Volvo Penta TWD1645GE Diesel Engine Data

Oct. 15, 2019

Volvo TWD1645GE is a reliable, powerful and compact in-line 6 cylinder diesel engine. It's designed to power a wide range of stand-by and prime power generator sets.

This 16 litre diesel engine utilizes dual-stage turbochargers and heavy-duty steel pistons to provide excellent power density.

It features a proven combustion technology with high-pressure unit injectors, resulting in high fuel efficiency and low exhaust emission levels.

The engine also features a compact and low weight design that is well-balanced, providing smooth operation with low noise and vibration. It's designed for easily accessible service points.

A wide range of options is available, including a heavy-duty frame, cooling package and air-filter that will suit a variety of installations.

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• High power density

• High fuel efficiency

• Low exhaust emissions - fulfills UNECE REG 96 Stage II

• Compact and low weight design

• Switchable between 1500/1800 rpm

• Suitable for a wide range of applications

50Hz/1500rpm
Prime Power			Standby Power
kWm	kWe	kVa	kWm	kWe	kVa
595	560	700	655	616	770
60Hz/1800rpm
Prime Power			Standby Power
kWm	kWe	kVa	kWm	kWe	kVa
619	582	727	681	640	800
Technical Data
Configuration and no. of cylinders			in-line 6
Displacement, l (in³)			16.12 (983.9)
Method of operation			4-stroke
Bore, mm (in.)			144 (5.67)
Stroke, mm (in.)			165 (6.50)
Compression ratio			16.8:1
Wet weight, engine only, kg (lb)			1810 (3390)
Wet weight, engine incl. cooling system, air filtration system and frame kg (lb)			2767(6100)

Technical description
Engine and block	• Wet, replaceable cylinder liners
	• Steel pistons for high durability
	• Crankshaft induction hardened bearing surfaces and fillets with seven main bearings
	• Case hardened and Nitrocarburized transmission gears for heavy duty operation
	• Viscous type crankshaft vibration dampers to withstand single bearing alternator torsional vibrations
	• Replaceable valve guides and valve seats
	• Overhead camshaft and 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system	• Full flow oil cooler
	• Full flow disposable spin-on oil filter
	• Bypass filter with extra high filtration
Fuel system	• Electronic high pressure unit injectors
	• Fuel prefilter with water separator and water-in-fuel indicator /alarm
	• Fine fuel filter with manual feed pump and fuel pressure sensor
	• Efficient cooling with accurate coolant control through a water distribution duct in the cylinder block.
Cooling system	• Dual-circuit
	• Belt driven coolant pumps with high degree of efficiency
	• Water-cooled charge air coolers
Turbo charger	• Efficient and reliable dual stage turbo chargers
	• Dual charge air coolers
	• Waste gate system for the high pressure turbo charger
Electrical system	• Engine Management System 2.3 (EMS 2.3), an electronically controlled processing system which optimizes engine performance. It also includes advanced facilities for diagnostics and fault tracing.
	• The instruments and controls connect to the engine via the CAN SAE J1939 interface.
	• Sensors for inputs such as: oil pressure, oil temp, boost pressure, boost temp, coolant temp, fuel temp, air filter pressure, water in fuel, fuel pressure and two speed sensors.
Control and monitoring	• The DCU2 control panel features engine control, monitoring, alarm, parameter settings and diagnostic functions. It also presents error codes in clear text.
Frame	• Heavy duty frame for minimized noise and vibration.

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Rating guidelines

PRIME POWER rating corresponds to ISO Standard Power for continuous operation. It is applicable for supplying electrical power at variable load for an unlimited number of hours instead of commercially purchased power. A10 % overload capability for governing purpose is available for this rating.

STAND-BY POWER rating corresponds to ISO Standard Fuel Stop Power. It is applicable for supplying standby electrical power at variable load in areas with well established electrical networks in the event of normal utility power failure. No overload capability is available for this rating. Average power output over 24 h of operation shall not exceed 70% of emergency stand-by power. Engine operation up to 200 h of operation per year.

1 kW = 1 hp x 1.36

1 hp = 1 kW x 0.7355

Power standards

The engine performance corresponds to ISO 3046, BS 5514 and DIN 6271. The technical data applies to an engine without cooling fan and operating on a fuel with calorific value of 42.7 MJ /kg (18360 BTU/lb) and a density of 0.84 kg/liter (7.01 lb/US gal), also where this involves a deviation from the standards. Power output guaranteed within 0 to +2% at rated ambient conditions at delivery. Ratings are based on ISO 8528. Engine speed governing in accordance with ISO 8528-5.