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Wärtsilä 32: Typical Application Areas Operational Features

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Wärtsilä 32

WÄRTSILÄ© 32 bore engines have been the preferred choice of yards, operators and owners since the
1980s, with more than 5100 engines delivered to the marine market alone. The Wärtsilä 32 is available
with 6 to 16 cylinders and a power output ranging between 3 and 9.3 MW at 720 and 750 RPM. It has
best-in-class power density and fuel economy over a wide operating range.

With proven reliability and low consumption of engine on different types of tankers and container vessels.
consumables, the Wärtsilä 32 represents the most efficient In the offshore sector, the reliability of the Wärtsilä 32 has
solution throughout the entire lifecycle of the vessel. made it the most popular medium speed engine for OSVs
zz Proven in service and drilling vessels. Similarly, in the cruise and ferry sector,
zz High reliability the Wärtsilä 32 has proven to be the most favoured engine
zz High power density of its size.
zz Low fuel consumption over a wide load range In auxiliary electric production, the Wärtsilä 32 is widely
zz Operates on HFO, MDO and liquid bio fuels utilized in all vessel categories where high auxiliary load is
zz Supported by Wärtsilä’s global service network. needed.
Typical application areas Operational features
The Wärtsilä 32 has a proven track record in a wide Its excellent fuel flexibility allows the Wärtsilä 32 to
range of vessel applications. It is used for main engine operate on HFO, MDO and liquid bio fuel with a broad
applications, both direct mechanical drive as well as diesel range of fuel viscosities, from 2.0 cSt up to 730 cSt HFO
electric, and as an auxiliary engine. It can be optimized for (at 50 °C/122 °F).
either constant speed or along a combinatory curve. In the The engine is able to operate efficiently and
merchant fleet, typical applications include use as the main economically on low sulphur fuel oils (<0.1% S), making
it suitable for operation in emission-controlled areas. The Wärtsilä 32 IMO Tier II or III

engine can also be equipped with a SCR catalyst, such Cylinder bore 320 mm Fuel specification: Fuel oil
Piston stroke 400 mm 700 cSt/50°C 7200 sR1/100°F
as the Wärtsilä NOR (nitrogen oxide reducer), which can Cylinder output 580 kW/cyl ISO 8217, category ISO-F-RMK 700
reduce NOX emissions by up to 95%. This means that, Speed 750 rpm SFOC 178.8 g/kWh at ISO conditions
already today, the machinery is IMO Tier III compliant. The Mean effective pressure 28.9 bar
Piston speed 10.0 m/s
standard Wärtsilä 32 naturally fulfils IMO Tier II regulations.
Rated power
The Wärtsilä 32 is equipped with a variable inlet valve
Engine type kW
closure (VIC) unit. This makes it possible to apply early inlet  6L32 3 480
valve closure at high load, which in turn enables minimized   8L32 4 640
  9L32 5 220
NOX levels and reduced fuel consumption. By switching
12V32 6 960
to late inlet valve closure, good part load and transient 16V32 9 280
performance is assured. The overall operational benefits Dimensions (mm) and weights (tonnes)
include improved part load performance, smoke reduction, Engine type A* A B* B C D F Weight

and improved load acceptance.   6L32 5 570 5 130 2 432 2 295 2 380 2 345 1 155 35
  8L32 6 400 6 379 2 457 2 375 2 610 2 345 1 155 44
The engine control system incorporates automatic   9L32 6 885 6 869 2 455 2 375 2 610 2 345 1 155 49
monitoring and control for optimal operating efficiency. 12V32 7 098 6 865 2 516 2 430 2 900 2 120 1 210 57
16V32 8 041 7 905 2 516 2 595 3 325 2 120 1 210 71
Lifecycle costs * Turbocharger at flywheel end.

The Wärtsilä 32 has been designed to operate reliably


on a range of fuels, even the poorest quality heavy fuel.
The engine is designed for long periods of maintenance-
free operation and has overhaul intervals of up to 24,000
hours. This and the maintenance-friendly design reduce
downtime, promote scheduling, and cut operating costs.
Together with condition based maintenance and long-
time service agreements, the overhaul interval time for the
Wärtsilä 32 can be even further extended, thus minimizing
maintenance costs and maximizing the revenue-earning
capability of the vessel. The Wärtsilä 32 engine is
fully compliant with the IMO Tier II exhaust emissions
regulations as set out in Annex VI of MARPOL 73/7.
05.2019 / Bock´s Office

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