V18 engine
An ALCO 18-251 V18 engine, used as a backup generator at a wastewater plant in Montreal.
A V18 engine is a V engine with 18 cylinders. A rare configuration not used in automobiles, large V18 diesel engines have seen limited use in mining, electricity generation, rail transport, and marine propulsion.
Examples of V18 engines
| Name | Displacement | Power output | Fuel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALCO 18-251[1] | 12,024 cu in (197.04 l) | 4,500 hp (3.36 MW) | Diesel | Originally designed and manufactured by American Locomotive Company; now manufactured by Fairbanks Morse Engine.[1] |
| Cummins QSK78[2] | 4,735 cu in (77.59 l) | 3,500 hp (2.61 MW) | Diesel | Derived from the V16 QSK60.[2] Marketed by Komatsu as the SSDA18V170.[3] |
| Wärtsilä 18V50DF[4] | 125,000 cu in (2,050 l) | 23,530 hp (17.55 MW) | Diesel or natural gas | Available for both marine propulsion and power generation, and used in e.g. Humboldt Bay power station.[5] |
Vehicles powered by V18 engines
| Name | Description | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Belaz 75600 | haul truck | Cummins QSK78 |
| Liebherr T 282B | haul truck | Cummins QSK78 |
| Komatsu 960E-1 | haul truck | Komatsu SSDA18V170 |
| MLW M640 | diesel-electric locomotive | ALCO 18-251 |
References
- 1 2 "Power Solutions: 251 Diesel Engines" (PDF). Fairbanks Morse Engine. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- 1 2 "Cummins QSK78". Cummins. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ↑ "New Engine - Rated 3500 horsepower at any altitude". MINExpo Report. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ↑ "Wärtsilä 50DF". Wärtsilä. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
- ↑ Humboldt Bay, USA Power Plant Wartsila 18V50DF Natural Gas. Industrial Marine Power Forum. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
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