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mtu boosts Series 8000 power to 10MW

Posted on October 22, 2012

Series 8000 engines from Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH are now available with an output of 10MW. mtu announced the development to mark the Euronaval naval defense exhibition in Paris from October 22 to 26 (booth: F26 F30).

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Die mtu-Baureihe 8000 gibt es ab sofort auch mit einer Leistung von zehn Megawatt. Bisher lag die Höchstleistung des 20-Zylindermotors bei 9.100 Kilowatt. mtu s Series 8000 engines are now available with an output of 10MW. Previously, the 20-cylinder unit s maximum power was 9,100kW. JPG, 1 MB

Die Baureihe 1163 deckt mit den Zylindervarianten 12V, 16V und 20V ein Leistungsspektrum von 4.440 bis 7.400 kW ab. Sie treibt sowohl zivile als auch militärische Schiffe an wie beispielsweise Katamaran-Fähren oder Küstenwachschiffe. Die seit 2011 geltende Emissionsstufe IMO Tier II wird rein innermotorisch ohne Abgasnachbehandlung eingehalten, die ab 2016 in Kraft tretende Emissionsstufe IMO Tier III erfüllen die Motoren voraussichtlich mit einem SCR-Katalysator. With 12V, 16V and 20V cylinder configurations, Series 1163 cover the power range from 4,440 to 7,400kW (5,955 to 9,925bhp). The engines will see operation in both civilian and defense vessels such as catamaran ferries and coastguard ships. IMO Tier II emissions standards in force since 2011 will be achieved using purely in-engine technology and without exhaust aftertreatment. It is anticipated that IMO Tier III emissions regulations due to be introduced from 2016, will be met using an SCR catalyser. JPG, 2 MB

CODAD-, CODOG-, CODAG- und CODELAG-Anlagen gehören zu den modernsten schiffstechnischen Anlagen und verbinden die Vorteile beider Antriebssysteme: Bei Langestreckenfahrten oder bei niedrigen Geschwindigkeiten laufen allein die Antriebsdiesel, während für Höchstgeschwindigkeiten die Gasturbine zugeschaltet werden kann. Ein weiterer Vorteil ist die unabhängige Verfügbarkeit der beiden Antriebssysteme: Fällt das eine System aus, kann auf das andere zurückgegriffen werden. CODAD, CODOG, CODAG and CODELAG plants are among the most advanced marine plants available today and combine the benefits of both propulsion systems: for long-distance cruising or when traveling at low speed, the propulsion diesel engine only is used, whereas for high-speeds, the gas turbine can be added. Another benefit is the independent availability of both propulsion systems: if one system fails, the other is immediately available as a backup. JPG, 336 KB

Das integrierte Automationssystem "Callosum" ist ein modernes Überwachungs- und Steuersystem für Marineschiffe. Individuell auf das jeweilige Antriebssystem und die Schiffstechnik angepasst, lassen sich mit Hilfe von "Callosum" alle angeschlossenen Funktionen einfach Überwachen und steuern. The "Callosum" integrated ship automation system is an ultra-modern monitoring and control system for naval applications. Individually tailored to the ship s propulsion system and technical plant, Callosum facilitates convenient monitoring and control of all connected functions. JPG, 848 KB

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  • Series 1163 for IMO Tier II without exhaust aftertreatment
  • Combined propulsion and charging units for submarines round off mtu propulsion portfolio
  • Callosum automation system for optimum operation

Friedrichshafen/Paris, October 22, 2012. Series 8000 engines from Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH are now available with an output of 10MW. mtu announced the development to mark the Euronaval naval defense exhibition in Paris from October 22 to 26 (booth: F26 F30). Previously, the 20-cylinder engine had a maximum output of 9,100kW. The IMO Tier II-compliant unit demonstrated its increased power and reliability during a project-specific endurance run over 1,500 hours under tropical conditions. Series 8000 engines now cover a power range from 7,200kW to 10,000kW enabling mtu to offer economically efficient, diesel-based propulsion solutions producing up to 40MW per vessel.

Since their appearance in 2000, Series 8000 engines have set the benchmark for modern diesel propulsion plants in this power range. More than 130 units are currently in operation with a range of international customers and 40 more are on order, making Series 8000 the top seller in its performance class.

At the exhibition mtu will be showcasing a cut-away model of the Series 1163 main propulsion engine. The unit is available in 12V, 16V and 20V cylinder configurations covering the power range 4,440kW to 7,400kW and is currently in operation in frigates and coast guard vessels among others. Compliance with IMO Tier II emission targets is achieved using purely in-engine technology and without exhaust aftertreatment systems. It is envisaged that engines projected for IMO Tier III, due to come into force from 2016, will meet emissions targets using SCR technology. mtu’s exhibits will also include a model vessel with a combined diesel engine and gas turbine propulsion system (CODAG – Combined Diesel and Gas). The company’s propulsion portfolio for naval vessels will be rounded off by charging units for submarines. The advanced-development version of the submarine diesel generator unit based on the Series 4000 and producing 1,300kW will be available from 2016.

As a systems provider, mtu also offers automation tailored for naval vessels. Its user-friendly, cutting-edge automation system Callosum, which was developed in-house, facilitates straightforward monitoring and control of propulsion plant and all the associated technical functions aboard the vessel.
Wolfgang Boller Spokesman Regional and Business Media
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