BUKH Equipment
BUKH EPA (BETA) lifeboat diesel engines
Low-emission 3- and 4-cylinder lifeboat diesel engines of 28-48 HP using pre-combustion chamber injection, USCG approved for lifeboat use.
Description
The BUKH EPA (BETA) lifeboat diesel engines are designed for low exhaust emissions. They meet Tier standards using pre-combustion chamber injection instead of common rail or unit injection, which eliminates electronic fuel-control devices and improves operational reliability. The design obtained US Coast Guard approval for use as lifeboat engines, and the series offers a favourable weight-to-power ratio.
Key features
- EPA28: 28 HP (20.6 kW) at 3600 rpm, 3 cylinders, 1123 cm3, 165 kg (364 lbs) incl. gearbox
- EPA36: 36 HP (26.5 kW), 4 cylinders, 1498 cm3
- EPA48: 48 HP (35.3 kW), 4 cylinders, 2197 cm3
- Reverse-reduction gear 3:1, keel-cooling with thermostat, wet sump lubrication
- Electric start, remote operating panel, up-side-down valve, centrifugal governor
- Four SOLAS-approved starting systems available
- Options: spray pump for fire-protected lifeboats, propeller, shaft and sterntube
Applications
Propulsion for SOLAS lifeboats.
Specifications
| EPA28 max continuous rating (ISO3046) | 28 HP (20.6 kW) at 3600 rpm |
|---|---|
| EPA28 cylinders / swept volume | 3 / 1123 cm3 (68.53 cu in) |
| EPA28 net weight, incl. gearbox | 165 kg (364 lbs) |
| EPA36 output | 36 HP (26.5 kW) |
| EPA36 cylinders / swept volume | 4 / 1498 cm3 (91.41 cu in) |
| EPA48 output | 48 HP (35.3 kW) |
| EPA48 cylinders / swept volume | 4 / 2197 cm3 (134.07 cu in) |
| Cycle | 4-stroke |
| Cooling system (standard) | Keel-cooling |
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