ACERT Technology
TM
for Off-Highway C15
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 C15 Affected?
• C15 ACERT is based off the C-15 platform
• Displacement changes from 14.6 to 15.2 ltr.
•Bore remains 137mm
•Stroke increases to 171mm from 165mm
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C15 ACERT
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Continued
Design Strategy
• Increased compression ratio
• C15 - 18:1 compression ratio
• Component changes to increase peak
cylinder pressure capability
• Improves cold start characteristics
• Improves white smoke clean up time
• Optimizes ACERT performance
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Rod Bolt Torque Sequence
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Connecting Rod Bolt Torque
Lubricate bolts with engine oil before assembly
Torque bolts 1 and 3 to 70 +/- 4 Nm
Torque bolts 2 and 4 to 70 +/- 4 Nm
Turn bolts 2 and 4 an additional 60 +/- 5 degrees
Retighten bolts 1 and 3 to 70 +/- 4 Nm
Turn bolts 1 and 3 an additional 60 +/- 5 degrees
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Hardened Plateau Honed
Liner
Smooth Surface
Two step honing process:
- Cuts deep grooves for oil
retention
- Smoothes the tops off to
reduce wear and better contact
¾Reduces blow by Deep Cuts
¾Improves oil control and
consumption
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Leak Free 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
C15 ACERT
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Specifications
Model C15
Rated RPM 1800-2100
Displacement 15.2 Ltr. (927 cu. in.)
Bore 137 mm (5.4 in.)
Stroke 171 mm (6.7 in.)
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Specifications
Model C15
Length 1651 mm (65 in.)
Width 889 mm (35 in.)
Height 1346 mm (53 in.)
Weight 1335 Kg. (2937 lb.)
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C15 Power Curve
560 1900
540 1800
520 1700
500
1600
LB-FT
Power
HP
480
1500 Torque
460
1400
440
420 1300
400 1200
1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
* All C15 / C18 ACERT
RPM
ratings are preliminary
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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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C15 vs. C-15
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C15 ACERT vs. C-15 Tier 2
Model C15 ACERT C-15
Rated Power 540 HP 525 HP
Max RPM 2100 2100
Displacement 15.2 L 14.6 L
Bore 137 mm 137 mm
Stroke 171 mm 165 mm
Size (LWH) 65 x 36 x 53 in 59 x 36 x 50 in
Weight 2937 lb 2959 lb
Power Density 5.44 lb / hp 5.64 lb / hp
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Power Curves
560
540
520
500
C15 ACERT
480 C-15
BHP
460
440
420
400
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
RPM * All C15 / C18 ACERT
ratings are preliminary
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Torque Curves
1900
1800
1700
C15 ACERT
LB-FT
1600
C-15
1500
1400
1300
1200
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
* All C15 / C18 ACERT
RPM
ratings are preliminary
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