MWM TCG 2020 Gas Engine
For Highly Economical Plant Operation
The economical MWM TCG 2020 gas engine is deployed around the globe for power generation in CHP plants. The series features an electrical output range from 1,000 to 1,560 kW and supports operation with all types of gas, including natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, sewage gas, mine gas, and other gases.
Low Operating and Maintenance Costs
The TCG 2020 V12 variant in the RW (natural gas) and XW (biogas) configurations is optimized for the electrical output band of 1 MW, with even lower operating and maintenance costs. The MWM TCG 2020 K gas engine was especially adapted to non-ISO conditions such as high altitudes or high intake air temperatures in the field of natural gas.
More than 2,000 Installed MWM Generator Sets Worldwide
Owing to the broad application spectrum, the series is deployed for energy generation in various industries, such as recycling plants, district heating supply, healthcare, greenhouses, industrial companies, and IPP projects. More than 2,000 MWM TCG 2020 generator sets with an electrical output of approximately 2,800,000 kW are installed worldwide.
Benefits at a Glance
Wide Range of Applications
- The MWM TCG 2020 is ideal for energy generation in recycling plants, district heating supply, healthcare, greenhouses, industrial companies, and IPP projects
- Adaptable to the requirements of a wide range of industries
- Efficient solution for modern energy systems
High Reliability
- Few interruptions due to long maintenance intervals
- Ideal for continuous operation in demanding environments
- Long useful life and high reliability enable uninterrupted operation
Lower Operating Costs
- Up to 50 percent less lubricating oil consumption
- Longer maintenance intervals for all natural gas applications, for an up to two years longer useful life of the engine
- Optimized electrical efficiency of 43 percent (under ISO conditions) for natural gas applications
FAQ: MWM TCG 2020 Gas Engine
Why is the MWM TCG 2020 an Ideal Choice for Plant Operators?
With its high efficiency, low operating costs, flexibility in the choice of fuel, and compact design, the MWM TCG 2020 is ideal for numerous industrial applications.
For which Applications is the MWM TCG 2020 Especially Suitable?
The MWM TCG 2020 gas engine can be deployed for energy generation in various segments, such as recycling plants, district heating supply, healthcare, greenhouses, industrial companies, and IPP projects.
What are the Benefits the MWM TCG 2020 Series in Terms of Operating Costs?
The low lubricating oil consumption and long maintenance intervals have a positive effect on operating costs.
What are the Benefits of Using the MWM TCG 2020 in CHP Plants?
The TCG 2020 series increases energy efficiency, reduces operating costs, and cuts pollutant emissions.
What is the Output of the MWM TCG 2020 Gas Engines?
The TCG 2020 generator sets generate energy in an electrical output range from 1,000 to 1,560 kW.
The MWM TCG 2020 Series in Action
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Performance Data – MWM TCG 2020 Gas Engine
Natural Gas Applications, NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3 *
| TCG 2020 V12 RW = Optimized for high total efficiency at requested power |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1000 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1056 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 43.0 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 45.4 |
| Total efficiency | % | 88.4 |
| Power to heat ratio ** | 0.95 | |
| TCG 2020 V12 K K = Optimized for robustness and low CAPEX |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1125 | 1125 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1251 | 1262 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 41.0 | 40.7 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 45.6 | 45.6 |
| Total efficiency | % | 86.6 | 86.3 |
| Power to heat ratio ** | 0.90 | 0.89 | |
| TCG 2020 V12 R = Optimized for high total efficiency |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1200 | 1200 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1189 | 1196 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 43.7 | 43.4 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Total efficiency | % | 87.0 | 86.6 |
| Power to heat ratio ** | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| TCG 2020 V16 K K = Optimized for robustness and low CAPEX |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1500 | 1500 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1675 | 1686 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 40.9 | 40.6 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 45.7 | 45.7 |
| Total efficiency | % | 86.6 | 86.3 |
| Power to heat ratio ** | 0.89 | 0.89 | |
| TCG 2020 V16 R = Optimized for high total efficiency |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1560 | 1560 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1576 | 1589 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 43.3 | 43.0 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 43.8 | 43.8 |
| Total efficiency | % | 87.1 | 86.8 |
| Power to heat ratio ** | 0.99 | 0.98 | |
* “after commissioning (E10)”
The values given in this table are information purposes only and not binding. The information given in the offer is decisive. Other unit variants with other generators are available.
Biogas, Landfill Gas, and Sewage Gas Applications, NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3 *
| TCG 2020 V12 XW = Optimized for operation with biogases at requested power |
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|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1000 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1035 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 42.6 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 44.1 |
| Total efficiency | % | 86.7 |
| Power to heat ratio ** | 0.97 | |
| TCG 2020 V12 X = Optimized for operation with biogases |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1200 | 1200 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1192 | 1201 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 43.0 | 42.7 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 42.7 | 42.7 |
| Total efficiency | % | 85.7 | 85.4 |
| Power to heat ratio ** | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| TCG 2020 V16 X = Optimized for operation with biogases |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1560 | 1560 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1566 | 1580 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 42.7 | 42.3 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 42.9 | 42.8 |
| Total efficiency | % | 85.6 | 85.1 |
| Power to heat ratio ** | 1.00 | 0.99 | |
* 5% O2 and dry exhaust gases
** The power to heat ratio is calculated by dividing the electrical efficiency by the thermal efficiency. Please remember that this is a theoretical value that may deviate from actually measured values.
The values given in this table are information purposes only and not binding. The information given in the offer is decisive. Other unit variants with other generators are available.
Specifications and Service Intervals of the MWM TCG 2020 Gas Engine
Dimensions and Weights
| TCG 2020 V12 RW = Optimized for high total efficiency at requested power XW = Optimized for operation with biogases at requested power |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | |
| Length | mm | 4660 |
| Width | mm | 1810 |
| Height | mm | 2210 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 11200 |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 53.1 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 |
| TCG 2020 V12 K K = Optimized for robustness and low CAPEX |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Length | mm | 4790 | 5970 |
| Width | mm | 1810 | 1790 |
| Height | mm | 2210 | 2210 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 11700 | 13000 |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 53.1 | 53.1 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| TCG 2020 V12 R = Optimized for high total efficiency X = Optimized for operation with biogases |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Length | mm | 4790 | 5970 |
| Width | mm | 1810 | 1790 |
| Height | mm | 2210 | 2210 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 11700 | 13000 |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 53.1 | 53.1 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| TCG 2020 V16 K K = Optimized for robustness and low CAPEX |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Length | mm | 5430 | 6640 |
| Width | mm | 1810 | 1790 |
| Height | mm | 2210 | 2210 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 13300 | 14900 |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 70.8 | 70.8 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| TCG 2020 V16 R = Optimized for high total efficiency X = Optimized for operation with biogases |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Length | mm | 5430 | 6640 |
| Width | mm | 1810 | 1790 |
| Height | mm | 2210 | 2210 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 13300 | 14900 |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 70.8 | 70.8 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 | 9.8 |
* On request
The values given in this table are information purposes only and not binding. The information given in the offer is decisive. Other unit variants with other generators are available.
Service Intervals
| TCG 2020 V12, V16, V12 K, V16 | First service (check valve clearance) | Cylinder head inspection | Major overhaul |
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| Natural gas, purified biogas, sewage gas, and landfill gas | 4000 oh | 32000 oh* | 64000 oh |
| Unpurified biogas, sewage gas, and landfill gas | 2000 oh | 16000 oh* | 64000 oh |
| TCG 2020 V12 RW = Optimized for high total efficiency at requested power XW = Optimized for operation with biogases at requested power |
First service (check valve clearance) | Cylinder head inspection | Major overhaul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 4000 oh | 40000 oh* | 80000 oh |
| Purified biogas, sewage gas, and landfill gas | 4000 oh | 32000 oh* | 64000 oh |
| Unpurified biogas, sewage gas, and landfill gas | 2000 oh | 16000 oh* | 64000 oh |
* “after commissioning (E10)”
The values given in this table are information purposes only and not binding. The information given in the offer is decisive. Other unit variants with other generators are available.