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MWM TCG 3016 Gas Engine

The Answer to the Challenges of the Industry of Tomorrow

High Efficiency, Low Operating Costs

The MWM TCG 3016 gas engine belongs to a new generation of powerful, efficient gas engines. With its electrical output range from 400 to 1,000 kW and an electrical efficiency of up to 43.5%, the TCG 3016 is ideal for industrial applications and distributed energy supply. Key benefits include low operating and installation costs through an optimized engine design and the integrated digital control TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management). The system bundles all relevant data for monitoring and controlling the plant. This makes the operation much easier and reduces downtimes.

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Flexible Application with Alternative Gas Types

The TCG 3016 is both highly efficient and versatile in terms of the fuels it is compatible with. The engine can be operated with various alternative types of gas, including biogas, landfill gas, and sewage gas. This flexibility makes it highly attractive for a wide range of operators. In addition, the TCG 3016 can run on natural gas with a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol%.

Tailor-Made for Industry 4.0

The TCG 3016 is designed to meet the requirements of modern industrial processes. The combination of high performance, a smart control system, and long maintenance intervals ensures maximum efficiency during operation. The gas engine is a reliable solution especially for critical infrastructures, large industrial plants, and district heating networks. Thanks to its digital monitoring and remote controllability, it is ready for the challenges of tomorrow’s industry and dynamic energy markets.

MWM TCG 3016 in Focus: Uncompromising Performance

Watch the product video to learn more about the state-of-the-art technology, sturdy design, and smart control of the TCG 3016. Thanks to its high efficiency and flexible application options, it is suitable for a wide range of demanding applications—from industrial scenarios to municipal energy supply.

MWM TCG 3016 Gas Engine—Benefits at a Glance

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Maximum Efficiency, Low Consumption

  • Electrical efficiency of up to 43.5%, best in its output class
  • Maintenance interval of 80,000 operating hours for natural gas
  • Unique combination of efficiency and durability
  • Optimized combustion for less vibration and component stress
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Lower Installation and Construction Costs

  • Compact design for a small footprint
  • Integrated daily refill tank eliminates the need for external components
  • Vibration decoupling through flanged generator set concept
  • Lower investment costs thanks to extended product scope and TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management)
  • Optimized combustion chamber geometry for lower dry cooler costs
Oil

Optimized Lubrication Oil Management

  • Lowest-in-class oil consumption of 0.1 g/kWh
  • Oil change intervals of up to 4,000 operating hours for natural gas and biogas
  • Up to 66% less oil consumption compared to competitor products

One Hour's Output

What the TCG 3016 with 800 kWh Can Deliver in 60 Minutes

What makes an hour of MWM TCG 3016 possible?
  • Energy for mixing 750,000 margaritas
  • Power for 500 hours of console gaming
  • Capacity to brew 7,200 cups of tea
  • Sufficient power to bake 50 yeast cakes
  • Energy for ironing 1,500 shirts
  • Electricity for roasting 26,600 slices of bread

The MWM TCG 3016 in Its Full Bandwidth

Industry

Industrial Applications

The TCG 3016 reliably supplies electricity and process heat for small to medium-sized production facilities, ensuring continuous supply for industrial applications. Whether you operate a logistics center, manufacturing plant, or food production facility, the TCG 3016 represents an ideal solution for efficient, independent self-supply.

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Utilities and IPP

Energy for IPPs

For independent and municipal energy producers, the TCG 3016 is an efficient solution for the distributed supply of energy, e.g. to residential buildings, shopping malls, leisure facilities, or infrastructure projects. Renowned for its reliability and efficiency, it delivers proven versatility in applications around the globe.

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Waste to Energy

Waste to Energy (WtE)

The output range of the TCG 3016 is ideal for use in rural biogas and sewage treatment plants as well as landfill sites in order to convert waste into usable energy. High efficiency and low operating and maintenance costs enable short payback periods.

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Combined Heat and Power

Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

In CHP plants, the TCG 3016 concurrently generates power and usable heat and also enables the utilization of exhaust gas heat in steam generators or absorption chillers to provide process steam or cooling energy.

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Distributed Power Generation

Distributed Power Generation

New solutions for on-site supply: Thanks to its compact dimensions, the TCG 3016 can even be installed in very confined spaces. It can even be set up on the top floors of multi-storied buildings or in a container pre-installed by MWM for efficient energy supply at almost any location.

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Energy Innovation

Energy Innovation with Hydrogen

The engines of the TCG 3016 series can be operated with natural gas and a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol%. They are thus able to make good use of new energy sources and tackle the challenges of the changing energy sector.

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FAQ

Which fields of application is the TCG 3016 especially suitable for?

The TCG 3016 is ideal for use in the industry and municipal energy supply projects and for supplying critical infrastructures. With its high efficiency and reliability, it is ideal for distributed generation of heat and power.

What is the electrical output of the TCG 3016?

The models of the TCG 3016 series cover an electrical output range from 400 to 1,000 kW. Depending on the model, electrical efficiencies of up to 43.5% can be achieved. Thus, it is one of the most efficient gas engines in its class.

Which gas types can the TCG 3016 be operated with?

The TCG 3016 is designed for flexible operation with various gas types, including natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, sewage gas, and mine gas. It can also be operated with natural gas with a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol%.

What are the benefits of the TCG 3016 series for plant operators?

Plant operators benefit from a combination of high efficiency, low operating costs, and reduced investments in setup and technology. The integrated digital control TPEM facilitates the plant control and monitoring. In addition, the optimized lubricating oil management ensures significantly longer maintenance intervals and lower oil consumption.

Is the MWM TCG 3016 also suitable for the output range of 1 MW?

The TCG 3016 V16 variant was designed especially for applications in the output range of 1 MW. It impresses with its high load capacity, long service life, and stable performance, even in continuous operation. This makes it ideal for demanding industrial applications.

Which digital functions does the TCG 3016 offer for modern plant control?

The TCG 3016 is equipped with a smart control called TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management), which consolidates all operating data in a central system. This enables transparent monitoring, precise control, and proactive maintenance. In this way, the plant operation can easily be controlled and optimized.

How flexibly can the TCG 3016 be adapted to different operating conditions?

The TCG 3016 impresses with its adaptability to different conditions. Thanks to its compact design, and wide range of gas compatibility, the engine can be retrofitted in existing plants or be integrated into new projects with a perfect fit. This enables a high level of planning and operational reliability in a wide range of applications.

What maintenance benefits does the TCG 3016 offer?

Thanks to innovative lubricating oil management, oil consumption is just 0.1 g/kWh. Depending on the gas quality, oil change intervals of up to 4,000 operating hours are possible. This reduces downtimes and significantly lowers ongoing operating costs.

Technical Information on the TCG 3016 for Download

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MWM TCG 3016 Gas Engine

This concise brochure explains how reduced operating costs, digital control, and flexible deployment options converge in the MWM TCG 3016. It also features technical data, typical fields of application, and details of the system architecture.

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MWM 25H2-Kit for TCG 3016

MWM 25H2-Kit for TCG 3016

The data sheet provides information on the possibility of operating engines of the TCG 3016 with natural gas and a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 vol% at 50 and 60 Hz. In addition to use in new plants, retrofit solutions are also available for already installed generator sets.

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Performance Data: TCG 3016 Gas Engine

Natural Gas Applications, NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3 *

TCG 3016 V08
P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 400 400
Medium effective pressure bar 18.9 15.9
Thermal output ± 8% kW 404 427
Electrical efficiency % 43.1 42.2
Thermal efficiency % 43.6 45.1
Overall efficiency % 86.7 87.3
Power to heat ratio** 0.99 0.94
TCG 3016 V12
P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 600 600
Medium effective pressure bar 18.9 15.7
Thermal output ± 8% kW 618 648
Electrical efficiency % 43.3 42.4
Thermal efficiency % 44.6 45.7
Overall efficiency % 87.9 88.1
Power to heat ratio** 0.97 0.93
TCG 3016 V16
P = Optimized for high electrical efficiency
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 800 800
Medium effective pressure bar 18.8 15.7
Thermal output ± 8% kW 821 856
Electrical efficiency % 43.5 42.6
Thermal efficiency % 44.6 45.5
Overall efficiency % 88.1 88.1
Power to heat ratio** 0.98 0.94

* 5% O2 and dry exhaust gases
** On request
*** The power to heat ratio is calculated by dividing the electrical efficiency by the thermal efficiency. Please remember that this is a theoretical value that may deviate from actually measured values.
The values given in these tables are information purposes only and not binding. The information given in the offer is decisive. Other unit variants with other generators are available.

Natural Gas Applications with 25 vol% Hydrogen (NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3* / 1.0 g/bhph*)

TCG 3016 V08
P+ High Efficiency plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high electrical efficiency with 25 Vol.-%
Hydrogen Kit
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 400 400
Thermal output ± 8% kW 403 423
Electrical efficiency** % 42.8 41.9
Thermal efficiency % 43.1 44.4
Total efficiency % 85.9 86.3
Power to heat ratio **** 0.99 0.94
TCG 3016 V12
P+ High Efficiency plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high electrical efficiency with 25 Vol.-%
Hydrogen Kit
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 600 600
Thermal output ± 8% kW 614 637
Electrical efficiency** % 43.0 42.4
Thermal efficiency % 44.1 45.0
Total efficiency % 87.1 87.4
Power to heat ratio **** 0.98 0.94
TCG 3016 V16
P+ High Efficiency plus 25H2-Kit = Optimized for high electrical efficiency with 25 Vol.-%
Hydrogen Kit
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 800 800
Thermal output ± 8% kW 816 848
Electrical efficiency** % 43.3 42.2
Thermal efficiency % 44.2 45.1
Total efficiency % 87.5 87.3
Power to heat ratio **** 0.98 0.94
TCG 3016 V16
S+ High Density plus 25H2-Kit = Increased power densitiy with 25 Vol.-% Hydrogen Kit
Engine type 50 Hz
Electrical output kW 1,000
Thermal output ± 8% kW 1,092
Electrical efficiency** % 41.5
Thermal efficiency % 45.7
Total efficiency % 87.2
Power to heat ratio **** 0.91

* 5% O2 and dry exhaust gases
** Exhaust gas cooled to 120 °C for natural gas
*** According to ISO 3046-1
**** The power to heat ratio is calculated by dividing the electrical efficiency by the thermal efficiency. Please remember that this is a theoretical value that may deviate from actually measured values.
The values given in these tables are information purposes only and not binding. The information given in the offer is decisive. Other unit variants with other generators are available.

Biogas, Landfill Gas, and Sewage Gas Applications, NOx ≤ 500 mg/Nm3 *

TCG 3016 V08
X = Optimized for operation with all biogases
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 400 400
Medium effective pressure bar 18.9 15.8
Thermal output ± 8% kW 394 414
Electrical efficiency ** % 42.8 41.6
Thermal efficiency % 42.2 43.1
Overall efficiency % 85.0 84.7
Power to heat ratio *** 1.01 0.97
TCG 3016 V12
X = Optimized for operation with all biogases
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 600 600
Medium effective pressure bar 18.9 15.7
Thermal output ± 8% kW 599 627
Electrical efficiency ** % 42.9 41.7
Thermal efficiency % 42.8 43.6
Overall efficiency % 85.7 85.3
Power to heat ratio *** 1.00 0.96
TCG 3016 V16
X = Optimized for operation with all biogases
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 800 800
Medium effective pressure bar 18.8 15.7
Thermal output ± 8% kW 791 827
Electrical efficiency ** % 43.1 41.9
Thermal efficiency % 42.6 43.3
Overall efficiency % 85.7 85.2
Power to heat ratio *** 1.01 0.97

* 5% O2 and dry exhaust gases
** According to ISO 3046-1
*** The power to heat ratio is calculated by dividing the electrical efficiency by the thermal efficiency. Please remember that this is a theoretical value that may deviate from actually measured values.
The values given in this table are information purposes only and not binding. The information given in the offer is decisive. Other unit variants with other generators are available.

Biogas, Landfill Gas, and Sewage Gas Applications, NOx ≤ 250 mg/Nm3 *

TCG 3020 V12
X = Optimized for operation with all biogases
Engine type 50 Hz
Electrical output kW 1,380
Electrical efficiency ** % 42.6
Thermal efficiency ** % 43.4
Overall efficiency % 86.0
Power to heat ratio *** 0.98
TCG 3020 V16
X = Optimized for operation with all biogases
Engine type 50 Hz
Electrical output kW 1,840
Electrical efficiency ** % 42.6
Thermal efficiency ** % 43.5
Overall efficiency % 86.1
Power to heat ratio *** 0.98
TCG 3020 V20
X = Optimized for operation with all biogases
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 2,300 2,300
Electrical efficiency ** % 42.7 42.2
Thermal output kW 2,346 2,293
Thermal efficiency ** % 43.5 42.0
Overall efficiency % 86.2 84.2
Power to heat ratio *** 0.98 1.00
TCG 3020 V20
XV = Optimized for operation with all biogases for requested power
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Electrical output kW 2,000 2,000
Electrical efficiency ** % 42.2 41.7
Thermal output kW 1,999 2,060
Thermal efficiency ** % 42.2 43.0
Overall efficiency % 84.4 84.7
Power to heat ratio *** 1.00 0.97

* 5% O2 and dry exhaust gases
** According to ISO 3046-1
*** The power to heat ratio is calculated by dividing the electrical efficiency by the thermal efficiency. Please remember that this is a theoretical value that may deviate from actually measured values.
The values given in this table are information purposes only and not binding. The information given in the offer is decisive. Other unit variants with other generators are available.

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Specifications and Service Intervals: TCG 3016 Gas Engine

Dimensions and Weights

TCG 3016 V08
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Bore / stroke mm 132/160 132/160
Displacement dm3 17.5 17.5
Speed min-1 1500 1800
Mean piston speed m/s 8.0 9.6
Length mm 3100 3100
Width mm 1780 1780
Height mm 2150 2150
Dry weight genset kg 5720 5720
TCG 3016 V12
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Bore / stroke mm 132/160 132/160
Displacement dm3 26.3 26.3
Speed min-1 1500 1800
Mean piston speed m/s 8.0 9.6
Length mm 3830 3830
Width mm 1780 1780
Height mm 2150 2150
Dry weight genset kg 7000 7000
TCG 3016 V16
Engine type 50 Hz 60 Hz
Bore / stroke mm 132/160 132/160
Displacement dm3 35.0 35.0
Speed min-1 1500 1800
Mean piston speed m/s 8.0 9.6
Length mm 4200 4200
Width mm 1780 1780
Height mm 2150 2150
Dry weight genset kg 8070 7700

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Service Intervals

First service (check valve clearance) * Spark plug change
Natural gas 2000 Oh *** 4000 Oh
Purified biogas, landfill gas, and sewage gas 2000 Oh *** 4000 Oh
Unpurified biogas, landfill gas, and sewage gas 1500 Oh 3000 Oh
Cylinder head inspection General overhaul
Natural gas 40000 Oh ** 80000 Oh
Purified biogas, landfill gas, and sewage gas 32000 Oh ** 64000 Oh
Unpurified biogas, landfill gas, and sewage gas 24000 Oh ** 48000 Oh

* “after commissioning (E10)”
The values given in this table are information purposes only and not binding. The information given in the offer is decisive. Other unit variants with other generators are available.