AUXILIARIES AND GENERATING SETS - Volvo Penta

• Revolutionary drive systems that drastically reduce fuel consumption and CO2emissions – e.g. the IPS system.• Marine gensets running on low sulphur diesel oil – drastically reducing harmful emissions.• Ultramodern engines that combine higher performance with emissioncompliance – well in advance of new regulations.• Diesel-electric propulsion leadership.READY FOR AGREENER FUTURETogether with safety and quality, the environment is oneof Volvo’s core values. “The Volvo Penta GreenCommitment” is the comprehensive theme for all ourefforts in this field, such as:• Development of diesel engines that can operate on future renewable fuels.• Massive investments in research and development of catalytic technology foreffective exhaust after treatment.With a worldwide trend towards moving cargo and passengers from road to sea, theVolvo Penta Green commitment can be a major improvement for the environment.FULL SUPPORTFROM SPECIFICATION TO SERVICINGWith a solid financial base provided by the Volvo Group, Volvo Penta continues to investin product renewal programs as well as in expanding our range of ser vices with theaim of ensuring long-term security, reliability and low operating costs.Installation and application supportWe provide professional application support throughout the installationprocess. A representative of our service organisation is present at start-upand commissioning in order to ensure that installation complies fully withVolvo Penta’s requirements.Drawings, installation instructions and rich technicaldocumentation are delivered with every generating set.POWER FOR MARINE PROFESSIONALSAUXILIARIES ANDGENERATING SETSA wide range of reliable marine gensets, expertisein power engineering and a global service networkmake Volvo Penta the perfect provider of power formarine professionals.UNCOMPROMISING STANDARDSOF INNOVATION AND QUALITYGlobal parts and service networkThe world-wide Volvo Penta network of dedicated marine commercialspecialists provides skilled service and support. Genuine Volvo Penta Partsare readily available thanks to an advanced distribution network. Orderscan be placed around the clock.Genuine Volvo Penta Parts are available even forengines that went out of production 15 years ago.BILDComplete and classified generating setsFully compatible monitoring systemsAll Volvo Penta gensets are delivered completeand tested, ready for installation on board. Allequipment and sets are type approved by themajor classifi cation societies and can be deliveredwith certifi cation.Based on the Modbus protocol and equippedwith a large number of hardwire contacts, theVolvo Penta control and monitoring systemenables fast and safe integration with mostswitchboards and power management systemsavailable on the market. The monitoring systemEmergency assistance: Volvo Penta Action ServiceVolvo Penta Action Service provides emergency assistance 24 hours a day,all the year round, in Europe and the USA.BILDCompact yet easy to serviceand its range of functions – e.g. auto-start, shut-Engines and gensets that occupy less space indown and alarms – comply with all internationalthe engine room but still provide good serviceaccessibility have always been a hallmark of Volvostandards.With Volvo Penta on board, help is just a phone call away.Volvo Penta Action Service is available round the clock.Penta. Our range is designed for fast and troublefreeservice operations and most engines supportthe use of computerised diagnostics tools whichfacilitate fault-tracing.Wide range of optionsThe range of accessories and extra equipment –including shaft generators, box coolers and soundboxes – ensures that virtually any requirement canbe met.This document is not contractual – Volvo Penta reserves the right to modify any of the characteristics stated in this form without further notice in a constant effort to improve the quality of its products.For specific information on a certain generating set or auxiliary, please ask your dealer or visit our website www.volvopenta.com. The engines and generating sets in the pictures may be fitted with extraoptional equipment.7749391 English 2008-8

THE COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR YOURSHIP’S ONBOARD POWER REQUIREMENTSMULTI-SET INSTALLATIONS FOROPTIMISED OPERATIONAL COSTSDESIGNED, ASSEMBLEDAND TESTED IN-HOUSEIn the test facility, the gensetsare thoroughly tested underthe same conditions they willface on board your vessel.With expertise in marine power engineering, a broad range of reliable marine diesel engines and collaborationwith leading component manufacturers, Volvo Penta offers complete and cost-efficient onboard power solutions.Using high-speed engines as prime movers is themost cost-efficient answer to a broad range ofsulphur fuel, a fuel that also contributes to longerservice intervals and increased engine uptime.In-house assembly means that fewerintermediaries are involved in manufacturing andOur auxiliary engines and complete generating sets are famous for their technical qualities and superiorreliability standards. Moreover, we supply a wide range of services that optimise your investment. And weprovide worldwide support.As a part of the Volvo Group, we have access to the powerful resources of the leading manufacturer of heavy-dutydiesel engines. So with Volvo Penta, you can rest assured that the latest technological breakthroughs are at yourservice – today and tomorrow.marine power needs. A multi-set installation hasseveral benefits compared with an installationbased on a few large sets – redundancy beingone.Economical operationsMulti-engine synchronising and load sharingenable each engine to operate at peak efficiency,Diesel electric propulsionWith a strong installation track record, VolvoPenta’s diesel electric propulsion systems areproven concepts. Our generating sets are wellsuitedfor diesel electric installations due to theirfuel-efficiency, very low exhaust emissions andcompatibility with power management systems.delivery. Add to this our wide standard scope ofsupply, and it’s plain to see why we are able tosupply superior quality gensets – which meetalmost any specific requirements.Modern test proceduresIn our well-equipped test facility, every singlepower unit goes through a comprehensive testingText i bildReliable, powerful, fuel-efficient and clean. The D16 withits totally electronically management, pulse charging andhigh-pressure injection represents a technological shiftin onboard power.which optimises fuel economy and reducesmaintenance costs. The high-speed enginealternative is also advantageous from a capitalcost point of view.program which includes load acceptance, loadsharing and auto start as well as test running andclass approval. Verification of alarm and shutdownlevels is also included.Maintenance on scheduleA multi-set installation makes it possible toperform even advanced service operations withoutcompromising the regular power supply.Environmental performanceFacing increasing environmental demands, aCOMPETITIVE RANGE OFEMERGENCY GENSETSThe D5 and D7 are highlyreliable and fuel efficient marinegensets. They can be deliveredwith complete classificationcertificates.growing number of harbours require visiting shipsto use low-sulphur fuel. The Volvo Penta auxiliaryengine range is optimised for running on low-A multi-set installation withVolvo Penta D12 unitsproviding electrical power onboard a seagoing tanker.The range of marine emergency generating sets meetsmost of the power requirements of the shipping industryand classification societies. Optional equipmentincludes e.g. factory-installedtwin starting systems, batteryand battery charger.Volvo Penta leads the way bysustaining power output whilemeeting the demands forreduced fuel consumptionand emissions.%PowerEmissionsFuel consumptionEngine development