Jenbacher J624
ManufacturerJenbacher
Production2007-2011 (Non-turbo)
2011-Ongoing (Twin-turbo)
ConfigurationV24 engine
Displacement6.24 L
(per cylinder)
149.7 L total
Bore19 cm (7 in)
Stroke22 cm (9 in)
Turbocharger2-stage twin turbo
FueltypeNatural gas, biomethane, sewage gases, flare gas, landfill gas, coke/coal gas, wood gas, pyrolysis gas
CoolingsystemWater-cooled
Redline1500 RPM
Power4,459 kW (5,980 hp)-4,507 kW (6,044 hp)
Length11.6 m (38 ft)
Width2.2 m (7.2 ft)
Height2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Weight52,100 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.