures & inspection points

Low-load operation: Poor combustion, carbon deposit accumulation in cylinders, turbocharger fouling, economizer fouling. Wärtsilä offers Slow Steaming Upgrade K
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Cylinder liner wear and scuffing (general 4-stroke diesel pattern, not W31-specific): Exacerbated by inadequate lubrication oil film, excessive cylinder tempera
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Fuel injection system: Common rail system generally robust; however, HP fuel pump overhaul intervals are extended to 24,000 hrs (vs. 12,000 in prior-gen engines
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Scavenge space deposit accumulation and fire risk (class-wide diesel phenomenon): Carbonized lube oil and unburnt fuel residues accumulate in scavenge space. Ex
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