Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B

16 Litre Series

Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B - 16 litre diesel engine for generator sets. Euro Stage II certified. 473 kWm standby at 50Hz.

Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B|HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L616.1 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION641 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT513 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

641 kVA

Electrical Output

513 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

16.1 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime448.9404505
Standby494.4445556.3
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime506.7456570
Standby570513641.3

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTAD1641GE-B
Series16 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement16.1 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is rated at 556 kVA standby / 505 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 641 kVA standby / 570 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TAD1641GE-B run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B use?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD1641GE-B?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 16.1 L.

What emissions standard does the TAD1641GE-B meet?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is certified to Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TAD1641GE-B?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B can be downloaded from this page.

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