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EXHAUST SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EXHAUST SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The engine exhaust system consists of the following
component parts:
Exhaust manifold assemblies
Exhaust thermocouples (if equipped)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
The manifold sections are water cooled. Water is
delivered to the manifold segments through water
elbows from the cylinder heads. Water exits through
the thermostat housing.
EXHAUST THERMOCOUPLES (IF EQUIPPED)
VGF engines can be equipped with individual cylinder
exhaust pyrometer thermocouples (see Figure 2.35-1
and Figure 2.35-2). The K-type thermocouples will
indicate misfire in the cylinders, helping troubleshooting. There are also preturbine thermocouple(s) and
one exhaust stack thermocouple (see Figure 2.35-3
and Figure 2.35-4).

THERMOCOUPLE

Figure 2.35-2 Exhaust Manifold Thermocouple

THERMOCOUPLE

THERMOCOUPLE

QUICK
DISCONNECT

Figure 2.35-3 F18/H24 Exhaust Outlet Thermocouple

Figure 2.35-1 F18/H24 Thermocouple Connections

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THERMOCOUPLE
JUNCTION BOX

THERMOCOUPLE

Figure 2.35-4 L36/P48 Exhaust Outlet Thermocouples

The thermocouple connections are housed in a junction box for site connections (see Figure 2.35-5 and
Figure 2.35-6).
THERMOCOUPLE
JUNCTION BOX

Figure 2.35-6 L36/P48 Thermocouple Junction Box

EXHAUST SYSTEM (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)

The exhaust system carries the exhaust gases away
from the engine. The system must be designed to conduct and discharge exhaust by-products without creating excessive back pressure.
TURBOCHARGER OPERATION
The engine exhaust gas enters the turbine housing
and expands while passing through the turbine wheel,
causing the turbine to rotate. This drives the centrifugal compressor that is mounted on the same shaft. Filtered air enters the spinning compressor wheel in the
compressor housing. The air is compressed and is
delivered to the engine cylinders through the intake
manifold.

Figure 2.35-5 F18/H24 Thermocouple Junction Box

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