8DZ genset

Name: 8DZ genset
Brand: Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC)

ABC 8DZ medium-speed genset based on the DZC engine family for diesel-electric propulsion and auxiliary power on vessels; runs on MGO/MDO, HFO, biofuel, vegetable oil or dual fuel; IMO Tier III with ABC aftertreatment.

Description

The ABC 8DZ genset pairs a medium-speed 8-cylinder inline engine from Anglo Belgian Corporation's DZC family with an alternator. It provides power for vessels, offshore platforms and other maritime applications, including diesel-electric propulsion and auxiliary gensets, in tugboats, fishing vessels, coasters, dredgers, ferries and other heavy-duty applications.

Technical data

Configuration: 8-cylinder inline engine, medium-speed, four-stroke
Injection: direct, mechanical, one pump per cylinder
Fuels: diesel, marine diesel oil (MDO), gas oil (GO), heavy fuel oil (HFO), biofuel, vegetable oil; dual-fuel version (diesel + CNG or LNG) available
Emissions: IMO Tier II; IMO Tier III in combination with ABC aftertreatment system; CCNR 2; EU Stage V

Key features

High displacement, low BMEP, mechanical injection and rising torque curve at decreasing engine speed
Axial-radial turbochargers with fast response to absorb shock loads in heavy seas
Low fuel and lube oil consumption for low life-cycle cost
Easily fitted with SCR for IMO Tier III and EPA 4, extendable with a diesel particulate filter (DPF)
"SMART" concept: fully mechanical engine that can be fitted with sensors and touchscreen control from the bridge
Designed for easy maintenance

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