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VHP

TOPIC: Application
IDENT NO: 14--2755B
SUPERSEDES: 14--2755A
DATE: May 15, 2001

SUBJECT: Formulas For Predicting BHP and Intake Manifold Pressure


MODELS AFFECTED: VHPt G, GSI, GL/LT Engines

This Service Bulletin has been completely revised to NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase
further include calculations to estimate the average the margin of error.
horsepower or intake manifold pressures of VHP G and
GSI engines along with the VHP GL/LT engines D. Intake Manifold Temperature Measurement:
calculations originally included. This Bulletin also Use the taps that are provided in the intake
makes Service Bulletin 14--2562A, obsolete. manifold. Temperatures should be measured by
thermocouple for maximum accuracy (see
VHP “G” ENGINE CALCULATIONS Figure 3 and Figure 4).

1. The formulas in Table 3 through Table 14, are guides NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase
to be used to estimate the average horsepower or intake the margin of error.
manifold pressure of VHP G engines using standard E. Site Altitude:
timing. If the nameplate timing specifies a timing other
Altitude must be known at the engine site.
than the timings listed in Table 1 and Table 2, these Altitude is measured in feet.
formulas will not apply. The formulas are based on a
statistical average of test data. F. Exhaust Manifold Pressure Measurement:
Use the taps that are provided in the exhaust
2. There are many factors that influence the accuracy
manifold. Pressure is measured in inches of
of the formulas. The most influential are:
mercury (inches Hg) gauge with a suitable
A. Exhaust Oxygen: instrument.
The only accepted method of measurement is
G. Engine Speed:
with an exhaust oxygen meter analyzer to Use a digital tachometer to measure engine speed.
measure the percentage of exhaust O2 present.
Any other method will only increase the margin of H. Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä) of the fuel gas.
error. See S--Sheet S--8483 (or latest revision)
for percentages of excess exhaust oxygen as 3. The engine must be in good operating condition and
related to the carburetor adjustment. The mea- properly adjusted in order to obtain reasonable agree-
surement must be taken at the exhaust elbows ment with these formulas.
(see Figure 1 and Figure 2).
4. These formulas are only good for engines operating
B. Spark Timing: on commercial quality dry natural gas. The use of other
For ignition timing refer to Table 1 and Table 2. fuels will increase the margin of error.

NOTE: Changing the engine timing will also change the


Engine damage may re-
exhaust emissions and fuel economy.
sult if detonation occurs.
If detonation occurs at the specified timing, a timing The formulas listed for VHP “G” engines, are based on
adjustment must be made to retard the ignition the following data ranges:
timing until NO audible detonation exists.
45 -- 110 psi BMEP
C. Intake Manifold Pressure Measurement: 50 -- 110° F inlet air temperature
Use the taps that are provided in the intake 800 -- 1200 rpm engine speed
manifold. Pressures are measured in inches of Standard natural gas ignition timing
mercury (Inches Hg gauge) with a digital Exhaust oxygen 0.3% to 1.3 % dry
manometer (see Figure 3 and Figure 4).
Accuracy is ±5.0% on power and ± 2.0 Inches Hg for
intake manifold pressure at rated load.

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Table 1. Standard Ignition Timing Chart for “G”


8:1 Compression Ratio Engines
ENGINE 900 -- 1200 rpm
F2895G 24° BTDC
F3521G 24° BTDC
L5108G 24° BTDC
L5790G 24° BTDC
L7042G 24° BTDC
P9390G 28° BTDC

Table 2. Standard Ignition Timing Chart for “G”


10:1 Compression Ratio Engines
INSTALL PROBE
ENGINE 600 -- 1000 rpm 1001 -- 1200 rpm
F2895G 20° BTDC 20° BTDC Figure 2. Turbocharger Exhaust Inlet Elbow --
F3521G 22° BTDC 24° BTDC 16 Cylinder Shown
L5108G 22° BTDC 24° BTDC
L5790G 20° BTDC 20° BTDC
L7042G 22° BTDC 24° BTDC
P9390G 24° BTDC 24° BTDC

INSTALL
PROBES

INSTALL PROBE

MANIFOLD PRESSURE
OR TEMPERATURE TAPS

Figure 3. Intake Manifold --


6 And 12 Cylinder GL Manifold Shown

Figure 1. Turbocharger Exhaust Inlet Elbow --


6 And 12 Cylinder Engines

REMOVE TAPS FROM


INTAKE MANIFOLD TO
INSTALL PROBES

Figure 4. Intake Manifold, P9390 Manifold Shown --


Plug Locations Vary Between Models

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To calculate power or intake manifold pressure use the b. Multiply the values in Column 2 with the
following procedure: constants in Column 3 and enter the result into
Column 4.
a. Enter the value of each parameter identified in
Column 1, into Column 2. Use the units as given in c. Add the values in Column 4 and enter the result at
Column 1. For naturally aspirated engines, intake the bottom of Column 4. This is the standard
manifold pressure is actually a vacuum, therefore temperature solution in BHP or inches mercury
enter this value as a negative, with a minus “--” sign in (Inches Hg gauge)
front of it. The factor “Intake Manifold Pressure
(Inches Hg gauge) X Engine Speed (rpm)” will also d. Adjust the result from Step c., based on the site
be negative. intake manifold temperature with the formulas given
below each Table.
DEFINITIONS
IMPsite = Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) At Site Intake Manifold Temperature
IMP77 = Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) At 77° F Intake Manifold Temperature
IMTsite = Intake Manifold Temperature (° F) Measured At Site

EXAMPLE CALCULATIONS FOR F2895G


The following two examples show how to calculate BHP and intake manifold pressure for a F2895G. The engines shown
are run at 1000 rpm, an altitude of 1000 ft., and have a site intake manifold temperature of 95° F. After performing the
calculations in the Tables, insert the values obtained into the adjustment formulas, to obtain actual site values.

EXAMPLE: F2895G BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) 10 X 5.24 = 52.4
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) --5 X 4.24 = --21.2
Engine Speed (rpm) 1000 X 0.410 = 410
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) --5 X Engine Speed (rpm) 1000 = --5000 --5000 X 0.0166 = --83
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) 0.3 X --25.3 = --7.59
Altitude (ft.) 1000 X --0.012 = --12
Intercept 1.0 X 10.7 = 10.7
BHP77 = 349
BHPsite 338 = BHP77 349 x 537/(460 + IMTsite (°F) 95° F )

EXAMPLE: F2895G Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) 10 X --0.281 = --2.81
BHP 370 X 0.0118 = 4.37
Engine Speed (rpm) 1000 X --0.00263 = --2.63
BHP 370 / rpm 1000 0.37 X 35.8 = 13.25
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) 0.3 X 1.25 = 0.38
Altitude (ft.) 1000 X 0.001 = 1.0
Intercept 1.0 X --17.2 = --17.2
IMP77 = --3.64
IMPsite --2.76 = (IMP77 --3.64 + 29.92) x (460 + IMTsite (°F) 95° F )/537 -- 29.92

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Table 3. F2895G BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) X 5.24 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 4.24 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.410 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = _____ X 0.0166 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --25.3 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.012 =
Intercept 1.0 X 10.7 = 10.7
BHP77 =
BHPsite = BHP77 x 537/(460 + IMTsite (°F) °F)

Table 4. F2895G Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) X --0.281 =
BHP X 0.0118 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00263 =
BHP ______ /rpm ______ = _____ X 35.8 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.25 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --17.2 = --17.2
IMP77 =
IMPsite = (IMP77 + 29.92) x (460 + IMTsite (°F) ° F )/537 -- 29.92

Table 5. F3521G BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.0 or 10) X 0.409 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 9.23 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.431 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = _____ X 0.0164 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --36.2 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.015 =
Intercept 1.0 X 163 = 163
BHP77 =
BHPsite = BHP77 x 537/(460 + IMTsite (°F) °F)

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Table 6. F3521G Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.0 or 10) X --0.0315 =
BHP X 0.0155 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00279 =
BHP ______ /rpm ______ = _____ X 23.2 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.43 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --20.2 = --20.2
IMP77 =
IMPsite = (IMP77 + 29.92) x (460 + IMTsite (°F) ° F )/537 -- 29.92

Table 7. L5108G BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) X 14.4 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 6.31 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.729 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = _____ X 0.0302 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --46.3 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0204 =
Intercept 1.0 X --69.9 = --69.9
BHP77 =
BHPsite = BHP77 x 537/(460 + IMTsite (°F) °F)

Table 8. L5108G Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) X --0.429 =
BHP X 0.00561 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00327 =
BHP ______ /rpm ______ = _____ X 21.6 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.35 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --14.4 = --14.4
IMP77 =
IMPsite = (IMP77 + 29.92) x (460 + IMTsite (°F) ° F )/537 -- 29.92

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Table 9. L5790G BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) X 23.7 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 1.80 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.954 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = X 0.0404 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --59.2 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0247 =
Intercept 1.0 X --237 = --237
BHP77 =
BHPsite = BHP77 x 537/(460 + IMTsite (°F) °F)

Table 10. L5790G Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) X --0.508 =
BHP X 0.00337 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00242 =
BHP ______ /rpm ______ = _____ X 19.8 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.25 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --14.8 = --14.8
IMP77 =
IMPsite = (IMP77 + 29.92) x (460 + IMTsite (°F) ° F )/537 -- 29.92

Table 11. L7042G BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) X 17.7 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 13.4 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.977 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = X 0.0381 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --58.8 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0300 =
Intercept 1.0 X 46.2 = 46.2
BHP77 =
BHPsite = BHP77 x 537/(460 + IMTsite (°F) °F)

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Table 12. L7042G Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) X --0.365 =
BHP X 0.00620 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.0032 =
BHP ______ /rpm ______ = _____ X 13.0 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.19 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --16.4 = --16.4
IMP77 =
IMPsite = (IMP77 + 29.92) x (460 + IMTsite (°F) ° F )/537 -- 29.92

Table 13. P9390G BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) X 38.7 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 7.91 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 1.43 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = X 0.0622 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --111 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.040 =
Intercept 1.0 X --232 = --232
BHP77 =
BHPsite = BHP77 x 537/(460 + IMTsite (°F) °F)

Table 14. P9390G Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Compression Ratio (8.2 or 10) X --0.596 =
BHP X 0.00224 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00166 =
BHP ______ /rpm ______ = _____ X 11.9 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.57 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --14.9 = --14.9
IMP77 =
IMPsite = (IMP77 + 29.92) x (460 + IMTsite (°F) ° F )/537 -- 29.92

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VHP “GSI” ENGINE CALCULATIONS D. Intake Manifold Temperature Measurement:


Use the taps that are provided in the intake
1. The formulas in Table 16 through Table 33, are manifold (see Figure 3 and Figure 4). Tempera-
guides to be used to estimate the average horsepower tures should be measured by thermocouple for
or intake manifold pressure of VHP GSI engines using maximum accuracy.
standard timing. If the nameplate timing specifies a
NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase
timing other than the timings listed in Table 15, these
formulas will not apply. The formulas are based on a the margin of error.
statistical average of test data. E. Site Altitude:
2. There are many factors that influence the accuracy Altitude must be known at the engine site.
Altitude is measured in feet.
of the formulas. The most influential are:

A. Exhaust Oxygen: NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase


the margin of error.
The only accepted method of measurement is
with an exhaust oxygen meter analyzer to F. Engine Speed:
measure the percentage of exhaust O2 present. Use a digital tachometer to measure engine
Any other method will only increase the margin of speed.
error. See S--Sheet S--8483 (or latest revision)
for percentages of excess exhaust oxygen as 3. The engine must be in good operating condition and
related to the carburetor adjustment. The mea- properly adjusted in order to obtain reasonable agree-
surement must be taken at the exhaust elbows ment with these formulas.
before the turbocharger (see Figure 1 and
Figure 2). 4. These formulas are only good for engines operating
on commercial quality dry natural gas. The use of other
B. Spark Timing: fuels will increase the margin of error.
For ignition timing refer to Table 15.
NOTE: Changing the engine timing will also change the
exhaust emissions and fuel economy.
Engine damage may re-
sult if detonation occurs. The formulas listed for VHP “GSI” engines are based on
If detonation occurs at the specified timing, a timing the following data ranges:
adjustment must be made to retard the ignition
timing until NO audible detonation exists. 65 -- 160 psi BMEP
85° -- 130° F intercooler water temperature
Table 15. Standard Ignition Timing Chart 800 -- 1200 rpm engine speed
ENGINE 600 -- 1000 rpm 1001 -- 1200 rpm Standard natural gas ignition timing
F2895GSI 21° BTDC 21° BTDC 0.3% to 1.3% Exhaust O2 dry
F3521GSI 24° BTDC 24° BTDC Accuracy is ±5.0% on power and ± 2.0 Inches Hg for
F3524GSI 12° -- 27° BTDC 12° -- 27° BTDC intake manifold pressure at rated load.
L5108GSI 18° BTDC 15° BTDC
The formulas listed for Series FourÒ VHP “GSI” engines
L5790GSI 21° BTDC 21° BTDC are based on the following data ranges:
L5794GSI 12° -- 27° BTDC 12° -- 27° BTDC
50 -- 173 psi BMEP
L7042GSI 24° BTDC *24° BTDC
130° -- 150° F intercooler water temperature
P9390GSI 21° BTDC 21° BTDC 700 -- 1200 rpm engine speed
* For Non--ESM Equipped Engines 12° -- 27° BTDC ignition timing only
0.22% to 1.56% Exhaust O2 dry
C. Intake Manifold Pressure Measurement: 37 -- 94 Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä)
Use the taps that are provided in the intake
manifold. Pressures are measured in inches of Accuracy is ±5.0% on power and ± 2.0 Inches Hg for
mercury (Inches Hg gauge) with a digital intake manifold pressure at rated load.
manometer (see Figure 3 and Figure 4).

NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase


the margin of error.

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To calculate power or intake manifold pressure use the c. Add the values in Column 4 and enter the result at
following procedure: the bottom of Column 4. This is the solution in BHP or
inches mercury (Inches Hg).
a. Enter the value of each parameter identified in
Column 1 into Column 2. Use the units as given in
Column 1.

b. Multiply the values in Column 2 with the


constants in Column 3 and enter the result into
Column 4.

EXAMPLE CALCULATIONS FOR F2895GSI

The following two examples show how to calculate BHP and intake manifold pressure for a F2895GSI. The engines
shown are run at 1000 rpm, intake manifold temperature of 130° F and an altitude of 1000 ft.
EXAMPLE: F2895GSI BHP Prediction
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) 7 X 5.16 = 36.12
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) 130 F X --0.740 = --96.2
Engine Speed (rpm) 1000 X 0.398 = 398
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) 7 X Engine Speed (rpm) 1000 = 7000 7000 X 0.0136 = 95.2
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) 0.3 X --25.8 = --7.74
Altitude (ft.) 1000 X --0.0187 = --18.7
Intercept 1.0 X 82.4 = 82.4
Calculated BHP = 489

EXAMPLE: F2895GSI Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) 506 X 0.0183 = 9.25
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) 130° F X 0.0379 = 4.93
Engine Speed (rpm) 1000 X --0.00689 = --6.89
Power (BHP) 506 /Engine Speed (rpm) 1000 = 0.506 0.506 X 33.9 = 17.2
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) 0.3 X 1.30 = 0.39
Altitude (ft.) 1000 X 0.001 = 1.0
Intercept 1.0 X --18.3 = --18.3
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure = 7.6
(Inches Hg gauge)

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Table 16. F2895GSI BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 5.16 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.740 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.398 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X Engine Speed (rpm) = X 0.0136 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --25.8 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0187 =
Intercept 1.0 X 82.4 = 82.4
Calculated BHP =

Table 17. F2895GSI Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) X 0.0183 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0379 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00689 =
Power (BHP) /Engine Speed (rpm) = X 33.9 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.30 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --18.3 = --18.3
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

Table 18. F3521GSI BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 10.8 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.830 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.394 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X Engine Speed (rpm) = X 0.0126 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --26.5 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0234 =
Intercept 1.0 X 202 = 202
Calculated BHP =

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Table 19. F3521GSI Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) X 0.0206 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0379 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00569 =
Power (BHP) /Engine Speed (rpm) = X 21.4 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.16 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --19.7 = --19.7
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

Table 20. F3524GSI BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 24.05 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.957 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.585 =
Ignition Timing (°BTDC) X 6.65 =
Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä) X --1.45 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --32.68 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.024 =
Intercept 1.0 X 7.088 = 7.088
Calculated BHP =

Table 21. F3524GSI Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) X 0.0416 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0398 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.0243 =
Ignition Timing (°BTDC) X --0.2765 =
Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä) X 0.0603 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.359 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --0.295 = --0.295
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

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Table 22. L5108GSI BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 7.77 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.937 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.634 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X Engine Speed (rpm) = X 0.0245 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --44.0 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0323 =
Intercept 1.0 X 147 = 147
Calculated BHP =

Table 23. L5108GSI Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) X 0.00893 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0349 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00515 =
Power (BHP) /Engine Speed (rpm) = X 21.6 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.36 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --19.5 = --19.5
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

Table 24. L5790GSI BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 10.5 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --1.01 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.734 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X Engine Speed (rpm) = X 0.0274 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --50.6 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0379 =
Intercept 1.0 X 178 = 178
Calculated BHP =

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Table 25. L5790GSI Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) X 0.00815 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0374 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00533 =
Power (BHP) /Engine Speed (rpm) = X 17.7 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.34 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --19.6 = --19.6
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

Table 26. L5794GSI BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 39.35 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --1.003 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.839 =
Ignition Timing (°BTDC) X 7.67 =
Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä) X --1.97 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --50.08 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0394 =
Intercept 1.0 X 17.23 = 17.23
Calculated BHP =

Table 27. L5794GSI Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) X 0.0254 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0255 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.0213 =
Ignition Timing (°BTDC) X --0.195 =
Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä) X 0.0501 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.273 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --0.438 = --0.438
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

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Table 28. L7042GSI BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 15.6 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.964 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.838 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X Engine Speed (rpm) = X 0.0302 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --50.9 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0458 =
Intercept 1.0 X 262 = 262
Calculated BHP =

Table 29. L7042GSI Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) X 0.00833 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0250 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00495 =
Power (BHP) /Engine Speed (rpm) = X 13.2 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.14 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --19.2 = --19.2
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

Table 30. L7044GSI BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 45.99 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --1.368 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 1.06 =
Ignition Timing (°BTDC) X 10.632 =
Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä) X --2.81 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --58.05 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.046 =
Intercept 1.0 X 104.94 = 104.94
Calculated BHP =

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Table 31. L7044GSI Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) X 0.022 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.03 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.023 =
Ignition Timing (°BTDC) X --0.231 =
Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä) X 0.061 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.262 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --2.282 = --2.282
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

Table 32. P9390GSI BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 15.4 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.144 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 1.06 =
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X Engine Speed (rpm) = X 0.0445 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --97.5 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0599 =
Intercept 1.0 X 170 = 170
Calculated BHP =

Table 33. P9390GSI Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) X 0.00538 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.00255 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00404 =
Power (BHP) /Engine Speed (rpm) = X 11.2 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 1.63 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --16.4 = --16.4
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

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VHP GL/LT ENGINE CALCULATIONS G. Engine Speed:


Use a digital tachometer to measure engine speed.
1. The formulas in Table 35 through Table 47 are
3. The engine must be in good operating condition and
guides to be used to estimate the average horsepower
or intake manifold pressure of VHP GL/LT engines properly adjusted in order to obtain reasonable agree-
ment with these formulas.
using standard timing. If the nameplate timing specifies
a timing other than the timings listed in Table 34, these 4. These formulas are only good for engines operating
formulas will not apply. The formulas are based on a on commercial quality dry natural gas. The use of other
statistical average of test data. fuels will increase the margin of error.
2. There are many factors that influence the accuracy NOTE: Changing the engine timing will also change the
of the formulas. The most influential are: exhaust emissions and fuel economy.
A. Exhaust Oxygen:
The only accepted method of measurement is Engine damage may re-
with an exhaust oxygen meter analyzer to sult if detonation occurs.
measure the percentage of exhaust O2 present. If detonation occurs at the specified timing, a timing
Any other method will only increase the margin of adjustment must be made to retard the ignition
error. See S--Sheet S--8483 (or latest revision) timing until NO audible detonation exists.
for percentages of excess exhaust oxygen as
related to the carburetor adjustment. The mea- Table 34. Standard Ignition Timing Chart
surement must be taken at the exhaust elbows ENGINE 600 -- 1000 rpm 1001 -- 1200 rpm
before the turbocharger (see Figure 1 and F2895GL 10° BTDC 11° BTDC
Figure 2).
F3521GL 10° BTDC 10° BTDC
B. Spark Timing: L5108GL 14° BTDC 14° BTDC
For ignition timing refer to Table 34. L5790GL 10° BTDC 11° BTDC

C. Intake Manifold Pressure Measurement: L5794LT 15° -- 25° BTDC 15° -- 25° BTDC
Use the taps that are provided in the intake L7042GL 10° BTDC 10° BTDC
manifold. Pressures are measured in inches of P9390GL 10° BTDC 10° BTDC
mercury (Inches Hg gauge) with a digital
manometer (see Figure 3 and Figure 4). The formulas for VHP GL engines are based on the
following data ranges:
NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase
the margin of error. F2895GL, F3521GL, L7042GL, P9390GL Engines:
65 -- 160 psi BMEP
D. Intake Manifold Temperature Measurement:
85° -- 130° F intercooler water temperature
Use the taps that are provided in the intake
800 -- 1200 rpm engine speed
manifold. Temperatures should be measured by
Standard natural gas ignition timing
thermocouple for maximum accuracy
Lambda = 1.74 (9.8% O2 dry)
(see Figure 3 and Figure 4).
Accuracy is ±5.0% on power and ± 2.0 Inches Hg for
NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase
intake manifold pressure at rated load.
the margin of error.
The formulas for VHP LT engines are based on the
E. Site Altitude:
following data ranges:
Altitude must be known at the engine site.
Altitude is measured in feet. L5794LT Engines:
75 -- 180 psi BMEP
F. Exhaust Manifold Pressure:
130° F intercooler water temperature
Use the taps that are provided in the exhaust
800 -- 1200 rpm engine speed
outlet. Pressures are measured in inches of
56 -- 94 Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä)
mercury (Inches Hg) by a mechanical device.
15° -- 25° BTDC ignition timing
NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase 6.2 -- 8.4% Exhaust O2 dry
the margin of error. Sea Level to 500 ft. Altitude

Accuracy is ±5.0% on power and ± 2.0 Inches Hg for


intake manifold pressure at rated load.
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To calculate power or intake manifold pressure use the c. Multiply the values in Column 2 with the constants
following procedure: in Column 3 and enter the result into Column 4.

a. Calculate IMP x rpm or BHP/rpm as indicated for d. Add the values in Column 4 and enter the result at
the specific engine model. Enter the result where the bottom of Column 4. This is the solution in BHP or
indicated in Column 2. inches mercury (Inches Hg gauge).

b. Enter the value of the remaining parameters


identified in Column 1 into Column 2. Use the units
as given in Column 1.

EXAMPLE CALCULATIONS FOR F2895GL

The following two examples show how to calculate BHP and intake manifold pressure for a F2895GL. The engines
shown are run at 1200 rpm, intake manifold temperature of 130° F and an altitude of 1500 ft. -

EXAMPLE: F2895GL BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) 28 X Engine Speed (rpm) 1200 = 33600 33600 X 0.0112 = 376.32
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) 130° F X --0.123 = --15.99
Engine Speed (rpm) 1200 X 0.171 = 205.2
Altitude (ft.) 1500 X --0.0112 = --16.8
Intercept 1.0 X 39.5 = 39.5
Calculated BHP = 588

EXAMPLE: F2895GL Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) 600 /Engine Speed (rpm) 1200 = 0.50 0.50 X 86.5 = 43.25
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) 130° F X 0.0148 = 1.924
Engine Speed (rpm) 1200 X 0.00380 = 4.56
Altitude (ft.) 1500 X 0.001 = 1.50
Intercept 1.0 X --22.2 = --22.2
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure = 29
(Inches Hg gauge)

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Table 35. F2895GL BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = _____ X 0.0112 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.123 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.171 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0112 =
Intercept 1.0 X 39.5 = 39.5
Calculated BHP =

Table 36. F2895GL Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) ____ /Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = ______ X 86.5 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0148 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.00380 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --22.2 = --22.2
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

Table 37. F3521GL BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = _____ X 0.0140 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.0166 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.226 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0140 =
Intercept 1.0 X 40.2 = 40.2
Calculated BHP =

Table 38. F3521GL Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) ____ /Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = ______ X 71.2 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.00138 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.00369 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --22.7 = --22.7
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

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Table 39. L5108GL BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = _____ X 0.0199 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.957 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.359 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0199 =
Intercept 1.0 X 106 = 106
Calculated BHP =

Table 40. L5108GL Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) ____ /Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = ______ X 49.9 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0479 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.00018 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --22.9 = --22.9
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

Table 41. L5790GL BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = _____ X 0.0227 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.575 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.364 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0227 =
Intercept 1.0 X 91.5 = 91.5
Calculated BHP =

Table 42. L5790GL Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) ____ /Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = ______ X 43.3 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0244 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.00194 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --21.5 = --21.5
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

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Table 43. L5794LT BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) X 22.9 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --0.609 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.981 =
Ignition Timing (°BTDC) X 20.45 =
Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä) X --1.05 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X --116.94 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0117 =
Intercept 1.0 X 265.3 = 265.3
Calculated BHP =

Table 44. L5794LT Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) X 0.0437 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0266 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X --0.0428 =
Ignition Timing (°BTDC) X --0.893 =
Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä) X 0.046 =
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) X 5.11 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0005 =
Intercept 1.0 X --11.59 = --11.59
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

Table 45. L7042GL BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = _____ X 0.0281 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --2.01 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.461 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0281 =
Intercept 1.0 X 255 = 255
Calculated BHP =

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Table 46. L7042GL Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) ____ /Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = ______ X 35.1 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0691 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.00300 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --27.9 = --27.9
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

Table 47. P9390GL BHP Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) ____ X Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = _____ X 0.0375 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X --1.06 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.473 =
Altitude (ft.) X --0.0375 =
Intercept 1.0 X 335 = 335
Calculated BHP =

Table 48. P9390GL Intake Manifold Pressure Prediction


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Power (BHP) ____ /Engine Speed (rpm) ____ = ______ X 26.4 =
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) X 0.0278 =
Engine Speed (rpm) X 0.00699 =
Altitude (ft.) X 0.001 =
Intercept 1.0 X --28.3 = --28.3
Calculated Intake
Manifold Pressure =
(Inches Hg gauge)

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