PRODUCT INFORMATION INDEX DATE

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SUPPLY GAS SPECIFICATIONS.

ELEKTRA 50

1. INTRODUCTION
This Product Information document applies to all gas engines with an Elektra-50 gas injection system.

2. GAS PRESSURE RANGE

Correct performance of the Elektra-50 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-50 control valve must be within the 50-240 mbar range (shown on graph in Fig. 1).

NOTE

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

The following graph shows the minimum necessary pressure as measured at inlet to Elektra-50 according to
engine power and gas quality under normal conditions.

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

MINIMUM PRESSURE ELEKTRA 50 vs MAXIMUM POWER 2-Mine gas (27,5 MJ/Nm3)
3-Sewage gas (22 MJ/Nm3)
(Gas temperature 25ºC / 40ºC) 4-Landf ill gas (18 MJ/Nm3)
250 5-Landf ill gas (14MJ/Nm3)
6-Syngas (10,1 MJ/Nm3)
Maximum pressure 240 mbar
40ºC 25ºC 40ºC 25ºC

200
40ºC 25ºC
Inlet pressure (mbar)

40ºC 25ºC
150
6 5
4
40ºC
3
100
2 25ºC

50
Minimum pressure 50 mbar 1

0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300
Engine Power (KW)

Fig.1 Minimum Pressure at Elektra 50 vs Maximum Power

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 PRODUCT INFORMATION INDEX DATE
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IC-G-D-30-015e B Mary 2009

SUPPLY GAS SPECIFICATIONS.

ELEKTRA 50

NOTE

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

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 0,89 11400

For optimum performance of carburation control, it is necessary to have a pressure regulator installed ahead of
the Elektra-50 system. We recommend minimising the volume between both items by placing the regulator near
the engine and linking it to the Elektra-50 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-50 system.

With the engine operating at full load, the position of the Elektra-50 valve should be at between 20% and 70% 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-50 system: -30 ºC to +80 ºC
Range of gas temperatures in the Elektra-50 system: 0 ºC to +60 ºC
GUASCOR recommended gas temperature in operation: +10 ºC to +40 ºC

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, IC-G-D-30-004e, IC-G-D-30-013e and IC-G-D-30-018e.

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