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W50DF
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- Wärtsilä's dual-fuel technology, from which the W50DF was developed, was initially launched in the early 1990s for land-based power plants. The Wärtsilä 50DF engine itself saw its first marine installation a decade later, with the first engines fitted aboard LNG carriers in 2006.
- The Wärtsilä 50DF is part of a series of dual-fuel engines, building upon the technology of the Wärtsilä 46 HFO engine. It sits within a range that includes other dual-fuel models like the Wärtsilä 34DF and Wärtsilä 20DF, offering a higher power output per cylinder compared to the 34DF.
- The Wärtsilä 50DF is chosen for its exceptional fuel flexibility, allowing seamless switching between natural gas, light fuel oil, or heavy fuel oil during operation without power loss. It offers high efficiency and significantly reduced emissions when running on gas, meeting stringent environmental regulations.
| Model | Cylinder Bore (mm) | Piston Stroke (mm) | Power/Cylinder (kW) | Engine Speed (rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W50DF | 500 | 580 | 950-975 | 500/514 |
| W34DF | 340 | 400 | 480-500 | 720/750 |
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^B A W I │ │ │ └── Model: W50DF │ │ └───── Make: Wärtsilä │ └──────── Equipment: Aux Engine └─────────── System: Aux Engine Power Generation