Large gas injection engine nearing completion in Japan

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide; (United States)

OSTI ID:7076290

Wilson, K

One of the world's largest diesel engines to be operated on methane gas under pressure injection is now nearing completion at the Chiba works of Mitsui, in Japan. The MAN B W-designed 12K80MC-GI-S engine - built by Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co., in Tamano, Japan - will develop a total of 40,680 kW when operating at 103.4 r/min. It will drive an electrical generator of 39,740 kW output to provide power to Mitsui's Chiba works. The arrangement will be such that excess electrical energy can be taken into the local electrical supply system. Since the engine will be operating in an area of strict emission control, the exhaust gas from the engine will pass through a large SCR before reaching the main chimney. Low-sulfur diesel oil will be used as the pilot fuel, and will amount to only eight percent of the fuel charge at full load. The MC-GI series of engines can be used as main propulsion engines in LNG carriers or stationary power plants. 3 figs.

• OSTI ID: 7076290
• Journal Information: Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide; (United States), Journal Name: Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide; (United States) Vol. 26:4; ISSN DGWODS; ISSN 0278-5994
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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