MWM TCG 3020 Gas Engine
The All-Round Talent Among Engines
The MWM TCG 3020 gas engine is the versatile all-round talent among the MWM engines and is available in 50 Hz (V12, V16, V20) and 60 Hz (V20) versions, depending on the requirements and area of application. The highly efficient series is particularly suitable for supplying power and heat to industrial operations, for public power and heat supply companies and for supplying energy to building complexes. Thanks to its high profitability and reliability, the MWM TCG 3020 is perfectly adapted to the challenges of industrial operations with changing production requirements.
Flexible Use for Different Types of Gas
With an electrical output range of 1,380 to 2,300 kW, the TCG 3020 engine achieves an electrical efficiency of up to 45 percent in natural gas operation and 43.6 percent in biogas operation. The MWM genset can be used flexibly for operation with various types of gas. In addition to natural gas and biogas, the TCG 3020 can also be operated with APG, propane gas and natural gas with a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol%.
MWM TPEM for Safe Control and Monitoring
Thanks to its compact and sturdy design, the MWM TCG 3020 gas engine can be flexibly adapted to a variety of project requirements. Another advantage of the series is its low operating costs. Thanks to the digital MWM control system TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management), operators can monitor their plant easily and safely to ensure high efficiency and availability.
Benefits at a Glance
The Gas Engine with High Flexibility and Efficiency
- Suitable for seven gas types
- Long service intervals with up to 80,000 operating hours until the next general overhaul (if the gas quality is high)
- Low maintenance costs
- Reduced installation and operating costs thanks to high performance
Even More Output: Improved Economy, Reliable Control, and Outstanding Efficiency
- Delivers up to 18 percent more output than the predecessor model
- High availability thanks to digital control system TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management)
- Electrical efficiencies of up to 45 percent (natural gas) and 43.6 percent (biogas)
Suitable for Operation with a Hydrogen Admixture of up to 25 vol%
- New TCG 3020 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 3020 Gas Engine
For Which Applications Is the MWM TCG 3020 Gas Engine Especially Suitable?
The MWM TCG 3020 series is ideal for distributed energy generation in industrial companies, heat and power supply companies, and building complexes. Thanks to the efficient combined heat and power (CHP) generation, the waste heat from the engine can also be efficiently utilized and be used for heating and industrial processes.
Which Control System Is Used for the Series?
The digital control system TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management) is used for the plant control and monitoring for the MWM TCG 3020.
How Long Are the Service Intervals of the TCG 3020?
The service intervals amount to up to 80,000 operating hours until the next general overhaul (if the gas quality is high).
What Is the Output of the TCG 3020 Compared to its Predecessor?
The TCG 3020 gas engine achieves up to 18 percent more output than its predecessor, though its dimensions are almost the same.
Which Retrofit Options for Hydrogen Operation Are Available for Existing Systems?
For existing plants, MWM offers the 25H2-Kit for natural gas operation with a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol%.
The MWM TCG 3020 Gas Engine: Just What You Need for Your Application
Applications with the MWM TCG 3020 Gas Engine
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The MWM 25H2-Kit for Hydrogen Operation
New plants with the MWM TCG 3020 series are suitable for natural gas operation with a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol%, both for 50 Hz and for 60 Hz. Retrofit solutions are available for existing plants.
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Performance Data – MWM TCG 3020 Gas Engine
Natural Gas Applications, NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3 *
| TCG 3020 V12 P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency |
TCG 3020 V12 R = Optimized for high total efficiency |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,380 | 1,380 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 42.3 | 43.6 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.3 | 87.6 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.06 | 1.01 | |
| TCG 3020 V16 P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency |
TCG 3020 V16 R = Optimized for high total efficiency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,840 | 1,840 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 44.7 | 44.0 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 42.6 | 43.6 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.3 | 87.6 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.05 | 1.01 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency |
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| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 45.0 | 44.4 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 42.3 | 42.5 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.3 | 86.9 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.06 | 1.04 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 R = Optimized for high total efficiency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 44.0 | 43.7 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 43.6 | 43.6 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.6 | 87.3 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.01 | 1.01 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 PV = Optimized for high efficiency for requested power |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 44.4 | 43.9 |
| Thermal output | kW | 1,949 | 1,982 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 43.3 | 43.5 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.7 | 87.4 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.02 | 1.01 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 RV = Optimized for high response for requested power |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 43.7 | 43.4 |
| Thermal output | kW | 2,026 | 2,038 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 44.2 | 44.2 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.9 | 87.6 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 0.99 | 0.98 | |
* 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, NOx ≤ 250 mg/Nm3 *
| TCG 3020 V12 P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency |
TCG 3020 V12 R = Optimized for high total efficiency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,380 | 1,380 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 43.9 | 42.9 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 43.2 | 44.5 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.1 | 87.4 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.02 | 0.96 | |
| TCG 3020 V16 P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency |
TCG 3020 V16 R = Optimized for high total efficiency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,840 | 1,840 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 43.6 | 42.9 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 43.5 | 44.5 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.1 | 87.4 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.00 | 0.96 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 44.0 | 43.5 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 43.1 | 43.3 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.1 | 86.8 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.02 | 1.00 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 R = Optimized for high total efficiency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 42.9 | 42.6 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.5 | 87.2 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 0.96 | 0.96 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 PV = Optimized for high efficiency for requested power |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 43.4 | 42.9 |
| Thermal output | kW | 2,031 | 2,065 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 44.1 | 44.3 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.5 | 87.2 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 0.98 | 0.97 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 RV = Optimized for high response for requested power |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 42.6 | 42.3 |
| Thermal output | kW | 2,123 | 2,136 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 45.2 | 45.2 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.8 | 87.5 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 0.94 | 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*)
| Engine type Configuration |
TCG 3020 V12 P+ High Efficiency plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high electrical efficiency with 25 vol.% hydrogen kit |
TCG 3020 V12 R+ High Response plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high total efficiency with 25 vol.% hydrogen kit |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical power** | kW | 1,380 | 1,380 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 44.6 | 43.9 |
| Thermal efficiency (±8 %) | % | 42.5 | 43.6 |
| Total efficiency | % | 87.1 | 87.5 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.05 | 1.00 | |
| Engine type Configuration |
TCG 3020 V16 P+ High Efficiency plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high electrical efficiency with 25 vol.% hydrogen kit |
TCG 3020 V16 R+ High Response plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high total efficiency with 25 vol.% hydrogen kit |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical power** | kW | 1,840 | 1,840 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 44.6 | 43.6 |
| Thermal efficiency (±8 %) | % | 42.6 | 43.9 |
| Total efficiency | % | 87.2 | 87.5 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.05 | 0.99 | |
| Engine type Configuration |
TCG 3020 V20 P+ High Efficiency plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high electrical efficiency with 25 vol.% hydrogen kit |
TCG 3020 V20 R+ High Response plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high total efficiency with 25 vol.% hydrogen kit |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical power** | kW | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 44.6 | 43.6 |
| Thermal efficiency (±8 %) | % | 42.6 | 43.9 |
| Total efficiency | % | 87.2 | 87.5 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.05 | 0.99 | |
| Engine type Configuration |
TCG 3020 V20 PV+ High Efficiency for Requested Power plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high electrical efficiency at requested power with 25 vol.% hydrogen kit |
TCG 3020 V20 RV+ High Response for Requested Power plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high total efficiency at requested power with 25 vol.% hydrogen kit |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical power** | kW | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 44.0 | 43.3 |
| Thermal efficiency (±8 %) | % | 43,6 | 44,6 |
| Total efficiency | % | 87.6 | 87.9 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.01 | 0.97 | |
* 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.
Propane gas applications, NOx ≤ 250 mg/Nm3 *
| TCG 3020 V20 Z = Optimized for operation with propane gas |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,880 * | 1,880 * |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 41.8 | 41.5 |
| Thermal output | kW | 2,063 | 2,078 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 45.9 | 45.8 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 87.7 | 87.3 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 0.91 | 0.91 | |
* The electrical output of 1880 kWel is also achieved with natural gas applications.
** 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.
Biogas, Landfill Gas, and Sewage Gas Applications, NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3 *
| TCG 3020 V12 X = Optimized for operation with all biogases |
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|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,380 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 43.6 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 42.7 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 86.3 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.02 | |
| TCG 3020 V16 X = Optimized for operation with all biogases |
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|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,840 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 43.6 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 42.7 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 86.3 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.02 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 X = Optimized for operation with all biogases |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 43.6 | 43.4 |
| Thermal output | kW | 2,254 | 2,206 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 42.8 | 40.5 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 86.4 | 83.9 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.02 | 1.07 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 XV = Optimized for operation with all biogases for requested power |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 43.2 | 42.9 |
| Thermal output | kW | 1,922 | 1,983 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 84.7 | 84.4 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.04 | 1.03 | |
* 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.
Biogas, Landfill Gas, and Sewage Gas Applications, NOx ≤ 250 mg/Nm3 *
| TCG 3020 V12 X = Optimized for operation with all biogases |
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|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,380 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 42.6 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 43.4 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 86.0 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 0.98 | |
| TCG 3020 V16 X = Optimized for operation with all biogases |
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|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,840 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 42.6 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 43.5 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 86.1 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 0.98 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 X = Optimized for operation with all biogases |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 42.7 | 42.2 |
| Thermal output | kW | 2,346 | 2,293 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 43.5 | 42.0 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 86.2 | 84.2 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 0.98 | 1.00 | |
| TCG 3020 V20 XV = Optimized for operation with all biogases for requested power |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Electrical efficiency ** | % | 42.2 | 41.7 |
| Thermal output | kW | 1,999 | 2,060 |
| Thermal efficiency ** | % | 42.2 | 43.0 |
| Overall efficiency | % | 84.4 | 84.7 |
| Power to heat ratio *** | 1.00 | 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 3020 Gas Engine
Dimensions and Weights
| Engine type | TCG 3020 V12 50Hz | |
|---|---|---|
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 89.0 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 |
| Length | mm | 5080 |
| Width | mm | 1815 |
| Height | mm | 2190 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 12900 |
| Engine type | TCG 3020 V16 50Hz | |
|---|---|---|
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 89.0 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 |
| Length | mm | 6100 |
| Width | mm | 1815 |
| Height | mm | 2190 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 17400 |
| TCG 3020 V20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 89.0 | 89.0 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Length | mm | 6600 | 7738 |
| Width | mm | 1815 | 1815 |
| Height | mm | 2190 | 2551 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 21400 | 21200 |
| TCG 3020 V20 Z = Optimized for operation with propane gas |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 89.0 | 89.0 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Length | mm | 6500 | 7738 |
| Width | mm | 1815 | 1815 |
| Height | mm | 2190 | 2551 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 17980 | 21200 |
* 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
| First Service * | Cylinder head inspection | General overhaul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High gas quality (natural gas, mine gas (purified) propane gas) |
4000 oh | 40000 oh ** | 80000 oh |
| Medium gas quality (biogas (purified), mine gas) |
4000 oh | 32000 oh ** | 64000 oh |
| Gas quality Low (biogas, landfill gas, sewage gas) |
3000 oh | 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.