Bergen B gas engine

...the power of experience

Tomorrow’s gas engine technology

Delivered today...
cleanly, efficiently and profitably

Rolls-Royce, a leading global power systems company with an unrivalled track-

record on land, at sea and in the air, began to focus on gas engine technology in
1984. Since then we have developed, manufactured and installed more than 600
lean-burn gas engines for industrial power stations and municipal uses. Today
our products stand at the forefront of technology and quality.
Since we delivered our first gas engine in 1991 our engines have logged millions of operating hours in a broad
range of applications and environments.

Today the latest generation of our B-gas engine still represents the future in terms of stringent emissions
requirements, highest possible electrical and heat recovery, extreme reliability and high power. Based on the
successful technology of the K-gas engine, today’s B-gas engine sets the standards to which all competitors
aspire.
The world’s most efficient gas engine

The B-gas engine’s design This philosophy draws on over 60 years of reciprocating
engine experience and the strengths of our very
philosophy is to achieve successful K-gas engine family, first delivered into
increasingly stringent exhaust service in 1991. We took the latest B32:40 hardware and
emission standards, industry- redesigned and modified it for the demands of the gas
leading electrical and heat engine market. We also embraced the best of K-gas
combustion and governing technology. The outcome:
recovery efficiency and high
today’s B-gas engine available in 9- cylinder in-line and
and dependable power levels to 12V, 16V and 20V cylinder configurations.
suit today’s and tomorrow’s
Our philosophy also concentrates on continuous
applications.
technological development to achieve new standards of
higher power and efficiency in the 720 to 750rpm class.
The results of this drive include the B-gas engine’s
enlarged cylinder volume and optimised combustion
technology, delivering class-leading performance
without over-stressing the engine.

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Worldwide capability, wherever you are

Many gas engine installations require And our experience in the service and operation of
medium speed engines stretches worldwide. We
heat recovery, whatever their undertake full service and maintenance contracts on
applications. Our experience ranges most of our delivered gas engines, contracts that provide
from remote power supply to co- uniquely valuable feedback to our design and systems
generation, tri-generation and CHP in teams.
climates ranging between the arctic
freeze of Svalbard and hot and humid
Bangladesh.
Flexible and modular power plants installed in our own
designed self-contained gas engine packages can be
supplied with all the components and auxiliaries needed
to construct a fully working power station. Flexibility is
Our experience
underpins your
the key to this design as it allows operators to extend the
station when the time is right by adding additional
modules. Being a self-contained design it is a cost

profitability
efficient solution to providing electrical power.

Our experience in the delivery, installation,

commissioning and service of more than 600 lean-burn
gas engines will benefit your plant.

Our core competence in gas engine delivery projects

reflects our enormous experience with medium-speed
engines across the full range of environments. This
experience underpins the way our people and our
technologies benefit customers worldwide – whatever
the challenges involved.
Experience that leads the world

Based on well-proven technology, the This set-up ensures a particularly good transient load
response plus exceptional part-load performance, which
control system of the B-gas engine are of key importance in island mode operation.
combines mechanically-operated gas
valves with variable turbocharger Our long experience with lean-burn gas engines and our
far-reaching research programmes have created a
geometry to control the air and gas refined combustion system that is the core element of
flow. A limited number of electronic the B-gas engine’s superior performance. Important
parts include cylinder selective knock aspects include the special inlet port design, the flame-
and ignition control. deck layout and the piston-bowl shape. Combined with
our proven pre-chamber technology, these benefits
ensure quick and complete combustion under all
operating conditions.

High technology Also, the mechanically robust design of the B-gas engine
– based as it is on our state-of-the-art engines with an
excellent reliability record – includes advanced features

ensures low risk

such as nodular cast-iron structure, six studs per
cylinder-head, strong-backed cylinder-head and liner
and latest materials for bearings and valves.
The B-gas engine produces exceptionally

Leader of its
low emissions of NOx, CO and UHC
combined, a tribute to its efficient
combustion technology that ensures
minimum environmental impact coupled
with improved performance.
Another advantage is its large cylinder volume. Because the
class
specific power of gas engines is limited by gas and
operating constraints, a large volume is needed to ensure
high cylinder output. With its 350 mm/400 mm bore/stroke
cylinders, the B-gas engine is the best in its class.

At the same time the engine’s combination of large

components running at low rpm and optimised combustion
and turbocharger technology ensure the highest efficiency.

The B-gas engine gives the widest power range in the

720-750rpm class.
Setting the highest standards

Cost-effective technologies
are built into the B-gas
engine

Exhaust system
Single-pipe MPC-type, optimised for high efficiency and reliable
operation.

Gas admission and governing

The combination of a separate admission valve with an adjustable
flow control valve ensures quick governing response and easy
cylinder balancing.

Charge air receiver

This generous charge air receiver ensures low pressure losses,
dampens out pressure fluctuations and provides good and equal
air supply to each cylinder.

Ignition and controls

The B-gas engine’s ignition system exploits solid-state
technology and provides individual timing and diagnosis for each
cylinder, plus adjustable energy level. The ignition system works
alongside a knock-detection system that monitors and adjusts
each cylinder individually.

Camshaft
This has a simple, reliable design with individual cams shrunk on
to a precision ground and segmented shaft. Cams can be
changed individually.

Crankshaft
This is a single forging of specially alloyed steel. Identical to the
B32:40 crankshaft, it complies with all marine classification rules.
Its timing-gear drive is at the flywheel end.

Engine block
This advanced mono-block structure is high precision case in
nodular iron for maximum strength and ease of repair. It contains
charge air, cooling water and lube oil and drain channels.
Technologies for long-term
reliability

Turbochargers
The B-gas engine has two turbochargers, mounted back-to-back
with one exhaust outlet. They have variable turbine geometry for
ease and precision of air-flow control. This provides a simple and
very efficient system that adjusts easily to varying operating or
ambient conditions.

Cylinder head
Developed from the very successful B32:40 engine design, this
features specially modified new ports, gas admission valves,
special firing pressure indicators, a modified cooling bore layout
and different flame deck machining.

Pre-combustion chamber
This small pre-combustion chamber of special heat-resistant
steel is located centrally in the cylinder and optimised to ensure
even and rapid distribution of ignition energy to the entire
combustion space.

Cylinder liner
This is a development of the latest engine design using optimised
materials, wall thickness and cooling-bore layout for gas
operation.

Piston and running-gear

This well-proven steel/aluminium composite design features a
special gas engine combustion bowl that ensures good cooling.
Piston rings and cuff rings are all developed specifically for gas
operation. The connecting rod is identical to the successful
B32:40 design.

Main technical data

Bore 350 mm
Stroke 400 mm
Cylinder configuration 9, 12, 16 and 20 cylinders
Speed 720-750 rpm
Enhancing the world’s environment

Lean-burn technology for cleaner,

efficient power

Rolls-Royce has been a pioneer in the

development of the modern lean-burn
gas engine concept. Today we have
extended the benefits of lean-burn
technology even further in the B-gas
engine.
Our world leading lean-burn gas engines are based
on Otto principle, using Miller cycle in combination
with Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) to achieve
optimized combustion. By using a strong ignition
source and an optimized pre-chamber, the gas-air
mixture in the cylinder can effectively be ‘leaned-out’
to reduce emissions and achieve improved engine
performance. These improvements include higher
efficiency, lower emissions (particularly of nitrous
oxides) and significantly increased specific power.
The difference is the way we achieve it

In the B-gas engine, the turbocharger supplies combustion air via the intercooler
and the charge air manifold supplies air to individual cylinders.
A timed mechanical gas valve injects gas into the inlet air stream, while the
specially-designed inlet port and engine control system ensures a uniform
and lean mixture of air and gas.
During the compression cycle, the lean mixture in the cylinder is partially pushed into the pre-chamber, where it
mixes with pure gas to form a rich mixture easily ignited by the spark plug. Fast and complete combustion of the main
mixture in the cylinder is ensured by a powerful ignition discharge from the pre-chamber and an optimised
combustion chamber design.

All the time an advanced electronic control system ensures all operating parameters of the engine are adjusted and
optimised to harmonise with each other.
The benefits of experience

Features
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design that’s easy to maintain and comes with a proven for detail repair, reducing downtime and improving
reliability record. quality of work.

Limited number of service parts and items.

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Good accessibility ensured by ample space, large
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covers and doors. and recalibration.
During service work only a limited number of hydraulic
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tools are needed, all of which are particularly safe and and boosting availability and reliability, Long-Term
easy to use. Service Agreements provide flexible options to match
Regular maintenance checks, which are reduced to a
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minimum, are grouped within a few defined service
stops. They enhance both running time and availability
of your engine.
Worldwide reach, unrivalled experience

Rolls-Royce service and support

embraces complete life-cycle support
for your engine and equipment. We
work with you to ensure engine and
plant profitability and to protect your
investment through our dedicated
global network.
We know by experience how lifelong support for your
investment means minimum down-time and low life-cycle
costs, so we provide services that optimise your B-gas
engine throughout its life. Our Long-Term Service
Agreements give you peace of mind, focusing on
maximising your profitability and unit availability. These
include wide accessibility to original spare parts, regular
on-site inspections, remote monitoring, technical support
and computer-based training of personnel.

Our customers have always rated our total focus on

effective and easy servicing extremely highly, a tribute to
the work of our expert technical support and field
personnel worldwide.
Ensure your
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Our service network ensures:

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Long-Term Service Agreements including guaranteed
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24 hour a day support availability
In the real world, experience comes out on

The Rolls-Royce range of Bergen

engines combines outstanding
technologies, global experience and
unrivalled engineering excellence to
benefit gas engine customers wherever
you are, and to enhance the
environment.
In the B-gas engine, we have developed a class-leading
power unit that works tirelessly to provide energy
markets with clean, reliable and cost-efficient power for
the long-term benefit of communities worldwide. As the
world’s most efficient lean-burn gas engine, the B-gas
also brings you the powerful benefits of high efficiency
and low risk.

Technologies
designed to
enhance your
bottom line
Your powerful partner
Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG with its headquarters in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is a specialist for large
engines, propulsion systems and distributed energy systems.

We develop, produce and service engines, propulsion and energy systems marketed under the MTU and the
MTU Onsite Energy brand names and also manufactured by Bergen Engines AS. They are used to drive ships,
heavy land, rail and defence vehicles, to operate industrial facilities and to generate emergency, base load and
peak load power. L’Orange supplies fuel injection systems for large engines.
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