CAT Engine with ACERT
Technology
What does ACERT stands for?
What is ACERT Technology?
What does ACERT Technology look like?
How is ACERT Technology Different?
Is extra maintenance required?
Whats next?
What does ACERT Technology Stand
For?
Advanced
Combustion
Emissions
Reduction
Technology
ACERT Technology
Lack of a hyphen in the model number
indicates an Engine with ACERT Technology:
C-7, C-9 are NOT ACERT engines
C7, C9 ARE ACERT engines
C-15 is not ACERT , C15 IS ACERT Technology
What is ACERT
Technology?
Multiple technologies
Varies by engine family
Varies by engine application
Design strategy
What Does ACERT Technology Look
Like?
Uses Cat ET
Common electronics
from C7 to C32
Full machine
integration (Canbus,
J1939, etc.)
How is ACERT Technology
Different
ACERT Technology is NOT a single
system
Electronic Control
Fuel Delivery
Air Management
After treatment
Noise reduction
Electronic Control
ADEM 4
Processing speeds and
memory increased
New 120 Pin engine
connector
Retains 70 Pin OEM
connector
More fuel maps to
optimize ACERT
technology
HEUI Fuel Delivery C7-C9
HEUI-B and ADEM 4
Trim code flash file
Variable injection
timing
Electronic control of
injected quantity
Optimised fuel
injection pressures
Transient control for
both speeds and
loads
MEUI Fuel Delivery C11C32
Multi Point Calibration Through
Trim Code Flash File
Capable of Pilot and Post
Injection
There is not Manual Injector Trim
Code Calibration
Injector Trim Code available
through SIS or with new injector
replacement
Installing a new flash file similar
to flashing an ECM
MEUI Fuel Delivery C11C32
Camshaft Changes
Revised
profile on the injector lobe
Difficult to see but it can be felt
Facilitates pilot injection capability
Injector lobe profile varies depending on HP rating
Areas of higher roller contact
Primary area of roller markings
(similar to Stage II)
Stage II one main area of
heavy roller contact
Stage IIIa two main areas of
contact
Secondary roller markings
(new with Stage IIIa)
Air Management
New Cylinder Head
CROSSFLOW
Intake and
exhaust ports on
opposite sides of
the head
Air Management
C27-C32 Cylinder Head
Crossflow design
Improved breathing
Reduce pumping loss
Better combustion
Improved performance
Improved power
density
Improved efficiency
C27, C32 Intake
Manifold
Smooth
direct airflow
Reduced air
resistance
Reduce pumping loss
Enhanced turbulence
in cylinder
Improved
performance and
efficiency
Air Management
Wastegate Turbocharger
Provides higher boost over wide range
Improves engine response
Outstanding low end performance
Turbocharger Wastegate
Function
Wastegate Active Reduced BMEP
Wastegate
Boost
Boost
RPM
Noise Reduction
Quiet front
gear train
Optional
laminate
front housing
Improved oil pan isolation
Isolated valve
cover base
Design Strategy
ACERT technology
Few external
changes from
Stage II
Easy changeover
from Stage II to
Stage III a
Excellent power
density
Design Strategy
Increased compression ratio
C15 - 18:1 compression ratio
C18 16.3:1 or 18:1 based on HP rating
Component changes to increase peak
cylinder pressure capability
Improves cold start characteristics
Improves white smoke clean up time
Optimizes ACERT performance
Water Cooled Center
Section
Water cooled
return to
radiator line
Water cooled
turbo supply
line
Water cooled
turbo supply
from water pump
Design Strategy
C15, C32 Connecting Rod
Increase rod diameter
Drilled rod for
lubrication
4 bolts improve
clamping
Designed for durability
Compliments ACERT
Design Strategy C27,
C32
C27, C32 Design
Strategy
Leverage
C15 / C18 technology
MEUI fuel system
Valve train comp.
Increased PCP designs
ACERT technology
Benefits of new technology
Emissions capability
Fuel efficiency
Power density
C27, C32 Front Gear
Train
Pendulum
damper
Proven design (used
since 94)
Used on non-driven
end of cam
Reduces gear noise
Dampens cam flex
to maintain optimal
injection timing
Design Strategy C27,
C32
Increased compression ratio
Component changes to increase peak
cylinder pressure capability
C27 - 18:1 compression ratio
C32 16.5:1 compression ratio
Improves cold start characteristics
Improves white smoke clean up time
Optimizes ACERT performance
C27, C32 Rear Gear
Train
Provides drive for twin
overhead cams
Provides auxiliary drive
capability
Lowers noise vs. front
gear train designs
Only minimal increased
length compared with
3412E
C27, C32 Cylinder
Head
High cam
position
Power to drive
injectors
Short accurate valve /
injector actuation
Optimize timing and
injection
Provides over speed
safety
Enhances performance
and economy
C27, C32 Cylinder
Block
Cross bolted mains and
new material
Allows higher PCP
Increased strength
Maintains critical
alignment
Minimal weight impact
Optimizes ACERT
performance
Cross tie bolts
C7 Pistons
May be steel or
aluminum (based on
rating)
16.5:1 C.R.
Boost varies with
HP rating
C9 Pistons
Articulated two piece design
Steel crown stronger than aluminum
Allows higher top ring installation
C11 to C32 Pistons
Monosteel piston
Forged steel design
High strength
Light weight
Better tolerance control
Rings conform to liner
better
Better oil control
Reduced blow-by
Less liner wear
Two Piston Cooling
Jets
C27, C32 Leak Free
Design
Advanced lower weight block design
Improved joints through out the engine
Oil pan seal
Timing cover
Block to flywheel housing
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Is Extra Maintenance
Required?
500 hr. oil change interval with CAT
DEO (or oil meeting CAT ECF-1 spec)
below 6000 ft. altitude.
250 hr. change interval above 6000 ft.
High load factors and high fuel sulfur
content will affect oil change intervals.
Equipped with Cats new high efficiency
oil filter
S.O.S. sampling
Whats next?
Single Fluid Fuel System
Variable valve Actuator
Smart Waste Gate
After treatment
Other Technologies