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Weichai Marine

WP6

Weichai Marine WP6 — High-speed main engine for medium vessels, passenger ships.

Components & Design

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Technical Data

Configuration 4-stroke, water-cooled, in-line, turbocharged
Cylinders 6
Bore x Stroke 105 x 130 mm
Displacement 6.75 L
Power Range 105-168 kW
Speed Range 1500-2300 r/min
SFOC 195-212 g/kWh
Oil Consumption ≤0.2 g/kWh
Noise ≤100 dB(A)
Emission Standard IMO Tier II

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Common failures & inspection points

SFOC baseline verification (Reference: IMO GHG 2014 baseline ~173.4 g/kWh for baseline generation). All Weichai models tested show SFOC 181-212 g/kWh, confirmin

Verify SFOC compliance against IMO baseline for engine generation/year. WH28 (181 g/kWh) meets latest efficiency standards; WD12 (212 g/kWh) acceptable for auxiliary duty. Measure actual fuel consumption during sea trials.

Emission standard compliance verification. All Weichai Marine engines claim IMO Tier II or IMO Tier II/EPA III. Engines >130kW must meet Annex VI (IMO Tier II m

Verify IMO EIAPP (Engine International Air Pollution Prevention) certificate. Check NOx (nitrogen oxide) and smoke number measurements. Confirm diesel particulate filter/SCR compliance status for engines built post-2016 for Tier III zones.

Fuel system integrity and contamination risk. High-pressure common rail (HPCR) systems used in M21, WH17, WH20-28 series are sensitive to fuel quality. Mechanic

Inspect fuel polishing systems and separator effectiveness. Verify fuel storage tank cleanliness (ISO 4406 cleanliness code 16/14/11 minimum). Check injector spray patterns under load. For HFO-capable engines (CW200, CW250), confirm proper viscosity and pour point.

Cooling system heat exchanger fouling. Oil coolers and fresh water coolers accumulate seawater scale (calcium/magnesium deposits) reducing heat transfer efficie

Measure outlet water temperature differential (target: 3-5 degrees C drop across cooler). Check intercooler fouling (common in 170, 6WH17, 8WH17). Inspect jacket water and lube oil temperatures under full load. Perform ultrasonic thickness test on cooler tubes for erosion corrosion.

Turbocharger bearing wear and oil starvation. Critical on high-speed models (WP, WD, M21, 6M21, 8M21) at 2300 r/min. Medium-speed turbochargers (170, WH17) oper

Measure turbocharger boost pressure against load curve. Check lube oil pressure to turbo (minimum 1.5 bar). Perform borescope inspection for carbon buildup in compressor wheel. Monitor turbo case temperature with IR gun (typically <100 C at inlet manifold). Confirm oil drain line unrestricted.

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