Paxman VP185 Technical Specifications
Specifications announced in 2012
This page gives revised engine data and the technical specification of the VP185 as published in MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd flyers published in 2012. The flyers contain separate data for Marine Propulsion and Power Generation applications. It should be noted that the data in the flyers 'serves informational purposes only' and is not guaranteed in any way.
On another page of this website there is engine data and the Technical specification of the VP185 as at 2004.
A brief history of the VP185's development can be found on the page Paxman Diesels since 1934.
VP 185TM High Speed Diesel Engines for Marine Propulsion
Information extracted from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd publication FC1684-VP185TMFlyerNew-HR. The propulsion curves shown on the flyer are not reproduced here)
- Bore / Stroke - 185 / 196 mm
- Piston speed - 12.8 m/s @1950 rpm
- 4 Stroke 90° Vee configuration
- Low ambient heat rejection & skin temperature
- Full rating available up to 45°C ambient and 32°C
- Mechanical & fully Electronic Fuel injection options
- True "Black ship" capability
- 4 point engine mounting
- Class Approved
- IMO Annex VI Tier II Compliant
Power Ratings
| B Unrestricted Marine | A2 Restricted Marine | A1 Limited Time | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power kWb (bhp) | Speed rpm | Power kWb (bhp) | Speed rpm | Power kWb (bhp) | Speed rpm | |
| 12VP185TM | 2,000 (2,682) | 1765 | 2,300 (3,084) | 1860 | 2,720 (3,647) | 1950 |
| 18VP185TM | 3,000 (4,023) | 1765 | 3,500 (4,693) | 1860 | 4,000 (5,362) | 1950 |
Dimensions
| Height mm | Length mm | Width mm | Dry Weight kg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12VP185TM | 2209 | 3225 | 1450 | 8,199 |
| 18VP185TM | 2237 | 4050 | 1450 | 10,712 |
NB. Quoted weight includes:- air filters, flexible coupling, flexible engine mounts and air starter motor.
Standard Engine Mounted Equipment
- Duplex / Triplex oil filters
- Centrifugal oil filter
- Duplex fuel filter
- Overspeed air flap valves
- Thermostatic valves fitted to primary coolant & oil system
- Engine mounted gear driven coolant pumps
Optional Special Requirements
- Facilities for redundant starting systems :-
- Compressed air motor
- Twin 24VDC electric starter motors
- Mechanical or fully Electronic Fuel injection variants
- Fuel coalescer filters
- Crankcase breather re ingestion system
- CAN BUS monitoring data port (EFI only)
- Expandable instrumentation / monitoring / control packs
- Variety of final drive options
- Free end drive PTO available
- Water cooled exhaust systems
- Self priming sea water pump
- Integrated lube oil cooler & coolant heat exchanger
VP 185TG High Speed Diesel Engines for Power Generation
Information extracted from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd publication FC1684-VP185TGFlyer-HR
- Bore / Stroke - 185 / 196 mm
- Piston speed - 11.8 m/s @1800 rpm
- 4 Stroke 90° Vee configuration
- 2 Stage Turbocharging
- Full rating available up to 45°C ambient and 500 MASL
- Mechanical & fully Electronic Fuel injection options
- True "Black start" capability
- 4 point engine mounting
- Low ambient heat rejection & skin temperature
- High power density
Dimensions
| Height mm | Length mm | Width mm | Dry Weight kg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12VP185TG | 2212 | 3224 | 1467 | 7,750 |
| 18VP185TG | 2251 | 4058 | 1490 | 10,386 |
NB. Quoted weight includes:- Air filters, engine feet and air starter motor.
Power Ratings
| 1200 rpm | 1500 rpm | 1800 rpm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Operating Power, COP | kWb | kWb | kWb |
| 12VP185TG | 2,165 | 2,165 | 2,200 |
| 18VP185TG | 3,175 | 3,250 | 3,300 |
| 1200 rpm | 1500 rpm | 1800 rpm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Rated Power, PRP | kWb | kWb | kWb |
| 12VP185TG | 2,165 | 2,300 | 2,350 |
| 18VP185TG | 3,175 | 3,450 | 3,500 |
| 1200 rpm | 1500 rpm | 1800 rpm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Time Power, LTP | kWb | kWb | kWb |
| 12VP185TG | 2,165 | 2,520 | 2,600 |
| 18VP185TG | 3,175 | 3,650 | 3,700 |
Continuous Operating Power is that which a generating set is capable of delivering continuously for an unlimited number of operating hours per year between stated maintenance intervals and under stated ambient conditions, the maintenance being carried out as prescribed by MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd.
Prime Rated Power is the maximum power available during a variable power sequence, which may be run for an unlimited number of hours per year between stated maintenance intervals and under stated ambient conditions. The maintenance being carried out as prescribed by MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd. Average power over variable load power sequence shall not exceed 75% of stated power.
Limited Time Power is the Maximum power which a generating set is capable of delivering for up to 500 hours per year, of which a maximum of 300 hours is continuous running between stated maintenance intervals and under stated ambient conditions. The maintenance being carried out as prescribed by MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd.
Typical Generator Set Dimensions
| Engine | Alternator | Length mm | Width mm | Height mm | Weight kg | Power kWe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12VP185TG | LSA53 | 5,850 | 1,800 | 2,590 | 16,640 | 2,300 |
| 18VP185TG | LSA56 | 6,800 | 1,800 | 2,595 | 25,450 | 3,300 |
Standard Engine Mounted Equipment
- Duplex / Triplex oil filters
- Centrifugal oil filter
- Simplex fuel filter
- Overspeed air flap valves
- Thermostatic valves fitted in both coolant circuits & lube oil system
- Engine mounted gear driven coolant pumps
- Standard SAE 00 Flywheel and Housing
Optional Special Requirements
- Facilities for redundant starting systems :-
- Compressed air motor
- Twin 24VDC electric starter motors
- Hydraulic motor with engine mounted recharge pump
- Duplex fuel filter
- Fuel coalescer filter
- Crankcase breather re ingestion system
- CAN BUS monitoring data port
- Expandable instrumentation packs
- Underbase fabrication
- Integrated lube oil cooler
- Class approvals for marine variants
Page updated: 18 Aug 2017 at 14:41