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Gas Engines Waukesha Knock Index* (WKI*)

VHP* L7042GSI with ESM*

Waukesha Knock Index Power Curve
130°F (54°C) Intercooler Water
180°F (82°C) Jacket water temperature

160
Overload
150
Allowable Load BMEP (psi)

140

130

Continuous Load
120

110

100

90
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110

NOTES:
1. A computer program to calculate Waukesha Knock Index (WKI) and Saturated Lower Heating Value (SLHV) of the fuel gas is
available from Waukesha Application Engineering.
2. Ignition timing [controlled by the Engine System Manager (ESM)] is variable depending on load and speed.
3. A calculated WKI value must be entered into the ESM using the Electronic Service Program (ESP) for proper ignition timing
determination by the ESM.
4. Performance indicated above applies for 700 to 1200 engine rpm.
5. Allowable power with 85°F (29.5°C) intercooler water temperature is 4.7% above the power values shown.
6. Site condition derates apply as follows (Ref. S-8154 latest version):
Ambient Air Temp. 1% per 10°F (5.5°C) above 100°F (38°C)
Altitude 2% per 1000 ft (305 m) above 6000 ft (1825 m)
Combustion Air Inlet Temp. (LFPS only) 4.0% per 10°F (5.5°C) above 100°F (38°C)
Altitude (LFPS only) 2% per 1000 ft (305 m) above 3000 ft (914 m)
Jacket Water Outlet Temp. 180°F (82°C) Maximum
7. Ratings apply for fuels above 700 Btu/scf (27.56 MJ/nm3) SLHV.
8. For fuels outside the ranges covered here contact Waukesha Application Engineering.
9. For intermittent duty ratings contact Waukesha Application Engineering.

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ISO Standard Power Relationship to EN: 140942

Ref.
Waukesha Knock Index For S
DATE: 4/07
VHP L7042GSI with ESM 7079-34