MAN 48/60

Four-stroke diesel engine

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and turbomachinery. Our product portfolio includes two-stroke and four-stroke en-
gines for marine and stationary applications, turbochargers and propellers, as well
as gas and steam turbines, compressors and chemical reactors.

MAN solutions can be found in ship propulsion, engine-based power plants and
turbomachinery trains for the oil & gas and process industries. We support our
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MAN Diesel & Turbo has always been committed to increasing fuel efficiency and
reducing emissions. Today, this commitment ensures that our customers are able
to meet increasingly strict emissions regulations and plays a vital role in reducing
the environmental impact of global trade and industry.

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 Our Best-Selling Engine
MAN 48/60

Both economical and environmentally friendly, the MAN 48/60 is a prime mover in
the truest sense. With a power output range of 12,600 to 18,900 kW, this reliable,
high-output engine is the four-stroke heart of medium and large diesel power
plants the world over.

Reliable power output the underslung main bearing to the top edge of the
The MAN 48/60 engine is capable of continuous oper- engine frame, and from the cylinder head through the
ation on heavy fuel oil even for fuel qualities with a intermediate plate.
viscosity up to 700 mm /s (cSt) at 50°C.
2

Cylinder liner with fire ring

Heavy fuel operation is permissible for certain periods The thick-walled design provides high resistance
even at low load. to deformation, preventing cavitation. This leads to
better piston performance and a longer service life.
For engines driving a generator, in accordance with Cooling at the top of the liner ensures uniform tem-
DIN ISO 8528-1, a 10% overload is allowed for a brief perature distribution over the entire surface.
period for governing purpose (e. g. suddenly applied
load) to prevent frequency drop.

Rugged engine block

The engine is housed in a rigid monobloc frame, ­further
strengthened by continuous tie rods. These run from

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A Top Performer
Powerful and reliable

Stepped piston Sophisticated fuel injection

The forged dimensionally stable steel crown (with High-pressure injection with improved atomisation en-
shaker cooling) is made from high-grade materials, sures good combustion with any fuel quality. The
while the skirt is constructed from spheroidal graphite injection system has been designed for lower fuel
­
cast iron (skirt also available in steel upon request), to consumption and lower emissions.
provide superior durability.
Connecting rod and bearing
Both the stepped piston and fire ring prevent com- The marine head design, with a joint in the upper shaft,
bustion residue accumulating on the piston crown allows piston overhaul without removal of the con-
and cylinder liner. In combination with chromium necting rod bearing. A low piston height also makes
­ceramic coating of the first piston ring and chromium overhaul easier. Optimised bearing shells in the con-
coating of the second and third piston rings, this necting rod increase reliability.
minimises wear of the cylinder liner and reduces
­
­lubricating oil consumption. Improved design
To make the MAN 48/60 even better, the design has
Cylinder head and durable valves been enhanced. Improvements include better com-
Designed for safe, high ignition pressures, the cylinder bustion chamber geometry, a higher density ratio,
head is equipped with effective bore cooling. All valves and more accurate injection and valve timing. All of
are armoured to reduce wear, and the exhaust valve these features reduce fuel consumption and improve
seats are water-cooled. The exhaust valves have an ignition, even with poor fuel qualities.
exhaust-driven rotor, while the inlet valves are rotated
using rotocaps, keeping the valve seat clean.

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 Top turbochargers SaCoSone for enhanced safety
The constant pressure turbocharging system uses The MAN 48/60 is equipped with the latest generation
state-of-the-art MAN Diesel & Turbo TCA series turbo- of the proven MAN Diesel & Turbo engine manage-
chargers, with long-bearing overhaul intervals. Their ment system, SaCoSone . This system is tested at the
high efficiency at full and part loads ensures thorough factory together with the engine, making fine tuning
combustion with low thermal stress and no residue. and functional testing easier and smoother when the
power unit is commissioned.
MAN 48/60 V-engines are charged by a single TCA
turbocharger, with the advantage that the cylinders Low exhaust emissions
share a single exhaust line. A new turbocharger mod- As with all MAN Diesel & Turbo engines, MAN 48/60
ule with integrated intercoolers significantly reduces engines comply with World Bank guidelines for
the engine centres between two adjacent V-engines. ­exhaust emissions. Even lower NOx emissions can be
achieved to fulfil worldwide emission standards for
Service-friendly design specific plants.
A number of features make servicing the MAN 48/60
easy: For example, engines can be equipped with MAN’s ad-
„„Hydraulic tools for tightening and loosening vanced selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.
cylinder head nuts, and for the crankshaft and
big-end bearings; The more thorough the combustion, the lower the par-
„„Clamps with quick-release fasteners and/or clamp ticle emissions. MAN Diesel & Turbo’s highly efficient
and plug connectors; engines produce particle emission rates well below
„„Generously sized access covers; the World Bank guidelines, provided that fuel with low
„„A practically maintenance-free sleeve spring ash content is used.
vibration damper.

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Technical Data
Definitions

Engine cycle: four-stroke General definition of diesel engine ratings

Turbocharging system: constant-pressure ­according to ISO 30461/1-2002

Number of cylinders Ambient conditions according to ISO 3046-1:2002

V-engine: 12, 18 The stated consumption figures refer to the following
Bore: 480 mm reference conditions according to ISO 3046-1:
Stroke: 600 mm
Swept volume per cyl.: 108.6 dm3 „„Ambient air pressure: 1,000 mbar
„„Ambient air temperature: 25°C (77°F)
Cylinder output (MCR) „„Charge air temperature:
at 514 rpm: 1,050 kW According to engine type, corresponding to 25°C
at 500 rpm: 1,050 kW cooling water temperature before charge air cooler.

Cooling Figures are given with a tolerance of 5%, except for

Cylinder cooling: cooling water the lubricating oil consumption, which is given with a
Charge-air cooler (two-stage): fresh water tolerance of 20%.
Fuel injector cooling: fresh water

Starting method
Compressed air

Emissions
The engines comply with the World Bank
guidelines for thermal power plants.

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 Technical Data
Output, dimensions and weight

A B
C

MAN 48/60

A B C W H Genset
Number of cylinders (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
dry mass (t)

12V 9,835 4,950 14,785 4,700 6,250 273

18V 13,148 5,410 18,558 4,700 6,530 375

The dimensions and weights are given for guidance only.

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MAN 48/60

Bore 480 mm, stroke 600 mm 12V 18V

Engine speed rpm 500 / 514 500 / 514

Frequency Hz   50 / 60   50 / 60
Electrical Genset power  kWe 12,411 18,654

Electr. Genset heat rate at 100% load 12V 18V

World Bank 1998 kJ/kWhe 7,543 7,528

World Bank 2007 / 2008 kJ/kWhe 7,630 7,614

Nominal generator efficiency 12V-type: 98,5%; 18V-type: 98,7%; without pumps; 5% tolerance

Lube oil consumption kg / h 6.3 9.5

20% tolerance

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Marine propulsion, gensets, and stationary plants

The PrimeServ offering PrimeServ’s aim is to provide:

The MAN Diesel & Turbo Group offers worldwide, „„Prompt delivery of high-demand OEM spare parts
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to MAN Diesel & Turbo’s service headquarters in „„Fast, reliable and competent customer support
Augsburg, Copenhagen, Frederikshavn, Saint-Nazaire, „„Individually tailored O&M contracts
Hamburg and Stockport, service centers on all contin­ „„Ongoing training and qualification of operators
ents provide comprehensive and continuous support. and maintenance staff
„„Global service, 24 hours a day,
MAN Diesel & Turbo engines are renowned for their 365 days a year
quality and durability. We are a global organization „„Diagnosis and troubleshooting with our high-
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field service management, tailor-made solutions, and
first-class technical support.

PrimeServ provides advice and assistance to custom-

ers throughout the product life cycle, from delivery to
resale. With our far-reaching network of service centers,
we respond rapidly to customer needs. Furthermore,
we offer outstanding service and unrivalled tech­nical
expertise. Plus, we only use genuine spare parts
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