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ACERT Technology
for Off-Highway C27
Engines

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 ACERT Technology
 What does ACERT stand for?
 What is ACERT Technology?
 What engines are affected?
 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?

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 ACERT Technology

What does ACERT stand for?

Advanced
Combustion
Emissions
Reduction
Technology

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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

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 How is the C27 Affected?

 C27 ACERT is based off the 3412E

platform
 Displacement remains the same
•Bore remains 137mm
•Stroke remains 152mm

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C27 ACERT

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 Performance Ratings – HP*
C27
Machine Rating
Horsepower
A 730
B 820
C 900
D 1000
E 1100
*Preliminary, subject to change

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 C27 / C32 Performance

2100 rpm provides

•Widest operating A
range B

POWER
C
•Easiest match in D
changeover E
1800 rpm provides
•Best fuel economy
•Best heat rejection
1300 1500 1700 1900 2100
•Less noise
RPM

Full power from 1800 to 2100 rpm

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Engine Features

C27 ACERT

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 Design Strategy
Leverage 3412E core V-12
structure structure and
reduce percent of new
content
Proven reliability
Thousands in operation
Dominates most high power
industrial segments

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 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

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 Design Strategy
Current design from New designs
3412E, C15 and C18 •Cylinder head modified
•Piston, rings, liners scaled from C15 / C18
•Connecting rods •Rear gear train drive
•Intake manifolds •Overhead cams
•Modified 3412E block •Front housing & gear
•MEUI injector train
•Valves, springs, seats •ADEM 4TM ECM
•Cam lobes & bearings •Cross bolted main caps
•Rod bearings •Cam dampening system

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 Design Strategy C27
Increased compression ratio
Component changes to increase peak
cylinder pressure capability
• C27 - 18:1 compression ratio
Improves cold start characteristics
Improves white smoke clean up time
Optimizes ACERT performance

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 Validation Strategy
Rigorous endurance testing
Over 40,000 hours per model
Specialized tests include:
• Thermal abuse
• Cold start qualification
• Over speed qualification
• Crankshaft structure
• Head / block structure
• Emissions certification

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 ACERT Multiple Injection
Capability
MEUI and ADEM 4
• Variable Injection timing
• Controls quantity of fuel
• Optimises fuel pressure
• Transient control for both
speeds and loads

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 Fuel System
Mechanical Electronic Unit Injector
• Proven design
• Proven high reliability
Enhanced design
• Multiple injection
• Rate shaping
• 30,000 PSI peak injection
• pressure
• Outstanding atomization
• Improved combustion

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 A4 Engine Control Module

Generations of Experience

1987 1991 1993 1998 32-bit 2004 32-bit

8-bit Advanced Two 8-bit ADEM III
8-bit ADEM II ADEM 4
PEEC II
PEEC III

Proven Reliability

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 A4 Testing

Extreme temperatures
Vibration
Salt spray
Electrostatic

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 A4 Specifics
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

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 A4 Specifics
No change in OEM / machine
interface
Worldwide service network
Using Cat ET
Common electronics from
C6.6 – C32
Allows greater protection and
prognostics
Full machine integration
(Canbus, J1939, etc.)

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 New A4 Features
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

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 A4 CAN J1939 Data Link

High speed 2-way communications

Standard SAE link for all C-series
engines
Broadcasts engine performance,
status and diagnostic information
Supports messages for powertrain
integration
Interface with Cat Messenger and
analog gauges

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

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 Turbocharger Wastegate Function
Boost
Elevated BMEP

Improved Response

RPM

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Turbocharger Wastegate Function

Wastegate Active – Reduced BMEP

Wastegate
Boost
Boost

RPM

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 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

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 Cylinder Head

Crossflow design
• Improved breathing
• Reduce pumping loss
• Better combustion
• Improved performance
• Improved power density
• Improved efficiency

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 Cylinder Head

Single piece design

• Rigid head becomes part of
the engine structure
• Allows high cam position
• Provides best power
density with lighter block
• Reduces leaks

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 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

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 Piston / Rod / Liner
Leverage C15 / C18 iron
into C27
Piston, liner, rod, cooling jet
and piston pin
Validated components
Proven reliable components
High volume components
High parts commonality

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 C27 Connecting Rod
Assembly
Connecting
rod cap uses
four bolts

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 Piston
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

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 Hardened Plateau Honed Liner
Two step honing process:
•Deep grooves for oil retention Smooth Surface
•Tops smoothed off to reduce wear
and better contact
•Reduces blow by
•Improves oil control and
consumption

Deep Cuts

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 Intake Manifold
Smooth direct airflow
• Reduced air resistance
• Reduce pumping loss
• Enhanced turbulence in
cylinder
• Eliminates after cooler
leak issues with ATAAC
• Improved performance
and efficiency

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 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

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 Front Gear Train
Pendulum

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

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 Leak Free Design
Advanced lower weight block design
Improved joints through out the engine
• Oil pan seal
• Timing cover
• Block to flywheel housing
All fluid connections sealed with standard
thread “O” ring design

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Specifications

C27 ACERT

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 Specifications

Model C27

Rated RPM 2100

Displacement 27 L (1647 cu. In.)

Bore 137.2mm (5.402 in.)

Stroke 152.4mm (6.000 in.)

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 Specifications

Model C27
Length 2120 mm (83.5 in.)

Width 1483 mm (58.4 in.)

Height 1496 mm (58.9 in.)

Weight 2372 kg (5219 lbs.)

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 Maintenance Information
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

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 High Efficiency Oil Filters
Revolutionary filter design
• Increased contamination
control
• Double the efficiency without
increasing the changing
interval
• Reduces wear on all oil
lubricated surfaces

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Comparisons

C27 vs. 3412E

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 C27 ACERT vs. 3412E Tier 2
Model C27 ACERT 3412E
Rated Power 671 kw (900 hp) 671 kw (900 hp)
Max RPM 2100 2100
Displacement 27 L (1647 in cu) 27 L (1647 in cu)
Bore 137 mm (5.39 in) 137 mm (5.39 in)
Stroke 152 mm (5.98 in) 152 mm (5.98 in)
Size (LWH) 2083 x 1473 x 1499 mm 1996 x 1483 x 1496 mm

Weight 2367 kg (5207 lbs) 2140 kg (4708 lbs)

3.5 kg/kw 3.2 kg/kw
Power Density
(5.8lb/hp) (5.2lb/hp)

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 Advantages of C27
• Combines the best of 3412E core
engine with the high technology
inline 6
• Leverages the 3412E core structure
which has proven reliability
• Leverages the new technology used
in the C15 / C18 engines
• Meets current and future emissions
• Maintains fuel efficiency
• Improved power density

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 Advantages of C27

• Extended ratings up to 1100 hp

• Starts with leadership of the 3412E
and improves it with higher
technology
• High commonality with the popular
C15 / C18 engines

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