The pre-chamber of the Wärtsilä 34SG engine is optimized by using advanced three-dimensional, computerized fluid dynamics.
The pre-chamber is the ignition source for the main fuel charge, and is thus one of the essential components of a lean-burn spark-ignited gas engine. The advantages of the new pre-chamber include more stable combustion, which results in a more stable load and improved overall efficiency.
The new pre-chamber is available for the following cylinder configurations: