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PSI 20L

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PSI 20L — 19.6 L L6 (150 × 185 mm bore × stroke) turbocharged & air-to-air charge-cooled natural gas / propane generator engine, 10.5:1 compression, 2110 kg dry. 400 kWe standby / 365 kWe prime @ 50 Hz. From the official PSI 20L spec sheet (LPG standby 250/300 kWe).

PSI 20L 19.6L L6 natural gas generator engine — 500 kVA standby specifications
PSI 20L 19.6L L6 natural gas generator engine — 500 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
500 kVA
Electrical Output
400 kWe
Cylinders
L6
Displacement
19.6 L
Rated Speed
1,500 / 1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power414365456.3
Standby Power460400500

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power450400500
Standby Power570500625

PSI 20L generator set context

The PSI 20L is listed here as a natural gas generator-drive engine for 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator sets, with a headline 500 kVA / 400 kWe / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.

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Technical Specifications

BrandPSI
Model20L
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement19.6 L
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Dry Weight2110 kg
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Ignition TypeSpark Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Stationary
CertificationsEPA
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the PSI 20L?

The PSI 20L is rated at 500 kVA standby / 456 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 625 kVA standby / 500 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 20L run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The PSI 20L is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the PSI 20L use?

The PSI 20L is a Natural Gas generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 20L?

The PSI 20L is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 19.6 L.

What emissions standard does the 20L meet?

The PSI 20L is certified to U.S. EPA Stationary emissions standards.

Is the PSI 20L still in production?

Yes — the PSI 20L is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 20L?

Yes — an official PSI datasheet for the PSI 20L can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Canonical page
/engines/psi-gas-20l
Last database update
2026-06-29
Manufacturer files
2 datasheets linked

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