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8H25/33

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2,600 kWPower
8Cylinders
250 mmBore
330 mmStroke

The HiMSEN 8H25/33 is an eight‑cylinder, medium‑speed (720–1000 rpm) four‑stroke marine diesel engine delivering 2,320 kW at 900 rpm, featuring common‑rail fuel injection and Tier II/III emissions compliance.

Specifications

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Swept volume per cylinder16.2 dm³
Compression ratio17:1
Max combustion pressure200 bar
SFOC (100% MCR)181.0 g/kWh (diesel operation)
Oil consumption0.6 g/kWh
6H25/33 dry weight20.2 metric tons
7H25/33 dry weight22.5 metric tons
8H25/33 dry weight24.1 metric tons
6H25/33M rated output1,440-1,596 kW (depending on RPM)
7H25/33M rated output1,680-1,995 kW (depending on RPM)
8H25/33M rated output2,320 kW at 900 RPM
9H25/33M rated output2,565 kW at 900/1000 RPM; 2,700 kW max
Mean piston speed range7.9-11.0 m/s
Mean effective pressure22.2-27.2 bar (varies by configuration)
Emissions complianceIMO Tier II, Tier III (with SCR - Selective Catalytic Reduction)
ConfigurationL
Speed (rpm)720
Fuel TypeHFO/MGO
TechnologyMedium-Speed Common Rail
Displacement l per cyl16.2
Inspection

Inspector Detail

Common issues

  • Common rail high-pressure pump or injector actuator faults causing misfire or fuel system alarms
  • Cylinder liner wear/bore glazing from a lube oil feed rate mismatch
  • Turbocharger fouling reducing available boost and increasing fuel consumption
  • Piston ring sticking or wear from carbon deposit buildup
  • Charge air cooler fouling reducing charge air density
  • Exhaust valve/seat burning from thermal fatigue
  • Electronic engine control system (ECU/sensor) faults affecting fuel injection timing/quantity

Inspection checklist

  • Check exhaust temperature deviation between cylinders; investigate spreads over roughly 50 C
  • Monitor common rail fuel pressure against setpoint and review injector actuation diagnostics via the engine control system
  • Borescope inspection of cylinder liner and piston condition
  • Check turbocharger boost/speed against trend and inspect for fouling
  • Check crankshaft deflections against the maker's limits
  • Inspect valve clearances and valve gear condition
  • Check main/big-end bearing clearances at scheduled overhaul
  • Verify governor, overspeed trip and safety system (low LO pressure, high JW temperature) function correctly
  • Check charge air cooler condition and pressure drop

Service intervals

Common rail injector inspection/replacementcondition-based per the maker's schedule, typically every 8000-12000 running hours
Turbocharger overhaultypically every 12000-16000 running hours
Cylinder head/valve overhaultypically every 8000-12000 running hours
Main/big-end bearing inspectionper the maker's schedule or condition-based, typically every 16000-20000 hours
Crankcase oil analysismonthly

Typical wear limits

Piston ring gaptypically 0.8-1.4 mm for this bore class - confirm against the engine's own manual
Cylinder liner bore weartypically condemn around 0.3-0.5 mm per 100 mm bore diameter - confirm against the maker's limit table
Main bearing clearancetypically 0.15-0.35 mm depending on shell design - confirm against the maker's specification

Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.

Critical spares

  • Common rail injector, complete unit, ordered by engine model
  • High-pressure fuel pump
  • Piston ring set
  • Cylinder liner
  • Turbocharger bearing/seal kit
  • Main and big-end bearing shells

Safety

  • Very high common rail fuel pressure - strict lockout before disturbing high-pressure lines; leaking fuel can penetrate skin and cause serious injury
  • Crankcase explosion risk after overheat/hot bearing alarms - observe the cool-down period before opening doors
  • Hot turbocharger and exhaust manifold surfaces
  • Electrical hazard from engine control system components - isolate before electrical work

Class survey

Common-rail medium-speed main engines are typically under Continuous Machinery Survey; class expects fuel system diagnostic/alarm logs, crankshaft deflection records and bearing clearance history alongside the usual governor/trip test records at survey.

Estimated lifetime: Top-end overhaul on common-rail medium-speed engines of this class is typically due around 12000-16000 hours; total life to major renewal commonly exceeds 80000-100000 hours with proper maintenance - confirm against the maker's TBO schedule

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