"> MaK (Caterpillar) 12VM46DF-GS-60Hz
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MaK (Caterpillar)

12VM46DF-GS-60Hz

The MaK 12VM46DF-GS-60Hz is a 12‑cylinder V‑type dual‑fuel auxiliary engine delivering up to 7.3 MW of electrical power, capable of running on LNG or HFO with IMO Tier II (diesel) and Tier III (gas) emissions compliance.

MaK (Caterpillar) 12VM46DF-GS-60Hz
7680.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

12
Cylinders
460 mm
Bore
580 mm
Stroke
4-stroke
Stroke Type

Components & Design

Component data being added…

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 7680
rpm 900
fuel type LNG/HFO (Dual-Fuel)
configuration V
genset kw 7296
genset kva 9120
frequency hz 60

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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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Equipment Model #125583 · ✓ still in production