DieselHouse – B&W Diesel engine

Until the 1960s the biggest diesel engine in the world. Made by Burmeister & Wain in 1933. Used for power production. Last in operation in 2004. Now a museum engine, it is still operational, it is started twice every month.

Movie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnTnXp3LUUU

Double acting two-stroke diesel engine.
Cylinders: 8
Cylinder bore: 840 mm
Cylinder stroke: 1500 mm
RPM: 115
Power output: 22,500 hp
Compression pressure: 35 bar
Maximum pressure: 50 bar
Mean effective pressure: 7 bar