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?
Whats 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

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.)

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 C11C32

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 C11C32

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
Quiet front
gear train

Optional
laminate
front housing

Improved oil pan isolation

Isolated valve
cover base

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
Maintains critical
alignment
Minimal weight impact
Optimizes ACERT
performance

Cross tie bolts

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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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 Cats new high efficiency
oil filter
S.O.S. sampling

Whats next?

Single Fluid Fuel System

Variable valve Actuator
Smart Waste Gate
After treatment
Other Technologies