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The Wartsila Sulzer RT-Flex 96 C is the world biggest and most power full engine ever made with an output of
approx 800000 KW or 108900 BHP.

The overall operation of the ship is highly dependent on the performance of its main propulsion engine, measured
in terms of its power rating.
There are several terminologies for Power rating used for Marine Propulsion engine and each of these give
different value of engine performance under various parameters and situations.
Following is the list of Power Terminologies used for a Marine Propulsion Engine on board ship
Effective Power: The Power available at the output side of the engine i.e. at crankshaft flange of the
engine which connects it with the flywheel and rest of the intermediate shaft
Rated Power: It is the continuous effective power provided by the manufacturer of the engine for a
desired or rated RPM of the crankshaft. Rated power includes the loads which acts on the engine due to
auxiliary system running from the engine power
Indicated Horse Power: It is a theoretical power calculated with a formula

PxLxAxN
4500
Where P- Mean indicated pressure of the cylinder
L- Stroke of the engine
A- Cross Sectional Area of the engine cylinder
N- Speed of the engine in RPM
4500 is a constant for conversion.
In this calculation, the frictional losses are not considered. Since it is calculated from indicated pressure
of the engine, it is called Indicated Horse Power or IHP and used for calculating mechanical efficiency of the
engine
Shaft Horse Power: The power delivered by the engine to the propeller shaft is measured by an
instrument known as torsion metre which is available on board.
Break Horse Power: This is the power measured at the crankshaft with the brake dynamometer and is
always higher than the shaft horse power. This is because the power available at shaft accounts for
frictional and mechanical losses.

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Gross Power: Continuous effective power provided by the manufacturer for a given RPM using defined
number of auxiliaries at normal service running condition without any overloading of the engine.
Continuous Power: It is the BHP measured at the power take off end when the engine is running at
continuous safe operation range outside any time limit. This is provided by the supplier.
Overload Power: It is the power excess of effective power than the rated power for a short period of
time, when the same auxiliaries are used under similar service condition for limited period.
Minimum Power: The guaranteed minimum or lower most power value by the manufacturer for an
approximate crankshaft RPM is the minimum power of the engine.
Astern Output Power: The maximum power engine can generate when running in the astern direction at
safe condition.
Maximum Continuous Rating or MCR: It is the maximum power output engine can produce while
running continuously at safe limits and conditions.
Standard Rating: This is the power output of the engine at normal service speed which gives the highest
economical efficiency, thermal and mechanical efficiency. At this speed, the wear down of the engine is at
the minimum rate.
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