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Overview

The M 32 C V-engine was introduced in 2000 in 12- and 16-cylinder versions. With a bore of 320 mm and a stroke of 460 mm, it covers a power range of 6,000 - 8,000 kW in the 720 and 750 rpm ranges. The engine is designed to meet not only the demands of the marine market but also those of the stationary electric power generation and oil & gas industry. The consistent application of the MaK long-stroke engine design and development along with the incorporation of as many in-line engine components as possible is clearly and impressively demonstrated in the external configuration - a compact, simple and clean design.

Features At A Glance

A compact, simple and clean design.

Designed to comply with current and future emission regulations the VM 32 C engine combines safety and operational reliability with fuel efficiency and long maintenance- and overhaul intervals. Component groups like the cylinder head or the dry engine block with its integrated coolant-, lube oil- and air ducts follow the modular engine design concept and do guarantee operator friendly service and maintenance through easy access to parts and components. The VM 32 C can be used in main propulsion as well as auxiliary applications and is designed to operate on MDO as well as HFO.

Low Emission Engine for low NOx

By combining increased compression ratio and the Miller effect, NOx emissions can be reduced by round about 30 % without sacrificing engine efficiency.

Outstanding Economical Operation

Reliable heavy fuel oil operation, low fuel and lubricating oil consumption, together with easy maintenance and long maintenance intervals, mean outstanding economical operation.

Flexible Camshaft Technology (FCT)

Building upon the emission reduction system integration concept, FCT achieves synergy between flexible fuel systems and advanced air systems with maximum utilization of the current engine design

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Power Rating

Power Range

6000-8000 kW 6000-8000 kW

Engine Specifications

Speed Range	720-750 rpm 720-750 rpm
Emissions	IMO II IMO II
Aspiration	Turbocharged Turbocharged
Bore	12.6 in 320 mm
Stroke	18.11 in 460 mm
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise/Clockwise Counterclockwise/Clockwise
Configuration	12,16 Cylinder 12,16 Cylinder
Swept Volume	2257.88 in³ 37 l

Dimensions & Weights

Minimum Dry Weight	143300 lb 65 ton (US)
Minimum Length	273.9 in 6956 mm
Maximum Length	327.9 in 8328 mm
Minimum Height	138.7 in 3524 mm
Maximum Height	138.7 in 3524 mm
Minimum Width	117.5 in 2985 mm
Maximum Width	117.5 in 2985 mm

VM 32 C Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air intake silencer/filter

Control System

Speed governor cabinet incl. load sharing unit (for multiple engine plant only)

Protection system (external cabinet)

Serial link interface (MODbus/canbus)

Start/stop panel

Protection panel (emergency stop, override, reset push buttons)

Cooling System

2-stage charge air cooler

HT cooling water pump (engine driven)

Electronic cooling water preheater

Exhaust System

Turbocharger at flywheel end

Exhaust gas expansion joint

Exhaust gas insulated manifolds

Fuel System

Fuel indicator filter

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

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

Instrumentation

Local control panel

Pressure and temperature indicator

Control push buttons and lamps

Emergency stop lever

Lube System

Lube oil pump (engine driven)

Pressure regulating valve

Lube oil safety filter

Lube oil self-cleaning filter

Lube oil plate cooler (separate)

Dry sump

Mounting System

Rigid mounting

High flexible coupling

Starting System

Starting air valve

Electrical barring device

General

Torsional Vibration Calculation (TVC)

Lifting device (rental)

VM 32 C Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air inlet transition piece

Expansion joint

Silencer/filter

Air inlet shut-off valve

Control System

Engine alarm system

Remote control system

Starter for electric driven pumps

24 DC UPS

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

Cooling System

HT cooling water pump (electric driven)

LT cooling water pump (electric driven)

Sea water cooling pump (electric driven)

FW/SW plate cooler

Temperature control valve

Steam / thermal oil cooling water preheater

Exhaust System

Turbocharger at counter flywheel side

Silencer (with or without spart arrester)

Fuel System

HFO treatment and supply modules

HFO supply and booster pumps (electrical driven)

HFO self-cleaning automatic filter

Mixing tank

HFO pressure regulating valve

HFO final preheater

HFO viscosity control device

Fuel oil cooler

Lube System

Lube oil treatment and combined modules

Lube oil pump (electrical driven)

Temperature control valve

Pre-lubricating oil pump (electrical driven)

Wet sump with dip stick

Lube oil centrifuge

Mounting System

Resilient mounting

Flexible pipe connections

Starting System

Starting air receiver

Starting air compressor

General

PTO shaft on counter flywheel side

Engine PTO coupling

Reduction gear

Reduction gear PTO coupling

PTO alternator

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Marine Power Systems VM 32 C

Power Range: 6000-8000 kW; 6000-8000 kW
Speed Range: 720-750 rpm; 720-750 rpm
Emissions: IMO II; IMO II

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Marine Power Systems M 32 C

Power Range: 2880-4500 kW; 2880-4500 kW
Speed Range: 600 rpm; 600 rpm
Emissions: IMO II; IMO II

Model Details

Marine Power Systems M 32 E

Power Range: 3300 - 4950 kW; 3300 - 4950 kW
Speed Range: 720-750 rpm; 720-750 rpm
Emissions: IMO II / IMO III with SCR; IMO II / IMO III with SCR

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VM 32 C

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Features At A Glance

Product Specifications for VM 32 C

Power Rating

Engine Specifications

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VM 32 C Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Control System

Cooling System

Exhaust System

Fuel System

Instrumentation

Lube System

Mounting System

Starting System

General

VM 32 C Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

Control System

Cooling System

Exhaust System

Fuel System

Lube System

Mounting System

Starting System

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