VOLVO PENTA GENSET ENGINE

TAD1241GE
1500 rpm, 354 kW (481 hp) – 1800 rpm, 387 kW (526 hp)

The TAD1241GE is a powerful, reliable

and economical Generating Set Diesel
Engine built on the dependable in-line six
design.
Durability & low noise
Designed for easiest, fastest and most
economical installation. Well-balanced to
produce smooth and vibration-free opera-
tion with low noise level.
To maintain a controlled working tem-
perature in cylinders and combustion
chambers, the engine is equipped with
piston cooling. The engine is also fitted
with replaceable cylinder liners and valve
seats/guides to ensure maximum durabil-
ity and service life of the engine.
Low exhaust emission
The state of the art, high-tech injection
and charging system with low internal
losses contributes to excellent combus-
tion and low fuel consumption.
The TAD1241GE complies with EU
Features
– Maintained performance, air temp 40°C
Stage 2 and TA-Luft -50% exhaust emis- – Tropical cooling system (55°C)
sion regulations. – Fully electronic with Volvo Penta EDC III
– Dual frequency switch (between 1500 rpm and 1800 rpm)
Easy service & maintenance – High power density
Easily accessible service and mainte- – Emission compliant
nance points contribute to the ease of – Low noise levels
– Gen Pac configuration
service of the engine.
Technical description:
Engine and block Lubrication system – Efficient cooling with accurate coolant con-
– Optimized cast iron cylinder block with opti- – Full flow oil cooler trol through a water distribution duct in the
mum distribution of forces without the block – Full flow disposable spin-on oil filter, for ex- cylinder block. Reliable sleeve thermostat
being unnessarily heavy. tra high filtration with minimum pressure drop
– Wet, replaceable cylinder liners – The lubricating oil level can be measured
during operation
Turbo charger
– Piston cooling for low piston temperature – Efficient and reliable turbo charger
and reduced ring temperature – Gear type lubricating oil pump, gear driven
– Extra oil filter for the turbo charger
– Tapered connecting rods for reduce risk of by the transmission
piston cracking Fuel system Electrical system
– Crankshaft induction hardened bearing – Electronical Diesel Control III (EDCIII), an
– Non-return fuel valve
surfaces and fillets with seven bearings for electronically controlled processing system
– Electronic Unit Injectors
moderate load on main and high-end bear- which optimizes engine performance. It also
– Fuel prefilter with water separator and wa-
ings includes advanced facilities for diagnostics
ter-in-fuel indicator / alarm
– Case hardened and nitrocarburized trans- and fault tracing
– Gear driven low-pressure fuel pump
mission gears for heavy duty operation – Three different ways for the customer to
– Fine fuel filter with manual feed pump and
– Keystone top compression rings for long connect his controls and instrument to the
fuel pressure switch
service life engine. CAN SAE J1939 interface, CIU
– Fuel shut-off valve, electrically operated
– Viscous type crankshaft vibration dampers (Control interface unit) and Stand alone
to withstand single bearing alternator tor- Cooling system connections.
sional vibrations – Air to air intercooler – Sensors for oil pressure, oil temp, boost
– Replaceable valve guides and valve seats – Coolant filter as standard pressure, boost temp, coolant temp, fuel
– Over head camshaft and four valves per cyl- – Gear driven, maintenance-free coolant temp, water in fuel, fuel pressure and two
inder pump with high degree of efficiency speed sensors.
TAD1241GE
Technical Data
General Standard equipment Engine Gen Pac
Engine designation......................................................................... TAD1241GE Engine
No. of cylinders and configuration........................................................ in-line 6 Automatic belt tensioner • •
Method of operation................................................................................ 4-stroke Lift eyelets • •
Bore, mm (in.)...................................................................................... 131 (5.16) Flywheel
Stroke, mm (in.)................................................................................... 150 (5.91) Flywheel housing with conn. acc. to SAE 1 • •
Displacement, l (in3).................................................................... 12.13 (740.2) Flywheel for 14” flex. plate and flexible coupling • •
Compression ratio...................................................................................... 17.5:1 Vibration dampers • •
Dry weight, kg (lb)........................................................................... 1380 (3036) Engine suspension
With Gen Pac, kg (lb).................................................................... 1645 (3627)
Wet weight, kg (lb)......................................................................... 1455 (3201) Fixed front suspension • •
With Gen Pac, kg (lb).................................................................... 1720 (3792) Lubrication system
Oil dipstick • •
Performance Full-flow oil filter of spin-on type • •
with fan, kW (hp) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm By-pass oil filter of spin-on type • •
Prime Power 323 (439) 352 (479) Oil cooler, side mounted • •
Max Standby Power 354 (481) 387 (526) Low noise oil sump • •
Fuel system
Lubrication system Fuel filters of disposable type • •
Oil consumption, liter/h (US gal/h) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Electronic unit injectors • •
Prime Power 0.11 (0.029) 0.12 (0.032) Pre-filter with water separator • •
Max Standby Power 0.12 (0.032) 0.13 (0.034) Intake and exhaust system
Oil system capacity incl filters, liter.................................................................35 Air filter without rain cover • •
Oil change intervals at specification Air filter with replaceable paper insert • •
VDS-2, h............................................................................................................ 600 Air restriction indicator • •
VDS, ACEA E3, h............................................................................................ 400 Air cooled exhaust manifold • •
ACEA E1, E2, API CD, CF, CF-4, CG-4, h............................................... 200 Connecting flange for exhaust pipe • •
Exhaust flange with v-clamp • •
Fuel system Turbo charger, low right side • •
Specific fuel consumption at Crankcase ventilation • •
Prime Power, g/kWh (lb/hph) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Cooling system
25 % 216 (0.350) 231 (0.374) Tropical radiator incl intercooler •¹) •
50 % 199 (0.323) 208 (0.330) Gear driven coolant pump • •
75 % 195 (0.316) 200 (0.324) Fan hub • •
100 % 198 (0.321) 202 (0.327) Thrust fan – •
Max Standby Power, g/kWh (lb/hph) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Fan guard – •
25 % 211 (0.347) 225 (0.365) Belt guard – •
50 % 197 (0.319) 203 (0.329) Control system
75 % 195 (0.316) 200 (0.324) Engine Management System (EMS) with • •
100 % 199 (0.323) 203 (0.329) CAN-bus interface SAE J1939 and stand alone
interface
Intake and exhaust system Alternator
Air consumption at 27°C, m³/min (cfm) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Alternator 60A / 24 V • •
Prime Power 23.5 (830) 28.0 (989) Starting system
Max Standby Power 25.0 (883) 29.0 (1024) Starter motor, 6.0kW, 24 V • •
Max allowable air intake restriction, kPa (In wc)................................5 (20.1)
Heat rejection to exhaust, Connection facility for extra starter motor • •
kW (BTU/min) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Instruments and senders
Prime Power 250 (14217) 272 (15468) Temp.- and oil pressure for automatic • •
Max Standby power 276 (15696) 306 (17402) stop/alarm 103°C
Exhaust gas temperature after turbine, Other equipment
°C (°F) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Expandable base frame – •
Prime Power 490 (914) 465 (869) Engine Packing
Max Standby Power 505 (941) 490 (914) Plastic warpping • •
Max allowable back-pressure in exhaust line, kPa (In wc)............ 10 (40.2) ¹)must be ordered, se order specification - optional equipment
Exhaust gas flow, m³/min (cfm) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm − optional equipment or not applicable
Prime power 58 (2048) 66 (2331) • included in standard specification
Max Standby Power 63 (2225) 72 (2543)

Cooling system
Heat rejection radiation from engine,
kW (BTU/min) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
Prime Power 17 (967) 18 (1024)
Max Standby Power 18 (1024) 20 (1137)
Heat rejection to coolant kW (BTU/min)
Prime Power 123 (6995) 139 (7905)
Max Standby Power 125 (7109) 143 (8132)
Fan power consumption, kW (hp) 9 (12) 15 (20)
English 12-2006. © 2006 AB Volvo Penta

Note! Not all models, standard equipment and accessories are available in all countries.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
The engine illustrated may not be entirely identical to production standard engines.

Power Standards Rating Guidelines

The engine performance corresponds to ISO 3046, BS PRIME POWER rating corresponds to ISO Standard Power for
5514 and DIN 6271. The technical data applies to an engine continuous operation. It is applicable for supplying electrical power
without cooling fan and operating on a fuel with calorific at variable load for an unlimited number of hours instead of com-
value of 42.7 MJ /kg (18360 BTU/lb) and a density of 0.84 mercially purchased power. A10 % overload capability for govering
kg/liter (7.01 lb/US gal), also where this involves a deviation purpose is available for this rating.
from the standards. Power output guaranteed within 0 to MAXIMUM STANDBY POWER rating corresponds to ISO
+2% att rated ambient conditions at delivery. Ratings are Standard Fuel Stop Power. It is applicable for supplying standby
based on ISO 8528. Engine speed governing in accordance electrical power at variable load in areas with well established
with ISO 3046/IV, class A1 and ISO 8528-5 class G3 electrical networks in the event of normal utility power failure. No
Exhaust emissions overload capability is available for this rating.
The engine complies with EU stage 2 emission legislation 1 hp = 1 kW x 1.36
according to the Non Road Directive EU 97/68/EEC. The Information
engine also complies with TA-luft -50% exhaust emission For more technical data and information, please look in the Gener- AB Volvo Penta
regulations. ating Set Engines Sales Guide. SE-405 08 Göteborg, Sweden
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