Under the brand MTU, Rolls-Royce is presenting propulsion and system solutions for the naval defence and marine sectors at the ongoing Euronaval exhibition in (Le Bourget, Paris; 27- 31 October 2014).
The focus is on the new diesel gensets based on Series 1600 and Series 4000, advanced developments on the proven Series 1163 main propulsion unit and the Callosum automation system. The MTU brand is part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems within the Land & Sea division of Rolls-Royce.
MTU is showcasing a full-size Series 1600 marine genset. The unit rounds off the MTU genset portfolio which now covers the full performance range from 250 to 2850 kWe. The genset is based on the versatile, robust and fuel-efficient 6-cylinder in-line Type 6R 1600 M20 engine which has demonstrated its benefits in numerous land applications and was now especially developed further as a drive unit for onboard gensets. It produces 269 kWmec at 1500 rpm (50 Hertz) and 323 kWmec at 1800 rpm (60 Hertz).
This latest unit sets new standards for overall operating costs and environmental benefits. Its common-rail injection system and electronic engine control deliver fuel consumption rates below 200 g/kWh as well as extremely low exhaust emissions. The engine meets IMO II and EPA III emissions targets and is correspondingly certificated. To ensure that the engine delivers maximum operational availability, MTU has applied its tried-and-tested preventive maintenance concept that offers longer-than-average maintenance intervals.
In addition, this engine offers a high level of versatility by complying with classification specifications for commercial applications as well as meeting demanding civilian and defence standards for acoustics, shock and magnetic signature performance.
MTU’s program at the exhibition also includes a model of the advanced Series 4000-based diesel genset for submarines that produces 1,300 kW. The unit is currently under development and is scheduled to become available in 2016.
A cross-sectional model of the latest generation of the successful Series 1163 main propulsion unit can also be viewed on the MTU stand. Available in 12V, 16V and 20V cylinder configurations, the 1163 series covers a performance range from 3,600 to 7,400 kW and is in service throughout the world in applications such as frigates and coast guard vessels.
MTU also supplies ship automation systems tailored to the propulsion system in use. Developed in-house, MTU’s own user-friendly, cutting-edge Callosum automation system monitors and provides optimum control for the entire vessel. The range of functions can be flexibly extended using tailor-made software modules for Damage Control, Onboard and Land-based Training and Maintenance Support. The Callosum automation system has been fully updated and is now entirely based on a COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) hardware platform making it more accessible and flexible than the previous generation.
