Wärtsilä 50SG

The Wärtsilä 50SG is a four-stroke, spark-ignited gas engine generating set. High efficiency in a small footprint combined with great reliability and flexibility makes this solution ideal for flexible baseload and balancing applications. 

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W50SG

Wärtsilä 50SG offers unique fast-starting capability, which enables rapid response to fluctuations inherent to renewable generation. The solution also supports you towards decarbonisation with its low greenhouse gas emissions and capability of hydrogen blending. Wärtsilä engine power plants can be delivered both as EPC and Equipment Delivery contracts.

Key benefits

  • High power density for balancing and peaking applications
  • No start cost, limitations nor degradation in number of starts
  • Fast-starting capability which enables rapid response to fluctuations typical to renewable generation
  • Capable of operating in high altitude
  • Runs on natural gas, biogas, synthetic methanol and is capable of hydrogen blending
  • Minimal water consumption
  • Low greenhouse gas emissions

Customer stories

Our proudest numbers

2min

to full load

50.2%

Electrical efficiency

5 000+

MW installed capacity

The details

Technical details

Engine generating set
Cylinder configurations18V
Cylinder bore500 mm
Piston stroke580 mm
Engine speed500 rpm (50 Hz), 514 rpm (60 Hz)
Performance *
 18V50SG
Rated electrical power (kW)18 434 (50Hz) 18 875 (60Hz)
Electrical efficiency (%)50.2 (50Hz) 50.0 (60Hz)
Heat rate (kJ/kWh)7 165 (50Hz) 7 207 (60Hz)
Loading and unloading
 Connected to gridFull 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 level10%
Plant level1%
* 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. Emission figures for LBF must be evaluated case by case. Catalyst systems are designed based on project specific requirements. Certain fuel components are poisonous for catalyst elements. Maximum amount of these components to be limited in the fuel in applications where catalyst system is installed.
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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