Baudouin 405kW Diesel Engine 6M21G440/5

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Stepping up to a prominent heavy industrial scale, the Baudouin 405kW Diesel Engine 6M21G440/5 marks the debut of an ultra-rugged 12.5L vertical inline 6-cylinder G-Drive platform. This substantial displacement layout is specifically structured to run high-demand processing plants, large sectional irrigation grids, and critical data systems, delivering an ideal mechanical match for 400kVA prime to 440kVA standby electrical assemblies. Integrating single-stage exhaust turbocharging and a dedicated air-to-air cooling matrix, the unit provides rapid recovery and prevents voltage sagging under sharp block load adjustments.

Running with high rotational stability at 1500 RPM, this 12.5-litre industrial build is tropicalised to maintain total mechanical integrity under intense local operating conditions up to 50 degrees Celsius. The electrical layout incorporates a standard 24V twin-battery arrangement featuring a 7.5 kW starter motor and a high-yield 70 Amp charging alternator for dependable automated backup coupling.

LiFeTIDE facilitates large-scale installations by backing this premium maritime-derived engine with dedicated technical pairings, immediate warehouse availability, and rapid pan-African freight paths.

LEADING GENERATOR MANUFACTURER

For over 100 years, Baudouin has designed and manufactured the highest quality diesel engines for marine and power generation applications globally

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Baudouin 405kW Diesel Engine

The Baudouin 6M21G440/5 is characterised by immense structural engineering margins, moving to a full 12.54-litre displacement layout that utilises a generous 127 mm x 165 mm long-stroke piston profile. Operating on a 16:1 compression ratio balanced for intense forced-induction pressures, the heavy cast-iron mono-block integrates a high-flow 24-valve overhead cylinder head structure to ensure massive volumetric air conversion. This rigid block casting handles an aggressive 25.84 Bar BMEP (Brake Mean Effective Pressure) threshold under full standby loads, distributing structural strain evenly across the lower bearing journals to extend component lifespans.

Industrial Power Architecture & Reliability

This multi-cylinder platform introduces exceptional physical torque stability to counteract severe inductive voltage shifts caused by heavy machine starts, manufacturing tools, or commercial HVAC installations. By combining advanced turbocharging with an air-to-air charge air cooler, the incoming induction flow remains dense and cold, which drops internal cylinder head stress and completely eliminates the head-warping vulnerabilities seen in lighter, over-boosted engine blocks. The clean external design limits exposed flexible connections, ensuring straightforward field service and minimising upkeep downtime.

Baudouin 405kWm Engine Technical Features

  • Heavy-Duty 12.5L Frame: Spreads immense continuous loading forces across a generous six-cylinder alignment, ensuring smoother torque progression and lower lower-order physical vibrations.

  • Robust 24V Electrical Grid: Utilises a 24Vdc negative-to-ground layout equipped with a 7.5 kW high-torque starter motor and a 70 Amp charging alternator to ensure immediate automated grid transfers.

  • High-Flow Lubrication Matrix: Designed with an expanded wet sump holding up to 30 Litres of oil, driving a heavy-duty internal oil circulation loop exceeding 180 Litres per minute to control thermal friction.

  • Aggressive Tropicalised Cooling: Integrates a mechanical radiator assembly with a 21 kW belt-driven pusher fan designed to displace 398 cubic meters of air per minute, sustaining performance up to 50 degrees Celsius ambient heat waves.

  • Standard SAE 1 Architecture: Employs a robust SAE 1 flywheel housing coupled with a large 14-inch flywheel layout, providing high rotational inertia to absorb harsh transient load changes.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Weight 1000 kg
Dimensions 201.1 × 109.6 × 136.3 cm
Brand

Baudouin

Product Type

Diesel Engine

Prime Power (kW)

368kW

Standby Power(kW)

405kW

Prime Power

400kVA

Standby Power

440kVA

Cylinders

Cylinders: 6, Valves: 24

Cylinder Arrangement

Inline

Bore × Stroke

127mm x 165mm

Displacement

12.54L

Thermodynamic Cycle

Diesel 4 Stroke

Mean Piston Speed (m/s)

8.25 m/s

BMEP @ ESP (Bar)

25.84 Bar

Cooling System

Liquid (water + 50% antifreeze)

Injection System

Direct Injection

Fuel System

Mechanical Pump

Aspiration

Turbo Charged with Aftercooler

Compression Ratio

16 : 1

Flywheel Housing (SAE)

SAE NO.1

Flywheel Clutch Size (Inches)

14"

Teeth on Flywheel Ring Gear

136 Teeth

Inertia of flywheel (kg•m²)

2.32 kg•m²

Inertia of crankshaft (kg•m²)

0.574 kg•m²

Emission Standard

N/A

Air Intake Temperature Rise

≤ 15°C

Minimum Diameter of Intake Pipe (mm)

100mm

Aftercooler System Type

Air to Air

Oil Capacity (L)

High Level: 30 litres, Low Level: 27 litres

Oil pressure in normal condition at 1500 Rpm @ PRP (Bar)

3.5 Bar – 5.5 Bar

Maximum Oil temperature (°C)

105°C

Oil Flow at 1500RPM (L/min)

≥ 180 L/min

Total Heat Dissipation @ ESP (kJ/s)

554.7 kJ/s

Maximum Exhaust Back Pressure (mBar)

120 mBar

Maximum Exhaust Temperature Before Turbocharger (°C)

740°C

Maximum Exhaust Temperature After Turbocharger (°C)

580°C

Exhaust Gas Flow

63 m³/min

Minimum Diameter of Exhaust Pipe (mm)

100mm

Maximum Bending Moment of Exhaust Gas Exit Flange (Nm)

19 Nm

Governor

Electronic Regulator

Governor Steady State Speed Stability at Constant Load (ISO 8528-5 Class G3)

≤ +/- 0.5 %

Fuel Supply Flow (L/hr)

169 L/hr

Fuel Type

Diesel Fuel Oil

Electrical System Voltage (negative to ground) (Vdc)

24Vdc

Starter Power (kW)

7.5kW

Battery Charger Current (A)

70A

Battery Charger Absorbed Power (kW)

1.96kW

Diesel Engine Noise (Acoustic Power Level) (dB(A))

112.3 dB

Fuel Consumption @ 100%

85.5 l/h

Fuel Consumption @ 75%

63.5 l/h

Fuel Consumption @ 50%

43.2 l/h

Fuel Consumption @ 25%

23.4 l/h

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