Wärtsilä has introduced a more powerful version for marine applications of its 32 engine. The engine was first introduced in the 1980s and has been sold over 4000 times.
The 32 engine is used in both marine and land-based power plants markets. In the marine industry the engine is used for both main engine and auxiliary engine applications. It is typically selected to power different types of tankers, container vessels, and offshore support and drilling vessels. In the cruise and ferry sector, it is the most favoured engine of its size. In auxiliary electric production, the engine is widely utilized in all vessel categories where high auxiliary load is needed.
Increased Power Output
The new and upgraded version is available with an increased power output of 580 kW per cylinder at 750 RPM (50 Hz version). This represents a 15 percent increase in power output over the earlier 32 engine, despite having the same external dimensions. This increased output means that the engine now covers a power range from 3 MW to 9,3 MW. One area where this new power output is of particular interest is in the offshore drillship market.
Suitable for Emission-Controlled Areas
The engine is able to operate efficiently and economically on low sulphur fuels (<0.1% S), making it suitable for operation in emission-controlled areas. It can also be equipped with a SCR catalyst, which can reduce NOx emissions by as much as 95 percent. This means that the machinery is IMO Tier III compliant.
