Jenbacher J624

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Jenbacher J624
Overview
Manufacturer Jenbacher
Production2007-2011 (Non-turbo)
2011-Ongoing (Twin-turbo)
Layout
Configuration V24 engine
Displacement 6.24  L (380.8  cu in)
(per cylinder)
149.7  L (9,135.3  cu in) total
Cylinder bore 19  cm (7  in)
Piston stroke 22 cm (9 in)
RPM range
Max. engine speed 1500 RPM
Combustion
Turbocharger 2-stage twin turbo
Fuel type Natural gas, biomethane, sewage gases, flare gas, landfill gas, coke/coal gas, wood gas, pyrolysis gas
Cooling system Water-cooled
Output
Power output 4,459  kW (5,980  hp)-4,507  kW (6,044  hp)
Dimensions
Length11.6 m (38 ft)
Width2.2 m (7.2 ft)
Height2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Dry weight 52,100  kg (114,900  lb)

The Jenbacher J624 is a natural gas engine with a twin-turbocharged V24 layout. First produced in 2007, it was refitted in June of 2010 to be the world's first twin-turbocharged natural gas engine and released in that configuration in 2011. [1] It is used for generating electricity and can run on a wide variety of fuels, including waste products. [2] [3]

Jenbacher markets the J624 as being environmentally friendly, highlighting "case studies" on their website in which they offer emissions reduction packages and power generation that consumes already-present waste products. [4] [5]

The J624 is currently being used for the STAWAG Charging Station in Aachen, Germany; the Stadtwerke power plant in Bad Reichenhall, Germany; the plastic plant in Barranquilla, Colombia; the Biohof Querdel organic farm in Sassenberg, Germany (a renewable application, according to Jenbacher); the El Gabar Al Asfar Wastewater Treatment Plant in Al-Qalyubia, Egypt; and a paper mill in an undisclosed location in mainland China. [6]

References

  1. POWER (2010-09-01). "The World's First Two-Stage Turbocharged Gas Engine". POWER Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  2. "Jenbacher Type-6 Engine". Clarke Energy. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  3. "J624 | 4500kW Gas Engine | Products | Jenbacher". www.jenbacher.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  4. "Stawag (GER)". www.jenbacher.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  5. "CN Paper Mill (CHN)". www.jenbacher.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  6. "Case studies | Jenbacher". www.jenbacher.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.