The Wärtsilä 50 is a four-stroke diesel engine generating set. High efficiency and power on any liquid fuel combined with high reliability and flexibility makes this solution perfect for flexible baseload applications including daily starts and stops. The dynamic features of the genset are also suitable for balancing power generation, especially in larger power plants where footprint needs to be reduced.
Wärtsilä 50 engine comes in 18V cylinder configuration producing up to 18.9 MW
electrical power. It uses direct fuel injection that results in high engine efficiency while
keeping emissions within limits set by the World Bank/IFC Guidelines.
power to grid.
electrical efficiency.
MW installed capacity.
| Wärtsilä 50 diesel engine generating set | ||
| Cylinder configurations | 18V | |
| Cylinder bore | 500 mm | |
| Piston stroke | 580 mm | |
| Engine speed | 500 rpm (50 Hz), 514 rpm (60 Hz) | |
| Performance * | ||
| 18V50 | ||
| Rated electrical power (kW) | 18 434 (50Hz) 18 875 (60Hz) | |
| Electrical efficiency (%) | 49.4 (50 Hz) 49.1 (60 Hz) | |
| Heat rate (kJ/kWh) | 7 282 (50Hz) 7 339 (60Hz) | |
| Loading and unloading | ||
| Connected to grid | Full load | |
| Regular start time (min:sec) | 00:30 | 10:00 |
| Fast start time (min:sec) | 00:30 | Down to 2:00 |
| Stop time (min) | 1:00 | |
| Ramp rate (hot, load/min) | 60% | |
| Minimum Load | ||
| Unit level | 10% | |
| Plant level | Equal to minimum load of one unit | |
| * Rated electrical power and electrical efficiencies are given at generator terminals at 100kPa ambient pressure, 25°C suction air temperature and 30% relative humidity, and without engine driven pumps. Power factor 1.0 (site). Electrical efficiency with 5% tolerance. Site conditions, fuel and applicable emission limits may have an impact on performance figures. Please contact Wärtsilä for project-specific performance data. Catalyst systems are designed based on project specific requirements. Certain fuel components are poisonous for catalyst elements. Maximum amount of these components to be limited in the fuel in applications where catalyst system is installed. |
| Disclaimer: The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and may not be incorporated, in whole or in part, into any agreement or proposal. No representation of any kind is made in respect of any information contained herein and Wärtsilä expressly disclaims any responsibility for, and does not guarantee, the correctness or the completeness of the information. The calculations and assumptions included in the information do not necessarily take into account all the factors that could be relevant in a particular case. Information herein shall not be construed as a guarantee or warranty of the performance of any Wärtsilä technology, equipment or installation. |
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Liquid fuels
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Liquid fuels and gas
Flexible baseload (>6000 running hours annually)
Intermediate load (2000 - 6000 running hours annually)
Peaking and grid stability (<2000 running hours annually)
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