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The joke is that I saved the photo from the Net a long time ago because something about it was particularly interesting, I think, in addition to even knowing what the heck it is, which I now also have forgotten…
Looks like a ship engine to me.
Me too. Was a machinist’s mate In The Navy.
Yep, big-ass diesel engine.
I’m glad that they’ve labeled the trucks OVER SIZE because I would have never figured it out otherwise.
They’re required by law to display an “OVER SIZE” banner. Don’t blame the truckers.
Well, see, otherwise you might think they were little teeny-tiny miniature trucks.
Yes, large marine diesel. However the location of the picture (outback Australia) suggests that the destination of the engine is more likely a mine or petroleum site. Marine engines can be used almost without modification for power generation, and we have a lot of need for serious power on remote Oz. Anther picture of the same thing is here. We had a recent boom in mining infrastructure and this picture could well be a small part of the activities.
ETA - even better - go to themanufacture’s web site.
I thought it was so you wouldn’t be fooled when you saw it in your “objects may be closer than they appear” rear-view mirrors.
Of course, then it says something like ESIZ REVO. Who can tell what that’s supposed to mean?
We were on a cruise ship this summer and the bridge observation room had construction photos. I don’t know what was more amazing… The size of the two engines (maybe twice the size of the OP) or realizing the boat was built inside a building… big enough for three 2500-passenger ships.
What’s the first truck on the photos for? It seems close to the second, they’re not connected and both pulling the load are they?
Oversize means - “don’t try to overtake this thing unless you know exactly what you are about - it is vastly longer than you think, and there are bits hanging off the side that are wider than a normal lane and will rip your roof off”
This delivery train of trucks is just a very extreme version. Normal oversize signage on trucks is pretty useful, a four unit road train looks no different to a single trailer from behind, but can’t be safely overtaken easily. Trucks delivering anything from house frames to mining equipment can have evil bits hanging right in what you think is your overtaking lane.
Yes. As is the third one pushing.
I’m impressed by the number of axles. 16 (?) if I’m counting right.
If it’s behind you it will be of no concern to you as - unless you are driving a particularly lethargic snail with a broken foot - you will be leaving it behind rapidly.
That is an engine. Nothing indicates that it is a marine engine. Other than it is large. But there are stationary engines that are large.
Generally stationary engines of that size are derived from marine designs - often the derivation is little more than the appropriate mounting.
With a little digging, the engine was one of three for a power generation plant in northern Oz. It is a MAN 51/60DF which is a medium speed marine diesel. It delivers 12,000kW at 514 rpm. The 51/60 denotes the cylinder size - 510mmx600mm :eek:
I saw an engine about half that size being delivered once. It was for a natural gas compressor station in Eastern Kansas if I remember right. It was a v-20 twin turbo that ran on natural gas. Cylinders could be switched on and off according to power requirements.
That’s interesting that it’s a natural gas fired diesel. I always thought that with natural gas, turbines were the most efficient option.
I’ve seen “marine engine” used as a generic for stationaries. Same general needs, as opposed to a vehicle powerplant.
(I did show the photo to Mrs. B. with the comment, “Oh, good, the Mustang’s new engine will be here tomorrow.”)