VOLVO PENTA MARINE AUXILIARY DIESEL
D8-MH
7.7 liter, in-line 6 cylinder - Variable engine speed
D8-MH is a reliable, powerful, fuel-efficient and clean • Proven design - built on Volvo Group technology
marine diesel engine. It´s based on Volvo Group´s prov-
en engine platform and is designed by Volvo Penta to • Fuel-efficient and low emission levels
power a wide range of marine auxiliary applications.
• Powerful response
This 7.7 liter turbocharged diesel engine has a robust and
dependable design with an overhead camshaft, four valves • Low weight, noise and vibrations
per cylinder and precisely controlled electronic fuel injec-
tion. It features Volvo Group´s proven combustion technol- • Type-approved
ogy which creates an optimized fuel to air pressure ratio at
any work load. • Classifiable by all major societies
Together with Volvo Group´s Engine Management System • Compact installation and easy to service
it offers powerful response, fuel efficiency and excellent
emission performance. The robust cylinder block is fitted The engine can be equipped with a wide range of optional
with a ladder frame for smooth operation and low noise. equipment and is available with Heat Exchanger (HE) or
Typical applications: Keel Cooled (KC) cooling system.
Volvo Penta offers two options of type-approved systems
• Pumps for on-board electronic control: The type-approved
• Cranes MCC (Marine Commercial Control) or Open CAN Inter-
• Hydraulic power packs face.
The engine and equipment can be covered with the Ex-
• Air compressors tended Coverage which prolongs the standard warranty
• High-pressure water systems up to five years - or the corresponding number of running
• Fire-fighting equipment hours. The compact and space saving design makes for
easy installation and easily accessible service points.
• Nitrogen pumps
• Dry bulk handling
D8-MH
7.7 liter, in-line 6 cylinder - Variable engine speed
Technical Data
Engine designation D8 -MH
Number of cylinders in-line 6
Method of operation 4-stroke, direct-injected, turbocharged diesel engine with aftercooler
Displacement, l 7.7 (469.7)
Compression ratio 16.5:1
Dry weight bobtail, kg (lb) 850 (1874)
Rating R1 R1 R1 R1 R1 R2 R2
Engine speed, rpm 1800 - 2200 2100 - 2200
Crankshaft power, kW (hp) 154 (210) 169 (230) 195 (265) 221 (300) 261 (355) 296 (405) 313 (425)
Max. torque, Nm ([Link]) 928 (684) 1019 (752) 1178 (869) 1338 (987) 1536 (1133) 1536 (1133) 1536 (1133)
Emission compliance IMO III, IMO III, IMO III, IMO III, IMO III, IMO III, IMO III,
US EPA Tier 3, US EPA Tier 3, US EPA Tier 3, US EPA Tier 3, US EPA Tier 3, US EPA Tier 3, US EPA Tier 3,
EU NRMM EU NRMM EU NRMM EU NRMM EU NRMM EU NRMM -
(IWW) Stage V (IWW) Stage V (IWW) Stage V (IWW) Stage V (IWW) Stage V (IWW) Stage V
Flywheel housing/SAE size SAE 1 and SAE 2
Specific fuel consumption R1 R1 R1 R1 R1 R2 R2
@ 1800 rpm, g/kWh 210 208 204 201 197 - -
@ 2100 rpm, g/kWh - - - - - 207 209
@ 2200 rpm, g/kWh 230 225 216 212 211 210 213
Recommended fuel to ASTM-D975, EN 590, JIS K2204 or HVO EN15940.
conform to
Technical data according to ISO 8665. With fuel having an LHV of 42700 kJ/kg and density of 840 g/ liter at 15 °C (60 °F).
Merchant fuel may differ from this specification which will influence engine power output and fuel consumption.
Torque at crankshaft
Nm kpm
1600 160
2.
1400 140
1200 120
1000 100
800 D8-425 80
D8-405 1.
600
D8-355 60
400 D8-300 40
D8-265
200 D8-230 20
0
D8-210 0
600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
rpm
1. Steady state fulload
2. Transient fulload
D8-MH
7.7 liter, in-line 6 cylinder - Variable engine speed
Technical description
Engine and block Air inlet and exhaust system Control systems
• Cylinder block made of cast iron • Mid-positioned twin entry turbocharger • Two options available:
• One-piece cast-iron cylinder head with aftercooler 1. MCC a flexible and expandable control
• Ladder frame fitted to engine block • Air filter with replaceable inserts and monitoring system for classified
• Replaceable dry cylinder liners and valve • Wet exhaust elbow (option) installations. Incl. separate safety shut-
seats/guides • Loss of sea water alarm down system.
• Drop forged crankshaft with induction 2. Open CAN Interface, engine delivered
Cooling system
hardened bearing surfaces and fillets with without control system. Different options
Two options available:
seven main bearings with or without shut down senders and
• Four-valve-per-cylinder layout with over- 1. HE (Heat Exchanger) switches.
head camshaft. • Seawater-cooled tubular heat exchanger • Meets classification requirements of
• Each cylinder features cross-flow inlet • Coolant system prepared for hot water separate shutdown and monitoring
and exhaust ducts outlet system
• Gallery oil-cooled cast aluminum alloy • Easily accessible seawater impeller pump • Easy to interface with leading suppliers of
pistons with three piston rings in rear end ship control systems
• Rear-end transmission 2. KC (Keel Cooling) • Possibility to connect relays for remote
• 1,5-circuit cooling system control functions (potential free contacts)
Engine mounting • Belt-driven centrifugal cooling water • Classifiable by all major classification
• Flexible engine mounting (option) pump in HT circuit societies
• Engine mounted expansion tank in HT
Lubrication system Exhaust aftertreatment system
circuit
• Seawater-cooled tubular oil cooler • SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
• Gear driven rubber impeller cooling water
• Twin switchable oil filter as standard • Aqueous UREA solution 32.5%
pump in CAC LT circuit
Fuel system • Complete system – developed, certified,
• Common rail fuel injection system Electrical system and serviced by one company
• Gear-driven fuel pump and injection timing • 24V with extra 12V/115A or 24V/80A • Fully integrated capabilities
• Engine Management System (EMS) alternator • SCR unit reduces noise by up to 35 dBA
• Twin fine fuel filter as standard • Wide range of installation options avail-
able
Dimensions D8 MH
Not for installation, mm
Engine with HE & KC
1052
720
304
247 1263
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change without notice. The engine illustrated may not be entirely identical to production standard engines.
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