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Advanced Combustion

®
ACERT Engine
Technologies for Tier
3 / Stage IIIa

Engine Overview Tana Utley – ACERT Development Manager


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Why ACERT Technology? Building Blocks

Tana Utley – ACERT Development Manager Tier 3 / Stage IIIa

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Building Blocks Building Blocks

Tier 3 / Stage IIIa Tier 3 / Stage IIIa

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Building Blocks Electronics

Tier 3 / Stage IIIa Tier 3 / Stage IIIa

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Electronics Cat ADEM 4 Electronics

Tier 3 / Stage IIIa

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TM
ADEM 4 Electronic Engine Control ADEM 4 Testing in Extremes

Generations of Experience
• Extreme
temperature test
• Vibration test
• Salt spray test

1987 1991 1993 1998 32-bit 2004 32 -bit • Electrostatic test


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

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ADEM 4 Developments ADEM 4 Features for the OEM

• Processing speeds and


ØNo change in OEM / machine interface
memory increased
Ø Up to 300 fuel maps to ØWorldwide service now!!!!
optimize combustion ØUse Cat ET just like Tier 2
ØBetter performance ØCommon electronics C4.4 – C32
ØBetter efficiency ØBetter machine integration

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New ADEM 4 Features New ADEM 4 CAN J1939 Data Link


• Better Throttle input strategy
– Multi -throttle capability • High Speed 2-way communications
– Configures throttle input priority • Standard SAE link for all C-series engines
• Engine control system options • Broadcasts engine performance, status and
– Full range governor diagnostic information
– Min max governor
• Speed Droop Control
– Simulates mechanical performance
– Adjustable from 0-10% droop

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Fuel Delivery Fuel Delivery

Extremely Accurate Extremely Accurate


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ACERT – Multiple Injection Technology ACERT Technology

Fuel
Injection

Tana Utley – ACERT Development Manager Combustion


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ACERT Multiple Injection Capability Engine Operating Map Optimization

MEUI, HEUI, HEUI single fluid fuel systems


• Multiple injection Pilot + Ramp
Engine Load

• Variable injection timing Pilot + ERS

Square on Accels Engine


• Controls quantity of fuel Torque
Ramp + Post Curve

• Rate shaping of fuel delivery

Square Splits Pilot + Square

Idle Splits

Engine Speed

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Split Injection Simulation Air Management

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Air Management Wastegate Turbocharging

Tier 3 / Stage IIIa

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Wastegate Turbocharging Wastegate Turbocharging

•Single wastegate turbocharger except C18


•Provides higher boost over wide range
ØImproves engine response
ØOutstanding low end performance
ØImproved peak torque

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Cylinder Head Technology Optimizing ACERT Technology

• Cross flow design and • Increase Peak Cylinder Pressures


refined port geometry – Improved Engine Structures
– Improved breathing – Many new materials
– Reduce pumping loss – Improved joints and clamping forces
– Better combustion – Includes many leak reduction improvements

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Optimizing ACERT Technology Piston Technology C7 -C18 (except C9)

• Increase Compression • Monotherm/steel piston


ration to 16.5 to 18:1 – Forged Steel Design
Ø Improves cold start – High strength
characteristics – Light weight
– Tighter tolerance
Ø Improves white smoke
– Narrower rings conform to liner
clean up time
Ø Better oil control
Ø Optimizes ACERT Ø Reduced blow -by
performance Ø Less liner wear

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Hardened plateau honed liner Noise Reduction Technologies

Two Step Honing Process: • Isolated covers


- Cuts deep grooves for oil retention • Multiple injection strategy
- Smoothes the tops off to reduce wear Smooth Surface
and better contact • Insulated timing case cover
• Sculpted crankcase
• Gear Train refinements
Deep Cuts
ØReduces blow by
ØImproves oil control and consumption

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Maintenance Information High Efficiency Oil Filters

• Maintain 250 hour for now but develop 500 • Revolutionary filter
hour oil change solution design
• Same oil specifications as Tier 2/Stage II ØIncreased
contamination control
– CH-4 Oil recommendation
ØDouble the efficiency
• Maintain durability of Tier 2 / Stage II without increasing the
changing interval
ØReduces wear on all
oil lubricated surfaces

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Challenges Ahead

Tier 4/Stage IIIb

Tier 4/ Stage IIIB


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ACERT Tier 4 / Stage IIIb Products Future Technology


C18 ACERT
C15 ACERT
C13 ACERT
C11 ACERT
C9 ACERT
C7 ACERT
C6.6 ACERT

Tier 4/ Stage IIIB


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Future Technology Series Turbocharging

Tier 4/ Stage IIIB Tier 4/ Stage IIIB


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Series Turbocharging Series Turbocharging

Tier 4/ Stage IIIB Tier 4/ Stage IIIB


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Series Turbocharging Variable Valve Actuation

• Reliability
– Proven technology
• Durability
– Slower shaft speed
– Longer life
• Performance
– Better combustion
– Emissions reduction
– Fuel economy
– Improved response

Tier 4/ Stage IIIB Tier 4/ Stage IIIB


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Variable Inlet Valve Actuation


Variable Valve Actuation Variable Valve Actuation

• Variable Inlet Valve


Actuation (VIVA)
• Cam provides
mechanical energy
• VIVA holds valves
open until signaled
to close

Tier 4/ Stage IIIB Leverage HEUI Actuator


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Variable Valve Actuation Aftertreatment

• Reduces compression work required


• Optimized for each speed and load
• Reduced in-cylinder temperatures
• Works with Series turbo to maintain pressure
Exhaust Inlet
Valve Valve

Tier 4/ Stage IIIB


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Aftertreatment

• Cat technology
• Specialist in Diesel
Oxidation Catalyst
• Developing particulate
trap for future off road
needs

Tier 4/ Stage IIIB Rich Thompson – Engine Division Group President

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Key ACERT Technology Values Key ACERT Technology Values

Meet or exceed
Proven
Tier 2 / Stage II
reliability and durability
performance

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Key ACERT Technology Values Key ACERT Technology Values

Seamless changeover Global supportability


to Tier 3 / Stage IIIa and available now
future

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Key ACERT Technology Values

Industrial ACERT
Technology Engines
available early
(mid-2004)

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