NATURAL GAS-POWERED mtu SERIES 4000

Economical, sustainable, reliable and flexible. Power range: 50 Hz: 776 – 2,535 kWe , 60 Hz: 762 – 2521 kWe

mtu natural gas-powered Series 4000 genset

The mtu Series 4000 natural gas genset offers the highest power density in its class. Designed with cutting-edge technology, the mtu Series 4000 natural gas genset is optimized for maximum performance and low emissions to deliver an economical, reliable, and sustainable source of power. They are ideally suited for a variety of applications including utility, industrial manufacturing, hospital and data centers, among others.

Gas gensets powered by the mtu Series 4000 can be operated with a gas blending of hydrogen, making them future-ready. They also have the possibility to be converted to 100% hydrogen, for when hydrogen is more widely accessible and economical as a primary fuel. Discover the mtu Series 4000 performance and flexibility that exceeds expectations.

776 - 2,535 kW

Power range

44,4 %

Improved efficiency

Up to 25%

Hydrogen blending

< 100 mg NOx

Exhaust gas aftertreatment

35 %

Continous allowed low load operation

< 120 sec

Fast start option

84.000 oH

Lifetime to major overhaul (TBO)

90 %

Total efficiency

mtu Series 4000 Gas Generator Sets Provide:

Operational Flexibility

Quick ramp-up and ramp-down make this product a perfect fit for independent power producers (IPP) and combined heat and power (CHP) applications. With part-load performance down to 35% and a fast start option, the gas genset's operational flexibility is also ideal for demand response applications. Low emissions - 250 mg/Nm³, 500mg/Nm³, (@5% O2) NOx – are achieved without external aftertreatment, even meeting the new expected German unburned THC emissions legislation (<1300mg@5%O2).

Best in class power density

The mtu Series 4000 natural gas genset has an effective engine power of 130 kWm/cylinder – the highest power density in its class thanks to its compact design and small footprint. It offers super performance at high temperatures and high humidity for use anywhere in the world and delivers 30% more power than its predecessor.

Low Lifecycle Costs

All natural gas genset components are fine-tuned to ensure long service lives and deliver maximum uptime. Long service intervals and easy-to-maintain components mean low maintenance costs. Fast availability of spare parts and low engine oil consumption also help keep the new gas genset lifecycle costs lower overall, with cylinder head lifetimes potentially equivalent to TBO.

Up To 44.4% Efficiency

The natural gas genset achieves efficiencies of up to 44.4%, delivering a significant improvement in fuel/energy utilization at high temperatures. The mtu gas-powered Series 4000 gives you more power in less space while reducing fuel and maintenance costs, especially designed for hot and humid conditions.

Hydrogen blending

Highly-efficient combustion technology results in consistently low emissions.  

These emissions can be even lower when a highly-efficient engine like our mtu Series 4000 is run on green hydrogen. The engine is currently available for hydrogen blending and will soon be available to run on 100% hydrogen. When hydrogen is produced from renewables by means of electrolysis, it is referred to as “green” hydrogen. When generated in this way, it can be used as a climate-neutral fuel by modern gas engines, which convert it into electricity in a highly-efficient manner. The waste heat can be used for heating and cooling.

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Emissions reduction

An exhaust gas aftertreatment (EGAT) system can help to keep local emissions such as NOx or particulates to an absolute minimum. mtu EGAT solutions are precisely matched to the engine in question and guarantee full power, best load absorption, super-fast start-up times and absolute resilience. The EGAT system, developed in-house by mtu, can be flexibly integrated with different integration options for existing plants. An all-in-one solution for all requirements of the 44th BImSchV and their documentation (limit and measured values) - integrated in the MMC control system. Retrofitting in existing MMC controls is possible without any problems and thus saves a separate control system - a perfect, efficient interplay interaction enables lowest operating costs.
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mtu Series 4000 highlights

EGAT system

Exhaust gas aftertreatment system developed in-house and perfectly matched to the engines, for optimized and more efficient operation with maximum performance. The EGAT system can be flexibly integrated into different existing plants

Generator

Perfectly tuned to the engine and made by renowned manufacturers, the generator ensures a high level of reliability and optimal efficiency.

Automation systems MIP & MMC

Motor interface panel (MIP) with stand-alone mtu Module Control (MMC). The MMC provides all the functions necessary for controlling the system. All the auxiliary drives required for the CHP system can be operated from here. The integrated power circuitry minimizes the customer’s need for cabling on site.

Knock detection

Cylinder-specific knock detection and regulation protect the engine from abnormal operating conditions, and guarantee safe operation even with natural gas containing low levels of methane.

Heat recovery unit

Well proven design perfectly suits the genset and provides the basis for optimized auxiliary efficiencies. The unit is fully integrated in the automation concept and is both safe and certified (CE).

Ignition system

Ignition systems for individual cylinders allow for the most efficient level of operation for all cylinders, even with variable CH4 content. The ignition voltage display gives customers information on the state of the spark plugs.

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EGAT system

Exhaust gas aftertreatment system developed in-house and perfectly matched to the engines, for optimized and more efficient operation with maximum performance. The EGAT system can be flexibly integrated into different existing plants

2

Generator

Perfectly tuned to the engine and made by renowned manufacturers, the generator ensures a high level of reliability and optimal efficiency.

3

Automation systems MIP & MMC

Motor interface panel (MIP) with stand-alone mtu Module Control (MMC). The MMC provides all the functions necessary for controlling the system. All the auxiliary drives required for the CHP system can be operated from here. The integrated power circuitry minimizes the customer’s need for cabling on site.

4

Knock detection

Cylinder-specific knock detection and regulation protect the engine from abnormal operating conditions, and guarantee safe operation even with natural gas containing low levels of methane.

5

Heat recovery unit

Well proven design perfectly suits the genset and provides the basis for optimized auxiliary efficiencies. The unit is fully integrated in the automation concept and is both safe and certified (CE).

6

Ignition system

Ignition systems for individual cylinders allow for the most efficient level of operation for all cylinders, even with variable CH4 content. The ignition voltage display gives customers information on the state of the spark plugs.

Our Sustainability Journey:

Expanding mtu Series 4000 L64 from Natural Gas to Biogas & H2

mtu Series 4000 at a glance

mtu 8V4000

Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Output: 1,013 kW / 997 kW
Energy input: 2,287 kW / 2,287 kW
Electrical efficiency: 44% / 43.6%

mtu 12V4000

Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Output: 1,521 kW / 1,506 kW
Energy input: 3,443 kW / 3,456 kW
Electrical efficiency: 44.2% / 43.6%

mtu 16V4000

Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Output: 2,028 kW / 2,012 kW
Energy input: 4,583 kW / 4,583 kW
Electrical efficiency: 44.3% / 43.9%

mtu 20V4000 GS

Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Output: 2,538 kW / 2,521 kW
Energy input: 5,781 kW / 5,781 kW
Electrical efficiency: 43.9% / 43.6%

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mtu Module Control (MMC)

Continuous system monitoring

If the gas engine is the heart of the genset, then the mtu Module Control is the brain. Housed in a separate panel next to the genset, the MMC automation system handles all important functions needed for continuously monitoring and controlling the entire system.

  • Industrial PC with colour touchscreen
  • Monitors all processes
  • Logs all activities
  • Seamless environment integration
  • Multi-module system networking
  • Supports numerous protocols
  • Optional remote diagnosis via DSL or ISDN
  • Optional integration of SMS/email client (notification of faults, daily reporting of all meter readings)
  • Digital service
  • ATUflex  

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