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12H32/40

Main Engine 4-Stroke · Main Engines (4-Stroke)

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6,000 kWPower
12Cylinders
320 mmBore
400 mmStroke

The HiMSEN 12H32/40 is a medium-speed marine engine designed for high-performance applications in the maritime industry. This engine, part of the H32/40 family, is renowned for its robust performance and reliability. With 12 cylinders arranged in a V-configuration, the HiMSEN 12H32/40 delivers a power output of 6000 kW at 720 rpm, fueled by Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) or Marine Gas Oil (MGO). The engine features a bore of 320 mm and a stroke of 400 mm, offering a displacement of 193–643 liters per cylinder. It operates on a 4-stroke, turbocharged, Miller Cycle design, ensuring efficient combustion and low fuel consumption. The engine's specific fuel oil consumption (SFOC) is 179 g/kWh at 720 rpm, and it has a dry weight of 85 tons. Maintenance concerns include checking for turbocharger fouling, exhaust gas temperature imbalances, piston ring damage, cylinder liner scuffing, and fuel injection nozzle coking. Regular inspections and timely interventions are crucial to maintaining optimal performance and longevity.

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Displacement193–643 liters depending on cylinder count
Compression Ratio15:1
Mean Effective Pressure (MEP)25.9/24.9 bar at 720/750 rpm
Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (SFOC)179 g/kWh at 720 rpm; 181 g/kWh at 750 rpm (100% load, ±5%)
Specific Lubricating Oil Consumption0.7 g/kWh
Power per Cylinder500 kW
Mean Piston Speed9.6/10.0 m/s at 720/750 rpm
Dry Weight (6H32/40)64.13 tons
Dry Weight (12H32/40V)85 tons
Design Type4-stroke, turbocharged, Miller Cycle, heavy fuel engine
ConfigurationV
Speed (rpm)720
Fuel TypeHFO/MGO
TechnologyMedium-Speed Common Rail
Displacement l per cyl32.2
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