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SUPPLY GAS SPECIFICATIONS.

ELEKTRA 85

1. INTRODUCTION
This Product Information document applies to all gas engines with an Elektra-85 gas injection system.

Using an Elektra-85 system is advisable when the gas flow conditions (inlet pressure to the Elektra and gas LHV)
are not compatible with the Elektra-50 system due to its dimensions. It is worth noting that the lower the gas LHV,
the greater the volume of gas necessary for the same level of engine power. Likewise, the lower the fuel gas
pressure is at the inlet of the Elektra system, the greater the volume it takes up.

To determine the suitability of the Elektra-50 system, refer to Product Information IC-G-D-30-015e.

2. GAS PRESSURE RANGE

Correct performance of the Elektra-85 control valve is closely related to the gas inlet pressure and to any
pressure drop inside the valve during the normal operation of the engine.

Inlet pressure to the Elektra-85 control valve must be within the 50-240 mbar range (shown on graphs in Fig. 1 &
2).

NOTE

For gas pressures less than 50mbar at inlet to Elektra 85, please contact GUASCOR. They could affect
accuracy negatively.

The use of the Elektra-85 system where the gas LHV (Low Heat Value) is high can have a negative effect on the
operating accuracy according to the engine power and the inlet gas pressure to the Elektra system. If the inlet
pressure of a high LHV gas is high, small variations in the opening of the Elektra valve or in the supply pressure
can give rise to large fluctuations of engine carburation. Therefore, we specify a maximum gas pressure at the
inlet to the Elektra valve for each type of gas according to the LHV.

NOTE

For certain types of gases, the use of the Elektra-85 system is not suitable. That occurs when the maximum gas
pressure at the inlet to the Elektra valve coincide with or is lower than the lower gas pressure limit at given power
levels.

The following graphs show:

- Fig.1 – The minimum necessary pressure at the inlet to the Elektra-85 system according to the engine power
and the gas quality under normal conditions

- Fig. 2 - The maximum permissible pressure at the inlet to the Elektra-85 system according to the engine power
and the gas quality under normal conditions

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SUPPLY GAS SPECIFICATIONS.

ELEKTRA 85

1-Natural gas (37,5 MJ/Nm3)

MINIMUM PRESSURE ELEKTRA 85 vs MAXIMUM POWER 2-Mine Gas (27,5 MJ/Nm3)
(Gas temperature 25ºC / 40ºC) 3-Sewage gas (22 MJ/Nm3)
4-Landf ill gas (18 MJ/Nm3)
250 5-Landf ill gas (14MJ/Nm3)
6-Syngas (10,1 MJ/Nm3)
7-Syngas (5 MJ/Nm3)
Maximum pressure 240 mbar
40ºC

200 25ºC
40ºC
Inlet pressure (mbar)

25ºC
150
7

100 6
40ºC

5
25ºC 4
50
Minimum Pressure 50 mbar 1, 2, 3, 4

0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300
Engine Power (KW)
Fig.1 Minimum gas pressure at inlet to Elektra 85 vs Maximum Power

The reference gases specified in the previous graph have the following properties:

Density (kg/mn3) LHV (kJ/kg)

Natural Gas 0,80 47200
Mine gas 0,88 31500
Digester Gas 1,17 18800
Landfill Gas A 1,33 13500
Landfill Gas B 1,38 10200
Syngas A 0,89 11400
Syngas B 1,22 4250

NOTE

When the gas temperature is greater than the value mentioned on the graph, the minimum pressure required at
given power increases. Contact GUASCOR.

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SUPPLY GAS SPECIFICATIONS.

ELEKTRA 85

1-Natural gas (37,5 MJ/Nm3)

MAXIMUM PRESSURE ELEKTRA 85 vs MAXIMUM POWER 2-Mine gas (27,5 MJ/Nm3)
(Gas temperature 25ºC) 3-Sewage gas (22 MJ/Nm3)
250 4-Landf ill gas (18 MJ/Nm3)
5-Landf ill gas (14MJ/Nm3)
Maximum pressure 240 mbar
6-Syngas (10,1 MJ/Nm3)

200
6
5
Inlet pressure (mbar)

4
150 3
2

100

50
Minimum Pressure 50 mbar

0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300
Engine power (KW)
Fig. 2 - Maximum gas pressure at inlet to Elektra 85

For optimum performance of carburetion control, it is necessary to have a pressure regulator installed ahead of
the Elektra-85 system. We recommend minimising the volume between both items by placing the regulator near
the engine and linking it to the Elektra-85 valve with a straight fitting at least 5 times the pipe diameter in length.
During stable operation, maximum pressure oscillation should be +/- 2 mbar at inlet to the Elektra-85 system.

With the engine operating at full load, the position of the Elektra-85 valve should be at between 20% and 75% of
its total travel. If the valve is in a position close to the a.m. limits, it is advisable to adjust the pressure regulator,
provided that the installation permits and subject to meeting the inlet pressure and drop pressure requirements, in
order to situate the valve in the recommended position.

3. WORKING TEMPERATURES
Ambient working temperature of the Elektra-85 system: -30 ºC to +80 ºC
Range of gas temperatures in the Elektra-85 system: 0 ºC to +60 ºC
GUASCOR recommended gas temperature in operation: +10 ºC to +45 ºC

NOTE

Synthesis gases produced by pyrolysis of biomass residues can contain paraffin compounds that can condense
and solidify at low temperatures. To avoid problems starting at low ambient temperatures, we recommend using
the heating cable ref. 76.64.316. It contributes to keep the Elektra system at an adequate temperature to prevent
those compounds from condensing and solidifying and the Elektra from being blocked.

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ELEKTRA 85

4. GAS FILTER
To prevent damage, it is necessary to fit a maximum 1-micron mesh filter at the inlet to the gas ramp.

As regards contaminants, gases must meet the requirements specified in Production Information IC-G-D-30-
001e, IC-G-D-30-002e, IC-G-D-30-003e and IC-G-D-30-004e.

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