Japan Engine Corp (J-Eng) has received the first order for its updated 6UEC45LSE-C1 engine design. The engine will be installed in roro vessel which to be built at Kanda Shipbuilding Co.
The C1 mark is a higher output version of the UEC45LSE engine in service since 2004 and aimed at roro vessels, handy-sized bulk carriers and small-sized chemical tankers. The series has accumulated more than 250 engine orders to date.
J-Eng noted that high reliability and low fuel consumption make the UEC45LSE ideal for roro vessels, with operators running demanding scheduled services and requiring tight control of costs.
| Principal Particulars of 6UEC45LSE-C1 Engine | ||
| Cylinder bore | mm | 450 |
| Piston stroke | mm | 1,930 |
| Stroke / bore | – | 4.29 |
| Engine output | kW | 8,640 |
| Revolution | min-1 | 128 |
| Mean effective pressure | bar | 22.0 |
| Average piston speed | m/s | 8.2 |
| Fuel Consumption rate （IMO NOx Tier2, Tolerance 5%） | g/kWh | 173 |
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Source: Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG)
