• Wärtsilä 31
    Wärtsilä 31
  • Wärtsilä 31
    Wärtsilä 31
  • Wärtsilä 31
    Wärtsilä 31

Wärtsilä 31DF

The Wärtsilä 31DF represents a new generation of medium speed engines, designed to set a new benchmark in efficiency and overall emissions performance.

The Wärtsilä 31DF is the most powerful in its class and available in the range from 8 to 16 cylinder configurations. The power output ranging from 4.6 to 9.6 MW, at 720 and 750 rpm. The Wärtsilä 31DF introduces a 4-stroke engine having the best fuel economy of any engine in its class. At the same time, it maintains outstanding performance across the complete operating range. Through high power output per cylinder it enables a smaller footprint and cost efficient installation. W31DF is significantly also increasing the vessel availability through longer time between overhauls and also offering reduction in maintenance time and costs resulting in industry leading lifecycle operations.

Wärtsilä 31 is recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine.

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    Advantages
    The Wärtsilä 31 retains its high efficiency and environmental values throughout the entire lifecycle of the vessel.
    • Lowest fuel consumption over a wide operating range.
    • Highest cylinder power in its segment, 610 kW/cylinder.
    • Available in Diesel, Dual Fuel (DF) and Pure Gas (SG) versions.
    • Meets the coming IMO Tier 3 regulations when operating on gas, and with an SCR when using diesel fuel. The SCR has a minimal effect on fuel consumption.
    • Reliability guaranteed through extensive validation and Wärtsilä’s vast manufacturing experience.
    • Supported by Wärtsilä’s extensive global service network.
    Technical data
    Wärtsilä 31DF IMO Tier III
    Cylinder bore 310 mm Fuel specification: Methane number 80
    Piston stroke 430 mm Fuel oil  700 cSt/50°C
    Cylinder output 600 kW/cyl
    		 7200 sR1/100°F
    Speed 750 rpm ISO 8217, category ISO-F-RMK 700 ISO-F-DMA, ISO-F-DMB, ISO-F-DMZ, ULSF
    Mean effective pressure 29.6 bar   
    BSEC 7350 kJ/kWh
    BSGC 7140 kJ/kWh
    Piston speed 10.75 m/s
    Engine platform A A* B C F Weight w/o
    flywheel*
    (tons)
    Wärtsilä 8V31DF 6080 6417 3251 3111 1496 57,5 t
    Wärtsilä 10V31DF 6720 7057 3251 3111 1496 65.2 t
    Wärtsilä 12V31DF 7682 7833 3144 3460 1546 76,5 t
    Wärtsilä 14V31DF 8321 8473 3144 3460 1646 85.5 t
    Wärtsilä 16V31DF 8962 9113 3144 3460 1646 93.2 t
    *Indicative dry weight, TC in free end
    Rated power 
    Engine type
     kW
      
    8V31 4800
    10V31 6000
    12V31 7200
    14V31 8400
    16V31 9600
    W31 technical data W
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    Wärtsilä UNIC

    Specific fuel energy consumption
    • At ISO standard reference conditions at 85% load
    • Lower calorific value of fuel 49 700 kJ/kg
    • Tolerance 5%
    • With engine driven pumps
    • Natural gas
    • Lower heating value min. 28 MJ/Nm3
    Applications

    The Wärtsilä 31 is designed to be suitable for a broad range of ship types and applications, both as a main propulsion engine and in diesel electric configurations, or as an auxiliary engine. It can be optimised for running either at constant speed or along a propeller curve. In the Offshore sector, the Wärtsilä 31 is a perfect solution for OSV´s and drilling or semi-submersible vessels, where operational flexibility, high power density, long intervals between overhauls, and high levels of safety are of paramount importance.

    Methane Number

    Wärtsilä Methane Number Calculator

    We have developed this tool for ship owners and operators to calculate the Methane Number of the fuel gas.
    The calculation result indicates whether or not the given gas quality is suitable for use in Wärtsilä dual fuel engines.

    Methane CH4
    		mol%
    EthaneC2H6
    		 mol%
    PropaneC3H8
    		 mol%
    Iso-butane (2-Methylpropane)i-C4H10
    		 mol%
    N-butanen-C4H10
    		 mol%
    Iso-pentane (2-Methylbutane)i-C5H12
    		 mol%
    N-pentanen-C5H12
    		 mol%
    EthyleneC2H4
    		 mol%
    PropyleneC3H6
    		 mol%
    Neo-pentane (2,2-Dimethylpropane) neo-C5H12
    		 mol%
    Mix-hexaneMix C6H14
    		 mol%
    Mix-heptaneMix C7H16
    		 mol%
    N-Octanen-C8H18
    		 mol%
    Carbondioxide C02
    		 mol%
    CarbonmonoxideC0
    		 mol%
    HydrogenH2
    		 mol%
    Nitrogen N2
    		 mol%
    Hydrogen sulfideH2S
    		 mol%
    Total mol%
    Wärtsilä Methane number (WMN)
    Propane Knock Index (PKI)
    The calculation tool is owned by Wärtsilä and is made for customer use and is for guidance only. Changes in the tool is reserved at any time.
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    Find out what makes the Wärtsilä 31...
    Next generation automation system enables Wärtsilä 31 performance. Download the brochure.

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    Articles

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    Welcome to a brand-new generation of engines. The Wärtsilä 31 is setting a new standard for energy efficiency, delivering the lowest level of fuel consumption of any four-stroke engine worldwide.
    20 October 2015
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