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the standard 3500 Series B engines, pro- viding more displacement, therefore generating more power. Power is reportedly increased by up to 13 per- cent, giving the new 3516B a continu- ous rating of 2,260 bhp and a top com- mercial rating of 2,500 bhp at 1,600 rpm. In addition, the engine also saves on fuel, with a reported seven percent improvement in power to weight ratios and a seven percent improvement in fuel economy.

Displacement is increased through component changes to the crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons that length- en engine stroke by 25.4 mm (1 in.) from 190 mm to 215 mm (7.5 to 8.5 in.).

This adds more than a half a liter per cylinder, giving the new 3516B engine 78.1 liters (4,763 cu. in.) of displace- ment.

Turbochargers and aftercoolers use the same technology proven in 3500 Series

B engines, but capacities are increased.

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New Marine Diesel Jointly

Produced

The Austria-based engine manufactur- er Steyr-Daimler-Puch Motorentechnik has launched two new lightweight marine high speed diesels, to be distrib- uted by the Danish Company Aabenraa

Motorfabrik. The new brand name is

Bukh+Steyr Solas and the two new engines are approved according to

Solas/IMO. The following are technical details of the two new units:

They are designed for high reliability and efficiency, feature high-pressure unit injectors (up to 2,000 bar); a monoblock design without cylinder head gasket; and noise encapsulation.

While application parameters are varied, the engines are said to be particularly suited for fast rescue boat, RIB, patrol boat, firefighting vessel and special mis- sion boat applications.

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Alstom Delivers Powerful

Product Offerings

Alstom Engines Ltd. — comprised of

Paxman, Ruston, Mirrlees Blackstone and Regulateurs Europa — manufac- tures high and medium-speed diesel, heavy fuel, dual fuel and gas engines, as well as a range of engine control and monitoring equipment.

The Paxman division manufactures compact, high speed diesel engine in the power range from 610 to 4,000 kWb for marine propulsion and auxiliary appli- cations. Primary markets include the world's navies, coastguards, police and customs and excise forces, as well as the commercial fast ferry and super yacht markets.

The Ruston division primarily serves the fast ferry, military and other com- mercial markets with a line of medium speed diesel, heavy fuel and dual fuel engines for main propulsion and auxil- iary duty. The power range is 780 to 7,550 kWb. Mirrlees Blackstone prime moves are used as single or multi-unit installations in a wide range of vessels, including conventional ferries, tankers, bulk carriers, trawlers, dredgers and naval ships. This unit's power range spans from 2,000 to more than 15,000 kWb. Alstom Regulateurs Europa design and produce electronic and mechanical governors and actuators, as well as a range of monitoring and con- trol equipment for the marine markets.

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Name Cyl. Displ. Power Weight

Bukh+Steyr

Solas 144 vti 4 2.13 It. 106 kW (144 hp) 265 kg

Bukh+Steyr

Solas 236 6 3.2 It. 156 kW (212 hp) 305 kg

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