The 61-litre engine delivers up to 2500 kVA and is built for the fast load acceptance critical power demands
Perkins has put its new 5016 diesel engine for power generation into production, completing the 5000 Series. With the 16-cylinder model, the family now covers 6, 8, 12 and 16-cylinder engines, delivering up to 2500 kVA of standby power and up to 2250 kVA of prime power.
The timing is no coincidence. Demand for reliable backup and prime power is rising fast, driven above all by data centres, but also by hospitals, airports and remote worksites where a power cut is not an option.
Designed for generating sets
Like the rest of the 5000 Series, the 5016 was designed specifically for power generation rather than adapted from another application. The 61-litre V16 delivers 1400 to 2500 kVA at 50 Hz for base load, prime and standby use. It is built in Stafford, UK, and Aurangabad, India.
Load acceptance, how quickly an engine can pick up a sudden electrical load, is central to the design. The 5016 is engineered to meet ISO 8528 G3 and NFPA 110 requirements. Instead of one large turbocharger per bank, it uses a pair of smaller units, which Perkins says reduces transient response time. Exhaust manifolds are shaped to optimise gas flow to the turbos and further shorten ramp-up.
Fuel flexibility and emissions
The 60 Hz version meets the US EPA Tier 2 Emergency Stationary standard, while the 50 Hz version is available in fuel-optimised configurations with emissions equivalent to Tier 2. Electronically controlled injectors adjust timing and pressure to suit different ambient temperatures and altitudes.
A low-pressure fuel system developed for the 5000 Series gives the engine good tolerance to variations in fuel quality and allows operation on biodiesel blends up to B20 or on 100% HVO, provided the fuel meets Perkins specifications. Service intervals of 750 hours and low oil consumption are intended to cut maintenance and total cost of ownership. The compact package also suits installations where space is limited.
Confidence from the smaller models
“With the 5016 in production, we have a comprehensive range of 6-, 8-, 12- and 16-cylinder full-authority electronic engines, delivering up to 2500 kVA, available to power our customers’ prime and critical standby applications,” said Dan Bentley, EAME sales director at Perkins.
“The 5006, 5008 and 5012 models are already delivering dependable power in a wide variety of electric power generation installations around the world. The extensive endurance testing work across the range, including the 5016, means I have every confidence that the 16-cylinder will also meet our customers’ expectations for uptime.”
The engine is available worldwide through Perkins’ distributor network, with connectivity, condition monitoring and support packages including Perkins Hypercare and Platinum Protection.
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