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mtu Commercial Marine Genset Portfolio – Series 2000 & 4000 (720–3100 kWe)

MTU mtu Commercial Marine Genset Portfolio – Series 2000 & 4000 (720–3100 kWe) — Auxiliary and emergency power generation and diesel-electric propulsion for commercial ships, offshore vessels, and defense vessels. Constant-speed and variable-speed configurations. TBO up to 42,000 hours. Classification by ABS, BV, CCS, DNV, GL, KR, LR, NK, RINA..

Components & Design

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Technical Data

power kW range 720–3100
frequency 50 Hz and 60 Hz
TBO hours 42000
max inclination degrees 45
min load MCR percent 5
ambient temp max C 45
seawater temp max C 32

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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 #152946 · ✓ still in production