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Power Range 1,566 – 3,628 kWb

FM 38D 8-1/8 DIESEL & DUAL FUEL

The FM 38D 8-1/8 engine combines time-tested design features with modern advances including Enviro-Design dual fuel technology. The result is an engine proven to be efficient and reliable, with a long history of satisfied customers.

  • Designed and developed for a wide array of electrical power generation and heavy industrial applications
  • 40+ Year Service Life
  • Seismically-qualified for multiple configurations
  • Base load (110% overload 2/24 hrs)

Engine Specifications

All ratings subject to factory-approved application.
Ratings are based on:

  • 90ºF (32.2ºC) ambient temp.
  • 28.25 in Hg (71.8 cm Hg) barometric pressure (min).
  • 1,500 ft. (457 m) altitude (max). Standby ratings available.

The kWe ratings are based on generators with nominal efficiencies of 96.2%.
All dimensions and rating data given is for base load generator set.

Cylinder Configuration: 6L, 9L, 12L
Cylinder Bore-mm (in): 206 (8.1)
Piston Stroke-mm (in): 254 (10.0)
Cycle: 2 Stroke
Displacement/Cylinder- L (cu in): 17.0 (1,037)
Mean Piston Speed-m/s (ft/min): 7.6 (25.0) 900 rpm | 8.5 (27.8) 1,000 rpm
Fuel Type: Diesel and Dual Fuel (Natural Gas + Diesel Pilot)
Cylinders ASPIRATION 50Hz 1,000RPM kWe / 60Hz 900 RPM kWe
6L Turbo-blower 1,506
6L Turbocharged 1,580
9L Turbo-blower 2,260
9L Turbocharged 2,370
12L Turbo-blower 3,013
12L Turbocharged 3,165

 

Cylinders L (Length) mm W (Width) mm H (Height) mm DRY WEIGHT TONS (Metric)
6L 6,262 2,471 3,307 25
9L 8,186 2,407 3,239 33
12L 9,304 2,662 3,239 38

Parts & Service

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers an extensive portfolio of services to optimise performance, ensure reliability, and extend the life of your fleet – from the day its commissioned and for the many years that follow. Learn more about what our custom solutions can do for you.

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Commercial Solutions

In addition to the defence industry, Fairbanks Morse Defense also works with the commercial industry. Our commercial customers can include municipal and nuclear power plants, hospitals, universities, and international stationary power applications.

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