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VM 43 C

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Overview

Developed to meet the requirements of the cruise ship and ferry markets, this new engine series is the breakthrough into a new class of power. Designed state-of-the-art, engineered to lead. After the successful introduction into the market of four new engine series in only ten years, the extension of the program continues with a further engine - the VM 43 C engine. The 12 and 16 cylinder V-version of the M 43 C doubles the power on offer from Caterpillar to 16 MW and therefore supports new and important market segments and groups of customers.

Power Rating

Units:
Power Range 12000 - 16800 kW 12000 - 16800 kW Less

Engine Specifications

Speed Range 500-514 rpm 500-514 rpm Less
Emissions IMO II IMO II Less
Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged Less
Bore 17.0 in 430.0 mm Less
Stroke 24.02 in 610.0 mm Less
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise / Clockwise Counterclockwise / Clockwise Less
Configuration 12, 16 cylinder 12, 16 cylinder Less
Swept Volume 5406.7 in³ 88.6 l/cyl Less

Dimensions & Weights

Minimum Dry Weight 352739.0 lb 160.0 ton (US) Less
Minimum Length 387.5 in 9842.0 mm Less
Maximum Length 470.2 in 11943.0 mm Less
Minimum Height 201.7 in 5122.0 mm Less
Maximum Height 200.7 in 5098.0 mm Less
Minimum Width 153.1 in 3890.0 mm Less
Maximum Width 158.5 in 4027.0 mm Less

Low operating costs

HFO/MDO Anticipated TBO and life Long maintenance intervals and extended life form the basis for low operating costs.

Highly economical

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

Resilient foundation

The resilient foundation system can be assembled safely, simply and cheaply and ensures the damping of vibration and structure-borne noise.

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.

Expertise and Experience

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

VM 43 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 (emerg. 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 / MDO/MGO only)
  • Fuel pressure valve (separate / 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 43 C Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Air intake transition piece
  • Expansion joint
  • Silencer / filter
  • Air inlet shut-off valve

Control System
  • Engine alarm system
  • Electronic speed governor
  • Remote control system
  • Starter for electric driven pumps
  • 24 DC UPS
  • Remote indicators (start air pressure, engine speed, etc.)

Cooling System
  • HT/LT pump (double pump/engine driven)
  • 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 spark 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)

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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