Sulzer AL20/24 is manufactured in several variants but most commonly manufactured variants are 6 cylinder (6AL20/24) and 8 cylinder (8AL20/24) versions. These engines work as the main engine (propulsion) of small vessels with great results.
A classic feature of Sulzer Z-type engines SULZER ZA, SULZER ZAS, SULZER Z40, SULZER ZA40, SULZER ZA40S is the rotating piston. This Sulzer patented concept with cylinder bores from 90 mm to 420 mm for highly loaded trunk piston engines has the following benefits:
-Even temperature distribution around the piston crown
-Minimum piston skirt deformation
-Optimum sealing and working conditions for the piston rings
-Low and stable lubricating oil consumption thanks to the small piston running clearances
-Smallest risk of seizure between the piston and the cylinder liner
"Work on installation 3 generator sets Adria 40 in Rostov began in mid-August. On that occasion, during August and September, for supervision of two specialists from Adriadiesel and one from Končar GiM stayed in Rostov. Continuation of works on installation is expected in mid-November."
Internal newspaper "Adriadiesel"
After the production of the first SULZER 12 ZV 40/48 engine in 1976, production started on an upward trajectory and by the end of 1977, two more SULZER auxiliary engines with the designation 12 ZV 40/48 were produced. Production under the SULZER license has continued for many years and Adriadiesel is still one of the leading suppliers of spare parts for engine repairs.
"An agreement was reached with the company ČKD PRAHA DIZ on a joint appearance in the Slovak Republic, in the nuclear power plant Mochovce, where we are about to contract the overhaul of six engines 6 ZL 40/48, and the start of work is expected during the first quarter of next year.
" Internal newspaper "Adriadiesel"
"On December 28, 2009, the finished ZV 40/48 engine was loaded on the winch of the transport company Zagrebtrans, which delivered the engine to a destination in Russia. On January 4, 2010, the engine was shipped as desired. station in Karlovac where it was performed customs clearance and further dispatch. This 6th engine was ordered for the same customer, the Russian company Atomtechnoprom, but unlike the previous 5 which are delivered to Volgodonsk this goes to NPP Novovorenezh. Along with the engine, all the equipment of the plant was also ordered delivery is planned by the end of April, and a set of spare parts is being prepared. "
Internal newspaper "Adriadiesel" (2009.)
"In NP Novovoronezh, in Russia, in collaboration with the company MG Service, the damaged generator was repaired on engine 12ZV40 / 48 after which it is expected to be repaired and providing installation and commissioning supervision services in work In Bimal d.d "
Internal newspaper "Adriadiesel" (2010.)
"In the middle of June, it is planned to complete the works in the Ministry of Defense, on ship Andrija Mohorovičić, which lasts a month. Overhaul works are performed on Sulzer 6 TD 48 and 5 BAH 22 engines.
For Dunavski Lloyd, negotiations are underway on the buckle service business on board Sloga, as well as the complete service of the Deutz SBA 8M 528 engine as well on the same ship. An annual service was made on TORPEDO engines in Bimal Brčko. "
Internal newspaper "Adriadiesel" (2007)
"Adriadiesel d.d. has launched the AD40 Automatic Engine Control System (ZL / ZV40). When running the system from 4.7. to 8.7. Mr. Alexei Remnev was here, a representative of the company ZAO "Science and Production company "Automated Systems" from Russia. The new system is made on the basis of modern microprocessor technology that ensures control of the motor code tests at the test station, monitoring, diagnostics of malfunctions of the engine and the system of the test station plant, registration and archiving of information and the possibility of printing engine parameters and storing them on a USB memory or notebook. This modernized engine management solution will greatly help our ADRIA 40 program to be of high quality
performed tests of the AD40 engine for Russian nuclear power plants."
Internal newspaper "Adriadiesel" (2011.)