GE V228 User Manual

GE Transportation

Stationary Power

Powerful, dependable,

fuel-ecient

V228 Series Diesel Engines for stationary gensets

As one of the world’s leading makers of medium-speed

diesel engines, GE Transportation’s proven technology

also is used for continuous and standby power in

stationary gensets. These advanced diesel engines deliver

a powerful, dependable and fuel-ecient power source

even in the world’s harshest conditions.

V228 Series Diesel Engine

For dependability, fuel eciency and lower life-cycle

costs, GE Transportation’s V228 Series Diesel Engine

is among the best in its class. An alternative to high-

speed, high-cost power, this engine delivers a 3 to 5%

fuel savings and nearly double the mean time between

maintenance cycles in a typical power operation. Its

high-capacity turbocharger, electronic fuel injection and

ecient combustion management make fuel and lube oil

consumption among the lowest in the industry.

Key features

• Available in 8-, 12- and 16-cylinder models

• Oers continuous power from 1,307 to 2,905 kw

• Modularized construction provides maintenance ease

• Rugged construction and quality-assured parts

allow engine to run cost eectively for 20 years

or more

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V228 Series Diesel Engine specications

Model 8V228 12V228 16V228

Power output at 900 rpm

Continuous 1,307 bkW 1,961 bkW 2,614 bkW Prime 1,438 bkW 2,157 bkW 2,876 bkW Limited time running 1,569 bkW 2,353 bkW 3,137 bkW

Power output at 1,000 rpm

Continuous 1,453 bkW 2,179 bkW 2,905 bkW Prime 1,598 bkW 2,397 bkW 3,196 bkW Limited time running 1,743 bkW 2,615 bkW 3,486 bkW

Engine data

Number of cylinders 8 12 16 Stroke cycle 4 4 4 Cylinder arrangement 45-degree V 45-degree V 45-degree V

Bore 228.6 mm (9 in.) 228.6 mm (9 in) 228.6 mm (9 in)

Stroke 266.7 mm (10.5 in.) 266.7 mm (10.5 in) 266.7 mm (10.5 in) Compression ratio 15.7:1 15.7:1 15.7:1

Engine dimensions

Height w/shallow pan 2,258 mm (89 in) 2,258 mm (89 in) 2,258 mm (89 in) Length 3,222 mm (127 in) 4,059 mm (160 in) 2,258 mm (89 in)

Width 1,725 mm (68 in) 1,725 mm (68 in) 1,725 mm (68 in)

Dry weight 13,691 kg (30,185 lbs) 17,780 kg (39,200 lbs) 22,135 mm (48,800 lbs)

To learn more, visit www.getransportation.com.

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