4008TESI LC

Spark Ignited Gas Engine

Electrounit Technical Data
Basic Technical Data Operation Point
Number of cylinders: 8 Engine speed: 1500 rpm
Cylinder arrangement: Inline. Ignition timing: 27° BTDC
Cycle: 4 stroke, spark ignition. Mixture cooler water temperature: 34°C
Induction system: Turbocharged. Cooling water exit temperature: <96°C
Bore: 160mm. Exhaust emission: according to TA-Luft (140)
Stroke: 190mm. N/A (200)
Compression ratio: 9·5:1.
Fuel data natural gas (UK)
Cubic capacity: 30.561 litres. Lower calorific value: 34,710 kJ/Sm3 (45,671 kJ/kg)
Direction of rotation: Anti-clockwise viewed on flywheel.
Density: 0.76 kg/Sm3
Firing order: 1,4,7,6,8,5,2,3. Cylinder 1 furthest from flywheel.
Stoich. air requirement: 16 kg/kg
Minimum methane number: 65
Total weight (dry): Engine only 3350kg.
Total weight (wet): Engine only 3540kg.

Performance
Steady state speed stability at constant load: + 0.25%.
Moment of Inertia: Engine 7·13kg m2; Flywheel 6·02 kg m2. Note: All data based on operation to ISO 3046/1, BS 5514 and
Cyclic Irregularity for engine and 1200 1500 DIN 6271 standard reference conditions.
flywheel prime power rev/min rev/min Test conditions: Air temperature 25°C, barometric pressure
— 1·219 100kPa, relative humidity 30%.

RATINGS are as defined in ISO3046/1 (BS5514/1 - 1982)

Electrical ratings are based on average alternator efficiency and
are for guidance only (0.8 Power Factor being used).

For Load Acceptance Figures, please refer to Stafford

Applications Engineering Department.

General installation data

Continuous Baseload rating
Engine speed 1200 1500
50Hz
Designation Units 140 200
Gross engine power kW 430 430
BMEP gross bar 11·2 11·2
Combustion airflow m3/min 36·7 35·2
Exhaust gas temperature max (after turbo) °C 480 478
Exhaust gas flow (max) m /min
3
96·7 93·4
Boost pressure ratio (max) - 2·55 2.61
Overall electrical efficiency % 33·08 33·19
Piston speed m/s 9·5 9·5
Charge coolant flow l/s 5·8 5·8
Nominal excess air factor (Lambda) ␭ 1·66 1·60
Typical Gen Set 25°C (100 kPa)
Electrical Output 0.8pF kW 407 407
Assumed alternator efficiency % 94.60 94.60

Continuous Baseload rating Power available for continuous full load operation (Overload of 10% is permitted for 1 hour in every
12 hours operation).
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Derating from ISO 3046 Standard Conditions

for speed build 1500 rev/min.

The maximum power is the continuous rating when assessing derate parameters.

NOTE: Derating for high charge cooler cooling water temperature and ambient temperature must be added to that for altitude.

NOTE: It may be necessary to derate for inferior fuel quality. Refer to data sheet MIS 2EF for details.

For engines above 2,500 m consult Perkins Engines Company Ltd. No derating required for humidity at any altitude or temperature.

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Derating from ISO 3046 Standard Conditions

for speed build 1500 rev/min.

The maximum power is the OVERLOAD rating when assessing derate parameters.

NOTE: Derating for high charge cooler cooling water temperature and ambient temperature must be added to that for altitude.

NOTE: It may be necessary to derate for inferior fuel quality. Refer to data sheet MIS 2EF for details.

For engines above 2,500 m consult Perkins Engines Company Ltd. No derating required for humidity at any altitude or temperature.
THIS DRAWING COVERS GENERAL DIMENSIONS ONLY. FOR INSTALLATION DETAILS
G.A. DRAWINGS MUST BE OBTAINED FROM PERKINS ENGINES COMPANY LTD
 ENERGY BALANCE 1200 1500 1500
CONTINUOUS rev/min. rev/min. % rev/min. %
Baseload rating Units 140 200
Energy in fuel (Fuel heat of combustion) kW - 1230 100 1226 100
Energy in power output (Net) (Engine shaft power) kW - 430 35 430 35·1
Energy to exhaust kW - 368 29·9 356 29
Energy to coolant and oil (jacket cooling water and lub oil) kW - 342 27.8 327 26·7
Energy to charge coolers (mixture cooler) kW - 68 5·9 85 6·9
Sum of usable heat kW - 633 51·5 609 49·7
Sum of usable energy kW - 1063 86·5 1039 84·8
Energy to radiation (surface radiation and other losses) kW - 22 1·8 27 2·2
NB Not to be used for CHP design purposes. (Indicative figures only). Consult Perkins Engines Co. Ltd. Assumes complete combustion.

Cooling System
Recommended coolant: 50% inhibited ethylene glycol or 50%
inhibited propylene glycol and 50% clean fresh water. For Designation 140 200
combined heat and power systems and where there is no Oil consumption (continuous rating) 1200 1500 1200 1500
likelihood of ambient temperature below 10°C, then clean ‘soft’
New engine † l/h - 0·44 - 0·44
water may be used, treated with 1% by volume of Perkins
inhibitor in the cooling system. The inhibitor is available in bottles After RUNNING-IN †† l/h - 0·18 - 0·19
under Perkins Part No. OE 45350 (1 litre). Oil flow rate from oil pump I/s - 3·70 - 3·70

The following is a guide based on ambient air conditions of 52°C. † after commissioning. †† typically 250 hours
Sump drain plug tapping size: G1
Total coolant capacity (engine only): 48 Litres Oil pump: Gear driven
Maximum jacket water pressure in crankcase: 1 bar Shutdown switch setting: oil 1·93 bar falling
(plus static pressure head) Normal operating angles: Fore and aft: 5°
Side tilt: 22.5°

Jacket cooling water data 1200 1500

Units rev/min rev/min
Fuel System
Coolant flow m3/h - 28 Recommended fuel: Natural Gas LHV at 34MJ/m3 (930 Btu/cu.ft.)
Coolant exit temperature (max) °C - 96 Other fuels may be used: e.g. Landfill, Digester gas. Ratings will vary
Coolant entry temperature (max) °C - 86 from those shown.
Where fuels other than Natural Gas are being considered it is
Charge cooling water data 1200 1500 imperative that a full gas analysis (including details of any solid or
liquid components) be obtained. Reference should then be made to
Units rev/min rev/min Perkins Engines Company Ltd. to determine its suitability.
Coolant flow m3/h - 21 Gas supplies must be filtered to the same standard as the engine
Coolant entry temperature (max) °C - 34 intake air, i.e. Maximum particle size not to exceed 5 micron.
Gas supply pressure: 1.50 kPa (153mmH2O) - 4.9 kPa (500 mmH2O)
Charge cooler: Fin and tube on engine separate to radiator at full rated flow conditions.
Coolant pump: Gear driven Carburettor type: Deltec with zero pressure regulator.
Installation of gas supply and shut off valves to be in accordance
Maximum static pressure head on pump above engine crank with local regulations.
centre line: 7m
Maximum external permissable restriction to coolant
pump flow: 0.3 bar Fuel consumption gross kJ/kWs
Thermostat operating range: 71-85°C Designation 140 200
Shutdown switch setting: coolant 96°C rising. rev/min 1200 1500 1200 1500
Coolant immersion heater capacity: 4kW 1 off
At CONTINUOUS Baseload rating - 2·86 - 2·85
At 75% of Prime Power rating - 3·05 - 3·02
Lubrication System
Recommended lubricating oil: Lubricating oil requirements At 50% of Prime Power rating - 3·37 - 3·29
vary with fuel used. Full specifications including oil sampling At 25% of Prime Power rating - 4·04 - 4·12
recommendations and condemnation limits appear on the Fuel,
Coolant and Lubricating Oil Recommendation Sheet for the 4000 Fuel: Natural Gas - LHV = 34.71 MJ/m 3

Series Gas Engines. Tolerance on Fuel consumption +5%

Lubricating oil capacity: Designation 140 200

Total system: 165·6 litres.
Sump maximum: 154 litres. Mass flow data Units 1500 1500
Sump minimum: 127 litres. Fuel kg/h 96.9 96.6
Lubricating oil temperature Maximum to bearings: 105°C
Lubricating oil pressure at 85°C temperature to bearings: 0.34 MPa
Designation 90 140
Volume flow data (100 kPa) Units 1500 1500
Fuel (15°C) Sm3/h 127.6 127.1
Induction System Starting Requirements
Maximum air intake restriction of engine:
Dirty filter: 380 mm H2O. TEMPERATURE RANGE
Air filter type: 1 off Dry type
Oil:
EXHAUST EMISSIONS DATA See page 4
Ambient temperature of 25°C
Emissions at continuous baseload rating
Down to 0°C (32°F)
Starter: 24 Volts 2 off
Battery: 2x12Volts Total Ah 143
If the engine is to operate in ambient conditions other than test
Inrush current to starter:
conditions then suitable adjustments may be necessary for any 1,000 amps.
change in inlet air temperature or barometric pressure. Cranking current: 600 amps.
Starter Cable size: 70mm
Designation 140 200 Maximum length: 6m

rev/min 1200 1500 1200 1500 NOTES: 1. Battery capacity is defined by the 20 hour rate.
Oxygen (O2) % - 8·78 - 8·33
*Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) mg/Nm3 - 430 - 590 2. The starting ability of an engine with immersion
heater will be improved by about 10°C and the start
*Hydrocarbons (HC) kg/h - 3 - 3
aid specification can be modified accordingly. The
*Carbon Monoxide (CO) mg/Nm3 - 530 - 460 oil specification should be for the minimum ambient
*Corrected to 5% O2 temperature as the oil will not be warmed by the
immersion heater.
Designation 140 200
Mass flow data Units 1500 1500 3. Breakaway current is dependent on battery capacity
available. Cables should be capable of handling the
Combustion air kg/h 2573 2468
transient current which may be up to double the
steady cranking current.
Designation 140 200
Volume flow data (100kPa) Units 1500 1500 Electrical System
Type: Insulated return.
Combustion air (25°C) m3/h 2201 2111
Alternator: 24 volts with integral regulator.
Alternator output: 32 amps at stabilised output 28 volts at 20°C
Exhaust System ambient.
Starter motor: 24 volts
Starter motor power: 8.2 kW.
Designation 140 200 Number of teeth on flywheel: 190
Maximum back pressure Units 1200 1500 1200 1500 Number of teeth on starter motor: 12
Minimum cranking speed: 120 rev/min.
for total system mmH2O - 543 - 543
Pull in current of starter motor solenoid: 26.8 amps at 24 volts.
Hold in current of starter motor solenoid: 9 amps at 24 volts.
Exhaust Outlet flange size: 1 x 152mm (Table ‘D’)
Recommended pipe sizes: Refer to Installation Manual. Ignition System
Primary system type: Altronic Disn
Designation 140 200 Primary voltage: 24 volts
Polarity: Negative earth
Mass flow data Units 1500 1500
Ignition coils: 1 per cylinder, type - Altronic 501061
Exhaust gas (wet) kg/h 2670 2565 Spark plug type: Champion RB77WPC or equivalent
Spark plug gap: 0.40mm
Spark plug leads: 12mm silicon spark plug cable
Designation 140 200
Ignition timing: 27 deg BTDC
Volume flow data (100 kPa) Units 1500 1500
Exhaust gas (at turbo exit temp) m3/h 5804 5602 Governor type: Heinzman Electronic

Designation 140 200

Exhaust data Units 1500 1500
Exhaust gas temperature °C 480 483
Oxygen content in exhaust gas % 8.80 8.30
Lambda ␭ 1·66 1·60
NOISE LEVELS: The figures for total noise levels are typical for
an engine running at the prime power rating in a semi-
reverberant environment and measured at a distance of one
metre from the periphery of the engine.
OCTAVE ANALYSIS: The following histograms show an octave
band analysis at the position of maximum noise level.

TOTAL NOISE LEVEL (Sound pressure level re: -20x10-6 pa)

Speeds 1500 r/min
Ambient noise level ....................... 77 dBA

POSITION 1
1500 r/min = 103 dBA

POSITION 7 POSITION 2
1500 r/min = 103 dBA 1500 r/min = 103 dBA

POSITION 6 POSITION 3
1500 r/min = 104 dBA 1500 r/min = 104 dBA

POSITION 5 POSITION 4
1500 r/min = 103 dBA 1500 r/min = 104 dBA

Engine Mounting
Maximum additional load applied to flywheel due to all rotating
components 650 kg.

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Publication TSL4219, Issue 1

© Perkins Engines Company Ltd., all rights reserved. Published in August 1998 by Technical Publication. Perkins Engines Company Ltd., Stafford, ST16 3UB, England.
All information given in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing but may be changed subsequently by the company. Printed in England by Stafford Reprographics Ltd. Stafford.