L+V51/60DF

Four-Stroke Dual-Fuel engine

MAN Diesel
 L+V51/60DF Technical data

Four-stroke dual-fuel engines V51/60DF and L51/60DF

Engine cycle:  four-stroke

Turbocharging system:  constant pressure
Number of cylinders, V-engines: 18, 14, 12
Number of cylinders, L-engines:  9

Bore:  510 mm
Stroke:  600 mm
Swept volume per cylinder: 122.6 dm3

Cylinder output (MCR)

at 514 rpm, 60 Hz: 1,000 kWm
at 500 rpm, 50 Hz:  975 kWm

Cooling
Cylinder cooling (single-stage): fresh water
Charge air cooler (two-stage): fresh water
Fuel injector cooling: fresh water
Starting: compressed air

General definition of dual-fuel engine ratings according to ISO 30461/1­2002

ISO reference conditions
Air temperature:  298 K (25°C)
Air pressure: 1 bar
Fresh water temperature
upstream of charge-air cooler: 298 K (25°C)
Relative humidity: 30%

Electrical power quoted depends on alternator make.

Power and consumption may vary according to set-up
conditions. Engines comply with the World Bank guide­-
lines for thermal power plants. The stated con­sumption GenSet output * (kWe)
figures refer to the above-mentioned ISO reference
conditions.The heat rate for Diesel operation refers to
fuel oil with a lower caloric value (LHV) of 42,700 kJ/kg. 500 1/min, 50 Hz 514 1/min, 60 Hz
The heat rate for gas operation to a LHV of 28 MJ/Nm3. kWe kWe

Ratings are given with a tolerance of +5% and without

engine-driven pumps. Figures for gas engines refer
to natural gas with a methane number higher than 80.
The specific lube oil consumption is specified at MCR
with a tolerance of 20%.
18V51/60DF 18 cyl. 17,110 17,550
14V51/60DF 14 cyl. 13,310 13,650
12V51/60DF 12 cyl. 11,410 11,700
9L51/60DF 9 cyl. 8,560 8,780

Specific fuel oil consumption in Diesel operation:

(g/kWh) = heat rate x 1000 (kJ/kWh)
LHV
Mean piston speed 10.0 m/s 10.3 m/s
Mean effective pressure 19.0 bar 19.0 bar
* Alternator Efficiency: 97.5%


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Specific fuel consumption of GenSet (5% tolerance) 

Gas (incl. pilot fuel) Diesel/HFO

100% load 100% load

L+V51/60DF 7,733 kJ/kWhe 8,062 kJ/kWhe

Specific lube oil consumption L+V51/DF (20% tolerance)

Cyl. No. 12 14 18

kg/h 6.0 7.0 9.0


 Definitions

7L 51/60DF

L+V51/60DF – “The reliable one”

A synonym for the highest output combined with optimum flexibility.
The output of this power pack is between 8,560 and 17,550 kWe.

General  Fuels

The L+V51/60DF engine from MAN Diesel
is a dual-fuel engine that converts liquid
fuel (“Diesel operation”) or natural gas
into electrical power efficiently and with
low emissions.
The possibility to switch over seamlessly
from gas to Diesel operation and vice
versa allows multiple applications with
a variety of fuels.
The 51/60DF engine is designed for
operation with liquid and gaseous fuels.
In liquid fuel operation, the 51/60DF
engine can be operated with HFO with
a viscosity of up to 700 mm²/s (cSt) at
50° C.
It is designed for fuel qualities specified
in CIMAC 2003 H/K700/DIN ISO 8217.
With liquid fuels, continuous HFO
operation is possible between 20%
and 100% load.
For gas operation, the gaseous fuel must comply with the
latest valid MAN Diesel quality requirements. For lower
methane numbers, MAN Diesel is prepared to deliver well-
adapted solutions.


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Modern and innovative technology

Stepped piston

Forged, dimensionally stable steel

crown (with shaker cooling by oil),
made from high-grade materials with
skirt in nodular graphite iron.
Chromium ceramic coating of the
first piston ring with highly resistant
ceramic particles in the ring surface,
resulting in low wear of ring and liner.

Connecting rod and bearing

Short description of major engine parts Optimised “marine head” design to

allow piston overhaul without removal
All engine parts are designed and constructed with of the connecting rod bearing cap.
the aim of achieving the highest reliability, ease of Specially designed bearing shells in
the connecting rod for increased
maintenance and longest possible TBOs*. The following reliability.

components are produced at our own factory:

Valves

Engine frame Cylinder head Exhaust gas valves with propellers on

Rigid housing of single-cast monobloc
construction, strengthened by tie bolts
running from the suspended main
bearing through to the top edge of
the engine frame and from the cylinder
head through to the intermediate
bottom.
Combustion chamber geometry
optimised for combustion of gas
and Diesel / HFO. Atomisation of the
injection spray – without obstacles for
both operating modes – promotes very
good air-fuel ratio for optimum com-
bustion.
the shaft for self-turning effect in the
exhaust gas stream and seating in
armoured, water-cooled valve seats,
resulting in low valve temperatures.
The inlet valves are equipped with
Rotocap mechanical rotators.
Injection

Cylinder liner
Thick-walled design isolated from
external deformation, resulting in
optimum running conditions for the
piston.
* TBO = Time Between Overhaul
Rocker arm casing
Weight-reduced design facilitating
fast removal for overhaul and service
of injection nozzles in gas and Diesel /
HFO operation.
For operation with liquid fuels, high
pressure injection with improved
atomisation for combustion of fuel with
the lowest, but still acceptable, qualities
of HFO. In gas operation, ignition by
injection of pilot fuel through a common
rail injection system.



MAN Diesel
turbocharging system
Optimum design of constant pressure
turbocharging system with state-of-
the-art MAN Diesel turbochargers of
the TCA series featuring long-bearing
TBOs. Thorough combustion with very
low residues and low thermal stress for
the combustion-chamber components,
high efficiency at full and partial loads
results in substantial air surplus.
The very high efficiency of the turbo­
charger at low pressure ratios results
in good part load operation.
Both V and inline (L) 51/60DF engines
are charged by a single TCA turbo­
charger with the advantage that only
one common exhaust gas pipe is
required for all cylinders.

Service-friendly design
Hydraulic tools used for tightening and
loosening cylinder head nuts; clamps
with quick release fasteners and/or
clamp and plug connectors; gener­
ously sized access covers; hydraulic
tools for crankshaft bearings and big
end bearings; sleeve spring vibration
damper is practically maintenance-free.
SaCoS
The 51/60DF engine is equipped with
the safety and control system SaCoS-
DF. SaCoS-DF guarantees reliable en-
gine operation in Diesel and gas mode
with an optimum operation range
between knocking and misfiring in gas
operation. All cylinders are regulated
individually. In Diesel mode, control is
based on the tried and tested engine
management of the MAN Diesel medium-
speed Diesel engines.
During commissioning of the power plant,
SaCoS-DF undergoes a factory test
together with the engine resulting in short
fine-tuning and functional testing.
NOx
As with all MAN Diesel engines, the
NOx emissions of the 51/60DF engine
are below the World Bank requirements
for exhaust emissions.
The 51/60DF engine is equipped with
variable injection timing for NOx opti­
misation. In gas mode, the engine’s
emissions are significantly below
the allowable World Bank limits for
NOx (TA Luft).
To meet most of the stringent NOx
limits, we additionally offer SCR techno-
logy (Selective Catalytic Reduction) for
this engine type.
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Dimensions and weights

Engine L+V51/60DF
Engine type No. of cyl. A B C W H Dry mass*
mm mm mm mm mm t

18V51/60DF 18 13,148 5,410 18,558 4,700 6,530 381

14V51/60DF 14 10,835 5,150 15,985 4,700 6,530 318

12V51/60DF 12 9,835 4,950 14,785 4,700 6,530 276
9L51/60DF 9 10,545 4,805 15,350 2,970 6,030 225

The dimensions and weights are given for guidance only. Dry masses apply to the complete GenSets. More information is available upon request.

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