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6.2
Operating principles
Wärtsilä 50DF engines are usually installed for dual fuel operation meaning the engine can be
run either in gas or diesel operating mode. The operating mode can be changed while the
engine is running, within certain limits, without interruption of power generation. If the gas
supply would fail, the engine will automatically transfer to diesel mode operation (MDF).
6.2.1
Gas mode operation
In gas operating mode the main fuel is natural gas which is injected into the engine at a low
pressure. The gas is ignited by injecting a small amount of pilot diesel fuel (MDF). Gas and
pilot fuel injection are solenoid operated and electronically controlled common rail systems.
6.2.2
Diesel mode operation
In diesel operating mode the engine operates only on liquid fuel oil. MDF or HFO is used as
fuel with a conventional diesel fuel injection system. The MDF pilot injection is always active.
6.2.3
Backup mode operation
The engine control and safety system or the blackout detection system can in some situations
transfer the engine to backup mode operation. In this mode the MDF pilot injection system is
not active and operation longer than 30 minutes (with HFO) or 10 hours (with MDF) may cause
clogging of the pilot fuel injection nozzles.
6.2.4
Fuel sharing mode operation (optional)
As an optional feature, the engine can be equipped with fuel sharing mode. When this mode
is activated, the engine will run on a mix of gas, main liquid fuel (MDF or HFO) and pilot fuel.
The required gas/liquid fuel mixing ratio can be chosen by the operator. For more info, see
chapter .
Wärtsilä 50DF Product Guide - a16 - 9 September 2016
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6. Fuel System
Wärtsilä 50DF Product Guide
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