CM46DF Inline
Specifications
Overview
Producing reliable power from 5290 to 7930, each generator set has been designed to meet World bank (WB) emission certification stage 2. The CM43C 50 and 60 Hz, 12 or 16 cylinder V-type, turbocharged-aftercooled generator set, is designed for Ultrafast start time and load acceptance, low fuel and oil consumption requiring low maintenance.
| Minimum Rating | 5290 kWe 5290 kWe | More |
| Maximum Rating | 7930 kWe 7930 kWe | More |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | (WB) Cert stage 1 and 2 (WB) Cert stage 1 and 2 | More |
| Voltage | 3000 to 13800 Volts 3000 to 13800 Volts | More |
| Frequency At Speed | 50 Hz @ 500 / 60 Hz @ 514 50 Hz @ 500 / 60 Hz @ 514 | More |
| Duty Cycle | Prime, Continuous Prime, Continuous | More |
| Ready To Accept Loads (Preheated/Vented) | 40 s 40 s | More |
| Normal Ramp Up To 100% Load | 80 s 80 s | More |
| Emergency Ramp Up 10% To 100% Load | 25 s 25 s | More |
| Genset Efficiency Up To | 47.40% 47.40% | More |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | CM46DF Inline, 4-stroke-engine CM46DF Inline, 4-stroke-engine | More |
| Bore | 18.11 in 460.0 mm | More |
| Stroke | 24.02 in 610.0 mm | More |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-aftercooled Turbocharged-aftercooled | More |
| Engine Rating Range | 5400 - 8100 kW 5400 - 8100 kW | More |
| Configuration | 6,7,8,9 cylinder 6,7,8,9 cylinder | More |
| Fuel Type | Gas / diesel oil / heavy fuel oil (HFO) / crude oil Gas / diesel oil / heavy fuel oil (HFO) / crude oil | More |
| Swept Volume | 6186.0 in³ 101.4 l/cyl | More |
| Mean Effective Pressure Up To | 309.0 psi 21.3 bar | More |
| Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (WB I) Up To | 0.41 Ib/kWh 186.0 g/kWh | More |
| Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (WB II) Up To | 0.41 Ib/kWh 186.0 g/kWh | More |
| Specific Lube Oil Consumption | 0.001 Ib/kWh 0.6 g/kWh | More |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length - Minimum | 480.0 in 12202.0 mm | More |
| Length - Maximum | 569.0 in 14459.0 mm | More |
| Width - Minimum | 134.0 in 3400.0 mm | More |
| Width - Maximum | 134.0 in 3400.0 mm | More |
| Height - Minimum | 247.0 in 6278.0 mm | More |
| Height - Maximum | 262.0 in 6649.0 mm | More |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 392422.0 lb 178.0 ton (US) | More |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 529109.0 lb 240.0 ton (US) | More |
Benefits & Features
Reliable Operation
- Intensive cooling of key components including exhaust valve seats, injector cooling integrated into lube oil system
- Reliable, proven and high efficient single turbo charging system
- Classification society standards ensure high safety and quality
- Intelligent simplicity ensures a robust engine platform
- Optimized service schedules enable high availability and long durability
Control & Monitoring
- Ultrafast start time and load acceptance
- No engine start limitations
- Continuous power (base and peak load), prime power, stand-by
- Part load with high efficiency
- Monitoring for unattended operation
- Asset intelligence system
Ease Of Installation
- Reduced complexity of standard modular design allows an easy installation
- Low space requirements between the gensets
- Genset is ready for installation
- Generator set designed for direct elastic mounting
Ease Of Operation
- Low fuel and oil consumption
- Low maintenance requirements
- Operator and maintenance training courses available
Intelligent Simplicity
- High reliability, modular design and integral construction reduce the number of components by 40% over conventional designs e.g.:
- Dry engine block with integrated ducts for lubricating oil and charge air and underslung crankshaft
- Compact cylinder head design - Smart maintenance solutions:
- Easily removable cylinder heads, quick removable fluid connections
- Split connecting rods to allow fast and easy piston removal without disturbing the big end bearing
- Segmental camshaft design
- Simplified parts spectrum by using single-pipe exhaust gas
- Engine block free from cooling water - State-of-art material ensures long life time
Ease Of Maintenance
- Smart maintenance solutions allow an easy component accessibility
- Large inspection openings afford an easy serviceability to core engine internals
- Core engine components designed for reconditioning and reuse
- Short maintenance times enable high availability
- No engine removal necessary for maintenance and overhauls
Fuel
- Liquid: Light fuel oil (LFO), crude oil and heavy fuel oil (HFO) with fuel quality up to 700 cSt/50°C according to CIMAC H55/K55
- Dual:
- Light fuel oil (LFO), crude oil and heavy fuel oil (HFO) with fuel quality up to 700 cSt/50°C according to CIMAC H55/K55
- Natural gas with methane number > 80 and lower heating value of 28MJ/Nm3 - Gaseous: Natural gas with methane number > 80 and lower heating value of 31.5 MJ/Nm3
Emissions
- World bank emission certification (Stage 2)
- Technische Anleitung (TA) Luft (only gas)
- Post-emission treatment systems for lower emission requirements available
Expertise & Experience
- Assistance for planning - delivery - commissioning - operation and service)
- Expertise and experience for solutions to maximize benefits, e.g. combine heat and power systems (CHP)
Equipment
CM46DF Inline Standard Equipment
Fuel System
- Circulation module
- Ignition fuel oil module (only dual fuel (DF))
- Pre-pressure module
- Engine ventilation module (only dual fuel (DF) and gas)
- Separator module
- Gas valve unit (GVU) (only dual fuel (DF) and gas)
Lubricating Oil System
- Piping interface module
- Combined module: cooling water system and lube oil system
- Lube oil separator module
Cooling Water System
- Cooling water system with radiators
- Piping interface module
- Combined module: see lube oil system
Starting System
- Starting air compressor module
- Starting air receiver module
Combustion Air System
- Air filter - pocket
- Air filter - oil bath
- Air filter - pulse
Exhaust System
- Oxidation catalytic (Oxicat) converter system
- Exhaust gas ventilation module (only dual fuel (DF) and gas)
- Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system
- Exhaust gas silencer
Control & Monitoring System
- Motor control center module (MCC)
- Local data panel (LDP) / generator control panel (GCP)
- Engine monitoring package
- Local control panel (LCP)
- Gas leak detection per cylinder (only dual fuel (DF) and gas)
Mounting System
- Elastic mounting - genset/engine
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