VOLVO PENTA GENSET ENGINE

TAD1641GE
473kW (643 hp) at 1500 rpm, 546 kW (743 hp) at 1800 rpm, acc. to ISO 3046

The TAD1641GE is a powerful, reliable

and economical Generating Set Diesel
Engine built on the dependable in-line six
design.
Durability & low noise
Designed for easiest, fastest and most
economical installation. Well-balanced
to produce smooth and vibration-free
operation with low noise level.
To maintain a controlled working tem-
perature in cylinders and combustion
chambers, the engine is equipped with
piston cooling. The engine is also fitted
with replaceable cylinder liners and valve
seats/guides to ensure maximum dura-
bility and service life of the engine.
Low exhaust emission
The state of the art, high-tech injection
and charging system with low internal
losses contributes to excellent combus-
tion and low fuel consumption.
The TAD1641GE complies with EPA/
CARB Tier 2 exhaust emission regula-
tions.
Easy service & maintenance Features
Easily accessible service and mainte- – Maintained performance, air temp 40°C
nance points contribute to the ease of – Tropical cooling system (55°C)
– Fully electronic with Volvo Penta EMS 2
service of the engine. – Dual frequency switch (between 1500 rpm and 1800 rpm)
– High power density
Technical description – Emission compliant
Engine and block – Low noise levels
– Optimized cast iron cylinder block with opti- – Gen Pac configuration
mum distribution of forces without the block
being unnecessary heavy.
– Wet, replaceable cylinder liners Fuel system which optimizes engine performance. It also
– Piston cooling for low thermal load on pis- – Self de-aerating system. When replacing includes advanced facilities for diagnostics
tons and reduced ring temperature filters all fuel stays in the engine. and fault tracing
– Tapered connecting rods to reduce risk of – Non-return fuel valve – The instruments and controls connect to the
piston cracking – Electronic unit injectors engine via the CAN SAE J1939 interface,
– Crankshaft induction hardened bearing – Fuel prefilter with water separator and wa- either through the Control Interface Unit
surfaces and fillets with seven main bear- ter-in-fuel indicator / alarm (CIU) or the Digital Control Unit (DCU). The
ings for moderate load on main and big-end – Gear driven low-pressure fuel pump CIU converts the digital CAN bus signal to
bearings – Fine fuel filter with manual feed pump and an anolog signal, making it possible to con-
– Nitrocarburized transmission gears for heavy fuel pressure switch nect a variety of instruments. The DCU is a
duty operation – Fuel shut-off valve, electrically operated control panel with display, engine control,
– Keystone top compression rings for long monitoring, alarm, parameter setting and di-
service life Cooling system agnostic functions. The DCU also presents
– Viscous type crankshaft vibration damper – Efficient cooling with accurate coolant con- error codes in clear text.
– Replaceable valve guides and valve seats trol through a water distribution duct in the – Sensors for oil pressure, oil temp, boost
– Over head camshaft and four valves per cylinder block. Reliable sleeve thermostat pressure, boost temp, coolant temp, fuel
cylinder equipped with camshaft damper to with minimum pressure drop temp, water in fuel, fuel pressure and two
reduce noise and vibrations. – Belt driven, maintenance-free coolant pump speed sensors. Crank case pressure, piston
with high degree of efficiency cooling pressure, oil level and air filter pres-
Lubrication system – Coolant filter as standard
– Full flow oil cooler sure drop sensors.
– Full flow disposable spin-on oil filters, for Turbo charger – Alternator 24V / 80A
extra high filtration – Efficient and reliable turbo charger
– The lubricating oil level can be measured – Extra oil filter for the turbo charger
during operation (Standard dipstick only)
– Gear type lubricating oil pump, gear driven
Electrical system
– Engine Management System 2 (EMS 2), an
by the transmission
electronically controlled processing system
TAD1641GE
Technical Data Standard equipment Engine Gen Pac
General Engine
Engine designation ........................................................................ TAD1641GE Automatic belt tensioner • •
No. of cylinders and configuration ....................................................... in-line 6 Lift eyelets • •
Method of operation ............................................................................... 4-stroke Flywheel
Bore, mm (in.) ..................................................................................... 144 (5.67) Flywheel housing with conn. acc. to SAE 1 • •
Stroke, mm (in.) .................................................................................. 165 (6.50) Flywheel for 14” flex. plate and flexible coupling • •
Displacement, l (in³) .................................................................... 16.12 (983.7) Vibration dampers • •
Compression ratio ..................................................................................... 16.5:1 Engine suspension
Dry weight, kg (lb) .......................................................................... 1480 (3263)
Dry weight with Gen Pac, kg (lb) ............................................... 1910 (4211) Fixed front suspension • •
Wet weight, kg (lb) ........................................................................ 1550 (3417) Lubrication system
Wet weight with Gen Pac, kg (lb) .............................................. 2020 (4453) Oil dipstick • •
Full-flow oil filter of spin-on type • •
Performance 1500 rpm 1800 rpm By-pass oil filter of spin-on type • •
with fan, kW (hp) at: Oil cooler, side mounted • •
Prime Power 430 (585) 485 (660) Low noise oil sump • •
Max Standby Power 473 (643) 546 (743) Fuel system
Fuel filters of disposable type • •
Lubrication system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Electronic unit injectors • •
Oil consumption, liter/h (US gal/h) at: Pre-filter with water separator • •
Prime Power 0.10 (0.026) 0.11 (0.029) Intake and exhaust system
Max Standby Power 0.10 (0.026) 0.12 (0.032) Air filter with replaceable paper insert • •
Oil system capacity incl filters, liter ................................................................42 Air restriction indicator • •
Air cooled exhaust manifold • •
Fuel system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Connecting flange for exhaust pipe • •
Specific fuel consumption at: Exhaust flange with v-clamp • •
Prime Power, g/kWh (lb/hph) Turbo charger, low right side • •
25 % 223 (0.361) 232 (0.376) Cooling system
50 % 201 (0.326) 202 (0.327) Tropical radiator incl intercooler •¹) •
75 % 196 (0.318) 197 (0.319) Belt driven coolant pump • •
100 % 198 (0.321) 200 (0.324) Fan hub • •
Max Standby Power, g/kWh (lb/hph) Thrust fan •¹) •
25 % 218 (0.353) 228 (0.370) Fan guard − •
50 % 199 (0.323) 201 (0.326) Belt guard − •
75 % 195 (0.316) 197 (0.319) Control system
100 % 198 (0.321) 205 (0.332) Engine Management System (EMS) with
CAN-bus interface SAE J1939 and CIU • •
Intake and exhaust system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Alternator
Air consumption, m³/min (cfm) at: Alternator 80A / 24V • •
Prime Power 32 (1130) 42 (1483) Starting system
Max Standby Power 35 (1236) 45 (1589) Starter motor, 7.0kW, 24V • •
Max allowable air intake restriction, Connection facility for extra starter motor • •
kPa (In wc) 5 (20.1) 5 (20.1) Instruments and senders
Heat rejection to exhaust, kW (BTU/min) at: Temp.- and oil pressure for automatic • •
Prime Power 326 (18539) 373 (21212) stop/alarm 103°C
Max Standby Power 356 (20245) 442 (25136) Other equipment
Exhaust gas temperature after turbine, Expandable base frame − •
°C (°F) at: Engine Packing
Prime Power 475 (887) 435 (815) Plastic wrapping • •
Max Standby Power 490 (914) 470 (878) 1)must be ordered, se order specification
Max allowable back-pressure in exhaust line,
− optional equipment or not applicable
kPa (In wc) 10 (40.2) 10 (40.2)
• included in standard specification
Exhaust gas flow, m³/min (cfm) at:
Prime power 79.0 (2790) 97.0 (3426)
Max Standby Power 84.9 (2998) 106.6 (3765)

Cooling system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm

Heat rejection radiation from engine,
kW (BTU/min) at:
Prime Power 30 (1706) 32 (1820)
Max Standby Power 34 (1934) 33 (1877)
Heat rejection to coolant kW (BTU/min) at:
Prime Power 172 (9781) 185 (10521)
Max Standby Power 176 (10009) 199 (11317)
Fan power consumption, kW (hp) 11 (15) 19 (26)

A* = 1587 mm / 62.5 in
B* = 1120 mm / 44.1 in
C* = 1976 mm / 77.8 in
English 11-2004. © 2004 AB Volvo Penta

D = 2296 mm / 90.5 in (During transport)

D = Max 3311 mm / 130.5 in
Note! The engine illustrated may not be entirely identical to production standard engines. * Including radiator and intercooler

Power Standards Rating Guidelines

The engine performance corresponds to ISO 3046, BS PRIME POWER rating corresponds to ISO Standard Power for
5514 and DIN 6271. The technical data applies to an engine continuous operation. It is applicable for supplying electrical power
without cooling fan and operating on a fuel with calorific at variable load for an unlimited number of hours instead of com-
value of 42.7 MJ /kg (18360 BTU/lb) and a density of 0.84 mercially purchased power. A10 % overload capability for govering
kg/liter (7.01 lb/US gal), also where this involves a deviation purpose is available for this rating.
from the standards. Power output guaranteed within 0 to MAXIMUM STANDBY POWER rating corresponds to ISO
+2% att rated ambient conditions at delivery. Ratings are Standard Fuel Stop Power. It is applicable for supplying standby
based on ISO 8528. electrical power at variable load in areas with well established
Engine speed governing in accordance with ISO 3046/IV, electrical networks in the event of normal utility power failure. No
class A1 and ISO 8528-5 class G3 overload capability is available for this rating.
Exhaust emissions 1 hp = 1 kW x 1.36
The engine complies with EPA / CARB - Tier 2 and TA-luft Information
-50% exhaust emission regulations. For more technical data and information, please look in the Gener- AB Volvo Penta
ating Set Engines Sales Guide. SE-405 08 Göteborg, Sweden
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