ACERT Engines

ACERT

What does ACERT stand for?

What is ACERT technology?

How is ACERT technology different?

What does ACERT technology look like?

How does ACERT technology work?

What are the advantages of ACERT technology?

Is extra maintenance required?

ACERT Nomenclature

Lack of a hyphen in the model number indicates an

ACERT technology engine:

C-7 is NOT an ACERT technology engine

C7

is an ACERT technology engine

ACERT Technology
What does ACERT stand
for?

Advanced
Combustion
Emissions
Reduction
Technology

What is ACERT Technology?

ACERT technology is a series of
evolutionary, incremental improvements that
provide a breakthrough engine technology
built on systems and components that have
been developed by Cat with proven reliability.
John Campbell,
director of on- highway engine products,
Caterpillar Power Systems Division

What is ACERT Technology?

Multiple technologies
Varies by engine family
Varies by engine application
Medium duty specs, changes, new
design
Heavy duty specs, changes, new
design

C7 ACERT

C7 Specs
Displacement
liters
Bore
Stroke
mm

= 7.2

= 110 mm
= 127

Compression Ratio 16.5

:1
ATAAC
Up to 330 hp

C7 Specs

Length
mm

= 1074

Width

= 774 mm

Height
1059 mm
Weight

=
= 588 Kg

Design Strategy

Leverage 3126B core structure

Enhancements over 3126B
ACERT technology
Improved injector and pump
Increased peak cylinder
pressure
Noise reductions

C9 ACERT

Development

Cylinder head modified

Front housing & gear
train
ADEM4 ECM
HEP 10 oil pump

Fuel Injection System

HEUI- B and ADEM 4
Variable injection timing
Electronic control of
injected quantity
Optimized fuel injection
pressures
Transient control for both
speeds and loads
Common base injector to
C9

Fuel System Components

Unit Injector

HI 315- B injector
Common with C9

Fuel System Components

High Pressure Pump
HEP-10 pump replaces
HEP-8
Larger displacement pump
Higher rail pressure
capability
Larger reservoir
Variable displacement
pump
Displacement control vs.
pressure control

Fuel System Components

High Pressure Pump

36 tooth drive gear for

C7 HEP-10 pump
Cast Iron pump
mounting flange

Fuel System Components

High Pressure Pump

Fuel System Components

High Pressure Pump
Port- metering
Piston Motion

Full Effective Stroke

Sleeve Position
(Controlled by Actuator)
Zero Effective Stroke

Effective Stroke Begins

at Port Closed

Fuel System Components

Fuel Transfer Pump

The fuel transfer pump (FTP) is the only

serviceable component
FTP field service kit available
Service instructions included with kit

ADEM 4 Electronic Engine

Control

1987

1991

1993

1998 32-bit

8-bit
PEEC II

Advanced
8-bit
PEEC III

Two 8-bit
ADEM II

ADEM III

2004 32-bit
ADEM 4

ADEM 4
Processing speeds and memory
increased
New 120 Pin engine connector
Retains 70 Pin OEM connector
More fuel maps to optimize
ACERT technology
Better performance
Better efficiency

ADEM 4
No change in OEM / machine
interface
Uses Cat ET
Common electronics from C6.6 to
C32
Allows greater protection and
prognostics
Full machine integration (Can bus,
J1939, etc.)

ADEM 4
Throttle input strategy
Multi- throttle capability
Configures throttle input priority
Engine control system options
Full range governor
Min max governor
Speed droop control
Simulates mechanical fuel system
performance
Adjustable from 0- 10% droop

ADEM 4
High speed 2- way communications
Standard link for all C- series engines
Broadcasts engine performance,
status and diagnostic information
Supports messages for powertrain
integration
Interfaces with Cat Messenger and
analog gauges

Turbocharger
Single wastegate turbocharger
Provides higher boost over
wide range
Improves engine response
Outstanding low end
performance
Improved peak torque

Turbocharger Wastegate
Function
Boost

Improved Response

RPM

Elevated BMEP

Turbocharger Wastegate
Function

Wastegate Active Reduced BMEP

Wastegate
Boost

Boost

RPM

Turbocharger Wastegate
Function
Actuator
Hose

Wastegate
Actuator

Cylinder Head
Cross-flow design

New injector bore

3 valves per
cylinder

with improved O-ring

sleeve

Cylinder Head
Head Bolt Torque Sequence

Cylinder Head
Head bolt torque procedure
Tighten bolts 1- 14 in numerical sequence to 300 +/- 15
Nm
Loosen bolts 1- 14
Tighten bolts 1- 14 in numerical sequence to 130 +/- 15
Nm
Retighten bolts 1- 14 in numerical sequence to 130 +/15 Nm
Turn bolts 1- 14 in numerical sequence an additional 90
deg.
Tighten bolts 15- 20 to a torque of 55 +/- 7 Nm

Cylinder Head
Valve Lash Adjustment
Set number 1 cylinder to TDC compression
Adjust number 1,2, and 4 intake valves*
Adjust number 1,3, and 5 exhaust valves**
Turn crankshaft 360 deg.
Adjust number 3,5, and 6 intake valves*
Adjust number 2,4, and 6 exhaust valves**
Tighten adjusting screw locknut to 30 +/- 7 Nm
* 0.38 mm +/- .08 for intake valves
** 0.64 mm +/- .08 for exhaust valves

Cylinder Head
Isolated valve cover

Cylinder Head
Isolated valve cover

Increased strength block

material for peak cylinder
pressure increase
Increased width for improved
oil seal and oil pan seal

Cylinder Block
Cylinder block
Increased tensile strength
Higher peak cylinder pressures
Burns hot, burns clean
Improved thermal efficiency
Enhanced sealing surface
Side cover
One side cover group with wiring harness ties
Easy maintenance

Cylinder Block
Breather
Moved down to decrease
the engine height
Oil manifold redesigned to
accommodate breather
Straight thread O ring for
fluid connections

Pistons

May be steel or aluminum (based on

rating)
16.5: 1 C. R.
Boost varies with HP rating

Pistons
Top and intermediate rings installed with
up marking towards the top of the
piston
All ring end gaps to be 120 degrees apart
Piston crown boss marked with white
spot on the front pin boss
Single orifice piston cooling jet

Connecting Rods

Heavy duty design

Forged steel
Increased
strength
Fractured- split
design
Perfect joint
alignment

Connecting Rods
Lubricate rod bolt seating
faces on the cap with clean
engine oil or anti- seize
Orient the cap so that
bearing tabs line up across
the joint face.
Tighten each bolt to 70 +/5 Nm
Tighten each bolt an
additional 120 +/- 5 deg.

Front Housing

Changed to accommodate HEP 10

pump
Improved sealing between pump
and housing
High capacity gear train for 60 hp
PTO