51/60G

Four-stroke gas engine

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51/60G
A new class of large bore gas engine
Modern and innovative
With its newest gas engine, the 51/60G, MAN Diesel
& Turbo is bringing the benefits of gas engines to
power and co-generation plants with electrical out-
puts of 100 to 300 MW, a category previously domi-
nated by gas turbines.
Highest power density
The 51/60G is available in a v-engine version with 18
cylinders and an output of 18,900 kW. This output
1,050 per cylinder for 50 and 60 Hz power genera-
tion gives the 51/60G best-in-class power density
among gas engines.
Further major benefits of the 51/60G include

Largest, most powerful gas engine on the market

Reliable combustion of lean air/gas mixtures

High and stable ratings in hot and high locations

Excellent load response

Low gas admission pressures

Ease of maintenance
Cogeneration or combined cycle
In addition to using thermal energy recovered from
engine sources for heating or cooling in cogeneration
or trigeneration applications, the exhaust heat of the
51/60G engine can also be used to produce steam to
drive a steam turbine generator. As a result the over-
all output and efficiency of the power plant can be
increased without additional fuel costs.
Low emissions
At a maximum of 500 mg/Nm
3
, dry @ 5% O
2
, the
51/60G achieves emissions of oxides of nitrogen
(NO
x
) in compliance with Germanys TA Luft clean
air regulations and undercuts the limits currently pre-
scribed by the World Bank by a wide margin.
Advanced ignition technology
Derived from the proven 48/60 diesel engine platform,
the 51/60G uses a state-of-the-art ignition system in
combination with a scavenged prechamber guaran-
teeing the stable and reliable ignition of the lean air/
gas mixture, and producing low emissions.
Gas engines are claiming an increasing share of the market for electrical power
generation thanks to their clean combustion, high efficiencies, comparatively low
carbon dioxide emissions and the attractive price of natural gas.
51/60G spark ignited gas engine; principle
Intake of air and gas Compression of gas air mixture Ignition by prechamber
Precombustion chamber ignition
In order to secure an efficient and reliable ignition of
the 51/60G lean burn gas engine, a flushed precom-
bustion chamber is used.
Due to its rich mixture compared with the main cham-
ber, the precombustion chamber is easy to ignite and
offers an excellent ignition stability. Its high energy
density amplifies spark plug efficiency, allowing fast,
stable combustion of the lean mixture within the main
chamber despite the large dimensions of the cylin-
der.
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51/60G Technical Data
Overview
Highest Quality, Highest Output
Four-stroke gas engine
18V51/60G
General
Engine cycle: four-stroke
Turbocharging system: constant pressure
Number of cylinders, V-engine: 18
Bore: 510 mm
Stroke: 600 mm
Swept volume per cylinder: 122.6 dm
3
Cylinder output (MCR)
at 514 rpm, 60 Hz: 1,050 kW
m
at 500 rpm, 50 Hz: 1,050 kW
m
Cooling
Cylinder cooling: Fresh water
Charge air cooler (two-stage): Fresh water
Starting method
Compressed air
Emissions
NO
x
-emissions maximum 500mg/Nm dry @ 5% O
2
Reference conditions according
ISO 3046-1: 2002
The stated consumption figures refer to:
Ambient air pressure: 1,000 mbar
Relative humidity: 30%
Ambient air temperature: +25C (77F)
Charge air temperature: According to engine
type, corresponding to 25C cooling water tempera-
ture before charge air cooler
Specifc gas consumption*, GenSet
Heat rate: 7,606 kJ/kWh
el
Electrical effciency: 47.3 %
Nominal generator effciency: 97.7 %

Lube oil consumption (20% tolerance)
18V51/60G: 9.0 kg/h
*ISO 3046-1 conditions; including attached pumps; MN > 80;
tolerance +5%; engine type specific reference charge air tempera-
ture before cylinder 43C; Lower calorific value of fuel gas 28.0
MJ/ Nm (Nm corresponds to one cubic meter of gas at 0C and
1,013 bar); p.f 0.9;
Engine frame
Rigid housing of single-cast monobloc construction,
strengthened by tie bolts running from the suspended
main bearing through to the top edge of the engine
frame and from the cylinder head through to the inter-
mediate bottom.
Cylinder liner
Thick-walled design isolated from external deforma-
tion, resulting in optimum running conditions for the
piston.
Cylinder head
Combustion chamber geometry optimised for com-
bustion of gas. In-cylinder spray atomisation delivers
a very good air-fuel ratio for optimum combustion.
Stepped piston
Forged, dimensionally stable steel crown (with shaker
cooling by using oil), made from high-grade materials
with skirt in nodular graphite iron. Chromium ceramic
coating of the first piston ring with highly resistant
ceramic particles in the ring surface, resulting in low
wear of ring and liner.
Connecting rod and bearing
Optimised marine head design to allow piston over-
haul without removal of the connecting rod bearing
cap. Specially designed bearing shells in the connect-
ing rod for increased reliability.
Valves
Exhaust gas valves with propellers on the shaft for
self-turning effect in the exhaust gas stream and seat-
ing in armoured, water-cooled valve seats, resulting in
low valve temperatures. The inlet valves are equipped
with Rotocap mechanical rotators.
Service-friendly design
Hydraulic tools used for tightening and loosening cyl-
inder head nuts; clamps with quick release fasteners
and/or clamp and plug connectors; generously sized
access covers; hydraulic tools for crankshaft bearings
and big end bearings; sleeve spring vibration damper
is practically maintenance-free.
SaCoS
one
The 51/60G engine is equipped with the safety and
control system SaCoS
one
. SaCoS
one
guarantees reli-
able engine operation with an optimum operation
range between knocking and misfiring. All cylinders
are regulated individually.
Cooling
The 51/60G features single-stage engine cooling and
two-stage charge air cooling.
*TBO = time between overhaul
MAN Diesel & Turbo has all the major elements of engine tech nology in house.
All engine parts are designed and constructed with the aim of achieving the highest
reliability, ease of maintenance and longest possible TBOs*.
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GenSet output* (kW
e
)
500 1/min, 50 Hz (kW
e
) 514 1/min, 60 Hz (kW
e
)
18V51/60G 18 cyl. 18,465 18,465
Mean piston speed 10.0 m/s 10.3 m/s
Mean effective pressure 20.6 bar 20.0 bar
* Nominal generator efficiency: 97.7%
Engine 51/60G
Engine type No. of cyl. A (mm) B* (mm) C* (mm) W (mm) H (mm) Dry mass* (t)
18V51/60G 18 13,148 5,410 18,558 4,700 6,530 373
Four-stroke engine V51/60G

V51/60G
A B
C
H
W
* Depending on alternator
Technical Data
V51/60G
Dimensions and Weights
V51/60G
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