CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System

RT-flex Training

Function of the CLU-4 Pulse Jet

Cylinder Lubrication System

Chapter 72

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Introduction

The CLU-4 Pulse Jet Cylinder Lubrication System is

based on a lubrication module with integrated electronics
and newly developed lubricators.

Pulse Jet Cylinder Lubrication is an option and it fits

liners of the RT-flex84T-D, RT-flex96C-B and RT-flex82
engine series.

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Description

During operation, oil flows from the daily service tank to the lubricating oil
filter and then to the dosage pump in the pulse lubrication module. Each of
the cylinders is equipped with one pulse lubricating module and eight
lubricators.
The position of the working piston is continuously monitored by the crank
angle sensor that is connected to the control system. At defined positions
of the working piston, the dosage pump sends the oil to the lubricators
where it is discharged.
The dosage pump in the pulse lubrication module is driven by the servo oil
line. This is a separate oil line that runs in a closed circuit. The servo oil is
taken from the servo oil common rail through a pressure reducing valve.

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Description

The lubricators deliver the lubricating oil as jet pulse feed to the cylinder
wall. From there, the lubricating oil is distributed around the circumference
of the cylinder liner.
The vertical oil distribution is determined by the injection timing. It is
adjusted by means of the control system.
The feed rate is adjusted by skipping more or less un-lubricated strokes.
The injection is initiated on up-strokes only.

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The vertical distribution is governed by the injection timing as a function of

the crank angle.
The cylinder lubricating oil can be injected into the cylinder above, into or
below the piston.
The timing is weighted in order to optimise the distribution characteristics.

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Oil Distribution

1. Oil quill
2. Groove for jet propagation
3. Distributed lube oil

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Arrangement

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Components

The retrofit pulse lubrication system consists of the

following components:
Lubricating oil filter with measuring system
Pulse lubricating module (dosage pump with an electronically
controlled timing device)
Lubricators (up to eight lubricators in a row)
Control system
Servo oil pressure reducing unit

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Arrangement

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Control & Monitoring

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Schematic

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System RT-flex

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System ALM-20

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Lubricating module

Lubrication oil outlet ports

Pressure Sensor

Vent plug for lubrication oil

Vent plug for servo oil

Shut-off valve for

lubrication oil
Lubrication oil inlet (L) Dosage pump

To servo oil tank (T)

Relief valve for servo oil 4/2-way solenoid valve

Shut-off valve for servo
oil Diaphragm accumulator

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Cross Section

Check valve
Metering screw

Metering piston

Central piston

4/2 solenoid valve

Base plate
Accumulator

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Lubricator

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System flexView

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CLU-4 Pulse Jet Lubrication System Results

Field test on RT-flex96C

Cylinder #8 after 1800 running hours

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