The biggest ship engine, the Wärtsilä RT-flex96C, has the following key specifications and technical properties:
Size: Length: 27.4 meters, Height: 13.5 meters, Weight: 2,300 tons.
Grade: Low-speed two-stroke diesel engine, designed for large container ships.
Viscosity: Uses heavy fuel oil (HFO) with viscosity up to 700 cSt at 50°C.
Buoyancy: Not applicable (engine is fixed within the ship's hull).
Material: Cylinder liners: cast iron; Pistons: forged steel; Crankshaft: forged steel; Engine block: high-strength cast iron.
Engine Parts: Turbochargers, fuel injectors, pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, camshaft, cylinder liners, exhaust valves.
Power Output: Up to 108,920 horsepower (80,080 kW).
Displacement: 25,480 liters (per cylinder).
Fuel Consumption: Approx. 250 tons per day at full load.
Lubrication Oil: SAE 40 or SAE 50, with additives for extreme pressure.