Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Volvo Penta TAD841GE

8 Litre Series

Volvo Penta TAD841GE - Turbocharged air-to-air intercooled 8 litre diesel engine for generator sets. 242 kWm standby at 50Hz.

Volvo Penta TAD841GE|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L67.7 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION285 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT228 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

285 kVA

Electrical Output

228 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

7.7 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)
Prime224.4202252.5
Standby247.8223278.8
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime230207258.8
Standby253.3228285

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTAD841GE
Series8 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement7.7 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginIndia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TAD841GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD841GE is rated at 279 kVA standby / 253 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 285 kVA standby / 259 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TAD841GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TAD841GE is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD841GE use?

The Volvo Penta TAD841GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD841GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD841GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 7.7 L.

What emissions standard does the TAD841GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TAD841GE is certified to Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TAD841GE still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TAD841GE is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TAD841GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TAD841GE can be downloaded from this page.

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