TCG 2020
V12
V16
Gas Engine TCG 2020
1,000 - 1,560 kWel
High electrical and thermal efficiencies for various gas applications.
- Output range from 1,000 to 1,560 kWel
- Electrical efficiency of up to 43.3%
- Suitable for natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, sewage gas, and mine gas, depending on the model
MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020 V12, V16 / TCG 2020 K
High Efficiency for Various Gas Applications
- Output range from 1,000 to 1,560 kWel
- High electrical and thermal efficiency
- Suitable for various types of gas, including natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, sewage gas, and mine gas
- Low operating costs
- TCG 2020 is mainly used for CHP plants in Europe and for biogas worldwide
- The TCG 2020 V12 in the configuration RW (natural gas) and XW (biogas) is specifically optimized for the 1 MWel capacity range, with even lower operating and maintenance costs
- TCG 2020 K was especially adapted to non-ISO conditions such as high altitudes or high intake air temperatures in the field of natural gas
- For the Asia-Pacific/Bangladesh region, the MWM TCG 2020 V16 K is available with 1,415 kWel.
- More than 2000 power generators with approximately 2,800,000 kWel already installed around the globe
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Description – MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020 / TCG 2020 K
High Reliability – MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020 / TCG 2020 K
Performance Data – MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020 / TCG 2020 K
Specifications and Service Intervals – MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020 / TCG 2020 K
Brochure – MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020
The MWM gas engines of the TCG 2020 series are perfectly geared to the challenges of a dynamic market environment. Our models in the output range of 1,000 – 1,560 kWel meet the high requirements of a broad range of applications and guarantee efficiency, reliability, and flexibility, together with low lifecycle costs and high profitability.
Description – MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020 /
TCG 2020 K
TCG 2020 – High Profitability Thanks to High Efficiency
- Improvements of the intake duct and spark plug provide higher efficiency compared to predecessor model
- Miller valve control times increase genset efficiency
TCG 2020 V12 in the Configuration RW (Natural Gas) and XW (Biogas) – Increased Efficiency and Extended Useful Life in the 1 MWel Capacity Range
- For all natural gas and biogas applications in countries with 50 Hz networks
- Longer maintenance intervals for all natural gas applications extend useful life by two years
- Optimized electrical efficiency of 43 percent (under ISO conditions) for natural gas applications
- Optimized lubricant management
- Lower internal consumption through higher mixture cooler temperatures for natural gas applications
TCG 2020 K – optimized for performance and operation under non-ISO conditions
- Load response in only seven steps
- Fast and reliable supply in the event of grid failures or in isolated operation
- Special 1,000 kWel variant available for high altitude setup and different intake air temperatures
Higher Efficiency and Lower Pollutant Emissions
- Smaller dead spaces in combustion chamber ensure more complete combustion
- Reduced fuel consumption and CO and HC emissions
- Depending on operating conditions, gas consumption can be reduced by up to 15%.
Higher Efficiency and Long Maintenance Intervals
- Effective crankcase ventilation increases efficiency by utilizing the returned combustible blow-by gas
- Optimized blow-by return and improved separation of the gas phase and liquid phase enable longer maintenance intervals for the turbocharger thanks to the clean intake air
K Editions: Maximum Output at Low Costs
- Improved output capacity of TCG 2020 K under non-ISO conditions and excellent load response through optimum turbocharger design with broad performance map
- For the Asia-Pacific/Bangladesh region, the MWM TCG 2020 V16 K with 1,415 kWel can optimally meet the high local requirements.
- New turbocharger TCR 16 for TCG 2020 with water-cooled bearing housing eliminates need for separate maintenance stages for the turbocharger
- Low turbocharger maintenance costs lead to lower life cycle costs for gas engines/electricity gensets.
High Reliability – MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020 /
TCG 2020 K
Few Interruptions Due to Long Maintenance Intervals
- No more than two interruptions a year due to scheduled maintenance
- Longest interval until major overhaul compared to competitors
- The use of X-Change components can reduce the duration of the major overhaul by up to 75%
High Reliability through Mature Drive Technology in 60 Hz Range
- Engine can be operated with an optimum speed of 1500 RPM.
- Lower speed ensures stable and complete combustion, resulting in lower CO emissions and less component wear and tear
Performance Data – MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020 /
TCG 2020 K
Natural gas applications, NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3 *
| TCG 2020 V12 RW = Optimized for high total efficiency at requested power | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,000 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1,056 |
| 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 | TCG 2020 V12 R = Optimized for high total efficiency | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1,267 | 1,274 | 1,189 | 1,196 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 40.7 | 40.4 | 43.7 | 43.4 |
| Thermal efficiency** | % | 45.8 | 45.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Total efficiency | % | 86.6 | 86.2 | 87.0 | 86.6 |
| Power to heat ratio*** | 0.90 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| TCG 2020 V16 K K = Optimized for robustness and low CAPEX | TCG 2020 V16 R = Optimized for high total efficiency | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,560 | 1,560 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1,688 | 1,703 | 1,576 | 1,589 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 40.8 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 43.0 |
| Thermal efficiency** | % | 45.9 | 45.9 | 43.8 | 43.8 |
| Total efficiency | % | 86.7 | 86.3 | 87.1 | 86.8 |
| Power to heat ratio*** | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.99 | 0.98 | |
* With 5% O2 and dry exhaust 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 data in this chart are for information only and are not binding. The information given in the offer is authoritative. Further generator set variants are available with different generators.
Biogas, Landfill Gas, and Sewage Gas Applications, NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3 *
| TCG 2020 V12 XW = Optimized for operation with biogases at requested power | TCG 2020 V12 X = Optimized for operation with biogases | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1,035 | 1,192 | 1,201 |
| Electrical efficiency** | % | 42.6 | 43.0 | 42.7 |
| Thermal efficiency** | % | 44.1 | 42.7 | 42.7 |
| Total efficiency | % | 86.7 | 85.7 | 85.4 |
| Power to heat ratio*** | 0.97 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| TCG 2020 V16 X = Optimized for operation with biogases | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Electrical output | kW | 1,560 | 1,560 |
| Thermal output ± 8% | kW | 1,566 | 1,580 |
| 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 | |
* With 5% O2 and dry exhaust 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 data in this chart are for information only and are not binding. The information given in the offer is authoritative. Further generator set variants are available with different generators.
Specifications and Service Intervals –
MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020 / TCG 2020 K
Dimensions and Weights
| TCG 2020 V12 RW = Optimized for high total efficiency at requested power XW = Optimized for operation with biogases at requested power | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | |
| Length | mm | 4,660 |
| Width | mm | 1,810 |
| Height | mm | 2,210 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 11,200 |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 53.1 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1,500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 |
| TCG 2020 V12 K K = Optimized for robustness and low CAPEX | TCG 2020 V12 R = Optimized for high total efficiency X = Optimized for operation with biogases | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Length | mm | 4,790 | 5,970 | 4,790 | 5,970 |
| Width | mm | 1,810 | 1,790 | 1,810 | 1,790 |
| Height | mm | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 11,700 | 13,000 | 11,700 | 13,000 |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 | 170/195 | 170/195 | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| TCG 2020 V16 K K = Optimized for robustness and low CAPEX | TCG 2020 V16 R = Optimized for high total efficiency X = Optimized for operation with biogases | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Length | mm | 5,430 | 6,640 | 5,430 | 6,640 |
| Width | mm | 1,810 | 1,790 | 1,810 | 1,790 |
| Height | mm | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 |
| Dry weight genset | kg | 13,300 | 14,900 | 13,300 | 14,900 |
| Bore / stroke | mm | 170/195 | 170/195 | 170/195 | 170/195 |
| Displacement | dm3 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 |
| Speed | min-1 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Mean piston speed | m/s | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
The data in this chart are for information only and are not binding. The information given in the offer is authoritative. Further generator set variants are available with different generators.
Service Intervals
| TCG 2020 V12, V16, V12 K, V16 | First service (check valve clearance)* | Cylinder head inspection | Major overhaul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas, purified biogas, sewage gas, and landfill gas | 4,000 oh | 32,000 oh** | 64,000 oh |
| Unpurified biogas, sewage gas, and landfill gas | 2,000 oh | 16,000 oh** | 64,000 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 | 4,000 oh | 40,000 oh** | 80,000 oh |
| Purified biogas, sewage gas, and landfill gas | 4,000 oh | 32,000 oh** | 64,000 oh |
| Unpurified biogas, sewage gas, and landfill gas | 2,000 oh | 16,000 oh** | 64,000 oh |
* “after commissioning (E10)”
** “at the latest”
The data in this chart are for information only and are not binding. The information given in the offer is authoritative. Further generator set variants are available with different generators.
Brochure – MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020
Brochure – MWM Gas Engine TCG 2020
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