New mtu Series 2000 diesel genset engines: Even more powerful, even cleaner

• NOX values below 1,500 mg/m³N set a new technical standard for 50Hz genset engines between 580kW and 1000kW
• 12, 16 or 18-cylinder Series 2000 genset engines significantly more powerful than previous models
• 50-Hertz engines on sale from September 2007

From 26. to 28. June 2007, at “Power-Gen Europe” in Madrid, MTU Friedrichshafen will be presenting its new generation of Series 2000 diesel genset engines for the first time. The new power-enhanced units are not only economical but also even cleaner.

At less than 1,500 milligrams of nitrogen oxide per cubic meter of exhaust gas, the new genset engines produce around 25% less NOX than their predecessors, setting a new technical standard in the 580kW - 1000kW power range and one not equaled by competitors. The latest Series 2000 diesel units achieve their low NOX figures using purely internal technology and without any exhaust after-treatment.

The new combustion balance on these Series 2000 genset engines reduces particulate emissions to below 20 milligrams per cubic meter – in itself a significant step toward ecologically sound genset engines, especially against the background of fine particulate pollution in heavily populated areas. And at less than 300 milligrams of carbon monoxide per cubic meter of exhaust gas, the new engines halve the CO output of the previous model.

Compared with its predecessor, the 50Hz version of the Series 2000 produces 10% more power. The most powerful engine in the range is the 18-cylinder version for standby applications which delivers 1250 kVA – 150kVA more than its predecessor. The 12V, 16V and 18V units available in the 2000 series cover a power range from 650 to 1130kVA (prime power) and 715 to 1250kVA (standby).

The optimized combustion process employed on these latest mtu Series 2000 units is based on the ongoing in-house development of the key technologies of turbocharging, injection and electronics. Expertise developed in these fields over decades has enabled mtu to use internal technology to reduce emissions and increase power whilst keeping specific fuel consumption virtually constant.

Enhanced electronics:
ADEC engine management with ESCM engine protection

The new engines are equipped with mtu’s own ADEC electronics (Advanced Diesel Engine Control) which feature even greater thermal and shock resistance in this latest version. A further new feature is the electronic engine protection function ESCM (Engine Site Condition Management) which automatically adapts engine power on mobile gensets to working altitude and ambient conditions, ensuring that engine performance is always maximized.

The 50Hz version of the engine goes on sale in September 2007.