Wärtsilä 34DF multi-fuel engine for power plants

Wärtsilä 34DF multi-fuel engine

The Wärtsilä 34DF multi-fuel engine is a four-stroke multi-fuel engine generating set. It allows instant switching to alternative fuels, should price instability or delivery challenges affect the use of the primary fuel. It operates on the lean burn principle, which reduces peak temperatures and lowers NOx emissions considerably.

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The Wärtsilä 34DF multi-fuel engine generating set is extremely reliable as it is based on the wellproven Wärtsilä 32 engine that has a track record from the mid-1990s. The Wärtsilä 34DF features a wide power output range from 5.6 to 9.8 MW, as it is available in 12V, 16V and 20V cylinder configurations. Wärtsilä engine power plants can be delivered both as EPC and Equipment Delivery contracts.

Key benefits of the Wärtsilä 34DF multi-fuel engine

Ensures energy security in operation through fuel flexibility and seamless switching between fuels

Can operate on natural gas or any liquid fuel, including HFO
Low emissions in gas mode and meets even the most stringent emission limits with exhaust gas after treatment

Optimised performance and reliability supported by Wärtsilä Lifecycle solutions »

Customer stories

Centrica, UK

The rapid growth in renewable energy in the UK has increased the need for flexible power to balance the electricity grid. Wärtsilä has worked closely with energy and services company Centrica to provide the changing market with flexible energy, helping tackle the issues created by intermittent renewables and supporting the transition to a low-carbon energy system.
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Kraftwerke Mainz-Wiesbaden AG

Flexible combined heat and power plant (CHP) in Germany –enabling KMW AG to operate profitably in the increasingly volatile power market and provide climate-friendly district heating to the community.
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Woodland 3, Modesto, California, USA

The state of California is known for its amazing nature and climate. Being home to beautiful beaches, sandy deserts and redwood forests alike, it is hard to find a corner of the planet with comparable natural and climatic diversity. It’s certainly called the Golden State for a reason! But to keep it golden, its inhabitants and regulators are very aware that its fate cannot be left to chance. Climate change is a real threat, and biological degradation could pose a serious risk to an agricultural region that feeds well over 100 million people.
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Makuhari, Japan

The growing demand for natural gas as fuel and the increasing importance of environmental values in Japan have encouraged investments in gas-fired power generation systems. The green point of view has also contributed to the rise of interest towards trigeneration energy sources.
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Our proudest numbers

2 min

to full load.

48.6%

Electrical efficiency

1 000+

generating sets delivered.

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Technical data

Wärtsilä 34DF multi fuel engine
Cylinder configurations	12 V, 16 V, 20 V
Cylinder bore	340 mm
Piston stroke	400 mm
Engine speed	750 rpm (50 Hz), 720 rpm (60 Hz)
Performance *
	20V34DF (50Hz / 60Hz)	16V34DF (50Hz / 60Hz)	12V34DF (50Hz / 60Hz)
Rated electrical power (kW)	9 795 / 9 388	7 830 / 7 491	5 840 / 5 580
Electrical efficiency (%)	GAS: 48.6 / 48.5	GAS: 48.6 / 48.4	GAS: 48.4 / 48.1
	LFO: 45.6 / 45.8	LFO: 45.6 / 45.6	LFO: 45.3 / 45.4
	HFO: 45.8 / 46	HFO: 45.8 / 45.8	HFO: 45.6 / 45.6
Heat rate at generator terminals (kJ/kWh)	GAS: 7 404 / 7 415	GAS: 7 408 / 7 438	GAS: 7 445 / 7 482
	LFO: 7 898 / 7 868	LFO: 7 903 / 7 893	LFO: 7 941 / 7 938
	HFO: 7 856 / 7 828	HFO: 7 861 / 7 852	HFO: 7 899 / 7 897
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%
Minimum 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. 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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