Wrtsil 20

The WRTSIL 20 is a four-stroke diesel

engine that can be run on marine diesel oil
(MDO) or heavy fuel oil (HFO). The engine
can switch over from MDO to HFO and vice
versa without power interruption at any engine
operation load. Wrtsil 20 has proven its
robustness and reliability with over 4000 engines
delivered after it was introduced to the market
in the early 1990s. Wrtsil 20 covers the lower
power range in the Wrtsil diesel engine family.
KEY BENEFITS OF THE WRTSIL 20 ARE:
Proven and reliable heavy fuel technology
Easy and cost-effective installation
Long overhaul intervals
Low exhaust gas emissions
Fuel economy over the entire engine
operation range
Minimal consumables thanks to modular
design
Embedded automation system

TYPICAL APPLICATION AREAS

Wrtsil 20 is suitable for a wide range of
applications in various respects. Thanks to
modular and compact design the engine can
be installed and optimised for constant speed
generating sets as well as variable speed
for mechanical drive applications for main
engines.
Utmost power-to-weight and power-tospace rations of the Wrtsil 20 offer various
machinery opportunities for different vessel
applications. The Wrtsil 20 can be installed
as mechanical drive prime mover for smaller
applications, like small cargo vessels, ferries

or tug boat installations. Wrtsil 20 is also

optimal for genset application for a wide range
of vessel types. Flexibility in engine support
arrangements allows optimised rigid or flexible
foundation for a wide range of application types
in marine and land based power solutions.
OPERATION FEATURES
Wrtsil 20 is able to operate on different
fuels from the lowest viscosity of 1.8 cSt up
to 730 cSt HFO (at 50 C). The engine is also
able to use low sulphur fuel oils (<0.1% S) set
as standard by authorities for fuel oil used in
emission controlled areas.

WRTSIL 20 MAIN TECHNICAL DATA

Cylinder bore
200 mm
Piston stroke
280 mm
Cylinder output
200 kW/cyl
Speed
1000 rpm
Mean effective pressure
27.3 bar
Piston speed
9.3 m/s
Fuel specication:
Fuel oil 700 cSt/50 C, 7200 sR1/100 F, ISO 8217, category ISO-F-RMK 700
SFOC 186 g/kWh at ISO condition
Option: Common rail fuel injection.
Rated power
Engine type

kW

4L20
6L20
8L20
9L20

800
1 200
1 600
1 800

Dimensions (mm) and weights (tonnes)

Engine type

A*

B*

C*

Weight

4L20
6L20
8L20
9L20

3 254
3 973
4 261

2 510
3 108
3 783
4 076

1 528
1 614
1 614

1 348
1 348
1 465
1 449

1 580
1 756
1 756

1 483
1 579
1 713
1 713

1 800
1 800
1 800
1 800

725
624
624
624

7.2
9.3
11.0
11.6

*Turbocharger at flywheel end.

Rated power: Generating sets

Engine
type

60 Hz

50 Hz

185 kW/cyl, 900 rpm

200 kW/cyl, 1000 rpm

Eng. kW

Gen. kW

Eng. kW

Gen. kW

740
1 110
1 480
1 665

700
1 055
1 405
1 580

800
1 200
1 600
1 800

760
1 140
1 520
1 710

4L20
6L20
8L20
9L20

Generating sets dimensions (mm) and weights (tonnes)

Engine
type

A*

4L20
6L20
8L20
9L20

4910
5325
6030
6535

E*

* Dependent on generator type and size.

LIFECYCLE COSTS
The fact that the Wrtsil 20 has originally been designed to operate
reliably with the poorest quality heavy fuel, makes the Wrtsil 20
ultimate in reliable performance using light diesel oils. Overhaul
intervals up to 24,000 hours and maintenance-friendly design are
some of the main valuable features experienced with more than four
thousand Wrtsil 20 engines installed since the launch in 1992.
Thanks to the Variable Inlet Valve Closing system included as standard
in the Wrtsil 20 engine family, the fuel economy has been improved
especially at low engine loads.
The Wrtsil 20 engine is fully compliant with the IMO Tier II exhaust
emissions regulations set out in Annex VI of the MARPOL 73/78
convention.

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I*

1770/1 920
990
1770/1 920/2070 895/975/1025
1920/2070
1025/1075
2070/2 300
1075/1125

L*

Weight*

1800
1800
1800
1800

2 338
2243/2323/2373
2474/2524
2524/2574

14.0
16.8
20.7
23.8