Fact sheet

Bergen™
B32:40 - propulsion engine

Choose Bergen engines for cost-effective operation.

The combination of high performance, reliability and cost effective oper-
ations have always reflected the Bergen engines. All the time we have
stayed true to our philosophy: high power, low fuel consumption, relia-
bility and ease of service.

During nearly sixty years of operation, more than 5000 Bergen four stroke
medium speed engines for marine propulsion, marine auxiliary and
power generation have been delivered to customers world wide.
The new Bergen B32:40 offers more power, lower fuel consumption, and
the latest in turbocharger technology.
The customer requirements for lower life-cycle costs, higher reliability,
simplified operations and service, as well as better environmental per-
formance have led the process.

The Bergen engines are supported by an extensive service and mainte-

nance concept. Our goal is to make your vessel profitable for as long as
possible, and to protect your investment through our dedicated and
global service network. Consequently, we provide a wide variety of serv-
ices to secure complete life-cycle support for your engines.
For more information, contact us on our entire range of Bergen engine
products.

Technical data

Engine type B32:40L6P B32:40L8P B32:40L9P B32:40V12P

Number of cylinders 6 8 9 12
Engine speed RPM 750 750 750 750
Mean piston speed m/sec. 10 10 10 10
Max. continuous rating (MCR)* kW 3000 4000 4500 6000
Max. continuous rating (MCR*) BHP (metric) 4080 5440 6120 8160
Mean effective pressure (BMEP) bar 24.9 24.9 24.9 24.9
Specific fuel consumption* g/kWh 183 183 183 183
Lubricating oil consumption g/kWh 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
0
Cooling water temp. engine outlet C 90 90 90 90

*Engine ratings are according to ISO 3046/1. They also meet conditions of max.45°C ambient air temperature and max. 32°C seawater temperature. Specific
fuel oil consumption is based on MDO with a net calorific value of 42.7 MJ/kg and no engine driven pumps. If engine driven pumps, add 1 g/kWh for each
pump.

Heavy fuel operation: Waste heat recovery: Note: Due to continous development, some
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The engines are designed for operations on Necessary data for arranging waste heat data may be change without notice.
Heavy Fuel with viscosity up to 55 cSt at recovery plants (exhaust gas and cooling
100°C ISO 8217 RMH55. Ratings will be spec- water) are available upon request.
ified subject to type of application.
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Principal dimensions: Cylinder diameter 320 mm. Piston stroke 400 mm.
All dimensions in mm and weights in kg.

Engine type Main dimension drawing A B C D Weight dry engine

B32:40 L6P (B918/23) 5382 1100 2605 4390 31700 kg
B32:40 L8P (B918/24) 6422 1220 2518 5430 38500 kg
B32:40 L9P (B218/21) 6942 1267 2518 5950 42500 kg
B32:40 V12P (B918/25) 6286 2642 2670 4951 54000 kg

Dimensions given apply for engines with wet sump. Dry sump can be supplied upon request.
Front end P.T.O. can be delivered upon request

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Rolls-Royce Marine AS Tel.: +47 55 53 60 00. Fax. +47 55 53 61 04

Dept. Engines - Bergen E-mail: sales.bergen@rolls-royce.com
P. O. Box 924, N-5808 Bergen, Norway Homepage: www.rolls-royce.com