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M 34 DF • Technical Data

M 34 DF
Dual Fuel Engine
Diesel Mode Gas Mode
for Operation on Liquid
and Gaseous Fuels
Emission IMO II IMO III*
Bore mm 340 340
6 • 8 • 9 Cylinder
Stroke mm 460 460
Speed rpm 720/750 720/750
Power kW/cyl. (MN≥80) 500 500
BMEP bar 19.9/19.1 19.9/19.1 M 34 DF Key Features and Key Values
Liquid fuel g/kWh @100% 188 1.8 ■ Outstanding efficiency and loading
consumption capacity
Gas fuel kJ/kWh @100% – 7,708 ■ Operational simplicity
consumption – fully automated engine control
■ Service and maintenance simplicity
Efficiency % ˜ 44.8 > 46.7
(development target)
– modular engine design
■ Conventional marine injection system
Without engine driven pumps. Tolerance for SFOC and efficiency +/-5%. and ignition fuel system
Maximum continous rating according to ISO 3046/1.
■ MDO pilot fuel capable
* 2.4 g/kWh based on preliminary IMO III emission levels
■ Minimal methane slip
■ Operation on natural gas with low
methane number at reduced load
■ Supports HFO operation according
to CIMAC H55/K55 in diesel mode

Excellent support
■ Global application and installation
support for engine and gas system
periphery
■ Operator and technician training
■ Strong, global dealer support
network with marine focus

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems

Headquarters Europe, Africa, Middle East Americas Asia Pacific
Propulsion Engine Dimensions (mm) and Weights (t)
Engine L1 L2 L3 L4 H1 H2 H3 W1 W2 t Caterpillar Marine Caterpillar Marine MaK Americas Inc. Caterpillar Marine Trading Caterpillar Marine Asia
6 M 34 DF 5934 788 852 1168 2784 1052 550 2418 962 39.5 Power Systems Power Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Pacific Pte Ltd
A Division of A Division of
8 M 34 DF 7298 1044 852 1472 2969 1052 550 2229 262 49.0
Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co.KG Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co.KG 3450 Executive Way 25/F, Caterpillar Marine Center No. 5 Tukang Innovation Grove
9 M 34 DF 7828 1044 852 1472 2969 1052 550 2229 262 52.0 Neumühlen 9 Neumühlen 9 Miramar Park of Commerce 1319, Yan’an West Road Singapore 618304
22763 Hamburg/Germany 22763 Hamburg/Germany Miramar, FL. 33025/USA 200050 Shanghai/P. R.China Republic of Singapore

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All mentioned data is preliminary!
Subject to change without notice.
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Dual Fuel Technology • M 34 DF M 34 DF • Design M 34 DF • Safety Concept

Caterpillar Motoren designed the M 34 DF the exhaust gas system, supporting High efficiency and proven reliability ■
1 Gas System ■
6 Crankcase ■ Combustion ■ Double walled gas pipes Separate
based on the reliable M 32 C engine installation and certification simplicity. make the M 34 DF an excellent propulsion – Double walled – Explosion valves monitoring exhaust pipe*
■ Explosion relief valves
series. It will be capable of operating engine for operation in- and outside of – gas lines & bellows – Bearing temperature monitoring
The M 34 DF will be capable of running in exhaust system
on multiple fuels without sacrificing the environmental protected areas as well – Leakage monitoring – Gas detection
on Natural Gas (NG) as an alternative to Crankcase
typical MaK marine engine attributes. as waters with HFO limitations. Due to – Gas valve unit – Pressure monitoring
expensive low sulfur Marine Diesel Oil ventilation
selected operation profiles and diesel ■
2 Ignition Injector ■
7 Air System
Driven by upcoming fuel sulfur and NOx (MDO) or large and complex scrubber Explosion
fuel costs, the M 34 DF is a preferred – Gas admission valve – New turbocharger
regulations in Emission Control Areas installations for ECA operation as of 2015. relief valves*
engine regarding low cost of operation. – Cylinder pressure sensor – Wastegate/Blow off
(ECA), the M 34 DF will provide full flexi- Gas detector
■
3 Modular Alarm and ■
8 Exhaust Manifold & Cladding Ventilation*
bility for vessels operating in regulated The M 34 DF will share the same footprint
Control System MACS – Explosion relief valves
and/or lesser regulated areas without as the very successful M 32 C engine ■ Gas pipe leakage monitoring
– Gas mode ■
9 Ignition Fuel System
major changes to the engine room or series. flushing with inert gas
– Diesel mode – Ignition fuel filter module
– Switchover – High pressure pump
– Knock control – Double walled fuel pipes
■ Explosion relief valves
■
4 Piston
Preferred Choice for Gas Electrical Reliability Based in charge air duct
– Reduced compression ratio
and Mechanical Propulsion on Proven Components
■
5 New Flexible Camshaft Technology
■ Option to avoid expensive low sulfur ■ Expectations of decreasing ■ Proven spark ignited gas engine and Lower Valve Train ■ Crankcase
MDO for ECA operation LNG prices worldwide experience since 1998 – New eccentric shaft Inert gas supply* Explosion relief valves,
■ Reduced particle emissions ■ Caterpillar is the world largest 1
■ Alternative to srubber installation – New outlet lever – oil mist detection, and
■ Minimal impact on engine and exhaust ■ Supports CO2 reduction initiatives: gas engine manufacturer – New camshaft – pressure sensor
* Optional scope of supply
systems dimensions – Energy Efficiency Design Index ( EEDI) ■ Integrated LNG ship power solutions – Diesel/gas operation
■ LNG infrastructure being developed – Local incentive programs ■ Global Caterpillar ® dealer support
■ Low operational costs ■ Built-in fuel redundancy 2 7
Fuel Pipes
8 Standard Cat Supply Alarm & Monitoring
Supply Voltage
3 Recommended Cat Supply
Gas Tank Controls
5%

4
4%
To Ship’s
5 Gas Handling Alarm & Monitoring

Plant Alarm &

Sulfur Content

3% Monitoring
System
0.1% Sulphur limits in ECA effective 2015.
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Emission Control Area (ECA) Ignition Vacuum Module Crankcase System GMS Exhaust Gas
Fuel Oil Double Walled Gas (Load Sharing) Ventilation
Potential future ECA Module Gas Pipe Detection System

Liquid Fuel
Gas Fuel
Dual Fuel • Main Propulsion • 6, 8, 9 Cylinder