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    FM 38D 8-1/8
    Diesel & Dual Fuel


    Power Range 1,566 – 3,628 kWb

    The FM 38D 8-1/8 engine combines time-tested design features with modern advances including Enviro-Design dual fuel technology. The result is an engine proven to be efficient and reliable, with a long history of satisfied customers.

    • Designed and developed for a wide array of electrical power generation and heavy industrial applications
    • 40+ Year Service Life
    • Seismically-qualified for multiple configurations
    • Base load (110% overload 2/24 hrs)
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    Engine Specifications

    Specifications

    • Cylinder Configuration: 6L, 9L, 12L
      Cylinder Bore-mm (in): 206 (8.1)
      Piston Stroke-mm (in): 254 (10.0)
      Cycle: 2 Stroke
      Displacement/Cylinder- L (cu in): 17.0 (1,037)
      Mean Piston Speed-m/s (ft/min): 7.6 (25.0) 900 rpm | 8.5 (27.8) 1,000 rpm
      Fuel Type: Diesel and Dual Fuel (Natural Gas + Diesel Pilot)

    Power Ratings

    • CYLINDERS: ASPIRATION 50Hz 1,000RPM kWe / 60Hz 900RPM kWe
      6L Turbo-blower 1,506
      6L Turbocharged 1,580
      9L Turbo-blower 2,260
      9L Turbocharged 2,370
      12L Turbo-blower 3,013
      12L Turbocharged 3,165

    Dimensions

    • CYLINDERS: L (Length) mm W (Width) mm H (Height) mm DRY WEIGHT TONS (Metric)
      6L 6,262 2,471 3,307 25
      9L 8,186 2,407 3,239 33
      12L 9,304 2,662 3,239 38


    Notes:

    All ratings subject to factory-approved application.
    Ratings are based on:
    -- 90ºF (32.2ºC) ambient temp.
    -- 28.25 in Hg (71.8 cm Hg) barometric pressure (min).
    -- 1,500 ft. (457 m) altitude (max). Standby ratings available.
    The kWe ratings are based on generators with nominal efficiencies of 96.2%.
    All dimensions and rating data given is for base load generator set.

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    Parts & Service

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