At
DIMDEX, the exhibition for maritime defense, taking place in Quatar
from 25 to 27 March (booth H4-50) Rolls-Royce Power Systems unveils
its new marine genset carrying the MTU brand. The genset is based on
a 6-cylinder Series 1600 inline engine delivering up to 323 kW output
and compliant with IMO Tier II and EPA Tier 3 regulations. The marine
engine version is configured for on-board power generation and is derived
from the highly robust and cost-efficient Series 1600 unit used for
power generation on land. |
With
maintenance intervals considerably longer than average and specific
fuel consumption under 205 g/kWh at full continuous power, the genset
sets a new standard in terms of low overall running costs. The genset
engine is also highly versatile, and meets not only classification society
regulations in the commercial segment, but also the strict demands of
civil and military applications with respect to acoustics, shock and
magnetic signature. At MTU, Series 1600 engines run through marine engine
production processes to enable them also to meet the advanced logistic
requirements (ILS) that prevail in the naval and coast guard segment
worldwide.
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At
the exhibition, MTU also informs visitors about its latest IMO Tier
II-compliant 2000, 4000 and 8000 units and its Series 396 and 1163 engines,
whose range of applications includes frigates, corvettes, coast guard
vessels, patrol boats, amphibious landing craft and other special-purpose
vessels worldwide. MTU Series 8000 engines cover power outputs up to
10,000 Kilowatts and the 20-cylinder version is the top seller in its
performance class for the propulsion of naval vessels. With their compact
design and high power density, these MTU engines are also suitable for
re-powering older vessels in which engine room space is very limited.
MTU's propulsion portfolio is completed by its gas turbine which delivers
outputs up to 35,320 kW to facilitate top propulsion speeds in combination
with diesel engines. MTU charging units also supply U-boats with the
power they require. Its advanced-technology Series 4000 diesel genset
for U-boats with 1300 kW output is currently being developed and is
to be launched in 2016. This genset will allow the potential offered
by li-ion battery technology to be exploited to the full, resulting
in significantly shorter load cycles and a lower indiscretion rate.
Fuel consumption in relation to Series 396 units has been substantially
reduced, allowing the submarine a much bigger range with the same tank
size. The genset can also be run in optimized emissions and acoustics
mode so that IMO Tier II emissions specifications are met in surface
operation.
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The
genset is based on a 6-cylinder Series 1600 inline engine delivering
up to 323 kW