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 What does ACERT stand for?

 What is ACERT Technology?
 What engines are affected?
 How is ACERT Technology Different?
 What does ACERT Technology look like?
 How does ACERT Technology work?
 What are the advantages of ACERT
Technology?
 Is extra maintenance required?

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What does ACERT stand for?
Advanced
Combustion
Emissions
Reduction
Technology

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 Multiple technologies
 Varies by engine family
 Varies by engine application
– Medium duty – specs, changes,
new design
– Heavy duty – specs, changes,
new design

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 C32 ACERT is based off the 3412E platform
 Displacement increased to 32 Liters
•Bore increases to 145mm
•Stroke increases to 162mm

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 C32
Machine Rating
Horsepower
A 860
B 950
C 1050
D 1200
E 1300
E** 1500
*Preliminary, subject to change **Available below 700m altitude (proposed)

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2100 rpm provides
•Widest operating A
range B

POWER
•Easiest match in
C
D
changeover E
1800 rpm provides
•Best fuel economy
•Best heat rejection
1300 1500 1700 1900 2100
•Less noise
RPM

Full power from 1800 to 2100 rpm

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 Leverage 3412E core V-
12 structure structure
and reduce percent of
new content
 Proven reliability
› Thousands in operation
› Dominates most high
power industrial
segments

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 Leverage C15 / C18
technology
• MEUI fuel system
• Valve train comp.
• Increased PCP designs
• ACERT technology
 Benefits of new technology
• Emissions capability
• Fuel efficiency
• Power density

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Increased displacement from C27
•Increase bore using high strength thinner wall liners

•Increase stroke with new crank an minor clearance changes on

the block

Wide power range from a single installation

Increased power density allows higher power without

increasing machine weight

More production from same size package

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Current design from New designs
3412E, C15 and C18 •Cylinder head modified
•Piston, rings, liners scaled from C15 / C18
•Connecting rods •Rear gear train drive
•Intake manifolds •Overhead cams
•Modified 3412E block •Front housing & gear
•MEUI injector train
•Valves, springs, seats •ADEM 4TM ECM
•Cam lobes & bearings •Cross bolted main caps
•Rod bearings •Cam dampening system

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 Increased compression ratio
 Component changes to increase
peak cylinder pressure capability
• C32 - 16.5:1 compression ratio
 Improves cold start characteristics
 Improves white smoke clean up time
 Optimizes ACERT performance

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 Rigorous endurance testing
 Over 40,000 hours per
model
 Specialized tests include:
• Thermal abuse
• Cold start qualification
• Over speed qualification
• Crankshaft structure
• Head / block structure
• Emissions certification

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 MEUI and ADEM 4
• Variable Injection timing
• Controls quantity of fuel
• Optimises fuel pressure
• Transient control for
both speeds and loads

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 Mechanical Electronic Unit
Injector
• Proven design
• Proven high reliability
 Enhanced design
• Multiple injection
• Rate shaping
• 30,000 PSI peak injection
• pressure
• Outstanding atomization
• Improved combustion

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 Generations of Experience

1987 1991 1993 1998 32-bit 2004 32-bit

8-bit Advanced Two 8-bit ADEM III
8-bit ADEM II ADEM 4
PEEC II
PEEC III

Proven Reliability

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  Extreme
temperatures
 Vibration
 Salt spray
 Electrostatic

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Processing speeds and
memory increased
New 120 Pin engine
connector
Retains 70 Pin OEM
connector
More fuel maps to
optimize ACERT
Technology
Better performance
Better efficiency

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No change in OEM / machine
interface
Worldwide service network
Using Cat ET
Common electronics from
C6.6 – C32
Allows greater protection and
prognostics
Full machine integration
(Canbus, J1939, etc.)

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Throttleinput strategy
• Multi-throttle capability
• Configures throttle input
priority
Engine control system options
• Full range governor
• Min max governor
Speed droop control
•Simulates mechanical fuel
system performance
•Adjustable from 0-10% droop

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High speed 2-way
communications
Standard SAE link for all C-series
engines
Broadcasts engine performance,
status and diagnostic information
Supports messages for powertrain
integration
Interface with Cat Messenger and
analog gauges

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 Single wastegate
turbocharger
 Provides higher boost
over wide range
 Improves engine
response
 Outstanding low end
performance
 Improved peak
torque

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 Boost
Elevated BMEP

Improved Response

RPM

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 Wastegate Active – Reduced BMEP

Wastegate
Boost
Boost

RPM

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 High cam position
• Power to drive injectors
• Short accurate valve /
injector actuation
• Optimize timing and
injection
• Provides over speed
safety
• Enhances performance
and economy

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 Crossflow design
• Improved breathing
• Reduce pumping loss
• Better combustion
• Improved performance
• Improved power density
• Improved efficiency

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 Single piece design
• Rigid head becomes part
of the engine structure
• Allows high cam position
• Provides best power
density with lighter block
• Reduces leaks

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 Cross bolted mains and
new material
• Allows higher PCP
• Increased strength
Cross tie bolts
• Maintains critical
alignment
• Minimal weight impact
• Optimizes ACERT
performance

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 Leverage C15 / C18 iron
into C32
 Piston, liner, rod, cooling
jet and piston pin
 Validated components
 Proven reliable
components
 High volume components
 High parts commonality

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Connecting
rod cap uses
four bolts

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 Monosteel piston
• Forged steel design
• High strength
• Light weight
• Better tolerance control
• Rings conform to liner
better
• Better oil control
• Reduced blow-by
• Less liner wear

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Two step honing process:
•Deep grooves for oil retention Smooth Surface
•Tops smoothed off to reduce wear
and better contact
•Reduces blow by
•Improves oil control and
consumption

Deep Cuts

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 Smooth direct airflow
• Reduced air resistance
• Reduce pumping loss
• Enhanced turbulence
in cylinder
• Eliminates after cooler
leak issues with ATAAC
• Improved
performance and
efficiency

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•Provides drive for twin
overhead cams
•Provides auxiliary drive
capability
•Lowers noise vs. front gear
train designs
•Only minimal increased length
compared with 3412E

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 Pendulum

Pendulum damper
•Proven design (used
since ’94)
•Used on non-driven end
of cam
•Reduces gear noise
•Dampens cam flex to
maintain optimal injection
timing

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 Advanced lower weight block design
 Improved joints through out the engine
• Oil pan seal
• Timing cover
• Block to flywheel housing
 All fluid connections sealed with
standard thread “O” ring design

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 Model C32

Rated RPM 2100

Displacement 32 L (1952 cu. In.)

Bore 145 mm (5.708 in.)

Stroke 162 mm (6.378 in.)

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Model C32
Length 2120 mm (83.5 in.)

Width 1483 mm (58.4 in.)

Height 1496 mm (58.9 in.)

Weight 2440 kg (5368 lbs.)

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 500 hr. oil change interval with CAT DEO
(or oil meeting CAT ECF-1 spec) below
6000 ft. altitude.
 250 hr. change interval above 6000 ft.
 High load factors and high fuel sulfur
content will affect oil change intervals.
 Equipped with Cat’s new high efficiency
oil filter
 S.O.S. sampling

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Revolutionary filter design
• Increased contamination control
• Double the efficiency without
increasing the changing interval
• Reduces wear on all oil
lubricated surfaces

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Comparisons

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 Model C32 ACERT 3508B
Rated Power 858 kw (1150 hp) 820 kw (1100 hp)
Max RPM 2100 1800
Displacement 32 L (1952 in cu) 34.5 L (2105 in cu)
Bore 145 mm (5.708 in) 170 mm (6.693 in)
Stroke 162 mm (6.378 in) 190 mm (7.480 in)
Size (LWH) 2083 x 1473 x 1499 mm 2136 x 1702 x 1859 mm

Weight 2453 kg (5397 lbs) 2948 kg (6486 lbs)

2.8 kg/kw 3.59 kg/kw
Power Density
(4.69 lb/hp) (8.64 lb/hp)

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• Combines the best of 3412E core
engine with the high technology
inline 6
• Leverages the 3412E core structure
which has proven reliability
• Leverages the new technology
used in the C15 / C18 engines
• Meets current and future emissions
• Maintains fuel efficiency
• Improved power density

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• Extended ratings up to 1500 hp
• Starts with leadership of the 3412E
and improves it with higher
technology
• High commonality with the popular
C15 / C18 engines

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