Wärtsilä 32 diesel engine for power plants

Wärtsilä 32 diesel engine

The Wärtsilä 32 is a four-stroke diesel engine generating set. It brings the power to where it is needed with proven reliability. Wärtsilä 32 provides high efficiency throughout the entire life of the power plant.

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Wärtsilä 32 diesel engine generating set is extremely reliable with a track record from the mid-1990s. It features a wide power output range from 5.6 to 9.8 MW, as it is available in 12V, 16V and 20V cylinder configurations. More than 8 000 MW of the Wärtsilä 32 engine generating sets have been delivered to energy customers globally. Wärtsilä engine power plants can be delivered both as EPC and Equipment Delivery contracts.

Key benefits of the Wärtsilä 32 diesel engine

Proven in service for decades
Compact sizing allows transportation to demanding locations
Low operating cost

Operates on heavy fuel oil, light fuel oil, crude oil and liquid biofuels

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Customer stories

Grupo Puntacana, Dominican Republic

A long-lasting partnership that adds value. Wärtsilä has supported Grupo Puntacana’s vision by providing reliable power generation for over 15 years.
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Italgreen, Italy

Wärtsilä was contracted to extend a liquid biofuel-fired plant in Monopoli, on the south-east coast of Italy. The contract comprises a third Wärtsilä 18V32 diesel generating set burning vegetable oil. Previously Wärtsilä had been selected to supply the first two generating sets (2 x 8 MWe), which were handed over in August 2004.
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Our proudest numbers

2min

to full load

47.6%

Electrical efficiency

> 60

million running hours

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The details

Technical data

Engine generating set
Cylinder configurations	12, 16, 20 V
Cylinder bore	320 mm
Piston stroke	400 mm
Engine speed	750 rpm (50 Hz), 720 rpm (60 Hz)
Performance *
	20V32	16V32	12V32
Rated electrical power (kW)	9 795 (50Hz) 9 388 (60Hz)	7 819 (50Hz) 7 481 (60Hz)	5 840 (50Hz) 5 580 (60Hz)
Electrical efficiency (%)	LFO: 47.4 (50Hz) 47.6 (60Hz)	LFO: 47.3 (50Hz) 47.4 (60Hz)	LFO: 47.1 (50Hz) 47.2 (60Hz)
	HFO: 47.2 (50Hz) 47.4 (60Hz)	HFO: 47.1 (50Hz) 47.2 (60Hz)	HFO: 47 (50Hz) 47 (60Hz)
Heat rate at generator terminals (kJ/kWh)	LFO: 7 599 (50Hz) 7 563 (60Hz)	LFO: 7 616 (50Hz) 7 595 (60Hz)	LFO: 7 641 (50Hz) 7 630 (60Hz)
	HFO: 7 622 (50Hz) 7 592 (60Hz)	HFO: 7 639 (50Hz) 7 625 (60Hz)	HFO: 7 664 (50Hz) 7 659 (60Hz)
Loading and unloading
	Connected to grid	Full load
Regular start time (min:sec)	00:30	< 5
Fast start time (min:sec)	00:30	< 2
Stop time (min)	1
Ramp rate (hot, load/min)	> 100%
Minimun Load
Unit level	10%
Plant level	1%

* Rated electrical power and electrical efficiencies are given at generator terminals at 100kPa ambient pressure, 25°C suction air temperature and 30% relative humidity, and without engine driven pumps. Power factor 1.0 (site). Electrical efficiency with 5% tolerance. Site conditions, fuel and applicable emission limits may have an impact on performance figures. Please contact Wärtsilä for project-specific performance data.

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and may not be incorporated, in whole or in part, into any agreement or proposal. No representation of any kind is made in respect of any information contained herein and Wärtsilä expressly disclaims any responsibility for, and does not guarantee, the correctness or the completeness of the information. The calculations and assumptions included in the information do not necessarily take into account all the factors that could be relevant in a particular case. Information herein shall not be construed as a guarantee or warranty of the performance of any Wärtsilä technology, equipment or installation.

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