GAS SYSTEM

SERIES 4000 NATURAL GAS

480V / 60 Hz
NOx < 500 mg/Nm3

SYSTEM RATINGS
Gas genset
Genset
Type

Engine
Type

MTU 8V4000 GS
MTU 8V4000 GS
MTU 12V4000 GS
MTU 16V4000 GS
MTU 20V4000 GS

L33
L33
L33
L33
L33

Output
Elect.1)
kWel.
762
840
1272
1705
2129

Therm.2)
kWth.
410
452
664
974
1158

Exhaust3)
kWth. (C)
426 (120)
453 (120)
659 (120)
821 (120)
1077 (120)

Low Temp.
kWth. (C)
47 (40)
49 (40)
88 (40)
113 (40)
142 (40)

Energy
input4)
kW
1851
2014
2974
3991
4985

Efciency
Electr.
nel. (%)
41.2
41.7
42.8
42.7
42.7

Total
ntot (%)
86.3
86.6
87.3
87.7
87.5

Output
Elect.1)
kWel.
762
1147
1550
1932

Therm.2)
kWth.
455
632
863
1035

Exhaust3)
kWth. (C)
424 (120)
638 (120)
805 (120)
1101 (120)

Low Temp.
kWth. (C)
32 (53)
43 (53)
76 (53)
78 (53)

Energy
input4)
kW
1872
2747
3651
4577

Efciency
Electr.
nel. (%)
40.7
41.8
42.5
42.2

Total
ntot (%)
87.7
88.0
88.1
88.9

Methane
number5)
70
80
80
80
80

hot ambient conditions

Genset
Type

Engine
Type

MTU 8V4000 GS
MTU 12V4000 GS
MTU 16V4000 GS
MTU 20V4000 GS

L32
L32
L32
L32

1) Rated power at nominal voltage, power factor = 1,0 and nominal frequency
2) Heat output from engine cooling with tolerance of 8%
3) Heat output from exhaust (exhaust cooling to 120C) with tolerance of 8%
4) Performance data in accordance with ISO 3046/I-2002 with tolerance of 5%
5) Referenced methane number

Project specific data on request:

- different alternator voltage
- different flow-/return-temperatures, hot cooling, methane number, installation conditions etc.
- Container

Methane
number5)
80
80
80
80

DRAWINGS AND DIMENSIONS

Note: This drawing is provided for reference only and should not be used for installation planning.

Genset Type
MTU 8V4000 GS
MTU 12V4000 GS
MTU 16V4000 GS
MTU 20V4000 GS

Dimensions Genset (L x W x H)
5000 x 2000 x 2500 mm
5850 x 2000 x 2500 mm
6800 x 2000 x 2600 mm
7250 x 2000 x 2600 mm

4000
Conguration
No. of cylinders
Bore/Stroke
Cyl. displacement
Rated speed

90 V
8/12/16/20
170/210 mm
4.77 lit.
1500 rpm

DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT (EXTRACT)

// Sliding gear starter 24V
// Gas supply with electronically controlled gas metering valve
// Electronic high-voltage capacitor ignition system with one ignition coil

per cylinder
// Electronic speed governor for speed and power output control with

automatic knocking control

Any specications, descriptions, values, data or other information related to dimensions, power or other technical performance criteria of the goods as provided in
this general productinformation are to be understood as non-binding and may be subject to further changes such as but not limited to technical evolution at any time.
Version: 01.08.2014, materials and specications subject to change without notice due to technical advances.

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ENGINE DATA