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8S50ME-C9.6

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29,840 kWPower
8Cylinders
500 mmBore
2,000 mmStroke
127 rpmMCR RPM

The MAN 8S50ME-C9.6 is an eight‑cylinder, low‑speed two‑stroke main engine delivering up to 29.8 MW at 127 rpm, featuring hydraulic camshaft replacement and advanced electronic control for high power density and Tier III emissions compliance.

Inspection

Inspector Detail

Designation decoded

8 = Zylinderzahl, S = Super Long Stroke, 50 = Bohrung 500 mm, ME-C = MAN Electronically controlled Mark C, 9.6 = Mark 9.6 Steuerungsgeneration.

Background

Die 8S50ME-C mit 2000mm Hub (S/B=4.0) und 8 Zylindern. Populaere Konfiguration fuer mittelgrosse Schiffe. Kompakt, zuverlaessig.

Calculated metrics

Stroke to bore ratio4

Inspector checklist

Kraftstoffsystem
  • 8 Zylinder
  • Cat-Fines: <15 ppm
  • VLSFO
Laufzeug und Tribologie
  • Laufbuchsen 500mm: Wear, BN
  • Kreuzkopf: S/B=4.0, 8 LI
  • Stopfbuchse: 8 Drainage
ME-Steuerung
  • HPS: 8 FIVA
  • Mark 9.6
  • CCU
Turbolader
  • Lagerspiel, Reinigung

Logbook reference values

ParameterExpectedDeviation means
Abgastemperatur320-420 Grad C>25 Grad C Spread
Spuelluftdruck1.8-3.2 barTC
Zylindeloelverbrauch0.7-1.2 g/kWhBN
OMD<2.5% LELStopfbuchse

Common Failure Modes

  • Cat-Fines

    Symptoms: Wear

    Causes: Separator

    Preventive: <15 ppm.

  • Cold Corrosion

    Symptoms: Wear

    Causes: BN

    Preventive: BN anpassen.

Expert tips

  • 8S50: Populaere Konfiguration, gute Erfahrungsbasis.
  • S/B=4.0: Sweet Spot.

Related components

  • Turbolader
  • Spuelluftkuehler
  • Separatoren
  • Alpha Lubricator (8)
  • HPS

Classification & regulatory

IMO Tier II. ECA: VLSFO/Scrubber.

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Documentation

Manuals

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