MAN Dual-Fuel GenSets

L23/30DF and L28/32DF

Contents

MAN Dual-Fuel GenSets ............................................................................... 5

Advantages of L23/30DF and L28/32DF........................................................ 6
Dual-Fuel Operation...................................................................................... 8
Flexible Installation...................................................................................... 10
Easy Installation of the Engine Series L23/30 .............................................. 11
MAN Diesel & Turbo Online Service ............................................................ 12
MAN L23/30DF, Technical data ................................................................... 14
MAN L28/32DF, Technical data ................................................................... 15
MAN PrimeServ – World-Class Service ....................................................... 16
MAN Dual-Fuel GenSets

Flexible dual-fuel power technology pure gas engines, but dual-fuel engines components can be pre-installed on
is becoming increasingly important have several advantages over pure gas the engine and the remaining delivered
in a marine market where oil prices engines. Most importantly, if gas op- with the engine for later installation or
are fluctuating and emission legisla- eration is interrupted, or a shortage of as a retro-fit solution. The control and
tion is becoming ever more stringent. gas occurs, the system switches seam- safety system and sensors necessary
As shipping route and operation vary, lessly to fuel operation. for gas operation are installed and pre-
every ship has different requirements pared for gas operation.
in terms of dual-fuel design and time MAN Diesel & Turbo has developed a
frame for installation. This demands reliable and cost-effective concept for The dual-fuel GenSets running on gas
careful planning and consideration of MAN dual-fuel GenSets providing the possess inherent advantages in terms
the liquefied natural gas (LNG) systems flexibility and freedom to install now or of reducing emissions and offer full fuel
available in order to find the most ben- be prepared for dual-fuel running. The flexibility and high efficiency regardless
eficial solution for your particular needs. dual-fuel GenSets running on gas can of price fluctuations in the fuel market.
be delivered as new-building, ready for MAN dual-fuel GenSets also offer low
An alternative to dual-fuel engines is dual-fuel operation as most dual-fuel operational and maintenance costs.

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Advantages of L23/30DF and L28/32DF

MAN Diesel & Turbo‘s dual-fuel generat- The inherent advantages of the dual- jection system in gas mode and fuel
ing sets form part of a complete marine fuel design are: mode
solution with the low-speed MAN B&W „„ spare parts with high availability
ME-GI main engines. MAN L23/30DF „„ a high reliability, since the dual-fuel „„ simple and easy operation
and MAN L28/32DF are designed to genset is based on the most sold ma- „„ long time between overhaul (TBO)
complement the two-stroke dual-fuel rine engine type ever with more than „„ low maintenance cost
ME-GI engine as part of a complete 16,000 engines in service worldwide „„ retrofit packages available
power package. „„ a competitive first-cost price is „„ available as Dual-Fuel Ready concept.
achieved by using the same fuel in-

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Dual-Fuel Operation

L23/30DF and L28/32DF are based relied power source on board ships from Fig. 1 shows a dual-fuel engine over-
on the proven classic GenSet designs international shipowners. The reliability view where the main gas components
L28/32H and L23/30H, recognised of the dual-fuel GenSets has been es- are highlighted. A flexible engine room
worldwide as ultra-reliable and robust tablished as several thousand running layout is possible due to the properties
GenSets with long TBOs. hours in gas operation are long since of the gas valve regulator. The regulator
passed. Especially on container vessels ensures a constant gas pressure at the
MAN dual-fuel GenSets are already the L28/32DF has proven its reliability. gas valve injectors, see Fig. 2.

2
3

Fig. 1: Engine overview showing: 1. Gas control valve, 2. Gas block and 3. Double-walled gas pipe with leak detection

Fig. 2: The gas valve regulator is shown mounted on the engine

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A competitive first-cost is achieved valve is used for injection of pilot oil Further, the injection design enables a
through the unique fuel injection sys- (MGO) when the GenSets are running in cost-effective and easy retrofit as no
tem, see fig. 3. gas mode. This means that a separate additional pilot oil system is needed.
fuel oil injection system with injectors,
In fuel mode, the oil (MGO) is injected pumps and pipes for running in gas
through the main oil valve and the same mode is not required.

Fig. 3: Gas components on the dual-fuel engine: 1. Gas injection valve, 2. Gas block, 3. Double-walled gas pipe with gas leak
detection and 4. Gas pipe/gas connection

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Flexible Installation

An LNG supply system is shown in Fig. stant gas pressure at the engine and designed in various ways. The GVUs
4, where the GenSets can combust allows a flexible installation of the gas can be placed either separately or in
boil-off gas. valve units (GVUs), see Fig. 4. a designated GVU room up to 100 m
from the GenSets.
The gas valve regulator mounted on the If limited space is available in the engine
MAN dual-fuel GenSets ensures a con- room this is an advantage as it can be

Engine room
LNG SUPPLY SYSTEM Main Engine: ME-GI

GVT
Vaporiser

Vent

300 bar
Bunkering station
45°C

From/to
glycol water skid

Fuel Supply
System

LNG Tank
TYPE C
Cryogenic pumps

GVU
GenSets
Vent

Vaporiser 6 bar

GVU
Vent
From/to
glycol water skid
6 bar

GVU
Vent

BOG compressor 6 bar

GVU
Vent

6 bar

Fig.4: An LNG supply system for dual-fuelled GenSets

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Easy Installation of the Engine Series L23/30
– Plug and Play

The new monocoque design is a cost- a stiffer construction that reduces the steel foundation with support towers
down initiative that simplifies the in- level of vibration. and subsequent levelling superfluous.
stallation of the engine series L23/30 The installation of the GenSet now only
including the new L23/30DF. The im- The key economic benefits of the rede- requires three mounting points for the
proved base frame concept offers sev- signed base frame are reduced engi- 3-conical support, see Fig. 5.
eral technical advantages, a reduction neering and installation costs. The new
of the overall weight of the GenSet and design has made the traditional welded

Fig. 5: Installation of the GenSet only requires three mounting points

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MAN Diesel & Turbo Online Service

Greater protection for your engines CoCoS-EDS work areas Data logging. Engine data can be ob-
In the modern global economy, the Trend analysis. With CoCoS-EDS, tained online and data stored for the
rapid transmission of information for operators can observe engine perfor- lifetime of the engine.
engine evaluation plays a decisive role, mance over time, compared to both
particularly in the field of transportation measured and reference values, thus Reporting. An overview of engine-per-
and power generation. Thanks to the in- allowing early detection of abnormali- formance data, from any period of time,
ternet, MAN Diesel & turbo can receive/ ties. In this way, CoCoS-EDS can de- can be produced from plant-specific,
transmit important engine and installa- tect combustion problems, component customised displays and reports.
tion information from/to anywhere in the wear, contamination and other negative
world, making the know-how of experts conditions that can lead to decreased
available in real time. engine performance.

MAN Diesel & Turbo’s dedicated engine- Monitoring INTERNET

diagnostics system – CoCoS-EDS – of- The CoCos-EDS monitoring function al-
fers owners and operators an integrated lows operators to survey engine opera-
system for data analysis. It helps system tion through a set of dedicated displays
users with fault finding, in the process showing, for example, engine-perfor-
minimising damage and failures. mance curves, characteristic maps and
load diagrams. Any abnormal engine
In the event of a fault, and at the cus- behaviour is accordingly indicated at an
tomer’s request, CoCoS-EDS enables early stage, allowing operators to take
the transmission of all fault-relevant appropriate action.
data to our MAN specialists for analysis.
In many cases, problems can be solved
directly on-site by the crew with the
help of Online Service troubleshooting.
This method facilitates a swift response
and frequently saves the expenses for
an on-site diagnosis performed by trav-
elling engineers.

CoCoS-EDS diagnostic capabilities de- FIREWALL HARDWARE

rive from MAN Diesel & Turbo’s centu-
ry-long experience and expertise in the
design, manufacture and maintenance SERVER
of two- and four-stroke diesel engines.

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 Online Service advantages
„„ Optimised plant reliability and availability
„„ Faster troubleshooting and fault elimination
„„ Improved support for operators
„„ Necessary spare parts identified and dispatched swiftly
„„ Travel-cost savings as a result of remote support
„„ No costs incurred for deployment of additional experts
„„ Clear and comprehensive documentation.

CONTROL ROOM B

1. ETHERNET SWITCH: ENGINE LOAD SIGNAL TO

EACH MAN GENSET FROM POWER MANAGEMENT
EDS SYSTEM FOR CREW SYSTEM / ALARM SYSTEM

CONTROL ROOM CABINET ENGINE ROOM A

INDUSTRIAL PC TCP/IP
MAN GENSETS
CONVERTERS
MODBUS CABLE
TCP/IP

1. ETHERNET SWITCH
SACOSONE SACOSONE SACOSONE
FIREWALL HARDWARE

B A
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MAN L23/30DF
Technical data

H
A B
C 1,210 mm

P Free passage between the engines, width 600 mm and height 2,000 mm
Q ~Min. distance between centre of engines: ~2,250 mm (without gallery) ~2,600 mm (with gallery)

Bore: 225 mm / stroke: 300 mm

Speed r/min 750 720 900
Frequency Hz 50 60 60
Eng. kW Gen. kW* Eng. kW Gen. kW* Eng. kW Gen. kW*
5L23/30DF 625 590 625 590 - -
6L23/30DF 750 710 750 710 900 855
7L23/30DF 875 830 875 830 1,050 995
8L23/30DF 1,000 950 1,000 950 1,200 1,140

Dimensions
Cyl. No. 5 6 6 7 7 8 8
r/min 720/750 720/750 900 720/750 900 720/750 900
A mm 3,469 3,839 3,839 4,209 4,276 4,579 4,896
B mm 2,202 2,252 2,252 2,302 2,302 2,352 2,352
C mm 5,671 6,091 6,091 6,511 6,578 6,931 7,241
H mm 2,749 2,749 2,749 2,749 2,749 2,749 2,749
Dry Mass t 17.3 19.0 19.2 21.4 21.4 23.3 23.4

* Based on nominal generator efficiencies of 95%

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MAN L28/32DF
Technical data

A B 1,490 1,800
C Q 1,126

P Free passage between the engines, width 600 mm and height 2,000 mm
Q ~Min. distance between centre of engines: 2,655 mm (without gallery) ~2,850 mm (with gallery)

Bore: 280 mm / stroke: 320 mm

Speed r/min 750 720
Frequency Hz 50 60
Eng. kW Gen. kW* Eng. kW Gen. kW*
5L28/32DF 1,000 950 1,000 950
6L28/32DF 1,200 1,140 1,200 1,140
7L28/32DF 1,400 1,330 1,400 1,330
8L28/32DF 1,600 1,520 1,600 1,520
9L28/32DF 1,800 1,710 1,800 1,710

Dimensions
Cyl. No. 5 6 7 8 9
A mm 4,321 4,801 5,281 5,761 6,241
B mm 2,400 2,510 2,680 2,770 2,690
C mm 6,721 7,311 7,961 8,531 8,931
H mm 2,835 3,009 3,009 3,009 3,009
Dry mass t 32.6 36.3 39.4 40.7 47.1

*Based on nominal generator efficiencies of 95%

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MAN PrimeServ – World-Class Service

Fig.6: Service centers

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The MAN Diesel & Turbo Group offers assistance to customers throughout days a year
worldwide, round-the-clock service, the product life cycle, from delivery to „„ Diagnosis and troubleshooting with
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Saint-Nazaire, Hamburg and Stockport, fer outstanding service and unrivalled hensive hands-on courses in operation
service centers on all continents provide technical expertise. Plus, we only use and maintenance of MAN Dual-fuel
comprehensive and continuous support. genuine spare parts – safeguarding the Gensets.
longevity of your engine.
Marine propulsion, gensets, and
stationary plants MAN PrimeServ’s aim is to provide:
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nowned for their quality and durabil- spare parts within 24 hours
ity. We are a global organisation with „„ Fast, reliable and competent custom-
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ceptional field service management, „„ Individually tailored O&M contracts
tailor-made solutions, and first-class „„ Ongoing training and qualification of
technical support. operators and maintenance staff

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