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CUMMINS ENGINE COMPANY, INC 6CTA8.3-G2 FR-90243 @ 1500 RPM G-DRIVE

FR-90242 @ 1800 RPM C8.3
Columbus, Indiana 47201 Engine Critical Parts List:
Date: 1
ENGINE PERFORMANCE CURVE CPL: 2218 17May99
Displacement : 8.3 litre (505 in )3 Bore : 114 mm (4.49 in.) Stroke : 135 mm (5.32 in.)
No. of Cylinders : 6 Aspiration : Turbocharged and Jacket Water Aftercooled

PRELIMINARY
Engine Speed Standby Power Prime Power Continuous Power

RPM kWm BHP kWm BHP kWm BHP

1500 180 241 163 219 133 178
1800 207 277 188 252 159 213

Emissions Certification
This engine complies with certain emissions requirements established by US EPA/CARB and by the German TA-Luft.
See Exhaust Emissions Data Sheet for conformance specifics.

Engine Performance Data @ 1500 RPM

OUTPUT POWER FUEL CONSUMPTION Litre/hour

kg/ lb/ litre/ U.S. Gal/

% kWm BHP 1500 RPM
kWm·h BHP·h hour hour
(FR-90243)
STANDBY POWER
100 180 241 0.212 0.349 45 11.9
PRIME POWER
100 163 219 0.210 0.345 40 10.7
75 122 164 0.207 0.340 30 7.9
50 82 110 0.210 0.345 20 5.3
25 41 55 0.229 0.377 11 2.9
CONTINUOUS POWER
100 133 178 0.206 0.339 32 8.5
Gross Engine Power Output - kWm

Engine Performance Data @ 1800 RPM

OUTPUT POWER FUEL CONSUMPTION U.S. Gallons/hour
kg/ lb/ litre/ U.S. Gal/
% kWm BHP
kWm·h BHP·h hour hour 1800 RPM
STANDBY POWER (FR-90242)
100 207 277 0.219 0.361 53 14.1
PRIME POWER
100 188 252 0.216 0.355 48 12.6
75 141 189 0.211 0.346 35 9.2
50 94 126 0.216 0.355 24 6.4
25 47 63 0.247 0.406 14 3.6
CONTINUOUS POWER
100 159 213 0.213 0.350 40 10.5

Gross Engine Power Output - BHP

CONVERSIONS: (Litres = U.S. Gal x 3.785) (kWm = BHP x 0.746) (U.S. Gal = Litres x 0.2642) (BHP = kWm x 1.34)

Data shown above represent gross engine performance capabilities obtained and corrected in accordance with ISO-3046 conditions of 100 kPa (29.53 in Hg)
barometric pressure [110 m (361 ft) altitude], 25 °C (77 °F) air inlet temperature, and relative humidity of 30% with No. 2 diesel or a fuel corresponding to ASTM D2.
See reverse side for application rating guidelines.
The fuel consumption data is based on No. 2 diesel fuel weight at 0.85 kg/litre (7.1 lbs/U.S. gal).
Power output curves are based on the engine operating with fuel system, water pump and lubricating oil pump; not included are battery charging alternator, fan,
optional equipment and driven components.

TECHNICAL DATA DEPT. CERTIFIED WITHIN 5% CHIEF ENGINEER

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C8.3 6CTA8.3-G2
2 PRELIMINARY
POWER RATING APPLICATION GUIDELINES
FOR
GENERATOR DRIVE ENGINES

These guidelines have been formulated to ensure proper application of generator drive engines
in A.C. generator set installations. Generator drive engines are not designed for and shall not be
used in variable speed D.C. generator set applications.

STANDBY POWER RATING is applicable PRIME POWER RATING is applicable for sup-
for supplying emergency power for the plying electric power in lieu of commercially
duration of the utility power outage. No purchased power. Prime Power applications
overload capability is available for this must be in the form of one of the following two
rating. Under no condition is an engine categories:
allowed to operate in parallel with the
UNLIMITED TIME RUNNING PRIME POWER
public utility at the Standby Power rating.
Prime Power is available for an unlimited number of
This rating should be applied where hours per year in a variable load application. Variable
reliable utility power is available. A load should not exceed a 70% average of the Prime
standby rated engine should be Power rating during any operating period of 250
sized for a maximum of an 80% hours.
average load factor and 200 hours
The total operating time at 100% Prime Power shall
of operation per year. This includes
not exceed 500 hours per year.
less than 25 hours per year at the
Standby Power rating. Standby A 10% overload capability is available for a period of
ratings should never be applied 1 hour within a 12 hour period of operation. Total
except in true emergency power operating time at the 10% overload power shall not
outages. Negotiated power outages exceed 25 hours per year.
contracted with a utility company
are not considered an emergency. LIMITED TIME RUNNING PRIME POWER
Prime Power is available for a limited number of
hours in a non-variable load application. It is intended
for use in situations where power outages are con-
tracted, such as in utility power curtailment. Engines
may be operated in parallel to the public utility up to
750 hours per year at power levels never to exceed
CONTINUOUS POWER RATING is applicable
the Prime Power rating. The customer should be
for supplying utility power at a constant aware, however, that the life of any engine will be
100% load for an unlimited number of hours reduced by this constant high load operation. Any
per year. No overload capability is available operation exceeding 750 hours per year at the Prime
for this rating. Power rating should use the Continuous Power
rating.

Reference Standards:
BS-5514 and DIN-6271 standards are based on ISO-3046.

Operation At Elevated Temperature And Altitude:

The engine may be operated at:

1800 RPM up to 5,000 ft (1525 m) and 104 oF (40 oC) without

power deration.

1500 RPM up to 5,000 ft (1525 m) and 104 oF (40 oC) without

power deration.

For sustained operation above these conditions, derate by 4% per 1,000 ft

(300 m), and 1% per 10 oF (2% per 11 oC).
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PRELIMINARY Cummins Engine Company, Inc. C8.3
Engine Data Sheet 3
DATA SHEET : DS-90242
ENGINE MODEL : 6CTA8.3-G2 CONFIGURATION NUMBER : D413034GX02 DATE : 17May99
PERFORMANCE CURVE : FR-90243 @ 1500
FR-90242 @ 1800
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM CPL NUMBER
• Fan to Flywheel : 3170276 • Engine Critical Parts List : 2218

GENERAL ENGINE DATA

Type ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-Cycle; In-line; 6-Cylinder Diesel
Aspiration ....................................................................................................................................................... Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Bore x Stroke.............................................................................................................. — in x in (mm x mm) 4.49 x 5.32 (114 x 135)
Displacement.............................................................................................................................. — in3 (liter) 505 (8.3)
Compression Ratio........................................................................................................................................ 16.8 : 1

Dry Weight
Fan to Flywheel Engine.......................................................................................................... — lb (kg) 1545 (702)
Heat Exchanger Cooled Engine............................................................................................ — lb (kg) N/A
Wet Weight
Fan to Flywheel Engine.......................................................................................................... — lb (kg) 1617 (735)
Heat Exchanger Cooled Engine............................................................................................ — lb (kg) N/A

Moment of Inertia of Rotating Components

• with FW 9232 Flywheel .......................................................................................... — lbm • ft2 (kg • m2) 37.6 (1.58)
Center of Gravity from Front Face of Block .............................................................................. — in (mm) 21.3 (541)
Center of Gravity Above Crankshaft Centerline ....................................................................... — in (mm) 6.4 (163)
Maximum Static Loading at Rear Main Bearing.......................................................................... — lb (kg) N.A.

ENGINE MOUNTING
Maximum Bending Moment at Rear Face of Block ......................................................... — lb • ft (N • m) 1000 (1356)

EXHAUST SYSTEM
Maximum Back Pressure................................................................................................ — in Hg (mm Hg) 3 (76)

AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM

Maximum Intake Air Restriction
• with Dirty Filter Element......................................................................................... — in H2O (mm H2O) 25 (635)
• with Normal Duty Air Cleaner and Clean Filter Element...................................... — in H2O (mm H2O) 10 (254)
• with Heavy Duty Air Cleaner and Clean Filter Element....................................... — in H2O (mm H2O) 15 (381)

COOLING SYSTEM
Coolant Capacity — Engine Only.................................................................................... — US gal (liter) 3.25 (12.3)
— with HX —— Heat Exchanger....................................................... — US gal (liter) N/A

Maximum Coolant Friction Head External to Engine — 1800 rpm................................. — psi (kPa) 5 (35)
— 1500 rpm................................. — psi (kPa) 4 (28)
Maximum Static Head of Coolant Above Engine Crank Centerline............................................. — ft (m) 60 (18.3)
Standard Thermostat (Modulating) Range................................................................................. — °F (°C) 180 - 203 (82 - 95)
Minimum Pressure Cap ........................................................................................................... — psi (kPa) 10 (69)
Maximum Top Tank Temperature for Standby / Prime Power ................................................. — °F (°C) 220 / 212 (104 / 100)
Minimum Raw Water Flow @ 90°F to HX —— Heat Exchanger........................ — US gpm (liter / min) N/A
Maximum Raw Water Inlet Pressure at HX —— Heat Exchanger....................................... — psi (kPa) N/A

LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil Pressure @ Idle Speed.................................................................................................... — psi (kPa) 15 (103)
@ Governed Speed ......................................................................................... — psi (kPa) 40 - 60 (276 - 414)
Maximum Oil Temperature.......................................................................................................... — °F (°C) 250 (121)
Oil Capacity with OP 9012 Oil Pan : High - Low ............................................................... — US gal (liter) 5-4 (18.9 - 15.1)
Total System Capacity (with Combo Filter) ....................................................................... — US gal (liter) 6.3 (23.8)
Angularity of OP 9012 Oil Pan — Front Down ..................................................................................... 45°
— Front Up .......................................................................................... 45°
— Side to Side..................................................................................... 45°
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FUEL SYSTEM
Type Injection System ...................................................................................................................................................................... Bosch P3000 Direct Injection
Maximum Inlet Restriction at Lift Pump............................................................................................................. — in Hg (mm Hg) 4.0 (102)
Maximum Allowable Head on Injector Return Line (Consisting of Friction Head and Static Head)............. — in Hg (mm Hg) 10 (254)
Maximum Fuel Flow to Injection Pump......................................................................................................... — US gph (liter / hr) 55 (208)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Cranking Motor (Heavy Duty, Positive Engagement)......................................................................................................... — volt 12 24
Battery Charging System, Negative Ground................................................................................................................ — ampere 63 40
Maximum Allowable Resistance of Cranking Circuit........................................................................................................ — ohm 0.00075 0.002
Minimum Recommended Battery Capacity
• Cold Soak @ 50 °F (10 °C) and Above.............................................................................................................. — 0°F CCA TBD
• Cold Soak @ 32 °F to 50 °F (0 °C to 10 °C) ...................................................................................................... — 0°F CCA TBD
• Cold Soak @ 0 °F to 32 °F (-18 °C to 0 °C) ....................................................................................................... — 0°F CCA TBD

COLD START CAPABILITY

Minimum Ambient Temperature for Aided (with Coolant Heater) Cold Start within 10 seconds................................ — °F (°C) TBD
Minimum Ambient Temperature for Unaided Cold Start.............................................................................................. — °F (°C) TBD

PERFORMANCE DATA
All data is based on: • Engine operating with fuel system, water pump, lubricating oil pump, air cleaner and exhaust
silencer; not included are battery charging alternator, fan, and optional driven components.
• Engine operating with fuel corresponding to grade No. 2-D per ASTM D975.
• ISO 3046, Part 1, Standard Reference Conditions of:
Barometric Pressure : 100 kPa (29.53 in Hg) Air Temperature : 25 °C (77 °F)
Altitude : 110 m (361 ft) Relative Humidity : 30%

Steady State Stability Band at any Constant Load .............................................................................................................. — % +/- 0.50
Estimated Free Field Sound Pressure Level of a Typical Generator Set;
Excludes Exhaust Noise; at Rated Load and 7.5 m (24.6 ft); 1800 rpm / 1500 rpm.............................................. — dBA N.A.
Exhaust Noise at 1 m Horizontally from Centerline of Exhaust Pipe Outlet Upwards at 45°......................................... — dBA N.A.

STANDBY POWER PRIME POWER

60 hz 50 hz 60 hz 50 hz

Governed Engine Speed ............................................................. — rpm 1800 1500 1800 1500

Engine Idle Speed....................................................................... — rpm 750 - 950 750 - 950 750 - 950 750 - 950
Gross Engine Power Output........................................... — BHP (kWm) 277 (207) 241 (180) 252 (188) 219 (163)
Brake Mean Effective Pressure...........................................— psi (kPa) 242 (1669) 252 (1737) 220 (1517) 229 (1579)
Piston Speed ................................................................ — ft / min (m / s) 1596 (8.1) 1330 (6.8) 1596 (8.1) 1330 (6.8)
Friction Horsepower.......................................................... — HP (kWm) 30 (22) 23 (17) 30 (22) 23 (17)
Engine Water Flow at Stated Friction Head External to Engine:
• 1 psi Friction Head...........................................— US gpm (liter / s) 64 (4.0) 53 (3.3) 64 (4.0) 53 (3.3)
• Maximum Friction Head ..................................— US gpm (liter / s) 55 (3.5) 45 (2.8) 55 (3.5) 45 (2.8)

Engine Data with Dry Type Exhaust Manifold

Intake Air Flow................................................................ — cfm (liter / s) 550 (259) 437 (206) 540 (255) 407 (192)
Exhaust Gas Temperature ..................................................... — °F (°C) 1055 (569) 1046 (563) 955 (513) 996 (536)
Exhaust Gas Flow.......................................................... — cfm (liter / s) 1515 (715) 1225 (578) 1400 (660) 1100 (519)
Air to Fuel Ratio......................................................................— air : fuel 23.7 : 1 22.3 : 1 26.1 : 1 23.2 : 1
Radiated Heat to Ambient .................................... — BTU / min (kWm) 1850 (33) 1465 (26) 1645 (29) 1370 (24)
Heat Rejection to Coolant...................................... — BTU / min (kWm) 6630 (117) 5415 (95) 6055 (107) 4695 (83)
Heat Rejection to Exhaust ..................................... — BTU / min (kWm) 10220 (180) 7900 (139) 8900 (157) 6985 (123)

N.A. - Data is Not Available PRELIMINARY

N/A - Not Applicable to this Engine
TBD - To Be Determined

ENGINE MODEL : 6CTA8.3-G2

DATA SHEET : DS-90242
DATE : 17May99
CUMMINS ENGINE COMPANY, INC. Columbus, Indiana 47202-3005 CURVE NO. : FR-90243 @ 1500 RPM
FR-90242 @ 1800 RPM