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12VVDS48/42-GS-50Hz

SKL 12VVDS48/42-GS-50Hz is listed as a Auxiliary Engine (Generator Set) within the Auxiliary Engines category. It is typically installed in the engine room as a propulsion or auxiliary diesel engine, connected to fuel, lubrication, cooling, starting-air and control systems. Its engineering role is to convert fuel energy into mechanical power for propulsion or electrical-generation duty. The source entry additionally records power 8400.0 kW. The complete model designation should be retained when matching drawings, certificates, service information and spare parts because neighboring variants may differ in configuration even when they share the same equipment family. The exact shipboard arrangement and interfaces remain installation-specific and should be checked against the vessel’s approved drawings and equipment documentation. Where an operating value, tolerance, wear limit or setting is not explicitly stated in the source data, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.

8400.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

12
Cylinders
480 mm
Bore
420 mm
Stroke
4-stroke
Stroke Type

Components & Design

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Technical Data

power kw 8400
rpm 750
fuel type HFO/MDO
configuration V
genset kw 7980
genset kva 9975
frequency hz 50

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Common failures & inspection points

Fuel-injection deterioration or contamination can cause poor combustion, noticed as rough running, smoke, uneven exhaust temperatures or loss of power
Cooling-system fouling or leakage can raise temperatures, seen as high-temperature alarms or coolant loss
Lubrication problems can accelerate bearing and running-surface wear, noticed as abnormal pressure, temperature, noise or metallic debris
Air-path fouling or turbocharging faults can reduce combustion air, seen as smoke, low scavenge or boost performance and reduced output
Sensor, actuator or control-system faults can trigger alarms, derating or failed starts even when the mechanical engine remains serviceable

Service & Maintenance

Trend pressures, temperatures, exhaust condition, oil analysis and operating balance between cylinders. Inspect fuel, lube-oil, cooling, air and control-system components for leakage and deterioration. Clearances, torque values and wear limits must be taken from the manufacturer documentation for the exact engine variant.

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Replacement Parts

Critical onboard spares normally include approved filters, seals and gaskets, fuel-system service parts, selected valve or injector components, sensors and other items required by the vessel’s maker-based spare-parts list.
Equipment Model #125388 · ✓ still in production

Wer liefert dieses Teil? 16 Betriebe im Verzeichnis · 12 aus Herstellerlisten

A.S. Moloobhoy Pvt. Ltd.
NoneIndia|Japan|Oman
ASAP Panama Ship Supplier
France Field, Panama
Bellegrove Medical International / Cradlecrest USA
NoneUnited States
Blue Marine Trading & Engineering Co. Ltd
NoneChina|Germany
Breezemarine Group
NoneEstonia|Russian Federation
DCS Shipping & Engineering Co. Ltd.
Tuzla, Turkey
HEARTMAN CO., LTD
South Korea
Kloska Technical Marine Sales GmbH / Thomsen & Co. GmbH
NoneNone
Lubrafil BV
Barendrecht, Netherlands
Neptune Venice srl
NoneItaly
Richshore Marine Supplies Pte Ltd
NoneSingapore
Shipteq BV
NoneNetherlands
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A.S. Moloobhoy Pvt. Ltd. · IndiaBellegrove Medical International / Cradlecrest USA · United StatesBlue Marine Trading & Engineering Co. Ltd · ChinaBreezemarine Group · EstoniaKloska Technical Marine Sales GmbH / Thomsen & Co. GmbHNeptune Venice srl · ItalyRichshore Marine Supplies Pte Ltd · SingaporeShipteq BV · NetherlandsSimsekler General Ship Chandlers & Ship Repair Inc. · TurkeySudoservice GmbH · GermanyW. W. Grainger Inc. · United StatesYanmar Engineering (HK) Co., Ltd. · Hong Kong
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