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6S50MC-C8

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22,380 kWPower
6Cylinders
500 mmBore
2,000 mmStroke
127 rpmMCR RPM

The MAN 6S50MC-C8 is a low‑speed, six‑cylinder two‑stroke diesel main engine delivering 22.38 MW at 127 rpm, featuring camshaft‑controlled fuel injection and constant‑pressure turbocharging for high efficiency and emission control.

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Designation decoded

6 Zylinder, S=Super-Long-Stroke, 50=Bohrung 500 mm, MC=mechanisch, C=Compact, 8=Mark 8.

Background

6-Zylinder S-Typ MC-C Mark 8 mit 500 mm Bohrung und 2.000 mm Hub. Standard-Mark-8-Version (ohne .2-Optimierung). Riesige Bestandsflotte.

Calculated metrics

Stroke to bore ratio4

Inspector checklist

Laufzeug & Tribologie
  • Zylinderlaufbuchsen: Hub-Bohrungs-Verhältnis 4.0, Scavenge-Port alle 4.000 h
  • Kolbenringe: Stoßspiele
  • Kreuzkopf: Temperatur
Nockenwellen-Steuerung
  • Nockenwelle: Verschleiß
  • Kraftstoffpumpen: Plunger, VIT
  • Auslassventil: Mechanisch
  • Nockenkasten: Öl
Brennstoffsystem
  • Einspritzventile: Düsen
  • Purifier, Catfines
Dichtungssysteme
  • Stopfbuchsen: Drainage
  • Auslassventil: Stellite, Rotocap
  • Spülluftkasten: Drainage
Turbolader
  • Reinigung
  • Ladeluftkühler
  • Auxiliary Blower

Logbook reference values

ParameterExpectedDeviation means
Abgastemperatur nach Zylinder350-420 °C bei MCR>20 °C Spread
PmaxGemäß Shop-Test ±3 barSpread >5 bar
Spülluftdruck2.5-3.2 bar absZu niedrig
Zylinderöl-Feed-Rate0.8-1.2 g/kWhAn BN anpassen

Common Failure Modes

  • Nockenwellen-Verschleiß

    Symptoms: Timing-Drift

    Causes: Langzeitbetrieb

    Preventive: Nockenprofile bei Docking.

  • Liner-Verschleiß

    Symptoms: Ölverbrauch, Leckgas

    Causes: VLSFO, Langzeitbetrieb

    Preventive: Scavenge-Port alle 4.000 h.

  • Kraftstoffpumpen-Verschleiß

    Symptoms: Spreizung

    Causes: Catfines

    Preventive: Brennstoff-Qualität.

Expert tips

  • 6S50MC-C8 ist einer der häufigsten Motoren der Bestandsflotte — breite Erfahrungsbasis
  • MC-C → ME-C Retrofit: Gut dokumentiert für S50-Plattform
  • VLSFO: BN40-Öl, mechanische Schmierung (Sight-Glass) auf korrekte Dosierung prüfen

Related components

  • Nockenwelle
  • Kraftstoffpumpen
  • Turbolader
  • Zylinderschmierung

Classification & regulatory

IMO Tier I/II. EEXI ggf. EPL oder ME-Retrofit.

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