VOLVO PENTA GENSET ENGINE

TWD1643GE
613 kW (834 hp) at 1500 rpm, 674 kW (917 hp) at 1800 rpm

The TWD1643GE is a powerful, reliable

and economical Generating Set Diesel
Engine built on the dependable in-line six
design.
Durability & low noise
Designed for easiest, fastest and most
economical installation. Well-balanced
to produce smooth and vibration-free
operation with low noise level.
To maintain a controlled working
temperature in cylinders and combustion
chambers, the engine is equipped with
piston cooling. The engine is also fitted
with replaceable cylinder liners and valve
seats/guides to ensure maximum durability
and service life of the engine.
Low exhaust emission
The state of the art, high-tech injection
and charging system with low internal
losses contributes to excellent combustion
and low fuel consumption.
The TWD1643GE is certified for EPA
Tier 2. An additional feature is that
TWD1643GE fulfils EU Stage 2 exhaust Features
emission levels. – Tropical cooling system (55°C)
– Fully electronic with Volvo Penta EMS 2
Easy service & maintenance – Dual frequency switch (between 1500 rpm and 1800 rpm)
Easily accessible service and maintenance – High power density
points contribute to the ease of service of – Emission compliant
the engine. – Low noise levels
– Low fuel consumption
Technical description – Gen Pac configuration
– Compact design for the power class
Engine and block
– Optimized cast iron cylinder block with op-
timum distribution of forces without the block – Gear type lubricating oil pump, gear driven – Intermediate charge air coolers for both
being unnessarily heavy. by the transmission turbo chargers
– Wet, replaceable cylinder liners – Waste gate system for the high pressure
Fuel system turbo charger
– Piston cooling for low piston temperature
– Non-return fuel valve
and reduced ring temperature Electrical system
– Electronic unit injectors
– Tapered connecting rods for reduce risk of – Engine Management System 2 (EMS 2), an
– Fuel prefilter with water separator and wa-
piston cracking electronically controlled processing system
ter-in-fuel indicator / alarm
– Crankshaft induction hardened bearing sur- which optimizes engine performance. It also
– Gear driven low-pressure fuel pump
faces and fillets with seven bearings for mod- includes advanced facilities for diagnostics
– Fine fuel filter with manual feed pump and
erate load on main and high-end bearings and fault tracing
fuel pressure switch
– Case hardened and Nitrocarburized trans- – The instruments and controls connect to the
– Fuel shut-off valve
mission gears for heavy duty operation engine via the CAN SAE J1939 interface,
– Keystone top compression rings for long Cooling system either through the Control Interface Unit
service life – New TWD-cooling system with optimized (CIU) or the Display Control Unit (DCU).
– Viscous type crankshaft vibration dampers to priority and cold start valves The CIU converts the digital CAN bus sig-
withstand single bearing alternator torsional – Two water cooled charge air coolers nal to an anolog signal, making it possible
vibrations – Efficient cooling with accurate coolant con- to connect a variety of instruments. The
– Replaceable valve guides and valve seats trol through a water distribution duct in the DCU is a control panel with display, engine
– Over head camshaft and four valves per cylinder block. Reliable sleeve thermostat control, monitoring, alarm, parameter setting
cylinder with minimum pressure drop and diagnostic functions. The DCU also
– Gear driven, maintenance-free coolant presents error codes in clear text.
Lubrication system pump with high degree of efficiency
– Full flow oil cooler – Sensors for oil pressure, oil temp, boost
– Coolant filter as standard pressure, boost temp, exhaust temp,
– Full flow disposable spin-on oil filter, for extra
high filtration Turbo charger coolant temp, fuel temp, water in fuel, fuel
– The lubricating oil level can be measured – Efficient and reliable dual stage turbo pressure and two speed sensors.
during operation chargers
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Technical Data
General Standard equipment Engine Gen Pac
Engine designation....................................................................... TWD1643GE Engine
No. of cylinders and configuration........................................................ in-line 6 Automatic belt tensioner • •
Method of operation................................................................................ 4-stroke Lift eyelets • •
Bore, mm (in.)...................................................................................... 144 (5.67) Flywheel
Stroke, mm (in.)................................................................................... 165 (6.50) Flywheel housing with conn. acc. to SAE 1 • •
Displacement, l (in³)..................................................................... 16.12 (983.7) Flywheel for 14” flex. plate and flexible coupling • •
Compression ratio...................................................................................... 16.5:1 Vibration dampers • •
Dry weight, kg (lb)........................................................................... 1700 (3748)
Dry weight with Gen Pac, kg (lb)................................................ 2200 (4850) Engine suspension
Wet weight, kg (lb)......................................................................... 1770 (3902) Fixed front suspension • •
Wet weight with Gen Pac, kg (lb)............................................... 2370 (5225) Lubrication system
Oil dipstick • •
Performance 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Full-flow oil filter of spin-on type • •
with fan, kW (hp) at: By-pass oil filter of spin-on type • •
Prime Power 536 (729) 585 (796) Oil cooler, side mounted • •
Max Standby Power 596 (811) 644 (876) Low noise oil sump • •
Fuel system
Lubrication system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Fuel filters of spin-on type • •
Oil consumption, liter/h (US gal/h) at: Electronic unit injectors • •
Prime Power 0.10 (0.026) 0.10 (0.029) Pre-filter with water separator • •
Max Standby Power 0.11 (0.029) 0.11 (0.032) Intake and exhaust system
Oil system capacity incl filters, liter.................................................................48 Air filter without rain cover • •
Air restriction indicator • •
Fuel system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Air cooled exhaust manifold • •
Specific fuel consumption at: Connecting flange for exhaust pipe • •
Prime Power, g/kWh (lb/hph) Exhaust flange with v-clamp • •
25 % 215 (0.349) 224 (0.363) Turbo chargers, dual stage, right side • •
50 % 196 (0.318) 201 (0.326) Cooling system
75 % 196 (0.318) 197 (0.319) TWD-cooling system, tropical • •
100 % 199 (0.323) 202 (0.327) Gear driven coolant pump • •
Max Standby Power, g/kWh (lb/hph) Fan hub • •
25 % 210 (0.340) 220 (0.357) Pusher fan • •
50 % 195 (0.316) 200 (0.324) Fan guard • •
75 % 196 (0.318) 198 (0.321) Belt guard • •
100 % 200 (0.324) 204 (0.331) Control system
Engine Management System (EMS) with
Intake and exhaust system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm CAN-bus interface SAE J1939 • •
Air consumption, m³/min (cfm) at: CIU, Control Interface Unit – –
Prime Power 44 (1541) 53 (1874) DCU, Display Control Unit – –
Max Standby Power 47 (1658) 55 (1937) Alternator
Max allowable air intake restriction, Alternator 80A / 24 V • •
kPa (In wc) 5 (20.1) 5 (20.1) Starting system
Heat rejection to exhaust, kW (BTU/min) at: Starter motor, 7.0kW, 24 V • •
Prime Power 415 (23601) 472 (26842) Connection facility for extra starter motor • •
Max Standby Power 463 (26330) 540 (30709) Instruments and senders
Exhaust gas temperature after low pressure turbine, Temp. and pressure for automatic stop/alarm • •
°C (°F) at: Other equipment
Prime Power 450 (842) 422 (792) Expandable base frame − •
Max Standby Power 463 (865) 461 (862) Engine Packing
Max allowable back-pressure in exhaust line, Plastic warpping • •
kPa (In wc) 10 (40.2) 10 (40.2)
Exhaust gas flow, m³/min (cfm) at: − optional equipment or not applicable
Prime power 101.6 (3586) 119 (4201) • included in standard specification
Max Standby Power 111.8 (3949) 130.1 (4593)

TURBO

A
CL
CL CRANKSHAFT

CRANK
SHAFT

B C
D
A* = 1930 mm / 76 in
B* = 1350 mm / 53.1 in
C = 2362 mm / 93 in
English 03-2007. © 2007 AB Volvo Penta

Note! Not all models, standard equipment and accessories are available in all countries. D = 2399 mm / 94.5 in (During transport)
All specifications are subject to change without notice. D = Max 3255 mm / 128.2 in
The engine illustrated may not be entirely identical to production standard engines. * Including radiator and intercooler

Power Standards Rating Guidelines

The engine performance corresponds to ISO 3046, BS PRIME POWER rating corresponds to ISO Standard Power for
5514 and DIN 6271. The technical data applies to an engine continuous operation. It is applicable for supplying electrical power
without cooling fan and operating on a fuel with calorific at variable load for an unlimited number of hours instead of com-
value of 42.7 MJ /kg (18360 BTU/lb) and a density of 0.84 mercially purchased power. A10 % overload capability for govering
kg/liter (7.01 lb/US gal), also where this involves a deviation purpose is available for this rating.
from the standards. Power output guaranteed within 0 to MAXIMUM STANDBY POWER rating corresponds to ISO
+2% att rated ambient conditions at delivery. Ratings are Standard Fuel Stop Power. It is applicable for supplying standby
based on ISO 8528. electrical power at variable load in areas with well established
Engine speed governing in accordance with ISO 3046/IV, electrical networks in the event of normal utility power failure. No
class A1 and ISO 8528-5 class G3 overload capability is available for this rating.
Exhaust emissions 1 hp = 1 kW x 1.36
The TWD1643GE is certified for EPA Tier 2. An aditional Information
feature is that TWD1643GE fulfils EU Stage 2 exhaust emis- For more technical data and information, please look in the Gener- AB Volvo Penta
sion levels. ating Set Engines Sales Guide. SE-405 08 Göteborg, Sweden
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