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QSK78 G-Drive Mechanical Product
QSK78 G-Drive Mechanical Product
QSK78 G-Drive Mechanical Product
Engineering
Bulletin
Title: This CEB is for the following applications:
QSK78 G-Drive Mechanical Product
Information Automotive Industrial Marine
G-Drive
Date: 10 July 2019 Refer to CEB00044 for Safety Practices, CEB Number: 00092
Guidelines and Procedures
Introduction
This CEB introduces the QSK78 engine for use in G-Drive and Power Generation applications.
The QSK78 has been developed to provide a cost competitive, emissions compliant engine model up to 3,778 bhp
with 6 turbos and 4,060 bhp with 4 turbos (number of turbos is dependent on the selected rating). The QSK78 is
designed to meet present and future competitive pressures and worldwide emissions regulations.
Several advanced engine technologies are used to meet legislative and customer requirements regarding
emissions. These include: a high-pressure (HPI-PT) full-authority electronic fuel system, cast iron pistons, and
employing low temperature after-cooling (LTA) systems. Figure 1 shows the QSK78 G-Drive Engine.
Figure 1. QSK78 4-Turbo G-Drive Engine (left) and 6-Turbo G-Drive Engine (right)
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List of Figures
Figure 1. QSK78 4-Turbo G-Drive Engine (left) and 6-Turbo G-Drive Engine (right) ................................................1
Figure 2. QSK78 Cylinder Block .................................................................................................................................5
Figure 3. Damper for the QSK78 ................................................................................................................................5
Figure 4. Cylinder Head ..............................................................................................................................................6
Figure 5. Geartrain as viewed from the front of the engine. .......................................................................................6
Figure 6. Fuel Pump and Filter canisters being used in Parallel ................................................................................7
Figure 7. Fuel System Flow ........................................................................................................................................8
Figure 8: QSK78 Single Stage Cooling System Flow Diagram ............................................................................... 10
Figure 9. LTC Connection Definition ....................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 10. HTC Connection Definition ..................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 11: Cummins EliminatorTM Oil Flow Diagram ............................................................................................... 12
Figure 12. Centinel Flow Diagram ........................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 13. Double deep oil pan used on the QSK78 engine ................................................................................... 14
Figure 14: QSK78 Lifting Brackets .......................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 15. Cummins Breather for the QSK78 Engine ............................................................................................. 15
Figure 16. GCS Controls System ............................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 17. PGI Controls System .............................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 18: QSK78 Flywheel Housing ...................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 19: Difference between EE, PU, EH Selectable, and EH Dependent Options Graphic............................... 19
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Cylinder Block
The QSK78 cylinder block, shown in Figure 2 below, is a robust design that is made of a one-piece iron casting.
It has a durable design to absorb internal forces and to enable resilient mounting. The bore of the QSK78 is 170
mm, the stroke is 190 mm, and the angle between the two banks is 60 degrees. The engine uses pressed-in
removable cylinder liners that incorporate a top-stop liner design. The design incorporates special honing for oil
control and related piston ring wear. This design also provides improved top ring cooling, improved resistance to
liner cavitation, and improvements to cylinder head attachment joint due to lower bending stress.
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Crankshaft/Dampers
The crankshaft is made of forged high tensile steel. The 520-mm diameter dual viscous dampers are mounted on
the front crankshaft nose. This dampens the crankshaft torsional vibration and reduces gear train wear. The
damper is shown in Figure 3.
Cylinder Head
The cylinder head, shown in Figure 4, is made of cast iron and features two intake valves and two exhaust valves
per cylinder. The head incorporates high efficiency coolant jackets for improved cooling of the thermally loaded
combustion deck.
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Gear Housing/Geartrain
The cast iron front gear housing encloses the heavy-duty front gear train, which has low gear loading and robust
fatigue strength. The QSK78 gear train differs from that of the QSK60 gear train, the major items including a split
crank gear, larger 6-bolt idler shaft, and larger gear teeth. Figure 5 and Table 3 show and give Geartrain
information.
Table 3. Geartrain Information
Item
Gear Description Rotation
Number
1 Crankshaft (rear) CW
2 Crankshaft (front) CW
8 7 3 Lube Pump Idler CCW
6 4 Lube Pump Drive CW
5 Accessory Comp Idler CCW
9 6 Cam Comp Idler CCW
12
1 7 Left Bank Cam CW
5
2 8 Right Bank Cam Idler CW
9 Right Bank Cam CCW
11 10
13 10 Water Pump Idler CCW
3 11 Water Pump CW
12 Fuel Pump Drive CW
4 13 LTA Pump Drive CW
Fuel System
The QSK78 uses the Cummins High Pressure Injection PT (HPI-PT) full-authority electronic fuel system for G-
Drive engines. The HPI-PT fuel system boasts reduced emissions, improved fuel economy and power. The HPI-
PT fuel system is managed by a G-Drive Governor Control System (GCS) controller, which is provided in a kit for
off engine mounting in the genset control panel. In addition to the GCS controller, the HPI-PT fuel system is also
managed by the Power Generation Interface (PGI) which includes an on engine CM2250.
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The HPI fuel injection is characterized as an open nozzle system that provides a “soft” start of injection, and thus
lower combustion noise. Injection timing is infinitely variable which allows optimization for emissions, fuel economy,
and operating environment.
The QSK78 fuel rail flow is fed to each bank from each end of the engine to help reduce start of injection (SOI)
variation. The fuel manifolds are located outside the air intake manifolds and have five drillings running the length
of the manifold. The top two drillings are for timing, the middle is the drain, and the bottom two are for the fueling
rail. The left bank fuel for the rail and timing is fed to the fuel manifold by tubes routed from the left bank fuel block
located behind the Electronic Control Valve Assembly (ECVA). The right bank fuel for the rail and timing is fed
across the block to the right bank fuel block located behind the Eliminator and then to the fuel manifold by tubes.
Fuel Cooling
All QSK78 engine applications are required to adhere to the 71 °C (160 °F) maximum fuel supply temperature
specification. Due to the increased fuel heat rejection, ∼45 kWm (2500 BTU/min), the use of a fuel cooler in the
fuel return line is required. See the rating data sheet for the specific fuel heat rejection requirement.
For further information refer to CEB00598 “Installation Requirements – Fuel Temperature”.
The QSK78 has an electronically controlled variable pressure gear pump designed to meet the performance
characteristics for the HPI-PT system. The fuel pump is located at the left bank towards the front of the engine.
The fuel inlet connection is a 2 in. -12 O-Ring face seal (ORFS) located at the rear of the double fuel filter
housing. The fuel drain connection is a 1 7/8 in. -12 37-degree flare located on the top left bank side of the gear
housing with the fitting orientation downward. The drain fitting has a built-in check valve to prevent reverse flow of
fuel into the engine.
Fuel Filters
The engine uses a double fuel filter housing system with six 10-micron spin-on fuel filters located on the left bank
of the engine. Service filters will be Cummins Filtration FS 1006. Figure 6 shows the fuel pump and filter canisters
and Figure 7 is the Fuel System flow diagram.
Fuel Inlet
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The QSK78 uses the HPI-PT fuel system. The maximum fuel return flows will be at rated speed, with no load.
Care must be taken to not exceed the maximum inlet and return restrictions. The fuel lines must be sized for the
flows given in Table 4:
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The QSK78 will be using a Two Pump-Two Loop (2P2L) cooling circuit with an engine loop and a Low
Temperature After cooling (LTA) loop. The engine loop operates at relatively higher temperatures and is
therefore referred to as the High Temperature Circuit (HTC). The LTA loop operates at lower temperatures and is
therefore often referred to as the Low Temperature Circuit (LTC).
The two circuits make use of two separate coolant pumps. The high output LTA coolant pump is used to circulate
coolant to the aftercoolers and is located at the front left bank side of the engine. The main engine coolant pump
is used to circulate coolant through the engine, oil coolers, etc. and is located at the front right bank side of the
engine. Two separate radiators are required, one for the engine heat rejection (engine radiator) and the other
radiator for aftercooler heat rejection (LTA radiator). Separate thermostats control the LTC and the HTC. There are
eight thermostats (four per side) used for the HTC, with the thermostats located in the thermostat housing at the
front center of the engine. There are four thermostats used for the LTC, with the thermostats located inside the box
at the front left bank.
A common surge tank or individual surge tanks can be used for both cooling circuits. If a common tank is used
the LTC and HTC circuits can be filled simultaneously. As a common reservoir, the surge tank allows a small
quantity of coolant from both circuits to be mixed during engine operation, increasing the LTC heat rejection.
OEM’s need to make provisions for make up lines and venting.
The surge tank(s) should be designed to reduce the turbulence in the tank so that acceptable deaeration and draw
down are achieved. Baffles may need to be incorporated into the surge tank to reduce turbulence. Petcocks on
water cooled bearing housing turbos need to be kept open at the time of initial filling of the system.
A mixture of 50/50 water and antifreeze is recommended with Cummins Filtration Fleetguard Fully Formulated
Coolant. Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) must always be used, and the Fleetguard SCA is known
specifically as “DCA4” in the marketplace. The two spin-on coolant filters contain 46 units of SCA (23 units each).
Additional SCA must be added to the system. The quantity of DCA4 coolant additive needs to be calculated
based upon total system capacity (HTC circuit + LTC circuit + radiators + plumbing). It is recommended that 3.0
units of DCA4 per gallon be used for initial coolant precharge. Minimum level of DCA4 should never be below 1.2
units per gallon of coolant.
Reference - Service Bulletin # 3666132, Cummins Coolant Requirements and Maintenance
- O&M Manual Bulletin # 3666714, QSK78 Operation and Maintenance Manual
Coolant Filters are not required for the LTC. If separate surge tanks are used, both systems should be filled with
the proper level of SCAs. However, it is not required to provide filters to maintain the SCAs for the LTC. There is
no need for separate filters for the LTC, since the coolant gets mixed in a common surge tank. Figure 8 shows the
Cooling System Flow Diagram for the QSK78 single-stage configuration.
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The venting of the QSK78 engine is similar to the QSK45/60 engines. Venting for both the aftercoolers LTC and
the jacket water HTC is done at thermostat housing. Open all turbo petcocks when filling the cooling system, and
close after a steady stream of coolant flows from each. Please see installation drawing for vent locations.
The HTC loop connection points are two 75-mm diameter openings with three-bolt flange, using M10x1.5-6H
threads. The LTC loop connection point is a 65-mm diameter opening with three-bolt flange, using M10x1.5-6H
threads. See Figures 9 and 10 for interface details.
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The Cummins Eliminator™ lube oil filter, shown in Figure 8, is standard equipment and is the only option available
for the QSK78 engine. This allows for increased productivity and reduced cost over the life of the engine, with
reduced downtime. The Eliminator™ filter is a combination of an automatic, self-cleaning full flow filter and a
centrifugal bypass filter housed within a single unit, which is engine mounted.
Cummins Filtration has introduced a replacement drop-in disposable rotor solution for centrifuges in EliminatorsTM
and remote centrifuge units used in High Horsepower applications. For the QSK78 engine, the CS41019 replaces
84 pieces with a single, disposable assembly. The new disposable rotor using Cummins Filtration patented SpiraTec
technology offers easier maintenance and considerable cost savings without any compromise in filtration
performance. The full flow automatic, self-cleaning portion is a filter that screens particles as small as 20 microns
from the oil flow. Ninety-five percent of the oil that passes through the automatic stage 1 filter goes directly into
lubricating the engine. The remaining five percent is used to backflush the filter, keeping it clean. The oil that is
used to backflush the filter is then sent to a centrifugal separator. The spinning action of the disk-stack centrifuge
removes solid particles less than 2 microns in size, depositing the heaviest particles on a replaceable liner inside
the centrifuge bowl. The benefits of the new disposable centrifuge are:
Refer to CEB00201, “Eliminator™ Lubricating Oil Filtration System”, for additional information on Eliminator™.
The Eliminator is only mounted on the right bank (water pump side) of the engine.
A standard spin-on lube filter head uses the same filters as the QSK60. The QSK78 uses 6 spin-on Venturi
combination filters. The Venturi filter design provides for both full flow and bypass lube oil filtration in the same
canister thus eliminating the requirement for bypass filters in Prime Power applications. The Venturi filter utilizes a
synthetic Stratapore™ media with a wire mesh backing for long life. It has a filtration capability of 30 micron.
These Venturi filters will only be mounted on the right bank (water pump side) of the engine.
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The Centinel™ Continuous Oil Replacement System is optional equipment for the QSK78 Power Generation
engine, and is a means of disposing of used engine oil in a productive manner as engine fuel. The Centinel™
system significantly reduces maintenance costs while maximizing uptime and productivity. This is done through
optimized oil management and enhanced engine protection with a system, which ensures that oil quality remains
stable and thus gives greater protection over the long run. The Centinel™ Flow Diagram is given in Figure 12.
This patented system utilizes the concept of burning used engine oil at a rate dependent upon load factor.
Centinel™ can be purchased in a “burn-only” or “burn and make-up” configurations. Both systems pull oil from the
engine rifle and meter it into the fuel inlet. With the “burn and make-up” system the burned oil is replaced by the
addition of oil from a remote auxiliary oil tank. The Centinel system does not make up for the normal oil burned by
the engine. Therefore, the operator will still need to do the routine oil level checks.
Reference - CEB00610, “Industrial HHP Products for Oil Service Interval Extension”
- CEB00610 Attachment A, “Chart Method for Oil Drain Interval Estimation”
LOW OIL
LEVEL
SENSOR FUEL INJECTOR / FUEL FILTER
CYLINDER HEAD
Oil Pan
The QSK78 engine utilizes an oil pan adapter and a bolt-on sump. Sumps can be added to four locations on the
pan adapter. The addition of the sump will provide increased capacity for meeting oil change requirements. The
QSK78 double-deep and full sump pans have oil capacities of 287.7 liters (76 gallons) and 412.6 liters
(109 gallons), respectively. Figure 13 shows the double deep sump / cast aluminum oil pan.
Angularity for the QSK78 engine is 15 degrees in all directions. In addition, breather angularity is also available at
9 degrees (Front Up Engine Angularity), 9 degrees (Front Down Engine Angularity) and 8 degrees (Side to side
Engine Angularity).
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Figure 13. Double deep oil pan used on the QSK78 engine
Oil Types
Standard oils are the oils meeting the requirements of American Petroleum Institute (API) and CF4. Premium oils
are the oil meeting the requirements of API CH4 or greater.
The QSK78 uses six HX83 high efficiency CTT turbochargers for the G-6 rating and four HX83, HX82, HE851, or
HE800FG turbochargers for all other ratings. The turbocharger model is dependent on the selected fuel rating.
The turbocharger inlet air connection provides 139-mm O.D. with a 142-mm raised bead for hose connections.
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The standard lifting arrangement for the QSK78 utilizes four lifting hooks located on rocker housings shown in
Figure 14. Each lifting bracket is mounted to the engine block using four M14x2.0 cap screws.
Breather
A single open crankcase breather, shown in Figure 15, is incorporated into the left bank of the QSK78 engine.
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Electronic
Service
Tool
Service Tool
Interface
GOEM
Controls
GOEM
Interface
GCS
Controller
Engine Alternator
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Starters
The present available starter arrangement requires: Three 24V Delco Remy 50MT-400 starters, locating two on
the left bank and one on the right bank. The QSK78 Power Generation engine has a starter option (ST option)
that doesn’t include pre-lube systems and other ST options that include remote or on engine pre-lube systems.
The option with no pre-lube device fitted is for StandBy applications that require immediate startup for power
generation and cannot take the time to pre-lube the engine.
Flywheel Housing
The flywheel housing offered for the QSK78 is a SAE “00” housing that has three magnetic pickup (speed sensor)
locations, at 10, 11, and 1 o-clock positions as viewed from the rear. Two magnetic pickup holes are currently
dedicated for use by OEM/customers. One location is currently used for the engine GCS/PGI system. All
magnetic pickup holes available are M22 STOR threads. Figure 18 shows the QSK78 flywheel housing.
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The clockwise rotation (as viewed facing the front of the engine) of the drives is the same as the QSKV engines.
The ratio is as follows:
Alternator
The alternator drive pulley is available on the right bank of the engine. The QSK78 alternator drive can provide
power to a 240 Amp alternator. A 5-groove poly-vee pulley and belt are utilized for alternator drives at or below
100 Amp. Above 100 Amp, a 10-groove poly-vee pulley and belt are used. The 240 Amp alternator drive option
incorporates a backside automatic idler arrangement. The alternator drive is a dependent option (EH) that is driven
out when the customer selects the alternator (EE) and alternator mounting (EH) options. Figure 19 shows each of
these separate options.
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Alternator Mounting
(EH option)
Alternator
(EE option) Alternator Drive Pulley
(EH dependent option)
Figure 19: Difference between EE, PU, EH Selectable, and EH Dependent Options Graphic
Fan Drive
Currently the only Fan Drive option available on the QSK78 configuration is a no content option. Fan Drive is a
responsibility of the OEM. Please contact your Application Engineer if further assistance is required.
Service Accessibility
Check QuickServe Online (https://quickserve.cummins.com/) for maintenance and inspection requirements and
intervals. The clearance guidelines in the table below can be used to assess service accessibility for engine
components during the installation review.
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Reference Documentation
For engine installation drawings and engine datasheets, visit the QSK78 G-Drive GCE webpage.
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