New Baudouin 6F21 diesel is small however highly effective
French diesel producer Baudouin, whose U.S. references embody the NYC Ferry fleet, has launched a brand new engine on the worldwide marine market. Baudouin’s new 6F21 is essentially the most compact marine engine within the firm’s historical past, however has a powerful energy density
With dimensions of 1,470 x 1,100 x 1,075 mm (57 7/8 x 43 5/16 x 42 5/16 inches) it delivers outputs of as much as 735 kW (1,000 hp).
Baudouin says this stage of efficiency was achieved by the evolution of a number of applied sciences. The 6F21 features a strengthened engine construction to face up to excessive torque and a better cylinder strain of nicely over 200 bar. A two-stage turbocharger system can also be fitted on the engine, together with two intercoolers, and a high-end frequent rail system, working at 2200 bar.
The 6F21 is a real marine design with marine parts, corresponding to particular person cylinder heads that make upkeep simple even in small engine rooms. The gas filters are mounted within the entrance to permit simple and fast upkeep, and there’s no must dismantle any a part of the engine to be able to attain a element.
To preserve the general weight down, mild supplies have been utilized. Cast iron and metal are solely used when stress and temperature demand it. Flywheel housing, the oil sump, covers, brackets, helps, and even warmth exchanger our bodies are all constructed from mild alloys.
Baudouin says that, like all its models, these usually are not “marinized” truck engines, however specialised merchandise designed for the challenges of working life at sea.
