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Producto: GENERATOR SET

Modelo: G3512H GENERATOR SET GF400128
Configuración: G3512H Generator Set GF400001-UP

Pruebas y Ajustes
G3500H Generator Set Engine
Número de medio -M0078629-03 Fecha de publicación -01/01/2020 Fecha de actualización -06/01/2020

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Air/Fuel Ratio Control - Adjust

SMCS - 1266-025

The air/fuel ratio must be adjusted properly to comply with the emissions requirements of the site.
The correct air/fuel ratio also helps ensure stable operation. To adjust the air/fuel ratio, perform the
following procedure.

1. Connect a properly calibrated emissions analyzer to the exhaust stack.

2. Connect the Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) to the service tool connector.

3. Verify that the configuration parameters for the "Fuel Quality" and the "Gas Specific Gravity"
are programmed correctly. Use the values that are obtained from the Caterpillar Software,
LERW4485, "Gas Engine Rating Pro (GERP)".

Note: Use of only the data from the gas analysis can result in incorrect settings.

4. Verify that the value for the "Fuel Specific Heat Ratio" parameter is correct. Enter a value of
1.4 for processed, dry pipeline natural gas.

5. Start the engine. Increase the engine speed to high idle rpm. Verify that the engine is stable.

If the engine is unstable, perform the following procedure.

a. Record the values for these parameters:

◾ "Governor (Proportional) Gain Percentage"

◾ "Governor (Integral) Stability Percentage"

b. Set the values for the "Governor (Proportional) Gain Percentage" and "Governor
(Integral) Stability Percentage" parameters to 100%.

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c. Adjust the "Fuel Quality" parameter until the engine becomes stable and the exhaust
oxygen is approximately four percent. Verify that the exhaust port temperatures are
below the setpoint for a warning.

d. Adjust the primary governor. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting, "Engine
Governing - Adjust".

6. Close the main circuit breaker for the generator to engage the generator.

Note: When the engine load becomes greater than 40 percent, the air/fuel ratio control will
operate in the feedback mode.

7. Slowly ramp the load up to 30 percent.

Note: When the air/fuel ratio control is in the feedback mode, the Fuel Correction Factor (FCF)
may no longer be 100 percent. The Electronic Control Module may adjust the FCF to
compensate for the fuel quality and for the ambient conditions.

8. Set the "Desired Emission Gain Adjustment" parameter to a value of "100".

9. Verify that the reading on Cat ET for the power output of the generator agrees with the reading
indicated by the switchgear.

If the readings do not agree, adjust the "Generator Output Power Sensor Scale Factor" and/or
the "Generator Output Power Sensor Offset" parameters. Also, make sure that the "Engine
Output Power Configuration" and the "Engine Driven Accessory Load Configuration"
parameters are accurately programmed. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting,
"Electronic Control System Parameters".

10. Slowly ramp up to 70 percent load. Verify that the engine is stable.

If the engine is unstable, adjust the auxiliary governor. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and
Adjusting, "Engine Governing - Adjust".

11. Verify that the NOx emissions are above the desired full load setting.

12. Slowly ramp up to 100 percent load.

13. Verify that the reading on Cat ET for the power output of the generator agrees with the reading
indicated by the switchgear.

14. Adjust the "Desired Emission Gain Adjustment" parameter to obtain the values of emissions
that are required at the site.

◦ To lean the air/fuel mixture, decrease the gain adjustment.

◦ To richen the air/fuel mixture, increase the gain adjustment.

A small change in the "Desired Emission Gain Adjustment" causes a large change in the actual
exhaust emissions. For example, an adjustment of one percent in the value for the parameter
will result in a change of 20 ppm to 40 ppm in the actual level of NOx.

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When you adjust the exhaust emissions, make a small change in the value of the gain. Wait
until the system stabilizes. Check the emissions again. Repeat the process until the desired
emissions level is achieved.

Use the emissions analyzer to verify that the values of emissions meet the requirements of the
site.

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