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8LM32C-GS-50Hz

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Class-certified type (DNV register) · technical data sheet not yet verified​‌⁠‍‍‌​​⁠​​⁠‌‌⁠‌‌‍‍⁠
3,760 kWPower
8Cylinders
320 mmBore
480 mmStroke

This marine engine employs a robust 4-stroke long-stroke design, featuring direct injection and turbocharging, making it part of the MaK 8LM32C-GS-50Hz series. With a bore of 320 mm and a stroke of 480 mm, this 8-cylinder engine operates at 750 rpm and delivers a power output of 3760 kW. Designed to run on heavy fuel oil (HFO), marine diesel oil (MDO), and ultra-low sulphur fuel, it meets IMO Tier II emissions standards. The engine is part of the M32C family, introduced in 1994, and has been in continuous production since then, with over 1600 units installed in propulsion and generator set configurations. Common maintenance concerns include monitoring SFOC specifications, managing fuel quality, and checking for turbocharger wear, as well as monitoring the crankshaft bearing condition to prevent excessive wear. Additionally, the cooling system requires regular attention to prevent marine corrosion when using seawater for cooling.

Specifications

Technical data.from datasheet

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Bohrung320 mm
Hub (Reihe)480 mm
Hub (V-Form VM32C)480 mm (teilweise Quellen: 420 mm, Widerspruch in Sekundärdatenbanken)
Type4-Takt Langsamläufer, Mittelschnellläufer, direkte Einspritzung, Turbogefeuert
BrennstoffMDO, LBF, HFO, Ultra-Low-Sulphur Fuel (75% der Flotte auf HFO)
Einführungsjahr1994
TurboladerHocheffiziente Ausführung, korrosionsfreies Gehäuse ohne Wasserkühlung
AbgasnormIMO Tier II (IMO II)
Marktabsatz1600+ Einheiten seit 1994 (80% Propulsion, 20% Genset)
Power (kW)3760
Speed (rpm)750
Fuel TypeHFO/MDO
ConfigurationL
Genset Output (kW)3572
Genset Output (kVA)4465
Frequency (Hz)50
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