^BAWL
W8L20
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- The Wärtsilä 20 engine series, from which the W8L20 is derived, was introduced to the market in the early 1990s, with over 6,000 engines delivered since its launch in 1992. An upgraded version of the Wärtsilä 20, offering increased power output, was announced in December 2017.
- The Wärtsilä W8L20 is an eight-cylinder in-line engine within the Wärtsilä 20 series, which covers the lower power range of Wärtsilä's diesel engine family. It sits alongside other cylinder configurations such as 4L, 6L, and 9L within the same series.
- The Wärtsilä W8L20 is chosen for its robustness, reliability, and fuel flexibility, capable of operating on various marine fuels including heavy fuel oil (HFO) and marine diesel oil (MDO), with seamless switching between them. Its compact and lightweight design, combined with an excellent power-to-weight ratio, makes it suitable for a wide range of marine applications, including auxiliary power generation and main propulsion in smaller vessels.
| Model | Cylinder Output (kW/cyl) | RPM | Total Power Output (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6L20 | 185-220 | 900-1200 | 740-1320 |
| W8L20 | 185-220 | 900-1200 | 1480-1760 |
| W9L20 | 185-220 | 900-1200 | 1665-1980 |
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^B A W L │ │ │ └── Model: W8L20 │ │ └───── Make: Wärtsilä │ └──────── Equipment: Aux Engine └─────────── System: Aux Engine Power Generation