Low-load operation
1 Low-load operation
2 Cleaning cycle
3 ditto
MTU marine engine models 12/16V4000M54/M64 are suitable for low-load operation. State-of-the-art
design and equipment features, e.g. TE coolant circuit, sequential turbocharging, jacketed, coolant-
cooled exhaust lines, common rail fuel injection and cylinder cutout allow engine operation at low load.
Nevertheless, low-load operation at engine load below 15% of the nominal rating is permitted for max.
100 hours. In order to avoid inadmissible oil carbon and/or carbon particle deposits in the engine, it is
recommended to carry out a cleaning cycle for at least 20 minutes after extended low-load operation
periods. During the cleaning cycle, engine speed (power) must be increased step by step until all turbo-
chargers are running. The figure shows the basic speed/power run-up procedure for the cleaning cycle
to be carried out.
SOLAS – Fire protection specifications
Fuel system, fuel lines with fuel pressure >1.8 bar
All lines with SOLAS-compliant covers for pipe connections, according to MTU standard MTN5233, are
shown.
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