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8G50ME-B9.5

The MAN 8G50ME-B9.5 is an eight‑cylinder, low‑speed 2‑stroke diesel main engine delivering 24 800 kW at 127 rpm, featuring camshaft‑driven exhaust valves and electronic fuel injection for Tier III NOx compliance.

24800.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

8
Cylinders
500 mm
Bore
2300 mm
Stroke
24,800 kW
MCR Power
127.0 rpm
MCR RPM
2-stroke
Stroke Type
Family: MAN Energy Solutions ME-B · Tier: Tier III · Fuel: HFO, VLSFO, MDO

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Designation decoded

8 steht für 8 Zylinder, G für Green Ultra-Long-Stroke, 50 für 500 mm Bohrung, ME-B für elektronisch gesteuerte Kraftstoffeinspritzung mit nockenwellengesteuertem Auslassventil, 9.5 für Mark 9.5.

Background

The G50ME-B9.5 with 8 cylinders maximizes power in the 50 bore class while providing best vibration behavior. S/B 4.6 for maximum efficiency. Used in Supramax to Panamax vessels.

Calculated metrics

Stroke To Bore Ratio
4.6

Inspector checklist

Laufzeug & Tribologie
  • Zylinderlaufbuchsen: S/B 4.6 — extrem hohe Seitenkräfte
  • Piston rings: ring stability at maximum side pressure
  • Alpha-Lubricator: Kalibrierung
Kreuzkopf & Stopfbuchse
  • Kreuzkopflager: Temperatur über 8 Zylinder
  • Stopfbuchse: S/B 4.6 Drainage
  • Kolbenstange: Rundlauf
Elektronische Steuerung
  • ME-B: Sensoren, EICU
  • Nockenwelle: Kettenlängung
  • Software
Spülluft & Abgassystem
  • Spülluftkasten: G-Typ Öleintrag-Risiko
  • Turbolader: 1-2 TC
  • Abgastemperatur über 8 Zylinder

Logbook reference values

Parameter Expected Deviation means
Exhaust gas temperature per cylinder 350–420 °C at MCR Spread >15 °C → Einspritzung prüfen
Spülluftdruck 2.5–3.2 bar Abfall → TC/Kühler
Pmax ±2 bar Zylindergleichgewicht Abweichung → Steuerung
Zylinderöl-Feed-Rate 0.5–0.8 g/kWh Alpha-Lubricator kalibrieren

Common Failure Modes

Liner wear due to S/B 4.6
Symptoms: High wear rate, pressure-side wear
Causes: Maximale Seitenkräfte, Schmierung
Preventive: Alpha-Lubricator kalibrieren
Electronics failure
Symptoms: Zylinderabschaltung
Causes: Sensor
Preventive: Kalibrierung
Stuffing box wear
Symptoms: Steigende Drainage
Causes: S/B 4.6
Preventive: Drainage wöchentlich

Expert tips

  • 💡 8×G50ME-B9.5: Bestes Schwingungsverhalten aller Zylinderkonfigurationen, keine Barred Speed Range
  • 💡 LDF in alpha lubricator at G-type is essential — higher feed rate at full load than at part load
  • 💡 8 cylinders at 500 mm bore: piston pulling possible on board — efficient maintenance planning in 2-unit groups

Related components

Turbolader (1-2 TC) Alpha-Lubricator EICU Kraftstoff-Aufbereitung Schwingungsdämpfer

Classification & regulatory

IMO Tier II. Mit EGR/SCR Tier III. EEDI-optimiert. MARPOL Annex VI — VLSFO.

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