Volvo Penta’s D8 Genset Engine Delivers Power Density
Posted by Brooke Just
Volvo Penta’s D8 Stage II and IIIA/Tier 3 genset engine has been built with a high power-to-weight ratio, giving it power density and a compact design for its power class. It has been designed for quick, economical installation as well as ease of operation and maintenance. Its fuel-efficient D8 diesel fuel injection and charging systems have low internal losses, which contributes to excellent combustion, low fuel consumption, and a lower total cost of ownership.
The industrial genset engine is based on mature technology concepts that have undergone hundreds of thousands of testing hours and real-world use in a wide variety of applications across the Volvo Group. Volvo Penta engineers have perfected the design and optimized the D8 for the power generation segment, allowing customers to benefit from proven, reliable components.
The 8-liter power generation engine has been developed to produce smooth and vibration-free operation with low noise levels. The lower noise emissions have been achieved by choosing more sophisticated fuel injection technology and by adding a top-of-the-line Visco fan clutch.
Noise reductions of up to 2.5 percent – compared to previous products – have been measured. To verify performance, reliability, and durability, the D8 was tested to the maximum – at temperatures of -25ºC through to 60ºC of sweltering heat – in real-world field tests with customers. This extensive testing ensures the engine functions with the required performance and reliability levels in all the applications, climates, and environments Volvo Penta customers operate in.
