There is also a new 14 cyl version of the same engine ( I cant find the link
at the moment ) 108,000 HP at normal rpm. (12 cyl one exceeds 100,000 hp in
overspeed). Nice fit in a super tanker.
I saw a 6 cyl version of one of the earlier series of Sulzer engines in a
ship a few years ago, was about 45,000 hp from memory. Truly an awesome
engine.
100 odd rmp as max, but very interesting to watch one run at 12 rpm, ( 5
secs to go round once)
btw - Torsional vibration on these engines is a serious issue, and depending
on the prop shaft length and propellor configuration ( direct drive to prop,
no gearbox, engine is reversable) there can be a number of no go rev ranges.
These are overcome by passing through the critical speeds as fast as
possible.
>
> While that boggles the mind, especially the 1660 gallons of fuel per hour,
> I guess I'd have to ask why?
>
> Huge HP, you would have to imagine unrealistic Torque, but at 101rpm. I've
> been racking my brain trying to come up with some reasonable use for this
> in a factory setting, as it's obvious the thing isn't meant to be mobile.
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