TECHNOLOGY REVIEW


TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
This is a brief guide to the technical features and advantages
of the Wärtsilä 26 engine.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY................................................... 4

LOW NOX COMBUSTION............................................... 5

PISTON AND PISTON RINGS ......................................... 6

CONNECTING ROD....................................................... 6

CAMSHAFT.................................................................. 6

MAIN BEARING ............................................................ 7

CRANKSHAFT .............................................................. 7

ENGINE BLOCK AND FOUNDATION................................ 7

CYLINDER LINER WITH ANTI-POLISHING RING ............... 8

CYLINDER HEAD .......................................................... 8

FUEL SYSTEM.............................................................. 9

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM............................................. 9

ENGINE-DRIVEN PUMPS............................................... 9

AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM .............................. 9

AUTOMATION SYSTEM ................................................ 9

MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 10

MAIN TECHNICAL DATA.............................................. 11


 Dredger Daniel Laval is equipped with two Fishing vessel Nordoytrål is equipped
Wärtsilä 9L6 engines. with a Wärtsilä 1V6 engine.

Dry cargo vessel Morgenstond is equipped Naval vessel De Zeven Provincien is

with a Wärtsilä 9L6 engine. equipped with two Wärtsilä 16V6 engines.

Semi-submersible platform Thunder Horse

PDQ is equipped with a Wärtsilä 1V00
engine, two 6L0 engines, two 18V6
engines and two 18V LNE engines.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Wärtsilä engine designs are based on
generations of know-how combined with
innovations in response to customer needs.
They are also fully optimized for today’s flexible
manufacturing methods.

The WÄRTSILÄ® 26 engine offers the following

core values:
• Easy space-saving installation
• Easy to install
• High availability
• Environmental friendliness
• Low operating costs.

The Wärtsilä 26 was developed in response

to a need in the market for a new engine in
the 260 mm cylinder bore class. The Wärtsilä
26 represents the latest technical advances,


 LOW NOX COMBUSTION
IMO NOX COMPLIANCE
Any hydrocarbon fuel can be burned provided Prevention) Statement of Compliance as
the fuel temperature is right and there is well as a Technical File listing the parts that
sufficient oxygen. However, the way it is burned influence NOX formation to enable correct
has a great effect on the engine’s thermal identification of these parts.
efficiency and exhaust emissions, particularly The combustion is optimized by means of a:
NOX formation. The Wärtsilä 26 has been • High compression ratio that ensures a
developed to perform with the optimum load higher combustion air temperature to
acceptance and efficiency, while keeping reduce the ignition delay, and a
emission levels substantially below the • High fuel injection pressure for short
combining fuel economy and low emission limits set by the IMO (International Maritime injection duration, making the combustion
rates with high fuel versatility. The shortest Organization). The engine is delivered with take place at the optimal point with respect
and lowest engine in its class, the Wärtsilä 26 an EIAPP (Engine International Air Pollution to efficiency and reduction of NOX.
requires minimum space in the engine room.
Wärtsilä works in close co-operation with
its customers when conducting field tests and IMO NOX LIMIT FOR NEW ENGINES
monitoring selected test components. This has
resulted in satisfied customers: 720 engines Specific NOX emissions weighted (g/kWh)
have been manufactured or are on order since 20
the new design in 1996. 18 Wärtsilä 26 low NOX combustion
With fewer parts, lower maintenance 16
requirements, low fuel consumption, less
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emissions, and the ability to run reliably
on a variety of fuels, the Wärtsilä 26 is 12
unquestionably the state-of-the-art in marine 10
propulsion.
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0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
IMO/MPEC/BCH: NOX limit as a function of engine speed Rated engine speed (rpm)

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PISTON AND

PISTON RINGS

The piston design consists of a forged

steel crown and nodular cast iron skirt with
pressurized skirt lubrication. The three-ring
pack comprises two ceramic chromium-plated
compression rings and an oil distributor ring.
This ring pack ensures optimum pressure
distribution and reduces lubricating oil
consumption. The combustion chamber
ensures efficient combustion at all loads, while
the component temperatures are kept low.

CONNECTING ROD
The connecting rod has a horizontally-split
bottom end to obtain minimal length and high
rigidity. It has only one single drilled hole,
without plugs, for the flow of lubricating oil
to the piston, securing oil supply under all
circumstances without risk of leakage.

CAMSHAFT
The camshaft is composed of individual single-
cylinder units with bolted flange connections to
separate journals. The flanges are formed by
cams, allowing maximum rigidity for the fuel
cam loads. Valve tappets are built into modules
integrated in the engine block, which ensures
easy maintenance and reliable operation.

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MAIN BEARING
The geometry of the main bearing creates analysis has been used to achieve the optimal has resulted in a very rigid engine block.
an oil film thickness which greatly exceeds result with maximum overall rigidity and The camshaft bearing environment
the safety margins set by the bearing moderate bearing loads. All criteria of the forms an integral part of the engine block,
manufacturers, in accordance with the ‘Thick classification societies are met with large contributing to its overall stiffness and
Pad’ philosophy of Wärtsilä. The studs and nuts margins. The engine can be delivered with a taking the large forces caused by actuation
of the bearing caps are hydraulically tensioned. 100% power take-off shaft at the free end. of the fuel pumps. Bolted-on engine feet
facilitate installation in all kinds of seating
CRANKSHAFT ENGINE BLOCK AND arrangements, including resilient mounting.

Special attention has been given to optimizing

FOUNDATION
the various geometrical characteristics, such The combination of design elements such as
as cylinder distance, to achieve a space-saving underslung crankshaft, integral air receiver,
solution. Three-dimensional finite-element short cylinder distances, and material choice

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 CYLINDER LINER WITH

ANTI-POLISHING RING

Flanged liner with tangential water flow, and

symmetrically supported at the top. Anti-
polishing ring removes the carbon from the
top land of the piston, thereby preventing
liner polishing. This system results in a drastic
reduction of cylinder wear, lower lubricating oil
consumption and a clean piston.

CYLINDER HEAD
The use of four cylinder head studs offers
easy access for maintenance, while requiring
less space. Rigidity of the cylinder head
design ensures adequate and uniform sealing
between cylinder head and liner.
Rigidity of the flame plate prohibits
deformation of the valve seat environment. The
thick flame bottom has drilled cooling water
passages to prevent thermal stresses. Low
thermal loads and careful selection of valve and
seat material result in excellent valve reliability.

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 AUTOMATION
FUEL SYSTEM SYSTEM
Fuel feed and return lines are integrated in All pumps are located on the free end of the The engine is equipped with a scaleable
the fuel pump housing. This results in fewer engine, allowing easy connection to the ancillary engine automation system:
pipe connections and therefore high reliability. systems. Using engine-driven pumps reduces • The basic version (UNIC C1) consists of
Shielded high-pressure lines and the ‘hot box’ the total investment costs for the shipowner. a hardwired system containing sensors,
design contribute to safety, especially in heavy switches and handles the basic engine
fuel operation. The pressure pulses in the low- AIR INTAKE AND safeties.
pressure system are very low.
EXHAUST SYSTEM • The extended automation system (UNIC
C2) is a complete electronic engine
FUEL INJECTION Turbochargers are designed for high control system including speed governing

SYSTEM compression ratios and high efficiencies at all

loads. The charge air receiver is designed for
functions.
The two systems differ in the way signals are
The Wärtsilä 26 fuel injection system achieves minimum pressure variation and good engine handled and in the amount of functionality
the optimum fuel spray pattern and droplet ‘breathing’. The exhaust system has a flow- covered by the system. Both systems include
size. Proper dimensioning of the camshaft, optimized design. Its modular construction all start and stop related functions. The
camshaft bearings and rollers ensures long ensures easy assembly. advanced control system generates alarms
lifetimes and low maintenance costs. Insulation is provided by insulating panels and load reduction requests when set point
which are easily removable for inspection. values are exceeded and has speed governing
ENGINE-DRIVEN The V-engine is equipped with a two-stage unit integrated. In the basic automation system

PUMPS charge air cooler to maximize the heat to be

recovered. The charge air cooler is housed in a
these functionalities must be foreseen in the
external system.
Engine-driven lubricating oil and cooling water multifunctional casting which also incorporates
pumps are an integral part of the engine. the turbocharger support.

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 MAINTENANCE
The design features of the engine facilitate
direct access to the vital parts. This cuts the
time needed for maintenance. Other key
aspects of easy maintenance include:
• Minimized number of parts by combining
several functionalities in the same
componenet
• Hydraulic tensioning of the studs for the
cylinder head, connecting rod and main
bearings
• Automatic lubricating oil filter
• Easy removal of the cylinder head.

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 MAIN TECHNICAL DATA

Cylinder bore 260 mm

Piston stroke 320 mm
Speed 900 - 1 000 rpm
Mean effective pressure 24.3 - 23.0 bar
Piston speed 9.6 - 10.7 m/s
Voltage 0.4 – 13.8 kV
Alternator efficiency 0.95 – 0.96
Fuel specification:
Fuel oil 730 cSt/50°C
7200 sR1/100°F
ISO 8217, category ISO-F-RMK 700
SFOC 186-192 g/kWh
at ISO condition ± 5% tolerance

Rated power: Propulsion engines

Output in kW/bhp at 900 rpm Output in kW/bhp at 1 000 rpm
Engine type kW bhp kW bhp
6L26 1 950 2 651 2 040 2 774
8L26 2 600 3 535 2 720 3 698
9L26 2 925 3 977 3 060 4 160
12V26 3 900 5 303 4 080 5 547
16V26 5 200 7 070 5 440 7 396
Principal engine dimensions (mm) and weights (tonnes)
Engine type A* A B* B C* C
W6L26 4 251 4 111 1 882 1 801 1 912 1 883
W8L26 5 156 4 939 2 020 1 825 1 912 1 979
W9L26 5 546 5 329 2 020 1 825 1 912 1 979
W12V26 5 218 4 968 2 074 2 074 2 453 2 453
W16V26 6 223 5 973 2 151 2 151 2 489 2 489
F F Weight Weight
D dry sump wet sump dry sump wet sump
W6L26 2 430 N.y.a. 950 17.0 17.2
W8L26 2 430 N.y.a. 950 21.6 21.9
W9L26 2 430 N.y.a. 950 23.3 23.6
W12V26 2 060 800 1 110 28.7 29.0
W16V26 2 060 800 1 110 36.1 37.9
* Turbocharger at flywheel end.

Rated power: Generating sets

Output at 900 rpm/60 Hz Output at 1000 rpm/50Hz
Engine type kW kWe kW kWe
6L26 1 950 1 882 2 040 1 969
8L26 2 600 2 509 2 720 2 625
Main assembly shop for Wärtsilä 6 engines in Trieste, Italy. 9L26 2 925 2 823 3 060 2 953
12V26 3 900 3 764 4 080 3 937
16V26 5 200 5 018 5 440 5 250

Principal generating set dimensions (mm) and weights (tonnes)

Engine type A A* C L Weight**
6L26 7 345 6 546 2 300 73 020 37.7
8L26 8 243 8 167 2 300 3 125 42.9
9L26 8 853 8 731 2 300 3 125 47.5
12V26 8 353 N.A. 2 984 3 634 59.3
16V26 9 752 N.A. 2 990 3 711 68.8
Gen. output based on generator efficiency of 96.5%.
* Turbocharger at flywheel end. **Dependent on generator type and size.

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 Wärtsilä Finland Oy
P.O.Box 252, FI-65101 Vaasa, Finland l Tel. +358 10 709 0000 l Fax +358 6 356 7188

12.2006 / Bock´s Office / Waasa Graphics

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