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D U A L F U E L & G a s O t t o U N I TS 17 0 t o 17 0 0 kW
T h e C o m p a n y : S C HN E L L

SCHNELL Motoren AG is a pioneer in the biogas industry.

Originally a provider of complete biogas plants, it has evolved
into the market and technology leader for dual fuel CHP
units.
SCHNELL is a one-stop shop for all system services: from
project planning and design to installation, integration and
commissioning to maintenance and training. In-house ser-
vice technicians and external contractors receive rigorous
­t raining at the SCHNELL Academy and ensure superior
­p roduct quality and rapid response times around the world.

The P roduct
SCHNELL units in power categories rang-
ing from 170 kW to 1,700 kW are based
on proven combustion engine technolo-
gies. Over 3,000 ­S CHNELL engines are in
­o peration worldwide.
They are installed in engine rooms or
packaged into turnkey container solu-
tions, ­d epending on the customer’s
­r equirements. All units undergo rigor-
ous ­f unctional testing on in-house test
benches.
P ro ject Pl anni ng
SCHNELL plans the engine room in close
cooperation with the customers, plant
engineering firms and subcontractors.
Its planners conduct on-site inspections
and utilize state-of-the-art methods such
as 3D visualization to tightly integrate
the SCHNELL unit into the overall plant.
These experts know how to combine su-
perior efficiency, user-friendliness and re-
liability over a long service life. SCHNELL
planners work with customers to resolve
noise control issues, address special
building characteristics and enable heat
use. Next, experienced in-house installers
ensure that the CHP unit is reliably and
cost-effectively integrated into the over-
all plant by the commissioning date.
Container Solution
All SCHNELL units can also be installed in
sound-proofed steel shipping containers
at the main factory in Amtzell. These are
turnkey solutions that merely need to be
connected. They contain all the acces-
sories required for thorough ­f unctional
testing – from splitter silencers to
engine room fans and exhaust heat
­e xchangers to emergency cooling sys-
tems. This greatly simplifies installation
at the customer site to get the new unit
up and running as quickly as possible.
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S C HN E L L D u a l F uel T ec h n olog y
The Dual Fuel Principle
The dual fuel engine is based on diesel tech-
nology. For over a century, the ­d iesel engine
has laid the claim to being the most efficient
internal combustion engine in the market. Its
physically higher compression ratio increas-
es efficiency. Plus, biogas has superior anti-
knocking properties due to its high CO 2 con-
tent, making it the ideal choice for a dual fuel
engine. The gas is mixed with the aspirated
combustion air; the resulting lean gas/air
mixture is compressed in the engine; and a
tiny amount of pilot fuel is injected into the
combustion chamber to initiate ignition.
The Injection Technology
The combustion properties of biogas vary widely. That's
why the SCHNELL electronic injection system constantly
adjusts ignition timing in the dual fuel engine depending
on gas quality. This optimizes combustion for:
+ Much higher efficiency
+ Demonstrably lower emissions
+ Longer engine operating life
+ Minimal pilot fuel consumption
+ Superior availability
+ U
 ser-friendly PLC control unit with touch-
screen and remote monitoring over a broadband
­c onnection
+ Durable double bearing synchronous generator
 + E
 xhaust heat exchanger made from high-grade
stainless steel
 + C
 ommon rail injection system with SCHNELL
­e ngine control electronics
 + Compact, two-stage water-to-air charge air cooling
S C HN E L L g a s otto T ec h n olog y
The SCHNELL Gas Otto CHP
The SCHNELL Gas Otto CHP compliments
the SCHNELL Dual Fuel CHP in the range
from 170 kW– 1.7 MW. Gas Otto and Dual
Fuel CHP each have their significance in the
renewable power generation sector. It is our
philosophy to offer the customer the best
solution for the individual application – and
this at highest quality standards and efficien-
cies.
The Gas Otto Technology
The SCHNELL Gas Otto cycle is very similar
to the SCHNELL Dual Fuel Technology in that
both are four stroke cycles. The difference
between them is that the Gas Otto cycle is
a spark-ignition cycle instead of a compres-
sion-ignition cycle utilized by the SCHNELL
Dual Fuel Technology. In a Gas Otto engine, a
combustible air-fuel mixture is compressed
and heated in the engine cylinder. Fuel is
mixed with the air prior to the compression
stroke of the cycle. Ignition occurs due to an
externally timed electrical spark. Since the
fuel-air mixture is compressed, the vaporized
biogas will be distributed uniformly into the
incoming air at relatively low pressure.
The Blue Rail Technology
Due to the direct injection of biogas into the
pre-chamber, our blue rail technology allows
us to run our Gas Otto engine up to a com-
pression ratio of 16:1. This in return, plus our
SCHNELL electronic control system, allows
us to achieve electrical efficiencies of up to
45.5%. In addition to the exceptionally high
efficiencies, this also makes us less vulner-
able to methane fluctuation in the biogas.
+ Much higher efficiency
+ Demonstrably lower emissions
+ Longer engine operating life
+ Minimal gas consumption
+ Superior availability
+ U
 ser-friendly PLC control unit with
touchscreen and remote ­m onitoring
over a broadband connection
+ Durable double bearing synchronous
generator
+ I ntelligent Blue Rail gas injection sys-
tem
+ Compact, two-stage water-to-air charge
air cooling
+ E
 xhaust heat exchanger made from
high-grade stainless steel
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I n terc h a n ge a bilit y

Modular Principle
Realization:
- 95% structurally identical engines between B
and BO
- Differences only in ignition technology

Synergies / Interchangeable
Components
Aggregate Gas system
+ Engine 97% + Gas conditioning 100%
+ Charge air system 98% + Gas exploration 100%
+ Ignition system 10% + Gas connection 100%
+ Fuel conditioning 0%
Storage system
+ Generator system 100%
+ Pilot fuel 0%
+ Gas regulation system 100%
+ Engine oil 90%
+ Exhaust system 100%
+ Urea 100%
+ Engine control unit 95%
+ Aggregate control unit 98% Installation room
+ Ventilation system 100% + Basic structure 100%
+ Heat recovery for power production 98% + Electrical system 100%
+ Frame 100% + Acoustic insulation 100%

Thermal extraction /HTU

+ HTU 100%
+ Heating system 100%
He a t T r a n sfer U n it ( H T U )

Modul a r C ooli ng Water

Syste m for CHP Un its
SCHNELL is deeply committed to quality
­improvement and component standardization.
Its latest efforts have resulted in a new heat
transfer unit (HTU) – an intelligently designed
cooling water system for CHP units with benefits
such as:

+ Modular design
+ E asier to service thanks to a filter bypass
+ Isolated from CHP unit vibrations
+ Various installation configurations
for small spaces
+ Optional insulation

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 6 R 2 0 Serie s 170 t o 265 k W

Engine Technology D ual F uel G as O tto

Engine SCHNELL M6R20.1 B SCHNELL M6R20.1 BO

Displacement [Liters] 11.7 11.7

Cylinders 6 in-line 6 in-line

Engine Speed [RPM] 1500 1500

Electrical Power [kW]

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170 - 265 195 - 250

Electrical Efficiency1 [%] 42 - 47 44 - 45.5

Therm. Power [kW] 162 - 227 173 - 220

Therm. Efficiency [%] 34 - 40 39 - 40

Rated Thermal Output [kW] 405 - 564 443 - 549

Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] 3770 x 1500 x 2130 3770 x 1500 x 2130

Weight [kg] 3300 3300

consumption 2,3
With Gas 60% CH4 [m3/h] 64 - 93 74 - 92

With Gas 50% CH4 [m /h] 3

76 - 112 89 - 110

Pilot Fuel2 [kg/h] 2.2

Pilot Fuel4 [%] 3.9 - 5.6

8 V 2 0 Serie s 300 t o 340 kW

Engine Technology G as O tto

Engine SCHNELL M8V20.1 BO

Displacement [Liters] 15.6

Cylinders V-8

Engine Speed [RPM] 1500

Electrical Power [kW]

1
300 - 340

Electrical Efficiency1 [%] 44

Therm. Power [kW] 266 - 301

Therm. Efficiency [%] 39

Rated Thermal Output [kW] 682 - 773

Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] 3770 x 1700 x 2350

Weight [kg] 5200

consumption 2,3
With Gas 60% CH4 [m3/h] 114 - 129

With Gas 50% CH4 [m /h] 3

136 - 155

All specifications in accordance with the

exhaust gas emission values required
in Germany.

1  Electrical power/efficiency based on

the ISO standard rating at the ambient
reference conditions from ISO 3046-1
with the applicable tolerance.
2 In continuous operation at full load
3 Ambient conditions: 0° C,
1013 mbar, dry, remaining
content of biogas: CO2
4 % of rated thermal input

Subject to modifications

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 6 R 4 1 Serie s 460 t o 625 kW

Engine Technology D ual F uel G as O tto

Engine SCHNELL M6R41.1 B SCHNELL M6R41.1 BO

Displacement [Liters] 24.5 24.5

Cylinders 6 in-line 6 in-line

Engine Speed [RPM] 1500 1500

Electrical Power1 [kW] 460 - 625 460 - 600

Electrical Efficiency1 [%] 45 - 46 44 - 45

Therm. Power [kW] 368 - 489 407 - 526

Therm. Efficiency [%] 36 39

Rated Thermal Output [kW] 1022 - 1359 1045 - 1333

Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] 3600 x 1450 x 2300 3600 x 1450 x 2300

Weight [kg] 8000 8000

consumption 2,3
With Gas 60% CH4 [m3/h] 166 - 222 174 - 222

With Gas 50% CH4 [m /h] 3

199 - 267 209 - 267

Pilot Fuel2 [kg/h] 2.5

Pilot Fuel4 [%] 1.9 - 2.6

6 R 5 0 Serie s 650 t o 750 kW

Engine Technology D ual F uel G as O tto

Engine SCHNELL M6R50.1 B SCHNELL M6R50.1 BO

Displacement [Liters] 30 30

Cylinders 6 in-line 6 in-line

Engine Speed [RPM] 1500 1500

Electrical Power1 [kW] 650 - 750 625 - 700

Electrical Efficiency1 [%] 45 - 46 44 - 45

Therm. Power [kW] 520 - 586 554 - 607

Therm. Efficiency [%] 36 39

Rated Thermal Output [kW] 1445 - 1630 1421 - 1555

Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] 3600 x 1450 x 2300 3600 x 1450 x 2300

Weight [kg] 8500 8500

consumption 2,3
With Gas 60% CH4 [m3/h] 236 - 267 238 - 260

With Gas 50% CH4 [m /h] 3

283 - 320 284 - 311

Pilot Fuel2 [kg/h] 3.2

Pilot Fuel4 [%] 2 - 2.5

All specifications in accordance with the

exhaust gas emission values required
in Germany.

1  Electrical power/efficiency based on

the ISO standard rating at the ambient
reference conditions from ISO 3046-1
with the applicable tolerance.
2 In continuous operation at full load
3 Ambient conditions: 0° C,
1013 mbar, dry, remaining
content of biogas: CO2
4 % of rated thermal input

Subject to modifications

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S C HN E L L : y our R e n ew a ble E n erg y P a rt n er

Engine Technology D ual F uel G as O tto

Engine SCHNELL M12V41.1 B SCHNELL M12V41.1 BO

Displacement [Liters] 49 49

Cylinders V.12 V.12

Engine Speed [RPM] 1500 1500

Electrical Power [kW] 800 - 1040 800 - 1040

Electrical Efficiency [%] 43 - 46 42 - 45

Therm. Power [kW] 670 - 814 743 - 901

Therm. Efficiency [%] 36 39

Rated Thermal Output [kW] 1860 - 2261 1905 - 2311

Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] 3500 x 1450 x 2550 3500 x 1450 x 2550

Weight [kg] 10800 10800

consumption
With Gas 60% CH4 [m3/h] 302 - 368 309 - 377

With Gas 50% CH4 [m /h] 3

362 - 442 370 - 452

Pilot Fuel [kg/h] 5.0

Pilot Fuel [%] 2.3 - 2.8

Subject to modifications
1 2 V 4 1 Serie s 800 t o 1040 kW

Engine Technology D ual F uel G as O tto

Engine SCHNELL M12V41.1 B SCHNELL M12V41.1 BO

Displacement [Liters] 49 49

Cylinders V-12 V-12

Engine Speed [RPM] 1500 1500

Electrical Power1 [kW] 800 - 1040 800 - 1040

Electrical Efficiency1 [%] 43 - 46 42 - 45

Therm. Power [kW] 670 - 814 743 - 901

Therm. Efficiency [%] 36 39

Rated Thermal Output [kW] 1860 - 2261 1905 - 2311

Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] 3500 x 1450 x 2550 3500 x 1450 x 2550

Weight [kg] 10800 10800

consumption 2,3
With Gas 60% CH4 [m3/h] 302 - 368 309 - 377

With Gas 50% CH4 [m /h] 3

362 - 442 370 - 452

Pilot Fuel2 [kg/h] 5.0

Pilot Fuel4 [%] 2.3 - 2.8

All specifications in accordance with the

exhaust gas emission values required
in Germany.

1  Electrical power/efficiency based on

the ISO standard rating at the ambient
reference conditions from ISO 3046-1
with the applicable tolerance.
2 In continuous operation at full load
3 Ambient conditions: 0° C,
1013 mbar, dry, remaining
content of biogas: CO2
4 % of rated thermal input

Subject to modifications

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 1 6 V 4 1 Serie s 1200 t o 1500 kW

Engine Technology D ual F uel G as O tto

Engine SCHNELL M16V41.1 B SCHNELL M16V41.1 BO

Displacement [Liters] 65.6 65.6

Cylinders V-16 V-16

Engine Speed [RPM] 1500 1500

Electrical Power1 [kW] 1200 - 1500 1200 - 1500

Electrical Efficiency1 [%] 44 - 46 43 - 45

Therm. Power [kW] 900 - 1017 998 - 1127

Therm. Efficiency [%] 36 39

Rated Thermal Output [kW] 2500 - 2826 2558 - 2889

Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] 4200 x 1450 x 2550 4200 x 1450 x 2550

Weight [kg] 15700 15700

consumption 2,3
With Gas 60% CH4 [m3/h] 405 - 459 426 - 482

With Gas 50% CH4 [m /h] 3

486 - 451 512 - 578

Pilot Fuel2 [kg/h] 6.8

Pilot Fuel4 [%] 2.5 - 2.8

1 6 V 5 0 Serie s 1400 t o 1700 kW

Engine Technology D ual F uel G as O tto

Engine SCHNELL M16V50.1 B SCHNELL M16V50.1 BO

Displacement [Liters] 80 80

Cylinders V-16 V-16

Engine Speed [RPM] 1500 1500

Electrical Power [kW]

1
1400 - 1700 1400 - 1700

Electrical Efficiency1 [%] 44 - 46 43 - 45

Therm. Power [kW] 1064 - 1252 1179 - 1387

Therm. Efficiency [%] 36 39

Rated Thermal Output [kW] 2955 - 3478 3023 - 3556

Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] 4200 x 1450 x 2550 4200 x 1450 x 2550

Weight [kg] 16800 16800

consumption 2,3
With Gas 60% CH4 [m3/h] 480 - 567 504 - 593

With Gas 50% CH4 [m /h] 3

576 - 680 605 - 711

Pilot Fuel2 [kg/h] 7.5

Pilot Fuel4 [%] 2.2 - 2.6

All specifications in accordance with the

exhaust gas emission values required
in Germany.

1  Electrical power/efficiency based on

the ISO standard rating at the ambient
reference conditions from ISO 3046-1
with the applicable tolerance.
2 In continuous operation at full load
3 Ambient conditions: 0° C,
1013 mbar, dry, remaining
content of biogas: CO2
4 % of rated thermal input

Subject to modifications

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