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Propulsion Updates MAN Introduces L27/38 Propulsion Package MAN B&W has introduced a new generation propulsion package based on the L27/38 diesel engine. The package is designed to fulfill many current and future market needs, while minimizing the life-cycle costs. In particular, the L27/38 is a proven unit which offers a high stroke to bore ratio of 1.4 and a high compression ratio of 16.5 ? values which will ensure that emission values are kept well below new limits, which are valid at the beginning of the coming year, without negative influence on the specific fuel oil con-sumption. The new propulsion package is, of course, centered around the popular MAN B&W L27/38 diesel engine. But the complete unit features engineering advances through-out, from the incorporation of the new MGS37 reduction gearbox range, to the new VBS CP propellers and the new Alphatronic 2000 monitoring, safety and control systems. L27/38 The central figure of the new unit is the L27/38 diesel engine, which offers end-users a host of benefits and oper-ational advantages. First, the engine's above-mentioned ability to comply with ever-tightening emissions rules and regulations while not significantly altering performance and consumption numbers is a much sought-after trait by any vessel owner. The cylinder head offers a cross flow and inlet swirl, designed to provide optimal combustion and gas exchange MAN B&W propeller MAN B&W Gear UNSTOPPABLE! #M- X-w- ' if # » . WM'mwr * 5 i?CTIV , RB Range Max. Torque 30,258 lb ft. MSC Range Max. Torque 276, 585 lb ft. Fail Safe Renold Hi-Tec Couplings Help You Avoid Expensive Down Time and Costly Repairs DCB Range Max. Torque 4,073,760 lb ft. Renold Hi-Tec Couplings provide positive control of resonant torsional vibration. Count on the world leader in rubber-in compression couplings for the full range of diesel and industrial applications. WorkBoat Show NEW ORLEANS See Us At Booth 1030 ? Intrinsically fail safe operation ? Severe shock load protection ? Zero backlash ? Large misalignment capability ? Noise attenuation ? Radial removal of the rubber elements (MSC) Phone: (800) 850-8141 Fax: [513) 942-8500 RENOLL 8750 Global Way | POWER TRANSMISSION f CORPORATION ? West Chester, Ohio 45069 www.renoldusa.com Circle 316 on Reader Service Card November, 1999 23