CATERPILLAR Engines with


ACERT Technology

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 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?
 What’s 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
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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.)
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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 C11-C32
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 C11-C32
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
Isolated valve
Quiet front cover base
gear train

Optional
laminate
front housing

Improved oil pan isolation

 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 Cross tie bolts
• Maintains critical
alignment
• Minimal weight impact
• Optimizes ACERT
performance
 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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2004A Version,
ECM test mode not available
Pressure Sensor Calibration available
2004B Version,
ECM test mode available
Pressure Sensor Calibration no available
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 Test ECM Cheat Sheet
• Flash the new ECM
• Return to ET
• Click Service, a window will appear. Click Test ECM mode
• Click Activate in lower left corner
• ET will give a warning that it will reconnect
• Click OK
• ET will connect, a window will appear and says ECM is in test
mode with how much time is left
• Program all customer parameters. Including Engine Serial
Number
• Always reactive a test mode when being used in another
enginer
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bellow 170F

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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 Cat’s new high efficiency
oil filter
 S.O.S. sampling
 What’s next?

 Caterpillar Common Rail Fuel

System
 Variable valve Actuator
 Smart Waste Gate
 After treatment
 Other Technologies