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ACERT Technology
for C7 and C9
On-Highway Engines
Introduction to Mechanical
Changes
Topics Covered
! General introduction
! Iron changes
! Electronics
• Electronic changes are covered separately
ACERT:
! Advanced
! Combustion
! Emissions
! Reduction
! Technology
Nomenclature
C7 C9
C7 and C9 Commonality:
! New injector
! New HEUI pump
! 48 tooth timing strategy
! Sensor strategy
! ECM: ADEM III (with new software)
! Aftertreatment: Oxidation catalyst
C7 Engine Specs:
Cylinder head:
• Injector bore changed to
match new injector
• Bolt pattern changed for
isolated valve cover base
Cylinder block:
• Strengthened for higher
cylinder pressure
New Design for C7
!Valve cover
!Valve cover base
New Design for C7
! Side cover
breather
C9 Engine Specs:
! Disp. = 8.8 liters (537 cu in )
! Bore = 112 mm (4.4 in)
! Stroke = 149 mm (5.9 in)
! Dry wt. (approx) = 589 kg
(1500 lbs )
! Length = 668 mm (42 in)
! Width = 838 mm (33 in)
! Height = 965 mm (38 in)
! ATAAC
! Planned ratings: 204 kW to
296 kW (275 hp to 400 hp)
! 8% new content
C9 Block
! No spacer plate - fewer
sealing joints for reduced
risk of leaks
! Internal oil cooler for
reduced weight and
engine width
! High coolant and oil flow
for long engine life
C9 Block
! Stronger block to allow
increased cylinder
pressure
! Strengthened flywheel
housing joint for longer
life
! Serpentine heavy duty
design for lower noise
C9 Mid-Supported
Wet Liner
! Removable for excellent
rebuildability
! Allows higher top piston
ring position, improved fuel
consumption and emissions
! Induction hardened, plateau
honed, high strength grey
iron for increased life
C9 Cylinder Head
! 4 valve, cross flow head for
improved air flow, fuel
consumption and emissions
! Stiffer structure for improved
strength, sealing, durability and
reusability
! 6 bolt cylinder head to block
joint for improved combustion
gas sealing, minimized bore /
liner distortion
C9 Crankshaft
! Forged steel
! Induction hardened journals and fillets
! Regrindable
C9 Connecting Rod
! Larger
displacement pump
! Higher hydraulic
pressure capability
! Larger reservoir
HEUI Pump Drive
! Two different
drive gears:
! 36 teeth for C7
! 31 teeth for C9
HEUI Pump
! Variable
displacement
pump
! Displacement
control vs.
pressure control
! Increased
reliability
Minimum Pressure
Maximum Pressure
Port-metering
Piston Motion
Sleeve Position
(controlled by
actuator) Zero Effective Stroke
Effective stroke
begins at port closing
Pump Operation
Fuel Transfer Pump
Axial inlet
Flow
Side inlet
Aftertreatment
Converter
Can
Inlet Cone Exit
(with Diffuser) Cone
Converter
Components of the
Aftertreatment
Key components:
• Substrate
• Catalyst Coating
Single Channel
(Cross Section)
Substrate
(Honeycomb)
Catalyst Coating
Cat Diesel Oxidation Catalyst
Substrate (ceramic or metallic) Washcoat (Al2O3)
CO CO2
Catalyst - Pt
HC H2O
NOx NOx
PM (soot+SOF+sulfates) PM (soot+sulfates)
O2 O2
Caterpillar On-Highway
Engine Call Center
• Phone (800) 447-4986
• E-mail Call_Cat@cat.com
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