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    For nearly three decades, Waukesha’s VGF line of engines has consistently performed under extreme conditions in a wide range of power generation, gas compression, and mechanical drive applications.

    GE also provides a range of upgrades for the Waukesha products.

    Total Fuel Flexibility

    Waukesha engines are capable of operating on a wide range of fuels, from 400 to 2,350 BTU/sq.ft., making them work well for a variety of applications.

    The World Chooses Waukesha

    With excellent tolerance for variable fuel quality that increases output, uptime, and profitability, Waukesha engines are used worldwide.

    Designed from the Inside Out

    The VGF series of engines is built to deliver continuous output, with industrial strength to handle continuous high rpm up to 1,175 HP (876 kWb).

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    WAUKESHA VGF 

    If you operate within a wide range of stationary and mobile, spark-ignited, gaseous-fueled applications, the durable, compact Waukesha VGF high-speed engines are designed for you.

    • High-altitude turbocharger that allows operating up to 5,500 feet (1,676 meters) on some lean burn models, and up to 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) on some rich burn models.
    • Quick load step capabilities for optimal operation.
    • Versatile fuel pressure configurations; available as draw-through for low pressure, or blow through for higher pressure fuel.
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Product Specifications

    Durable, Compact, and Fuel-Flexible VGF engines have a power output of 120 kW to 800 kW (265 bhp to 1,175 bhp).

    Waukesha VGF VGF48GSID VGF48GL/GLD VGF48GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 660 730 660
    Power kWe 625 685 625
    BSFC 7234 (10233) 6806 (9625) 7205 (10194)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.50 (1004) 2.4 (981)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.30 (519) 1.4 (565)
    NMHC 0.25 (93) 0.30 (122) 0.31 (125)
    Electrical Efficiency 33.6 35.5 33.3
    Waukesha VGF VGF48GSID VGF48GL/GLD VGF48GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 800 800 800
    Power kWe 750 830 750
    BSFC 7373 (10426) 6991 (9885) 7815 (11058)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.00 (822) 2 (810)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.30 (541) 1.3 (533)
    NMHC 0.25 (93) 0.26 (105) 0.25 (102)
    Electrical Efficiency 33 34.5 30.7
    Waukesha VGF VGF48GSID VGF48GL/GLD VGF48GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 454 370 660
    Power kWe 433 351 625
    BSFC 8625 (12204) 8264 (11693) 7080 (10018)
    Nox 16 (5926) 2.2 (903) 2.4 (981)
    CO 8 (2963) 1.6 (630) 1.4 (565)
    NMHC 1.5 (556) 2.43 (984) 2.07 (837)
    Electrical Efficiency 28.20% 29.30% 33.90%
    Waukesha VGF VGF48GSID VGF48GL/GLD VGF48GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 545 450 800
    Power kWe 520 427 750
    BSFC 8817 8540 (12084) 7683 (10871)
    Nox 16 (5926) 2 (796) 2 (810)
    CO 8 (2963) 1.6 (636) 1.3 (533)
    NMHC 1.5 (556) 2.1 (852) 1.7 (686)
    Electrical Efficiency 27.60% 28.30% 31.20%
    Waukesha VGF VGF36GSID VGF36GL/GLD VGF36GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 500 550 500
    Power kWe 475 515 475
    BSFC 7245 (10257) 6817 (9642) 7247 (10254)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.50 (1004) 16.00 (5926)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.30 (519) 8.00 (2963)
    NMHC 0.25 (93) 0.30 (122) 0.25 (93)
    Electrical Efficiency 33.1 35.5 33.8
    Waukesha VGF VGF36GSID VGF36GL/GLD VGF36GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 600 660 600
    Power kWe 560 620 560
    BSFC 7389 (10449) 7013 (9918) 7389 (10455)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.00 (822) 16.00 (5926)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.30 (541) 8.00 (2963)
    NMHC 0.25 (93) 0.26 (105) 0.25 (93)
    Electrical Efficiency 32.5 34.4 32.1
    Waukesha VGF VGF36GSID VGF36GL/GLD VGF36GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 341 280 500
    Power kWe 321 265 471
    BSFC 8648 (12337) 8261 (11690) 7101 (10047)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.2 (903) 2.4 (982)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.6 (630) 1.4 (563)
    NMHC 1.5 (556) 2.42 (979) 2.06 (835)
    Electrical Efficiency 27.70% 29.30% 33.80%
    Waukesha VGF VGF36GSID VGF36GL/GLD VGF36GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 409 330 597
    Power kWe 386 312 562
    BSFC 8831 (12496) 8624 (12204) 7482 (10587)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2 (794) 2 (810)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.6 (645) 1.3 (535)
    NMHC 1.5 (556) 2.13 (863) 1.69 (683)
    Electrical Efficiency 27.20% 28.00% 32.00%
    Waukesha VGF VGF24GSID VGF24GL/GLD VGF24GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 400 440 400
    Power kWe 375 415 375
    BSFC 7496 (10600) 7016 (9642) 7815 (11058)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.00 (822) 2 (810)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.30 (541) 1.3 (533)
    NMHC 0.25 (93) 0.26 (105) 0.25 (102)
    Electrical Efficiency 31.9 34.3 30.7
    Waukesha VGF VGF24GSID VGF24GL/GLD VGF24GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 400 440 400
    Power kWe 375 415 375
    BSFC 7496 (10600) 7016 (9642) 7815 (11058)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.00 (822) 2 (810)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.30 (541) 1.3 (533)
    NMHC 0.25 (93) 0.26 (105) 0.25 (102)
    Electrical Efficiency 31.9 34.3 30.7
    Waukesha VGF VGF24GSID VGF24GL/GLD VGF24GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 228 185 332
    Power kWe 215 175 313
    BSFC 8682 (12285) 8274 (11707) 7080 (10018)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.2 (903) 2.4 (981)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.6 (630) 1.4 (565)
    NMHC 1.5 (556) 2.43 (984) 2.07 (837)
    Electrical Efficiency 27.60% 29.10% 33.90%
    Waukesha VGF VGF24GSID VGF24GL/GLD VGF24GL (LCR)
    Power kWb 274 225 395
    Power kWe 258 213 372
    BSFC 8883 (12569) 8581 (12143) 7683 (10871)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2 (796) 2 (810)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.6 (636) 1.3 (533)
    NMHC 1.5 (556) 2.10 (852) 1.7 (686)
    Electrical Efficiency 27.00% 28.10% 31.20%
    Waukesha VGF VGF18GSID VGF18GL/GLD VGF18L (LCR)
    Power kWb 250 275 250
    Power kWe 230 255 234
    BSFC 7353 (10394) 6834 (9661) 7140 (10102)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.50 (1004) 2.4 (981)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.30 (519) 1.4 (565)
    NMHC 0.25 (93) 0.30 (122) 0.31 (125)
    Electrical Efficiency 32.5 34.9 33.4
    Waukesha VGF VGF18GSID VGF18GL/GLD VGF18L (LCR)
    Power kWb 250 330 298
    Power kWe 230 307 279
    BSFC 7523 (10645) 7022 (9934) 7522 (10644)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.00 (822) 2 (810)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.30 (541) 1.3 (535)
    NMHC 0.25 (93) 0.26 (155) 0.25 (101)
    Electrical Efficiency 31.6 33.9 31.7
    Waukesha VGF VGF18GSID VGF18GL/GLD VGF18L (LCR)
    Power kWb 170 140 250
    Power kWe 159 131 234
    BSFC 8738 (12363) 8269 (11702) 6884 (9740)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2.2 (903) 2.4 (982)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.6 (630) 1.4 (563)
    NMHC 1.5 (556) 2.42 (979) 2.06 (835)
    Electrical Efficiency 27.30% 28.80% 34.70%
    Waukesha VGF VGF18GSID VGF18GL/GLD VGF18L (LCR)
    Power kWb 204 165 298
    Power kWe 191 154 279
    BSFC 8921 (12623) 8628 (12209) 7108 (10057)
    Nox 16.00 (5926) 2 (794) 2 (810)
    CO 8.00 (2963) 1.6 (645) 1.3 (535)
    NMHC 1.5 (556) 2.13 (863) 1.69 (683)
    Electrical Efficiency 26.70% 27.60% 33.50%

    Fine print

    Rating Standard: All models: Ratings conform to ISO 3046/1 (latest version) with a mechanical effi ciency of 90% and auxiliary water temperature, Tcra, as specifi ed in the Power Rating Chart, Bulletin 1079

    (latest version) limited to ±10° F (±5.5° C). Ratings are also valid for SAE J1349, BS 5514, DIN 6271 and API 7B-11C standard atmospheric reference conditions.

    Notes

    • These engines have HD-5 propane as a secondary fuel option: VHP–GL Series, VHP–GSI Series.
    • No overload allowed on all HD-5 propane ratings.
    • Requires a minimum of 34 WKI fuel.
    • Engine may require optional fuel system.

    ***I.C. Water Temp. (Tcra)130°F 54°C

    Generator efficiences at 0.8PF