VM 43 C

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Specifications

OVERVIEW

Developed to meet the requirements of the cruise ship and ferry markets, this new engine series is the breakthrough into a new class of power. Designed state-of-the-art, engineered to lead. After the successful introduction into the market of four new engine series in only ten years, the extension of the program continues with a further engine - the VM 43 C engine. The 12 and 16 cylinder V-version of the M 43 C doubles the power on offer from Caterpillar to 16 MW and therefore supports new and important market segments and groups of customers.

Power Rating

Power Range

12000 - 16800 kW

Engine Specifications

Speed Range

500-514 rpm

Emissions

IMO II

Aspiration

Turbocharged

Bore

430

Stroke

610

Swept volume

88.6

Rotation (from flywheel end)

Counterclockwise / Clockwise

Configuration

12, 16 cylinder

Dimensions & Weights

Minimum Dry Weight

160

Minimum Length

9842

Maximum Length

11943

Minimum Height

5122

Maximum Height

5098

Minimum Width

3890

Maximum Width

4027

Equipment

VM 43 C Standard equipment

Air Inlet System

Air intake silencer / filter

Control System

Speed governor cabinet incl. load sharing unit (for multiple engine plant only)

Protection system (external cabinet)

Serial link interface (MODbus/canbus)

Start/stop panel

Protection panel (emerg. Stop, override, reset push buttons)

Cooling System

2-stage charge air cooler

HT cooling water pump (engine driven)

Electronic cooling water preheater

Exhaust System

Turbocharger at flywheel end

Exhaust gas expansion joint

Exhaust gas insulated manifolds

Fuel System

Fuel indicator filter

Fuel circulating pump (electronically driven / MDO/MGO only)

Fuel pressure valve (separate / MDO/MGO only)

Instrumentation

Local control panel

Pressure and temperature indicator

Control push buttons and lamps

Emergency stop lever

Lube System

Lube oil pump (engine driven)

Pressure regulating valve

Lube oil safety filter

Lube oil self-cleaning filter

Lube oil plate cooler (separate)

Dry sump

Mounting System

Rigid mounting

High flexible coupling

Starting System

Starting air valve

Electrical barring device

General

Torsional Vibration Calculation (TVC)

Lifting device (rental)

VM 43 C Optional equipment

Air Inlet System

Air intake transition piece

Expansion joint

Silencer / filter

Air inlet shut-off valve

Control System

Engine alarm system

Electronic speed governor

Remote control system

Starter for electric driven pumps

24 DC UPS

Remote indicators (start air pressure, engine speed, etc.)

Cooling System

HT/LT pump (double pump/engine driven)

HT cooling water pump (electric driven)

LT cooling water pump (electric driven)

Sea water cooling pump (electric driven)

FW/SW plate cooler

Temperature control valve

Steam/thermal oil cooling water preheater

Exhaust System

Turbocharger at counter-flywheel side

Silencer (with or without spark arrester)

Fuel System

HFO treatment and supply modules

HFO supply and booster pumps (electrical driven)

HFO self-cleaning automatic filter

Mixing tank

HFO pressure regulating valve

HFO final preheater

HFO viscosity control device

Fuel oil cooler

Lube System

Lube oil treatment and combined modules

Lube oil pump (electrical driven)

Temperature control valve

Pre-lubricating oil pump (electrical driven)

Mounting System

Resilient mounting

Flexible pipe connections

Starting System

Starting air receiver

Starting air compressor

General

PTO shaft on counter flywheel side

Engine PTO coupling

Reduction gear

Reduction gear PTO coupling

PTO alternator

Cat Propulsion Systems

Benefits & Features

Features & Benefits

Designed to comply with current and future emission regulations the VM 43 C engine combines safety and operational reliability with fuel efficiency and long maintenance- and overhaul intervals. Component groups like the cylinder head or the dry engine block with it's integrated coolant-, lube oil- and air ducts follow the modular engine design concept and do guarantee operator friendly service and maintenance through easy access to parts and components. The VM 43 C can be used in main propulsion as well as auxiliary applications and is designed to operate on MDO as well as HFO.

Low operating costs

HFO/MDO Anticipated TBO and life Long maintenance intervals and extended life form the basis for low operating costs.

Highly economical

Reliable HFO operation and low fuel and lubricating oil consumption, simple maintenance and long maintenance intervals ensure highly economical operation.

Resilient foundation

The resilient foundation system can be assembled safely, simply and cheaply and ensures the damping of vibration and structure-borne noise.

The successful origin

The modular design of the engine, the integration of various functions in one component, the robust structure and the use of components already proven in the in-line version lead to an outstandingly high level of reliability.

Expertise and Experience

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