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MTU

mtu Series 4000 Oil & Gas GenDrive Engines – Marine/Offshore (Series 4000)

MTU mtu Series 4000 Oil & Gas GenDrive Engines – Marine/Offshore (Series 4000) — Power generation for offshore oil & gas installations, drill ships, FPSOs, and offshore support vessels. Continuous duty genset drive engines..

Components & Design

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Technical Data

power kW 12V4000P63 1500rpm 1350
power kW 16V4000P63 1800rpm 1800
power kW 20V4000P63 1800rpm 2245
cylinders available 12V, 16V, 20V

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Common failures & inspection points

Engine oil level, oil pressure, and oil quality check including TBN analysis at defined service intervals

Engine oil level, oil pressure, and oil quality check including TBN analysis at defined service intervals

Coolant level, antifreeze concentration, and freshwater/seawater cooling circuit inspection for leaks and heat exchanger fouling

Coolant level, antifreeze concentration, and freshwater/seawater cooling circuit inspection for leaks and heat exchanger fouling

Fuel system inspection including fuel filters (pre- and main filter), fuel lines for leaks, and water separators

Fuel system inspection including fuel filters (pre- and main filter), fuel lines for leaks, and water separators

Turbocharger inspection: check intake air filter differential pressure, intercooler cleanliness, and turbo bearing condition

Turbocharger inspection: check intake air filter differential pressure, intercooler cleanliness, and turbo bearing condition

Drive belt and flexible coupling inspection for wear, tension, and alignment on generator end

Drive belt and flexible coupling inspection for wear, tension, and alignment on generator end

Generator insulation resistance (Megger test), exciter winding check, and bearing lubrication on the alternator

Generator insulation resistance (Megger test), exciter winding check, and bearing lubrication on the alternator

Engine management system (ADEC/ECU) fault memory read-out, sensor calibration check, and alarm/shutdown function test

Engine management system (ADEC/ECU) fault memory read-out, sensor calibration check, and alarm/shutdown function test

Exhaust system inspection including back-pressure measurement, flexible bellows condition, and SCR/catalyst element check where fitted

Exhaust system inspection including back-pressure measurement, flexible bellows condition, and SCR/catalyst element check where fitted

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Equipment Model #152944 · ✓ still in production