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8W20

Main Engine 4-Stroke · Main Engines (4-Stroke)

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1,600 kWPower
8Cylinders
200 mmBore
280 mmStroke

The Wärtsilä 8W20 is an 8‑cylinder, medium‑speed (900–1000 rpm) diesel engine delivering up to 1 600 kW, featuring common‑rail direct injection and turbocharging with intercooling for high specific power and fuel flexibility.

Specifications

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Bohrung × Hub200 × 280 mm
Hubraum pro Zylinder8,8 l
Leistung pro Zylinder (aktuell)185-220 kW (abhängig von Variante/Drehzahl)
Verdichtungsverhältnis15:1
Spezifischer Brennstoffverbrauch (SFOC)186-187 g/kWh (ISO-Bedingungen)
Motorkonfigurationen4L20, 5L20, 6L20, 8L20, 9L20 (nur Reihe)
Gewichte (Reihe-Motor)4L20: 6,8 t | 6L20: 8,3 t | 8L20: 10,5 t | 9L20: 11,1 t
Gewichte (Stromerzeuger)4L20: 14,0 t | 6L20: 16,8 t | 8L20: 20,7 t | 9L20: 23,8 t
Kolben-Mittenfluß-Geschwindigkeit8,4 m/s (900 rpm), 9,3 m/s (1000 rpm)
Ventile pro Zylinder2 Einlass + 2 Auslass
Configuration4-Takt, nicht-umkehrbar, turbogela­den & Ladeluftkühlung, Direkteinspritzung
Ausführungen verfügbarDiesel (W20) & Dual-Fuel (W20DF, seit 2011)
Liefermenge seit 1990er>7500 Motoren insgesamt; >6000 W20DF-Einheiten
ConfigurationL
Speed (rpm)1000
Fuel TypeHFO/MGO
TechnologyCommon Rail
Power (kW)1600
Inspection

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Common issues

  • Lagerschaden der Ausgleichswelle
  • Fuel system leaks and contamination
  • Cylinder liner and piston ring wear
  • Exhaust valve and seat wear
  • Turbocharger fouling and damage
  • Lubrication system oil leaks and contamination
  • Cooling system leaks and corrosion

Inspection checklist

  • Cylinder head and valve condition
  • Piston and ring condition
  • Crankshaft and bearing condition
  • Camshaft and fuel pump condition
  • Turbocharger condition and performance
  • Exhaust gas system condition and leaks
  • Lubrication system oil condition and leaks
  • Cooling system condition and leaks
  • Fuel system condition and leaks

Service intervals

itemevery 1000-2000 hours for routine maintenance, every 5000-10000 hours for major overhaul

Typical wear limits

cylinder_liner0.5-1.0 mm wear limit
piston_ring0.5-1.0 mm wear limit
exhaust_valve0.5-1.0 mm wear limit
crankshaft_bearing0.1-0.5 mm wear limit

Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.

Critical spares

  • Cylinder liners and piston rings
  • Exhaust valves and seats
  • Turbocharger components
  • Fuel injectors and fuel pumps
  • Crankshaft and camshaft bearings
  • Lubrication system oil filters and pumps
  • Cooling system heat exchangers and pumps

Safety

  • Fuel system leaks and fire risk
  • Lubrication system oil leaks and slip risk
  • Cooling system leaks and scalding risk
  • Turbocharger and exhaust system component failure and debris risk

Class survey

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Estimated lifetime: 20000-40000 hours before major overhaul

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