Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Volvo Penta TWD1672GE

16 Litre Series

Volvo Penta TWD1672GE 16.1L 6-cylinder diesel engine for generator sets. 500 kWe prime / 550 kWe standby at 60Hz/1800RPM. EPA Tier 4 Final. Turbocharged, Water-cooled Intercooled.

Volvo Penta TWD1672GE|HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L616.1 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION688 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT550 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

688 kVA

Electrical Output

550 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

16.1 L

Rated Speed

1,800 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

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

60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime555.6500625
Standby611.1550687.5

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTWD1672GE
Series16 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement16.1 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TWD1672GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD1672GE is rated at 688 kVA standby / 625 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TWD1672GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TWD1672GE is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TWD1672GE use?

The Volvo Penta TWD1672GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TWD1672GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD1672GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 16.1 L.

What emissions standard does the TWD1672GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TWD1672GE is certified to U.S. EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TWD1672GE still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TWD1672GE is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TWD1672GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TWD1672GE can be downloaded from this page.

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