Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Volvo Penta TWG1781GE

The Volvo Penta TWG1781GE is a 17.26-litre inline-6 spark-ignited gas engine built on the Volvo Penta 17-litre platform for generator sets. It runs on natural gas and biomethane with single-point injection, lambda-controlled combustion and a three-way catalyst for low exhaust emissions, and is certified to U.S. EPA stationary standards. It delivers 414 kWe prime / 456 kWe standby (518 / 570 kVA) at 1800 rpm (60 Hz).

Volvo Penta TWG1781GE|HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L617.26 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION570 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT456 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMNatural Gas
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

570 kVA

Electrical Output

456 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

17.26 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)
Prime441414518
Standby485456570

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTWG1781GE
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement17.26 L
Compression Ratio13.5:1
Dry Weight1900 kg
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Ignition TypeSpark Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Stationary
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TWG1781GE?

The Volvo Penta TWG1781GE is rated at 570 kVA standby / 518 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TWG1781GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TWG1781GE is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TWG1781GE use?

The Volvo Penta TWG1781GE is a Natural Gas generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TWG1781GE?

The Volvo Penta TWG1781GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 17.26 L.

What emissions standard does the TWG1781GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TWG1781GE is certified to U.S. EPA Stationary emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TWG1781GE still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TWG1781GE is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TWG1781GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TWG1781GE can be downloaded from this page.

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