MWM TCG 3016 Gas Engine
The Answer to the Challenges of Industry 4.0
The MWM TCG 3016 gas engine combines efficiency and durability. Being perfectly tailored to the challenges of Industry 4.0 and the dynamic market conditions, the series is especially attractive for plant operators.
Energy Supply for Critical Infrastructures and Industrial Companies
The TCG 3016 is primarily used for the energy supply of critical infrastructures as well as for the energy supply of industrial companies, large building complexes, and district heating. The engines of the TCG 3016 series are characterized by high efficiency, reliability, and low operating costs. In the electrical output range from 400 to 1,000 kW, the engines achieve very high efficiencies (up to 43.5 percent electrical efficiency) and low gas consumption.
Flexibility and Intelligent Power Plant Control Combined
The MWM TCG 3016 supports various types of gas and can be operated with hydrogen admixtures of up to 25 vol% with natural gas. The digitized power plant control TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management) consolidates all relevant engine data in a single system, which makes it much easier for operators to monitor the plant.
Benefits at a Glance
High Durability and Efficiency
- Highest efficiency in its output class, long service intervals
- Improved electrical efficiency thanks to optimized combustion
- Greatly reduced oil consumption of 0.1 g/kWh (electrical)
- Longer oil change intervals thanks to innovative lubricating oil management
Greatly Reduced Installation and Construction Costs
- Significant reduction in operating costs thanks to low gas consumption
- Lower maintenance costs due to longer maintenance intervals
- Low installation costs compared to other gas engines thanks to the use of the flanged genset concept
Suitable for Hydrogen Operation
- New TCG 3016 engines are designed for operation with natural gas with a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol%
- Existing plants can be retrofitted with the MWM 25H2-Kit for operation with a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol%
- The suitability of the engines for the use of hydrogen is certified by the “Hydrogen Power” signet
FAQ: MWM TCG 3016 Gas Engine
For which Applications is the TCG 3016 Especially Suitable?
The MWM TCG 3016 gas engine is especially suitable for applications in industrial energy generation, heat and power supply for critical infrastructures, and municipal energy supply projects.
What Is the Output of the TCG 3016?
The MWM TCG 3016 series features an electrical output range of 400 kW to 1,000 kW and an electrical efficiency of up to 43 percent.
Which Fuels Can the TCG 3016 be Operated With?
The MWM TCG 3016 can be used in a flexible way with various types of gas, including natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, sewage gas, mine gas, and natural gas with a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol%.
What Are the Benefits of the Series for Plant Operators?
The TCG 3016 series combines top efficiency with low operating costs, reduced installation and building costs, and optimized lubricating oil management.
Is the MWM TCG 3016 Suitable for Applications in the Electrical Output Band from 1 MW?
The MWM TCG V16 S variant is specially optimized for the electrical band of 1 MW and has a high load capacity for optimum availability and a long useful life.
The MWM TCG 3016 Series in Action
Applications with the MWM TCG 3016 Gas Engine
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MWM 25H2-Kit for TCG 3016
The TCG 3016 series now offers the possibility of natural gas operation with hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol.% for both 50 Hz and 60 Hz. In addition to new engines, retrofit solutions are available for existing units in the field.
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Performance Data – MWM TCG 3016 Gas Engine
Natural Gas Applications, NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3 *
| TCG 3016 V08 P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 400 | 400 |
| Medium effective pressure | bar | 18.9 | 15.9 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 404 | 427 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 43.1 | 42.2 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 43.6 | 45.1 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 86.7 | 87.3 |
| Power to heat ratio** | 0.99 | 0.94 | |
| TCG 3016 V12 P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 600 | 600 |
| Medium effective pressure | bar | 18.9 | 15.7 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 618 | 648 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 43.3 | 42.4 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 44.6 | 45.7 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.9 | 88.1 |
| Power to heat ratio** | 0.97 | 0.93 | |
| TCG 3016 V16 P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 800 | 800 |
| Medium effective pressure | bar | 18.8 | 15.7 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 821 | 856 |
| Electrical efficiency | % | 43.5 | 42.6 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 44.6 | 45.5 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 88.1 | 88.1 |
| Power to heat ratio** | 0.98 | 0.94 | |
* 5% O2 and dry exhaust gases
** On request
*** 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 these tables are information purposes only and not binding. The information given in the offer is decisive. Other unit variants with other generators are available.
Natural Gas Applications with 25 vol% Hydrogen (NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3* / 1.0 g/bhph*)
| TCG 3016 V08 P+ High Efficiency plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high electrical efficiency with 25 Vol.-% Hydrogen Kit |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 400 | 400 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 403 | 423 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 42.8 | 41.9 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 43.1 | 44.4 |
| Total efficiency | % | 85.9 | 86.3 |
| Power to heat ratio **** | 0.99 | 0.94 | |
| TCG 3016 V12 P+ High Efficiency plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high electrical efficiency with 25 Vol.-% Hydrogen Kit |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 600 | 600 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 614 | 637 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 43.0 | 42.4 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 44.1 | 45.0 |
| Total efficiency | % | 87.1 | 87.4 |
| Power to heat ratio **** | 0.98 | 0.94 | |
| TCG 3016 V16 P+ High Efficiency plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high electrical efficiency with 25 Vol.-% Hydrogen Kit |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 800 | 800 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 816 | 848 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 43.3 | 42.2 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 44.2 | 45.1 |
| Total efficiency | % | 87.5 | 87.3 |
| Power to heat ratio **** | 0.98 | 0.94 | |
| TCG 3016 V16 S+ High Density plus 25H2-Kit = Increased power densitiy with 25 Vol.-% Hydrogen Kit |
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|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1000 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1092 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 41.5 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 45.7 |
| Total efficiency | % | 87.2 |
| Power to heat ratio **** | 0.91 | |
* 5% O2 and dry exhaust gases
** Exhaust gas cooled to 120 °C for natural gas
*** According to ISO 3046-1
**** 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 these tables 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 3016 V08 X = Optimized for operation with all biogases |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 400 | 400 |
| Medium effective pressure | bar | 18.9 | 15.8 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 394 | 414 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 42.8 | 41.6 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 42.2 | 43.1 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 85.0 | 84.7 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.01 | 0.97 | |
| TCG 3016 V12 X = Optimized for operation with all biogases |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 600 | 600 |
| Medium effective pressure | bar | 18.9 | 15.7 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 599 | 627 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 42.9 | 41.7 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 42.8 | 43.6 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 85.7 | 85.3 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.00 | 0.96 | |
| TCG 3016 V16 X = Optimized for operation with all biogases |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 800 | 800 |
| Medium effective pressure | bar | 18.8 | 15.7 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 791 | 827 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 43.1 | 41.9 |
| Thermal efficiency | % | 42.6 | 43.3 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 85.7 | 85.2 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.01 | 0.97 | |
* 5% O2 and dry exhaust gases
** According to ISO 3046-1
*** 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 3016 Gas Engine
Dimensions and Weights
| TCG 3016 V08 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 132/160 | 132/160 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 | 1800 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 8.0 | 9.6 |
| Length | mm | 3100 | 3100 |
| Width | mm | 1780 | 1780 |
| Height | mm | 2150 | 2150 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 5720 | 5720 |
| TCG 3016 V12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 132/160 | 132/160 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 26.3 | 26.3 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 | 1800 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 8.0 | 9.6 |
| Length | mm | 3830 | 3830 |
| Width | mm | 1780 | 1780 |
| Height | mm | 2150 | 2150 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 7000 | 7000 |
| TCG 3016 V16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 132/160 | 132/160 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 35.0 | 35.0 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 | 1800 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 8.0 | 9.6 |
| Length | mm | 4200 | 4200 |
| Width | mm | 1780 | 1780 |
| Height | mm | 2150 | 2150 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 8070 | 7700 |
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
| First service (check valve clearance) * | Spark plug change | |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 2000 Oh *** | 4000 Oh |
| Purified biogas, landfill gas, and sewage gas | 2000 Oh *** | 4000 Oh |
| Unpurified biogas, landfill gas, and sewage gas | 1500 Oh | 3000 Oh |
| Cylinder head inspection | General overhaul | |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 40000 Oh ** | 80000 Oh |
| Purified biogas, landfill gas, and sewage gas | 32000 Oh ** | 64000 Oh |
| Unpurified biogas, landfill gas, and sewage gas | 24000 Oh ** | 48000 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.