The MT30 marine gas turbine

Perfected in the air...to excel at sea

Modern, state-of-the-art gas turbine technology for the
marine market delivering…

• Up to 36MW with a market leading

power-to-weight ratio

• 80% commonality with aero Trent for high

reliability and low ownership costs

• Self-contained, single lift package weighing

22 tonnes

• > 40% thermal efficiency giving nominal

0.207 kg/kWh specific fuel consumption

• Modular design for simplified maintenance

• Meets current and anticipated emission

requirements
 System modularity and low cost of ownership enhanced
by ‘on condition’ monitoring A packaged module - simplified ship interface The MT30...perfected in the air... to excel at sea

Designed for 21st century Modularity – the key to simplified maintenance

Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) is a feature of the engine design
The MT30 package The MT30 design incorporates all engine auxiliaries onto the package, leaving the shipbuilder to provide
the starter energy (hydraulic or air), plus fuel, water and electrical connections.
The MT30 is the Designed for the 21st century
The MT30 brings the very latest aero gas turbine technology to the marine market and gives
vessels, the MT30 provides and routine maintenance is limited to checking fluid levels and visual can be installed in a Engineered as a modular package, the MT30 can be installed in a single lift and has a variety of intake and latest evolution of operators of gas turbine powered vessels efficiency and reliability improvements, with a market leading
examinations. Internal condition sensors enable the unit to be exhaust configurations to suit ship design requirements. This concept ensures the unit arrives on site power-to weight ratio and reduced operating and through-life costs. Designed with 50 to 60 per cent
maximum maintenance serviced on an ‘on condition’ basis. single lift at the with the engine factory tested and ready for quick, low risk installation and commissioning. the Rolls-Royce Trent fewer parts than other aeroderative gas turbines in its class, the MT30 has a maximum continuous rating

flexibility with minimum Modular construction speeds major maintenance when it becomes
shipyard The fully packaged module can be supplied for direct drive or power generation - complete with alternator
engine family that of 36MW up to ambient temperatures of 26°C, and maintains operating efficiency for powers down
to 25MW. The MT30 can be configured for either mechanical or electrical drive.
shipboard resources necessary - modules can be removed and replaced in many instances and its own acoustic enclosure. The enclosure can be configured to meet machinery space noise have accumulated
avoiding the cost of a complete engine overhaul. After replacement specifications down to of 85dB(A) at one metre.
the engine does not require in-place field balancing as each
more than five Heritage
The MT30 shares 80 percent component commonality with its successful aero parent the Trent 800,
module is pre-balanced at the factory. This means customers benefit Support you can count on
Comprehensive support options are available for every Rolls-Royce marine gas turbine
million flying hours which has now evolved into an engine family of six since its introduction in 1996. It has now amassed
from quicker turnaround times for repair with reduced maintenance more than five million flying hours with nine out of every 10 engines selected for Boeing 777 aircraft,
costs and spares holding. installation. We provide customers with service alternatives designed to maximise engine availability since entry into since its introduction, being the Trent.
with the lowest through-life costs.
Availability, reliability and maintainability are embedded in the
service in 1996
Our engine support programmes range from event or term based maintainance to Capable and affordable
engines design parameters. The design overhaul interval is 12,000
‘Total Care Packages’ with activities selected from a menu of support options . All are tailored to the From the outset the MT30 has been designed to provide cost efficient propulsion for both
hours for the hot end and 24,000 hours between major overhauls.
operating profile of the vessel. Rolls-Royce is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Experienced commercial and naval applications. Ideal for vessels requiring high power density, it provides the
customer support specialists are located throughout the world and supported through our global propulsion system designer with increased flexibility in terms of ship layout. Vessel owners can also
network of international service centres. benefit from Rolls-Royce ‘Total Care’ which provides a menu of tailored support options to cater
for individual requirements.

Tail Bearing Housing IP Turbine Core Internal Gearbox MT30 Features

• HPC and Intercase
• Combuster
• HPT Market leading power-to-weight
ratio
The MT30
packaged Compact, flexible and responsive
module - power unit
mechanical drive
4537 Modular construction for lower
maintenance costs
Excellent fuel economy
External IPC & Front
Power Turbine Gearbox Bearing Housing 3837 9174 3482

End Side Front

Because of its modularity the MT30 offers users

a number of flexible maintenance options

The 36MW power unit weighs under 7 tonnes

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 Available as a package on an optional
baseplate, the engines acoustic
enclosure is fitted with automatic fire
detection and extinguishing systems

...perfected in the air... to excel at sea

1 Engine enclosure

The MT30 has Advanced design – proven technology

The MT30 can be configured with an axial intake plenum (for funnel installations) or compact rotatable
Permits side removal of gas
turbine change unit

maximum radial intake for machinery space installation and is a twin-spool, high-pressure ratio gas generator.
Integral fire detection and
extinguisher system
Compact and lightweight, the MT30 features an eight stage variable geometry Intermediate Pressure
component Compressor and a six stage high-pressure compressor. The four-stage free power turbine is derived
Automatic ventilation with
engine running

commonality with from the Industrial Trent, with bearings and support based on the WR-21 gas turbine design. Proven
components, incorporating the latest blade cooling technologies are used throughout. Key rotating
Reduces engine room noise
levels

its aero Trent 800 parts are protectively coated for service in the marine environment to reduce maintenance and deliver
A0 fire resistance

long service life.

parent for high 2 Air inlet

reliability with low The annular combustors are similar to the aero parent and designed to burn commercially available
distillate fuel to DMA standard, ensuring the MT30 meets all current and anticipated legislation on
Low-loss radial design
Corrosion resistant
ownership costs emissions and smoke.
1 composite construction

The Engine Management System (EMS) provides fully integrated alarm, monitoring and control 3 Gas generator
functions for the packaged gas turbine, including independent engine overspeed protection. An
The MT30 is designed to Derived from the Rolls-Royce
integral back-up power supply ensures continued safe control should the ships main supply be 8 Trent 800 developed for
meet stringent reliability and interrupted. Modern databus technology provides improved reliability through simplified wiring today’s widebody jets
and a reduced number of connectors, with main processors and power supplies located in a cabinet
maintainability goals on the outside of the package enclosure. The system is designed for operation in unmanned
2 Modular construction

4 Annular combustor
3
For optimum life and
maintainability

Aero Trent 5 5 Power turbine

4
Robust, four-stage design
derived from Trent 800 and
Inustrial Trent
MT30
Parentage
9
6 Lubrication system
MT30 features
Self-contained with coolers
and filters, mounted on
MT30 High efficiency twin spool, high baseplate
pressure ratio gas turbine for
unrivalled operating flexibility 7 Baseplate
with rapid acceleration
6 Low vibration unit, resiliently
machinery spaces, control and monitoring provided by remotely mounted dedicated touch screen Lightweight steel
mounted construction
panels supporting easily interpreted graphics. Alternatively, control functions can be directly
Integrated engine management
integrated into ship level machinery control systems, communicating to the EMS through a dual 8 Exhaust collector
system
redundant databus.
On-engine condition monitoring
Low-loss design for optimum
performance
Lightweight
With the gas turbine change unit (including power turbine) weighing just 6,200kg and a total module 9 Output shaft
weight, including enclosure, of 22,000kg (dependent on options) the MT30 offers the best
power-to-weight ratio in its class. 7 3600 RPM (alternator drive)
3300 RPM (mechanical drive)

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 Available as a package on an optional
baseplate, the engines acoustic
enclosure is fitted with automatic fire
detection and extinguishing systems

...perfected in the air... to excel at sea

1 Engine enclosure

The MT30 has Advanced design – proven technology

The MT30 can be configured with an axial intake plenum (for funnel installations) or compact rotatable
Permits side removal of gas
turbine change unit

maximum radial intake for machinery space installation and is a twin-spool, high-pressure ratio gas generator.
Integral fire detection and
extinguisher system
Compact and lightweight, the MT30 features an eight stage variable geometry Intermediate Pressure
component Compressor and a six stage high-pressure compressor. The four-stage free power turbine is derived
Automatic ventilation with
engine running

commonality with from the Industrial Trent, with bearings and support based on the WR-21 gas turbine design. Proven
components, incorporating the latest blade cooling technologies are used throughout. Key rotating
Reduces engine room noise
levels

its aero Trent 800 parts are protectively coated for service in the marine environment to reduce maintenance and deliver
A0 fire resistance

long service life.

parent for high 2 Air inlet

reliability with low The annular combustors are similar to the aero parent and designed to burn commercially available
distillate fuel to DMA standard, ensuring the MT30 meets all current and anticipated legislation on
Low-loss radial design
Corrosion resistant
ownership costs emissions and smoke.
1 composite construction

The Engine Management System (EMS) provides fully integrated alarm, monitoring and control 3 Gas generator
functions for the packaged gas turbine, including independent engine overspeed protection. An
The MT30 is designed to Derived from the Rolls-Royce
integral back-up power supply ensures continued safe control should the ships main supply be 8 Trent 800 developed for
meet stringent reliability and interrupted. Modern databus technology provides improved reliability through simplified wiring today’s widebody jets
and a reduced number of connectors, with main processors and power supplies located in a cabinet
maintainability goals on the outside of the package enclosure. The system is designed for operation in unmanned
2 Modular construction

4 Annular combustor
3
For optimum life and
maintainability

Aero Trent 5 5 Power turbine

4
Robust, four-stage design
derived from Trent 800 and
Inustrial Trent
MT30
Parentage
9
6 Lubrication system
MT30 features
Self-contained with coolers
and filters, mounted on
MT30 High efficiency twin spool, high baseplate
pressure ratio gas turbine for
unrivalled operating flexibility 7 Baseplate
with rapid acceleration
6 Low vibration unit, resiliently
machinery spaces, control and monitoring provided by remotely mounted dedicated touch screen Lightweight steel
mounted construction
panels supporting easily interpreted graphics. Alternatively, control functions can be directly
Integrated engine management
integrated into ship level machinery control systems, communicating to the EMS through a dual 8 Exhaust collector
system
redundant databus.
On-engine condition monitoring
Low-loss design for optimum
performance
Lightweight
With the gas turbine change unit (including power turbine) weighing just 6,200kg and a total module 9 Output shaft
weight, including enclosure, of 22,000kg (dependent on options) the MT30 offers the best
power-to-weight ratio in its class. 7 3600 RPM (alternator drive)
3300 RPM (mechanical drive)

insides_v2.p65 2 8/22/02, 12:27 PM

 System modularity and low cost of ownership enhanced
by ‘on condition’ monitoring A packaged module - simplified ship interface The MT30...perfected in the air... to excel at sea

Designed for 21st century Modularity – the key to simplified maintenance

Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) is a feature of the engine design
The MT30 package The MT30 design incorporates all engine auxiliaries onto the package, leaving the shipbuilder to provide
the starter energy (hydraulic or air), plus fuel, water and electrical connections.
The MT30 is the Designed for the 21st century
The MT30 brings the very latest aero gas turbine technology to the marine market and gives
vessels, the MT30 provides and routine maintenance is limited to checking fluid levels and visual can be installed in a Engineered as a modular package, the MT30 can be installed in a single lift and has a variety of intake and latest evolution of operators of gas turbine powered vessels efficiency and reliability improvements, with a market leading
examinations. Internal condition sensors enable the unit to be exhaust configurations to suit ship design requirements. This concept ensures the unit arrives on site power-to weight ratio and reduced operating and through-life costs. Designed with 50 to 60 per cent
maximum maintenance serviced on an ‘on condition’ basis. single lift at the with the engine factory tested and ready for quick, low risk installation and commissioning. the Rolls-Royce Trent fewer parts than other aeroderative gas turbines in its class, the MT30 has a maximum continuous rating

flexibility with minimum Modular construction speeds major maintenance when it becomes
shipyard The fully packaged module can be supplied for direct drive or power generation - complete with alternator
engine family that of 36MW up to ambient temperatures of 26°C, and maintains operating efficiency for powers down
to 25MW. The MT30 can be configured for either mechanical or electrical drive.
shipboard resources necessary - modules can be removed and replaced in many instances and its own acoustic enclosure. The enclosure can be configured to meet machinery space noise have accumulated
avoiding the cost of a complete engine overhaul. After replacement specifications down to of 85dB(A) at one metre.
the engine does not require in-place field balancing as each
more than five Heritage
The MT30 shares 80 percent component commonality with its successful aero parent the Trent 800,
module is pre-balanced at the factory. This means customers benefit Support you can count on
Comprehensive support options are available for every Rolls-Royce marine gas turbine
million flying hours which has now evolved into an engine family of six since its introduction in 1996. It has now amassed
from quicker turnaround times for repair with reduced maintenance more than five million flying hours with nine out of every 10 engines selected for Boeing 777 aircraft,
costs and spares holding. installation. We provide customers with service alternatives designed to maximise engine availability since entry into since its introduction, being the Trent.
with the lowest through-life costs.
Availability, reliability and maintainability are embedded in the
service in 1996
Our engine support programmes range from event or term based maintainance to Capable and affordable
engines design parameters. The design overhaul interval is 12,000
‘Total Care Packages’ with activities selected from a menu of support options . All are tailored to the From the outset the MT30 has been designed to provide cost efficient propulsion for both
hours for the hot end and 24,000 hours between major overhauls.
operating profile of the vessel. Rolls-Royce is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Experienced commercial and naval applications. Ideal for vessels requiring high power density, it provides the
customer support specialists are located throughout the world and supported through our global propulsion system designer with increased flexibility in terms of ship layout. Vessel owners can also
network of international service centres. benefit from Rolls-Royce ‘Total Care’ which provides a menu of tailored support options to cater
for individual requirements.

Tail Bearing Housing IP Turbine Core Internal Gearbox MT30 Features

• HPC and Intercase
• Combuster
• HPT Market leading power-to-weight
ratio
The MT30
packaged Compact, flexible and responsive
module - power unit
mechanical drive
4537 Modular construction for lower
maintenance costs
Excellent fuel economy
External IPC & Front
Power Turbine Gearbox Bearing Housing 3837 9174 3482

End Side Front

Because of its modularity the MT30 offers users

a number of flexible maintenance options

The 36MW power unit weighs under 7 tonnes

insides_v2.p65 1 8/22/02, 12:23 PM

 System modularity and low cost of ownership enhanced
by ‘on condition’ monitoring A packaged module - simplified ship interface The MT30...perfected in the air... to excel at sea

Designed for 21st century Modularity – the key to simplified maintenance

Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) is a feature of the engine design
The MT30 package The MT30 design incorporates all engine auxiliaries onto the package, leaving the shipbuilder to provide
the starter energy (hydraulic or air), plus fuel, water and electrical connections.
The MT30 is the Designed for the 21st century
The MT30 brings the very latest aero gas turbine technology to the marine market and gives
vessels, the MT30 provides and routine maintenance is limited to checking fluid levels and visual can be installed in a Engineered as a modular package, the MT30 can be installed in a single lift and has a variety of intake and latest evolution of operators of gas turbine powered vessels efficiency and reliability improvements, with a market leading
examinations. Internal condition sensors enable the unit to be exhaust configurations to suit ship design requirements. This concept ensures the unit arrives on site power-to weight ratio and reduced operating and through-life costs. Designed with 50 to 60 per cent
maximum maintenance serviced on an ‘on condition’ basis. single lift at the with the engine factory tested and ready for quick, low risk installation and commissioning. the Rolls-Royce Trent fewer parts than other aeroderative gas turbines in its class, the MT30 has a maximum continuous rating

flexibility with minimum Modular construction speeds major maintenance when it becomes
shipyard The fully packaged module can be supplied for direct drive or power generation - complete with alternator
engine family that of 36MW up to ambient temperatures of 26°C, and maintains operating efficiency for powers down
to 25MW. The MT30 can be configured for either mechanical or electrical drive.
shipboard resources necessary - modules can be removed and replaced in many instances and its own acoustic enclosure. The enclosure can be configured to meet machinery space noise have accumulated
avoiding the cost of a complete engine overhaul. After replacement specifications down to of 85dB(A) at one metre.
the engine does not require in-place field balancing as each
more than five Heritage
The MT30 shares 80 percent component commonality with its successful aero parent the Trent 800,
module is pre-balanced at the factory. This means customers benefit Support you can count on
Comprehensive support options are available for every Rolls-Royce marine gas turbine
million flying hours which has now evolved into an engine family of six since its introduction in 1996. It has now amassed
from quicker turnaround times for repair with reduced maintenance more than five million flying hours with nine out of every 10 engines selected for Boeing 777 aircraft,
costs and spares holding. installation. We provide customers with service alternatives designed to maximise engine availability since entry into since its introduction, being the Trent.
with the lowest through-life costs.
Availability, reliability and maintainability are embedded in the
service in 1996
Our engine support programmes range from event or term based maintainance to Capable and affordable
engines design parameters. The design overhaul interval is 12,000
‘Total Care Packages’ with activities selected from a menu of support options . All are tailored to the From the outset the MT30 has been designed to provide cost efficient propulsion for both
hours for the hot end and 24,000 hours between major overhauls.
operating profile of the vessel. Rolls-Royce is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Experienced commercial and naval applications. Ideal for vessels requiring high power density, it provides the
customer support specialists are located throughout the world and supported through our global propulsion system designer with increased flexibility in terms of ship layout. Vessel owners can also
network of international service centres. benefit from Rolls-Royce ‘Total Care’ which provides a menu of tailored support options to cater
for individual requirements.

Tail Bearing Housing IP Turbine Core Internal Gearbox MT30 Features

• HPC and Intercase
• Combuster
• HPT Market leading power-to-weight
ratio
The MT30
packaged Compact, flexible and responsive
module - power unit
mechanical drive
4537 Modular construction for lower
maintenance costs
Excellent fuel economy
External IPC & Front
Power Turbine Gearbox Bearing Housing 3837 9174 3482

End Side Front

Because of its modularity the MT30 offers users

a number of flexible maintenance options

The 36MW power unit weighs under 7 tonnes

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 The MT30 is an ideal power plant for a range of
commercial and naval applications

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