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To: Porkchop
Excellent graphic.

From Wikipedia: Dali is propelled by a single low-speed two-stroke crosshead diesel engine coupled to a fixed-pitch propeller. Her main engine, a 9-cylinder MAN-B&W 9S90ME-C9.2 unit manufactured by Hyundai Heavy Industries under license, is rated 41,480 kW (55,630 hp) at 82.5 rpm.

This engine is notable for the massive amount of torque it generates, 8.5 million Nm at 84 rpm and has a total output of 69,720 kW (94,792 hp).

So what does this mean? It means that if the engine is turning the ship is going to move come hell or low water.

SpyNavy

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2,336 posted on 03/28/2024 1:52:09 PM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: LonePalm

I read up briefly on that particular engine. It’s actually designed as a “dual fuel” engine, 2 stroke as noted, that runs on fuel oil (diesel) and LNG. Based on the big puff of black smoke, I’m going to ascertain that it’s running on diesel in the single video that I saw.

Impressive amount of torque - and at 84 RPM. Most cars idle at 500-800 RPM.


2,337 posted on 03/28/2024 2:03:24 PM PDT by meyer (Psalm 83)
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To: LonePalm
Can I get one of those for my pick-up truck?


2,340 posted on 03/28/2024 2:18:18 PM PDT by HippyLoggerBiker (Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake. )
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