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Wärtsilä
18VW46DF-GS-60Hz
The Wärtsilä 18VW46DF‑GS‑60Hz is a high‑output V‑type 18‑cylinder dual‑fuel auxiliary engine coupled to a 10.9 MW generator set, delivering 60 Hz power for large vessels with LNG/HFO flexibility.
11520.0 kW
Power
Engine Specifications
18
Cylinders
460 mm
Bore
580 mm
Stroke
4-stroke
Stroke Type
Components & Design
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Technical Data
Hubraum pro Zylinder
96,4 Liter
Leistung pro Zylinder (46F)
1200 kW @ 600 rpm
SFOC (Specific Fuel Oil Consumption)
170-173 g/kWh ISO
Ventile
2 inlet valves, 2 exhaust valves per cylinder
Kraftstoffeinspritzung
Direkte Einspritzung (Twin-Pump)
Aufladung
Turbolader mit Ladeluftkühlung
Betriebsstunden Feldhistorie
7,200,000+ hours since 2004
Gewicht 6L46
95 Tonnen
Gewicht 12V46F
177 Tonnen
Gewicht 16V46
214 Tonnen
power kw
11520
rpm
900
fuel type
LNG/HFO (Dual-Fuel)
configuration
V
genset kw
10944
genset kva
13680
frequency hz
60
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Common failures & inspection points
Failing exhaust valves due to corrosion on valve stem, caused by inferior fuel quality. A documented case: all four valves fractured
Turbocharger damage from debris from valve failures. Secondary damage from exhaust valve leakage that introduces cooling water into cylinder (identifiable
Cylinder liner wear and scoring: inspections required every 4–8 weeks, regular measurement of ring coating thickness and groove tightness. Early detec
Piston crown wear: measurement of piston crown and shaft height necessary to determine replacement. Inspection required if piston falls below scavenge port
Engine bearing monitoring: continuous temperature monitoring of lubricant and crankshaft bearings necessary. Three-section engine design enables p
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Equipment Model #125047
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Wer liefert dieses Teil? 226 Betriebe im Verzeichnis · 15 aus Herstellerlisten
Wartsila Ships Repairing & Maintenance LLC (Repairs and Services only)
NoneUnited Arab Emirates
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Chongqing, China
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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