VM 43 C

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The VM 43 C has been specially designed to meet the high requirements of the marine engine markets for cruise ships and ferries but also for other specialized ship types. To ensure that passengers enjoy a luxurious life-style on board, these ships require generator sets that are powerful on the one hand, but imperceptible on the other hand. The top priority is thus a generator set with low noise, vibration and emission levels. The source of this power is the calm strength of the VM 43 C working quietly in the background. Benefit from our expertise and experience: the VM 43 C has already fully demonstrated its excellence powering, for example, on the “Pont-Aven” deployed by Brittany Ferries.

Highly economical

Reliable HFO operation and low fuel and lubricating oil consumption, simple maintenance and long maintenance intervals ensure highly economical operation.
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The successful origin

The modular design of the engine, the integration of various functions in one component, the robust structure and the use of components already proven in the in-line version lead to an outstandingly high level of reliability.
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Reliable HFO operation and low fuel and lubricating oil consumption, simple maintenance and long maintenance intervals ensure highly economical operation.

The modular design of the engine, the integration of various functions in one component, the robust structure and the use of components already proven in the in-line version lead to an outstandingly high level of reliability.

We assist you from the planning stage all the way through to final delivery. Benefit from our expertise and experience.

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Product Specifications for VM 43 C

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Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating	11508 kWe (14400 kVA) 11508 kWe (14400 kVA)
Maximum Rating	16111 kWe (20160 kVA) 16111 kWe (20160 kVA)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	EPA Tier 2 & IMO II EPA Tier 2 & IMO II

Engine Specifications

Configuration	12,16 Cylinder 12,16 Cylinder
Bore	17.0 in 430.0 mm
Stroke	24.0 in 610.0 mm
Swept Volume	5406.7 in³ 88.6 l/cyl

Generator Set Dimensions and Weights - Dependent on Generator Type

Length	14740 mm - 16870 mm (580.3in - 664.2 in) 14740 mm - 16870 mm (580.3in - 664.2 in)
Weight	275.0 t - 345.0 t (606271 lbs - 760594lbs) 275.0 t - 345.0 t (606271 lbs - 760594lbs)
Height	6517 mm - 7047 mm (256.6 in - 277.4 in) 6517 mm - 7047 mm (256.6 in - 277.4 in)
Width	3890 mm - 4027 mm (153.1 in - 158.5 in) 3890 mm - 4027 mm (153.1 in - 158.5 in)

VM 43 C Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air intake silencer / filter

Control System

Load sharing unit (for multiple engine plant only)

Protection system (external cabinet)

Serial link interface (MODbus / canbus)

Speed governor

Cooling System

Electric cooling water preheater

HT cooling water pump (engine driven)

2-stage charge air cooler

Exhaust System

Exhaust gas expansion joint

Exhaust gas insulated manifolds

Turbocharger at counter-flywheel end

Fuel System

Fuel circulating pump (electric driven / for MDO/MGO only)

Fuel indicator filter

Fuel pressure valve (separate / for MDO/MGO only)

Instrumentation

Control push buttons and lamps

Emergency stop lever

Local control panel

Pressure and temperature indicator

Lube System

Engine with dry sump

Lube oil plate cooler (separate)

Lube oil pump (engine driven)

Lube oil safety filter

Lube oil self-cleaning filter (separate)

Oil sump in base frame

Pre-lubricating oil pump (electric driven / fitted on base frame)

Pressure regulating valve

Mounting System

Engine mounted resiliently on base frame, base frame mounted rigidly

Flexible pipe connections

High flexible coupling

Starting System

Electrical barring device

Starting air valve

General

Engine, flexible coupling and generator mounted on a common base frame

Flywheel cover

Lifting device (rental)

Torsional Vibration Calculation (TVC)

VM 43 C Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air inlet shut-off valve

Air intake transition piece

Expansion joint

Silencer / filter

Control System

Electronic speed governor

Engine alarm system

Remote indicators (start air pressure, engine speed, etc.)

Starter for electric driven pumps

24 DC UPS

Cooling System

CW piping for generator cooling on base frame

CW piping for lubricating oil cooler on base frame

FW/SW plate cooler

HT cooling water pump (electric driven)

HT/LT pump (double pump / engine driven)

LT cooling water pump (electric driven)

Sea water cooling pump (electric driven)

Temperature control valve

Exhaust System

Silencer (with or without spark arrester)

Fuel System

Fuel oil cooler

HFO final preheater

HFO pressure regulating valve

HFO self-cleaning automatic filter

HFO supply and booster pumps (electrical driven)

HFO treatment and supply modules

HFO viscosity control device

Mixing tank

Lube System

Lube oil pump (electrical driven)

Lube oil treatment and combined modules

Temperature control valve

Mounting System

Resilient mounting on base frame

Starting System

Starting air compressor

Starting air receiver

General

Generator customer supply

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Marine Power Systems VM 43 C

Minimum Rating: 11508 kWe (14400 kVA); 11508 kWe (14400 kVA)
Maximum Rating: 16111 kWe (20160 kVA); 16111 kWe (20160 kVA)
Configuration: 12,16 Cylinder; 12,16 Cylinder

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Marine Power Systems M 43 C

Minimum Rating: 5754 kWe (7200 kVA); 5754 kWe (7200 kVA)
Maximum Rating: 9063 kWe (11340 kVA); 9063 kWe (11340 kVA)
Configuration: 6,7,8,9 Cylinder; 6,7,8,9 Cylinder

Model Details

Marine Power Systems M 46 DF

Minimum Rating: 5179 kWe (6480 kVA); 5179 kWe (6480 kVA)
Maximum Rating: 8329 kWe (10422 kVA); 8329 kWe (10422 kVA)
Bore: 16.93 in; 460.0 mm

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VM 43 C

Overview

Highly economical

The successful origin

Expertise and Experience

Product Specifications for VM 43 C

Generator Set Specifications

Engine Specifications

Generator Set Dimensions and Weights - Dependent on Generator Type

VM 43 C Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Control System

Cooling System

Exhaust System

Fuel System

Instrumentation

Lube System

Mounting System

Starting System

General

VM 43 C Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

Control System

Cooling System

Exhaust System

Fuel System

Lube System

Mounting System

Starting System

General

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