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HiMSEN

H21/32 / H25/33 / H32/40 Series

HiMSEN (Hyundai Intelligent Marine SEaN) ist Hyundai Heavy Industries eigene Motorenmarke, 2001 gestartet. HiMSEN hat in 20 Jahren über 5,000 Motoren verkauft und ist der schnellst wachsende Marine-Motorenhersteller weltweit. Preislich 15-25% unter Wärtsilä/MAN, Qualität hat sich seit 2015 deutlich verbessert. Besonders auf koreanischen Neubauten dominierend.

1,000-6,000 kW
Capacity
HFO / VLSFO / MGO
Medium

Engine Specifications

5-9L, 12-16V
Cylinders
[210, 250, 320] mm
Bore
[320, 330, 400] mm
Stroke

Components & Design

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Technical Data

Compression ratio 17:1
Stroke/Bore ratio 1.52 (320/210)
Max combustion pressure 200 bar
SFOC at 100% MCR 182-187 g/kWh (720-1000 rpm)
Lubricating oil consumption 0.6 g/kWh
Dry weight (5H21/32) 13.4 tons
Dry weight (6H21/32) 15.1 tons
Dry weight (7H21/32) 16.7 tons
Dry weight (8H21/32) 18.4 tons
Dry weight (9H21/32) 19.8 tons
Power per cylinder 160-210 kW/cyl (depending on speed)
Injection pressure 2000 bar maximum
type 4-Stroke Medium-Speed Auxiliary Engine
tier IMO Tier II/III
variant count approx 6
period start year 2001
drive type Generator Drive
construction Trunk piston, inline or V, Common Rail optional

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Common failures & inspection points

Piston cooling nozzle blockage/misalignment: Gasket residue and combustion deposits can clog cooling nozzles, leading to piston crown overheating, expansion, an
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Scavenge space fire risk: Blow-past from defective piston rings or worn liners allows combustion products/oil into scavenge space; leaking air cooler can raise
www.marineinsight.com/tech/generato... knowledgeofsea.com/scavenge-fire/
Exhaust valve seat erosion/regression: High combustion temperatures cause valve seat wear; internal clearances tighten as seats erode, reducing flow and increas
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Fuel injection nozzle coking: Poor fuel quality and high combustion temperatures cause deposit buildup in injector holes, reducing spray pattern and combustion
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Type-general inspection and maintenance points for this equipment category — not model-specific.

Service & Maintenance

Standard 4-Stroke intervals per HiMSEN manual.

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Replacement Parts

HD Hyundai (Ulsan, Korea). Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Equipment Model #38030 · ✓ still in production