Perkins

INSTALLATION MANUAL
This publication supersedes the second edition of the General Installation Manual,
publication 801 SER 0280 1164.

Publication TPD 1536, Issue 1

Proprietary information of Perkins Engines Company Limited, all rights reserved.
The information is correct at the time of print.
Published in Feb 2005 by Technical Publications.
Perkins Engines Company Limited, Peterborough PE1 5NA
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This manual has been compiled by Perkins Engines Applications Engineering Department to provide practical
advice and information for installers of all types of Perkins off highway engines.
Resulting from the rapid developments in engine design required to meet the increasingly demanding market
and legislative requirements, the manual has undergone extensive revision. This rapidly changing product
range and variety of engine systems is no longer compatible with including specific engine technical data within
this manual. This information should be obtained from the engine reference and specification documents
available in both hard copy and electronic form. This will ensure that the correct up to date data is used. In
addition attention is drawn to the operation and service manuals available for each engine type and which deal
with the correct operation and maintenance of the products.
The installation standards expected are reflected in the installation appraisal documents included in the
appraisal and testing section of the manual. These documents are used by Perkins engineers for the approval
of OEM installations and form a comprehensive guide to the aspects of engine installation related to a
satisfactory overall product.
Care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct at the time of issue. Continuing
product developments and changing legislative requirements will however continue to demand further
changes in installation requirements and therefore attention must be paid to ensure that the valid data is
obtained from the engine reference data available form Perkins.

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Contents
1 Introduction
1 Installation Considerations
Engine Selection . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1
Operating Environment ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5
Rating Standards ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 8
Governing .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 8
Accessibility . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 9
Health and Safety ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 11

2 Exhaust System
General Considerations ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 13
Back Pressure . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 13
Exhaust Noise .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 14
Silencers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 15
Exhaust System Configuration . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 16
Exhaust Conditioning ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 20
Exhaust Brakes ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 21
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Exhaust Legislation . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 22
Exhaust System Evaluation . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 22

3 Induction System
Introduction . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 25
Air Filters - Perkins Approval .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 25
Air Filter Duty Classification ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 25
Air Filter Accessories . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 27
Air Filter Features . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 28
Air Filter Flow Rating/Induction System Restriction . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 29
Air Filter Servicing ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 32
Induction System Layout .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 32
Induction System Pipework . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 33
Braking Compressor Air Supply ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 36
Induction System Noise Emission ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 36
Induction System Evaluation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 36

4 Cooling Systems
Introduction . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 39
Cooling System Operating Parameters ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 40
Cooling System Filling, Venting and Deaeration . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 41
Cooling System Layout .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 45
Radiator Construction and Mounting ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 50
Radiator Selection ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 52
Cooling Fan Selection ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 57
Engine Oil Coolers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 59

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5 Charge Cooling System

Charge Air Coolers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 61
Charge Cooler Selection . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 61
Installation Notes ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 61
Induction Air System ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 63

6 Lubricating Oil System

Introduction .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 65
Lubricating Oil Filters ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 65
Lubricating Oil Filters ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 66
Pipework ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 66
Approved Oils .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 67

7 Fuel System
Fuel Circuit ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 69
Fuel Tank ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 69
Supply Pump ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 70
Remote Pump Location ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 70
Filters .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 70
Pipework ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 71
Sedimenter Water Trap (Where Used) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 71
Schematic Fuel System Layouts . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 71

8 Electrical Systems
Introduction .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 73
System Voltage ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 73
Starter Motor Selection and Installation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 73
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Battery Selection and Installation .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 76
Alternator Selection and Installation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 78
General Wiring Practice . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 80
Wiring Diagrams .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 82

9 P.T.O. Facilities
P.T.O. Positions . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 83
Belt Driven P.T.O. . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 83
Gear Driven P.T.O. from Timing Case .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 86
Axial Driven P.T.O. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 88
Torsional Vibration .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 89
To Determine Crankshaft Side Loading .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 93
Example of a Crankshaft Side Loading Calculation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..101

10 Mounting System
Introduction . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..105
The Nature of Engine Vibration .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..105
Types of Mounting Systems ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..106
Solid Mounting Systems ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..107
Flexible Mounting Systems . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..108
Flexible Mounting Configurations . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..111
Flexible Mounting Selection . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..116
Summary of Design Procedure for Flexible Mountings ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..121
Appendix .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..121

11 Instrumentation and Controls

Introduction . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..127
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Instrumentation - Essential Requirements .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 127
Engine Oil Pressure and Temperature .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 127
Engine Coolant Temperature ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 128
Alternator/Dynamo Warning Light and/or Ammeter ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 128
Engine Speed Indicators (Tachometers) .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 129
Engine Controls .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 129
Automatic Engine Protection Equipment . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 130
Switch Settings, (Engine Coolant Temperature and Oil Pressure) for Engine Protection/Alarm Systems ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 130

12 Back Ends
Flywheels ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 131
Cyclic Irregularity ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 134
Flywheel Housings ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 136
Clutches . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 138
Transmissions . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 140

13 Noise Control
Introduction and Basic Theory . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 143
Minimisation of Total Installation Noise ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 146
Engine Noise ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 149
Exhaust Noise .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 151
Induction Noise ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 154
Cooling Fan Noise . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 155
Other Installation Noise Sources . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 158
Cab Noise .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 159
Noise Reduction Check List .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 160
Suppliers of Noise Reduction Materials and Services ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 161
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14 Cold Starting
Introduction . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..163
Cold Starting Requirements . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..163
Starting Equipment .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..165
Starting Aids ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..168
Installation Requirements . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..171
Extremely Low Temperatures .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..173
Test Procedures ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..175

15 Appraisal and Testing

Appraisal .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..177
Application Appraisal . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..177
Application Appraisal Testing . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..178
Cooling Tests - General . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..180
Cooling Test - Agricultural Equipment ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..185
Cooling Test - Construction Equipment and Agricultural Derivatives ... ... ... ... ... ... ..186
Cooling Test - Industrial Lifting Equipment .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..189
Charge Cooler Appraisal ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..190
Charge Cooler System Evaluation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..190

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1
Installation Considerations

Engine Selection
Available Engine Power
When matching engine to machine it is essential that the real available installed engine power is considered
and not the gross mean power offered by Perkins. A number of factors must be considered in this respect. Both
the required auxiliaries and operating conditions, well as engine power variation within the published to
tolerance band. Typical considerations may include:
! Engine Power tolerance nominal 5%.
! Cooling Air Fan.
! Air Conditioning Compressor.
! Power Steering Pump.
! Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump.
! Transmission Efficiency.
! In addition ambient conditions affect the gross power output.
! Temperature of Inlet Air.
! Ambient Air Pressure includes altitude effects.
! Fuel Temperature at Engine Inlet.
! Fuel viscosity and Density.
These last 2 points are frequently not considered, but their significance is high. Engine power is directly related
to fuel density. Depending on the fuel injection equipment used the effect of fuel temperature is typically 2%
per 10C change. In certain applications this presents a particular problem due to fuel heating in the engine/
fuel system. Installation, and it may be necessary to install a fuel cooling radiator to maintain adequate power.
The importance of these considerations can be related to the type of machine in which the engine is installed.
In many mobile machines failure to consider all the factors will probably result in claims of poor machine
performance. In other types hard facts become available. Agricultural tractors with P.T.O. facilities are
frequently power checked using dynamometers, equipment such as air compressors and water pumps require
a minimum power to allow the machine to operate at its design speed.
In the following sections related to more detailed power matching, the power considered must include
consideration of all the above if a satisfactory machine performance is to result.
Power & Torque Matching
In order to give satisfactory performance the engine must be correctly matched to the power and torque
requirements of the machine over its entire range of transient and steady state operation. The practice, still
common, of selecting an engine purely on maximum power and torque is very rarely adequate, and is the prime
source of customer 'Low Power', 'Poor Response' type of complaints.
As engine specific outputs have increased both through improved combustion and breathing and especially by
turbocharging plus aftercooling for the higher ratings, the available torque characteristics have been
significantly modified.
The diagram below shows a comparison of typical curve shapes, for reference a typical curve of a traditional
naturally aspirated engine also shown.

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Typical 'Traditional' Naturally Aspirated Engine

TURBO CHARGED AND INTERCOOLED

TORQUE

TURBO CHARGED

NATURALLY ASPIRATED

1000

2200

ENGINE SPEED RPM

The increase in mid speed torque when related to maximum power has obvious advantages for machines such
as agricultural tractors with mechanical transmissions. It also gives considerable benefit to machines using
hydrodynamic (torque converter) and hydrostatic transmissions and which also have hydraulically operated
equipment such as lifting forks and buckets etc. fitted. The diagram shows how under combined hydraulic load
and propulsion load the performance is improved.
COMBINED LOAD

TORQUE

HIGH TORQUE
RISE ENGINE
'TRADITIONAL'
ENGINE
HYDRAULIC LOAD
PROPULSION
LOAD

SPEED (HENCE
POWER AVAILABLE)
DURING COMBINED
LOADING

ENGINE SPEED RPM

Low Speed Operation (Below 1000rpm)

In taking advantage of the improved torque characteristics available care must be taken to avoid problems if
the engine is loaded at low rpm. Despite modern advantages in engine and turbocharger design, including the
use of wastegates to improve the operating speed range of turbocharged engines it is inevitable that at very
low speeds the boost level of a turbocharger is reduced and the fuel quantity which can be burned and
corresponding engine torque approach the levels of a similar engine in naturally aspirated form.
TURBO WITH
WASTGATE
TURBO
WITHOUT
WASTGATE
ENGINE
TORQUE

NATURALLY
ASPIRATED
TURBO WITH
WASTGATE

TURBO
CHARGED
BOOST

TURBO
WITHOUT
WASTGATE
NATURALLY
ASPIRATED

As can be seen from the diagram the level of torque at very low speeds is much reduced in comparison with
that available at high rpm. If the machine is expected to operate at very low speeds (below 1000 rpm) then the
load which can be placed on the engine must consider this fact, and basing the load on the higher speed torque
capability will lead to problems of stall out or at the very least a sluggish response.

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Perkins in common with other engine manufacturers shows engine torque available down to 1000 rpm. Below
this speed it is inevitable that variations between individual engines as well as the difficulty in testing output at
such low speed. Result in the power and torque not being guaranteed to the same extent as over the stated
speed range. Therefore if there is a need for a high torque below 1000 rpm fully comprehensive investigation
of engine/machine performance must be carried out at the prototype stage. It may be necessary to provide a
means of reducing the maximum load under these conditions. An example would be by limiting hydraulic pump
delivery pressure by sensing intake manifold pressure (boost pressure).
A further consideration in this type of operation is the response characteristics of the engine governor at these
speed. With a conventional mechanical governor (as distinct from electronically controlled injection system)
there is a reduction in engine speed as load is applied.

TYPICAL
GOVERNOR RESPONSE CURVES
AT DIFFERENT THROTTLE LEVER
SETTINGS

1000 RPM

If an idle speed of 1000 rpm is selected the full load will only be obtained when the engine speed has reduced,
typically between 100-150 rpm. The available torque is further reduced at this speed. The 1000 rpm torque
shown on the power curve can be reached only by ensuring that the throttle lever is set to an increased idle
speed, typically 1100-1150 rpm. This can be achieved either by specifying a higher setting (if available) or by
providing an actuator to move the lever when required.
Transient Response
The previous motes refer to engine operation under steady state conditions. It is also essential to consider the
operation of a turbocharged engine under the transient conditions when load is applied or an engine speed
increase requested from low engine speed.
The prime reason for this is that for both subjective and legislative reasons the emission of dark smoke mist
be limited under conditions of engine acceleration, known as free acceleration smoke (FAS). When the engine
is running at light or no load at low speed, the turbocharger is itself idling at low rotational speed and provides
negligible boost pressure. In general the full load torque at 1000 rpm is dependant on a degree of boost
pressure. If the full fuel available at this speed were to be injected but without adequate boost pressure then
excessive black smoke would be emitted from the exhaust. Therefore most turbocharged engines are fitted
with a device which limits the amount of fuel which can be injected in accordance with the actual boost
pressure (referred to generally as a boost control). The diagram illustrates the available torque when the device
is operational.
ACTUAL TORQUE AVAILABLE
DURING ACCELERATION

TORQUE

TORQUE
WITH BOOST

BOOST
PRESSURE

BOOST PRESSURE

1000 RPM

TORQUE
WITHOUT
BOOST

ENGINE SPEED

Below 1000 rpm the boost pressure reduces under full load to a level which demands a significant fuel
reduction to avoid excessive smoke emission, and as speed drops further boost falls always to a very low value
and fuel must be limited to the unboosted level. This occurs between 1000 rpm and 700 rpm depending on
engine specification.
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When an increase in engine speed from idle is demanded only the unboosted fuel is admitted until engine
speed and there for exhaust pressure and heat energy reach a level to allow the boost control to admit more
fuel. As speed further increases then so does the exhaust energy and consequently further increases in fuel
take place. Consequently until a point is reached when the full load boost level is achieved the torque to
accelerate the engine is less than the full load value and the rate of acceleration is reduced during this period.
An apparent decay in response results, dependent on both the matching characteristics of the turbocharger
and the boost control, and on the load placed on the engine, this being commonly referred to as Turbo LAG.
Every effort is made during engine development to minimise this effect by admitting the maximum fuel at which
can be consumed within satisfactory smoke levels at each operating condition. This decay is thereby reduced
to the minimum, but under unfavourable circumstances can give rise to complaint. The following examples
illustrate this and actions which can be taken in machine design to eliminate problems.
Diagram A - Loading Shovel, Telescopic hadler etc.

450 Nm

ACTUAL TORQUE AVAILABLE

DURING ACCELERATION AS
BOOST LEVEL AND HENCE
FUEL INCREASES

300 Nm

TORQUE
AVAILABLE
FOR INITIAL
ACCELERATION

LOAD OF TRANSMISSION
PLUS HYDRAULIC PUMP
FOR LIFTING
FULLY BOOSTED
TORQUE

UNBOOSTED TORQUE

150 Nm

500
1000
IDLE SPEED
800 RPM

1500

2000

2500

Diagram B - Air Compressor

LIGHT LOAD TORQUE

TORQUE

FULLY BOOSTED
TORQUE

WITH LOAD
COMPRESSOR
C

DRIVE TORQUE
WITHOUT LOAD

UNBOOSTED
TORQUE

ENGINE SPEED
AIR COMPRESSOR

From Diagram A it can be seen that the available for initial acceleration is very limited. The engine speed is
reduced by the application of load (Lifting plus driving away) to around 650 rpm. In this case an increase in idle
speed to 1000 rpm would provide little benefit, it would be necessary to increase to circa 1200 rpm to secure
a quicker response. In many cases this is not practical because of transmission creep. A possible solution
would be to reduce the hydraulic load by a limiting device actuated by boost pressure, and this relatively
complex and expensive solution illustrates the problems encountered due to not considering sufficient all
relevant factors during engine selection.
Diagram B illustrates the case of a machine requiring a constant torque over the speed range. In a simple air
compressor when the receiver has reached working pressure the throttle is closed and the pressure in the
actual compressor unit is reduced by an unloading device. If this speed is selected at point A, when the control
device requires air supply to be resumed pressure is generated in the compressor. The operation of the engine
is then at point C, at which the engine supplies less torque then required to drive the compressor, and a stall
results.
The solution is to increase the idle speed to point B at which the light load engine torque is usefully above the
on load drive torque and the machine then accelerates.

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Operating Environment
Climatic conditions, i.e. atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity, will all influence engine
performance.
An engine should therefore be selected with sufficient power to meet the load demands under all operating
conditions.
The individual effects of these variables are discussed in the following paragraphs:
Air Temperature
High inlet air temperature to the engine can cause loss of power and overheating problems with the cooling
system, the lubricating oil, and hydraulic oil systems. This may be either due to high ambient temperatures, or
because the engine is working inside a building or within the structure of a machine with insufficient ventilation.
For naturally aspirated engines the loss of power will be approximately 2%-2% for every 10C (18F) rise
above the reference temperature specified on the power curve.
For turbocharged engines the effect will be dependent upon both the amount of turbocharger boost and the
degree of air charge cooling (if any). As a general guide, the power loss for non-charge cooled and air-to-air
charge cooled engines is of the order of 2% for every 10C (18F) rise above the reference temperature. For
air-to-water charge cooled engines however, the power loss is usually neglected.
Some rating standards ignore the power variations caused by air temperature fluctuation.
Engine ratings quoted by Perkins against official rating standards are determined by correction to the
appropriate reference conditions in accordance with the correction procedures specified in the standards
concerned.
Low air temperatures will reduce the ability of the engine to start, but by changing the specifications, e.g. fitting
heavy duty starter motor and batteries, and using a starting aid, satisfactory starting can be achieved at much
lower temperatures.
Chapter 14, Cold Starting describes the various starting equipment available and also the minimum
temperature likely to be encountered in different areas of the world.
Individual Engine Specification Manuals (E.S.M.) specify the cold starting equipment necessary for each
engine type to meet specific minimum starting temperatures.
Atmospheric Pressure
For every 25 mm mercury drop of barometric pressure within the normal range of variation at sea level, the
rated output of a naturally aspirated engine will decrease by approximately 1%-1%. For turbocharged
engines, loss of power within this pressure range is usually considered to be negligible.
Engine ratings quoted by Perkins against official rating standards are determined by correction to the
appropriate reference conditions in accordance with the correction procedures specified in the standards
concerned.
Altitude
Effect on Coolant Temperature
With increasing altitude, there is a decrease in air pressure resulting in the cooling system water boiling at a
lower temperature. This can be partly corrected by fitting a spring loaded radiator cap to raise the pressure in
the system, and hence the boiling point of the water.
The relationship of boiling point with different pressure caps at varying altitudes is illustrated in Chapter 4,
Cooling Systems.

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Effect on Power and Smoke

As the air becomes more rarefied at higher altitudes, there will be insufficient oxygen to burn all the fuel being
delivered, with consequent loss of power. The unburnt fuel will subsequently be emitted from the exhaust as
black smoke.
The loss of power is usually disregarded at altitudes of less than 150m (500 ft) above sea level. At higher
altitudes, the degree of loss of power will depend not only on the altitude, but also on the fuel injection
equipment specification and, for turbocharged engines, on the size, type and match of turbocharger.
For reference, the accompanying curve illustrates typical variations of engine power with altitude for naturally
aspirated and turbocharged engines at various ambient air temperatures.
Diagram for Estimating Effects of Altitude and Temperature on Power Output Relative to
Bs Au141a : 1971 Reference Conditions (20c and 101.5kPa [760 mm Hg])
0

ALTITUDE (1000 ft)

2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
(metre)

1.0
0

TUR
BOC
HA
RG
ED
2

0.9

30
40

0.8

NA
TU
R

0.7

0.6

60

20

AL
LY

AMBIENT
AIR TEMP

50

10

30

AS
40
PI
RA
TE 50
D

0.5

60

ENGINE POWER CORRECTION FACTOR

10

0.4

0.3
1000
100
750
30

29

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
950 900 850 800 750 700 650
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
700
650
600
550
500

600 [m bar]
[kPa]
60
450 [mm Hg]

28

18

27

26

25

24

23

22

21 20

19

17 [mm Hg]

air-to-water CHARGE COOLED Turbocharged engines the

* NOTE: For
variation of power output shown above does not apply. For these
engines the reference of 20C should be used regardless of actual
ambient air temperature.

Operation at High Altitude

Allowance must be made for reduced engine and hence machine performance when operating at altitude, i.e.
the machine loads may have to be reduced, or the transmission may require changing.
If the engine is to operate continuously at altitudes higher than 1500m, the fuel injection pump delivery may
need to be reduced. This will avoid running with an unsatisfactory exhaust condition, which may lead to engine
trouble, as well as giving a higher specific fuel consumption.
The required reduced fuel delivery rate necessary for operating at a particular altitude can be obtained from
Perkins Engines, providing that the information specified below, is submitted.
As a general guide, the following table indicates the approximate amount of defuelling which may be applied
to naturally aspirated engines, on a percentage basis, where specific figures for a particular engine rating
are not available.

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This table is not applicable to turbocharged engines, for which specific advice should be obtained.
Altitude m

Maximum fuel Delivery

Reduction

0-600

No change

600-1200

6%

1200-1800

12%

1800-2400

18%

2400-3000

24%

3000 -3600

30%

Note: Any alteration to the fuel pump setting must be made by an authorised fuel pump specialist or Perkins
distributor. In view of legislative requirements for exhaust emissions, adjustments must only be made after
ensuring that these will not invalidate engine certification in any particular territory.
Information Required for Power Assessment at Altitude
The following information must be provided to the nearest Perkins Area Operations Office before an
assessment of the engine performance can be provided.
! Engine parts list number or fuel injection pump type number.
! Whether or not the machine is working at constant or variable altitude, i.e. moving from one area to another
or operating within a given locality.
Installation Angle and Gradients of Operation
The angle of installation can be up to 10 on the side and/or up to 10 down at the rear. If it is necessary to
install the engine at angles greater than these, or if it must be installed down at the front, advice should be
sought from Perkins Application Engineering Department.
Operating an engine inclined excessively, either sideways or fore and aft, can lead to various engine troubles.
Due to the wide variety of machine types using diesel engines it is not feasible to specify the angles of
operation. For each type this must be agreed with the O.E.M. at the commencement of the project. This value
must be considered during specification of the engine, particularly with regard to the lubricating oil and breather
systems as a general guide only, it is very unlikely that the maximum grade for a wheeled off highway vehicle
will be outside the range 25-35 (excepting industrial trucks, fork lift trucks, etc).
Dusty Conditions
Machines expected to work in a dust-laden atmosphere, either due to the natural surroundings, e.g.
dirt road, sandy conditions, etc., or due to the operation, e.g. stone crushers, earth movers, etc., must
use heavy duty air filters to prevent the entry of dust into the intake system of the engine.
Induction System
The heavy duty air filters necessary when operating in a dust laden atmosphere are described in Chapter 3,
Induction System.
Accessories
A dust proof alternator and starter motor may be considered necessary, and attention must be given to the
suitability of other driven equipment for operating in dust laden atmospheres.
Explosive Atmospheres
Diesel engines working in an explosive atmosphere or an area of fire hazard, must be equipped to conform to
local regulations, see Chapter 1, Installation Considerations.
The degree of treatment to the engine will depend on the type of atmosphere in which it will be working.
See Chapter 2, Exhaust System. on exhaust conditioning.
Examples of other requirements are: air inlet flame trap, anti-static fan belt and non electric starting equipment,
depending on conditions.

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Rating Standards
The stated power output of an engine can vary considerably depending on:
! Whether the power is gross or net.
! The tolerance range allowed for power output.
! The ambient temperature and barometric pressure.
! The restrictions imposed by the air inlet and exhaust systems.
! The humidity.
! The fuel temperature and specification.
To define these variables Rating standards and test procedures exist. The output of an engine must always
be qualified by reference to the standard used. Perkins Engines published power curves include the necessary
references. Perkins engines for off highway applications (other than electric power generation) are rated in
accordance with the following test standard.
ISO/TR/14396 This is a gross power test without cooling fan or other auxiliaries.
This procedure for power calculation is also used during the certification of engines in line with the European
and North American emissions requirements; standard 97/68/EC and USA 40 CFR part 89.112 respectively.
Equipment manufacturers commonly refer the power of the engine to emission standard 97/68/EC, in such
cases the numerical value is equal to the ISO/TR/14396 output.
In addition the suppliers of mobile equipment used on the public highway habitually publish power figures
quoted to ECE R.24. This is an installed power standard originally used for on highway goods vehicles and is
usually derived from the ISO rating by subtracting the power absorbed by the cooling fan or other accessories.
Various other power rating standards are encountered occasionally, however these generally have little or no
legal significance other than in a particular territory. They are sometimes standards which are effectively no
longer valid. Any requests for information on such standards will necessitate specific action to determine if any
relationship to the Perkins standard has been established.

Governing
The degree of control provided by the governor is dependent upon the governor specification. For a given
position of the control lever, there is a power/speed relationship (at steady load intervals) which is termed
'governor regulation'.
Percentage Governing
If the value of 100% is arbitrary assumed for an engine speed when running at normal rated load, releasing
this load will permit a 'high idle' or 'settled no-load' speed may be, say 4.5% above the rated full load speed.

POWER

NR

No

% Governing = No NR x 100
NR

NR = FULL LOAD RATED OR GOVERNED SPEED

No = SETTLED NO LOAD HIGH IDLE SPEED
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The speed difference between high idle and full load conditions is referred to as percentage governing, and in
the circumstances referred to above, the governing would be 4.5%.
Example: If full load rated speed is 1800 rev/min and settled no load speed is 1880 rev/ min.
Governing % = 1800 1800 x 100 = 4.5%
1800

Mechanical governors which allow only small speed change between full load and no load (tight governing)
may be subject to some instability.
A governor is said to be stable if, after a speed change, the new speed is achieved quickly and there is
negligible variation of this speed during steady running.
Any governor requires a definite period of time to act and a governor with poor stability continues to oscillate
above and below the required speed, or else take an excessive time to cease oscillations.
When a governor continues to oscillate without settling down at all, this is usually called 'surge'.

Accessibility
General Comments
Engines are frequently installed in as small a space as possible resulting in poor accessibility for the servicing
of vital components.
Although the points referred to in this section appear later in the book under their specific topics, they have
been brought together here due to their importance.
Poor accessibility of a component, e.g. the dipstick, may result in it being neglected, which can lead to serious
engine damage in what might otherwise have been a good installation.
If it is necessary on loaders, etc. to start the engine in order to raise the loader arms before access can be
gained to check water, engine oil, etc., the chances are that these items will not be checked, because once in
the seat - the driver often stays there!
Whilst the accessibility of components requiring regular maintenance such as air filters, filter elements, etc., is
covered in Installation Appraisal Data Sheets, further checks should be completed to ensure that there is
accessibility to any components which may require replacing or long term servicing.
Cooling System
Fan Belt
Space must be provided to allow tensioning or replacement of a worn belt.
Filler Cap
This must be located where it can be easily removed and water level checked and topped up.
Radiator and Fan
There must be sufficient space so that they can be examined periodically for signs of erosion or sand blasting
caused by applications working in dusty environments.
Lubrication System
Sump
There must be sufficient space to remove the drain plug and collect the used oil, although in some cases it
may be necessary to use flexible tubes.
On earth moving and construction machinery, the area round the engine sump should be checked periodically
to ensure that mud packing is not preventing an adequate air flow, and therefore dissipation of heat from the
engine sump.

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Oil Filler
The oil filler must be in a position where a suitable pourer can be used.
Dipstick
This should be on the same side of the engine as the oil filler, in a position where it can be easily seen, and
can be removed without risk of touching the hot exhaust.
Induction System
Air Filter
There must be sufficient space to remove and change the element without the risk of tipping dust and dirt into
the engine.
Air Restriction Indicator
This must be located so that it can easily be seen if it is a visual unit, or where it can be heard if an audible unit.
Induction Piping
This must not be concealed, making regular inspection difficult. Cases have been known of engine damage
due to dust entering the induction manifold through loose connections and/or broken piping which have been
difficult to detect due to the pipe layout. All hoses must be checked periodically for deterioration.
Fuel System
Fuel Injection Equipment
There must be sufficient space to allow equipment to be easily maintained, e.g. removal of injectors, bleeding
of air from system, etc.
Fuel filter
There must be sufficient space to remove bowl and change element without spilling fuel on electrical
equipment.
Lift Pump
There must be sufficient space to operate priming lever (if fitted) or replace unit if faulty.
Water Trap
This must be in a position where the water can be drained off satisfactorily and the bowl removed for service.
Electrical System
Starter Motor/Alternator
It must be ensured that these components can be easily serviced and removed.
Battery
This must be accessible for topping up and checking terminals.
Other Points
! The operation of the exhaust flap or drain hole should be checked to ensure that this is working
satisfactorily.
! It is important that no part of the engine fouls another part of the installation. This must be checked in both
the static and working conditions, e.g. due to engine movement on flexible mountings, or due to operation
of the machine.
! It is important that the installation permits servicing, fitting of replacement parts, etc. with the minimum manhour involvement, especially:- Replacement of fan belts, coolant hoses and electrical equipment; carrying
out injector changes; tappet clearance checks, etc.

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Health and Safety

Legislation Affecting Health and Safety
In ALL COUNTRIES, it must ALWAYS be carefully considered what legislation will affect the intended
operation of the installation. For example, in the United Kingdom, Section 2 (i) of the Health and Safety at Work
Act 1974 states that, 'It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the
health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees'.
Section 6 relates to the safe supply of materials, equipment and substances, in design and research,
manufacture, testing and installation.
Responsibilities under Product Liability legislation must also be taken into account by installers.
Installation
The following points must be checked:
! All rotating parts such as flywheel, fan, coupling, shafting and belt systems must be shielded with a
protective guard.
! All linkages such as throttle and stop controls, clutch, levers etc. must not protrude or overhang in a
dangerous position, and must be accessible to enable the operator to control machinery safety.
! All live electric cables must be covered with a protective insulated cover, and all electrical equipment should
be adequately and correctly earthed.
! All exhaust piping must be shielded or lagged where it is a potential hazard.

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Exhaust System

General Considerations
The exhaust system must be designed to keep the resistance to gas flow (back pressure) of the exhaust
system as low as possible and within the limits specified for a particular engine type (see Back Pressure).
The system should also be designed for minimum noise emission, whilst also being as economical as possible.
Adequate clearance must be provided for the complete exhaust system, to ensure that it does not foul with
other components when operating, and especially when starting and stopping. The exhaust must not pass too
close to the fuel injection pump, filters, fuel pipe, fuel tank, etc. (See Exhaust System Configuration).

Back Pressure
Exhaust Back Pressure
The exhaust system will produce a certain resistance to flow for the exhaust gases. This resistance or back
pressure must be kept within specified limits to ensure engines do not invalidate legislation applying in certain
countries, and to which engine certification has taken place.
Maximum permissible back pressure for Perkins engines is specified in Engine Specification Manuals
(E.S.M.).
Excessive back pressure is usually caused by one or more of the following factors:
! Exhaust pipe diameter too small
! Excessive number of sharp bends in system
! Exhaust pipe too long between manifold and silencer
! Silencer resistance too high
Effects of Back Pressure
Too high a back pressure leads to:
! Loss of power: approx. 1% decrease for each 50 mm of mercury above maximum level
! Poor fuel economy: fuel consumption increases by approx. 1% for each 50 mm of mercury above maximum
level.
! High combustion temperature: 5% increase in exhaust gas temperature for each 50 mm mercury above
maximum level.
These conditions produce over-heating and excessive smoke from the installation, and reduce the lives of the
valve heads and valve seats.
Measurement of Exhaust Back Pressure
A suitable pressure transducer or a mercury manometer to read up to 250mm Hg should be used to record the
exhaust back pressure. A length of metal tube, Bundy or similar, 150-220 mm long is brazed to the exhaust
pipe within a distance of three to six times the pipe diameter, downstream from the exhaust manifold outlet
flange at a section free from bends. The metal tube must be flush to the inside of the exhaust pipe.
The back pressure must be recorded after the engine has reached its operating temperature, and at the stage
where the engine is developing its maximum power at the rated speed. For testing guidelines see Chapter 15,
Appraisal and Testing.

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MERCURY
MANOMETER
OR PRESSURE
TRANSDUCER
150.0 - 225.0mm

6.0 mm O/DIA.

BUNDY OR
SIMILAR

Exhaust Noise
Nature of Exhaust Noise
On many types of application, the exhaust is one of the principal noise sources.
The noise arises from the intermittent release of high pressure exhaust gas from the engine cylinders, causing
strong gas pressure pulsations in the exhaust pipe. These lead not only to discharge noise at the outlet, but
also to noise radiation from exhaust pipe and silencer shell surface. The purpose of the exhaust system is to
reduce these gas pulsations, and, with the aid of a properly matched silencer, not only can efficient exhaust
noise attenuation be achieved, but also sometimes a decrease in the power loss caused by the exhaust
system.
Exhaust Silencing Requirements
For exhaust noise not to be significant, its contribution should be at least 10 dB'A' lower than the target overall
noise level of the complete machine or vehicle.
Selection of the most suitable silencing arrangement for a particular application is, to a certain extent, a matter
of experience, taking into account the relevant operating factors which include:
! Degree of noise attenuation required
! Exhaust noise frequency characteristics
! Permissible back pressure
! Configuration required
! Space available
! Cost
Silencer manufacturers generally are best qualified to advise on the most suitable designs to meet particular
requirements, but the following notes are offered as initial guidelines. (Names of recommended silencer
manufacturers can be supplied by Perkins on request).

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Silencers
Exhaust Silencer Types
The most commonly used types are:
! Absorption type - usually of 'Straight-through' construction, consisting of a perforated tube passing through
a chamber packed with an absorption material such as fibreglass. This type usually has a fairly low back
pressure, and is mainly effective in suppressing high frequency noise. It is therefore particularly suitable for
turbocharged engines, where the low frequency pulsations are suppressed by the turbocharger.
'Straight-Through' Absorption Type Silencer

! Baffle type - in which the exhaust gas flow is subjected to several reversals of direction within the silencer
before being discharged. This type is effective over a wide frequency range, but tends to have a higher
back pressure than the absorptive type.
In some circumstances, a combination of both silencer types may be necessary.
Three-Pass Baffle Type Silencer

! Expansion chamber - these are used early in the system to dissipate energy quickly, or used as a resonator
towards the back of the system to reduce noise of a specific frequency.
Simple Expansion Chamber

Double Expansion Chamber

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Silencer Dimensions
The two principal guidelines are:
Volume - for effective silencing, this should be of the order of 3 to 5 times engine cubic capacity, for both
naturally aspirated and turbocharged engine installations.
Cross-sectional area - this should be large, e.g. a silencer of 180 mm diameter by 300 mm length is preferable
to one of 100 mm by 900 mm length, although both have volumes of approximately 7.5 litres. Ideally, the ratio
of silencer body diameter to inlet pipe diameter should be of the order of 4 or 5 to 1.
The most elementary silencer in accordance with the above guidelines on dimensions should give 10-15 dB'A'
attenuation of open exhaust noise, whilst more sophisticated designs (e.g. of more complex internal
construction, or having double-skinned or wrapped casings) may give up to 25-35 dB'A' reduction.
The guidelines on silencer volume and cross-sectional area apply equally to cylindrical and oval section units
although, from manufacturing and reliability considerations, the cylindrical form is preferable.

Exhaust System Configuration

Silencer Position (see diagram)
There is some divergence of opinion amongst exhaust system specialists as to the ideal position. However,
experience has shown that the silencer, or at least an expansion chamber, should be within approximately
1.5 m of the exhaust manifold.
Silencers should not be mounted in the engine compartment, due to the resulting higher under bonnet
temperatures and the subsequent loss of cooling performance, particularly if a pusher fan is used for
recommendations on long exhaust systems, see Long Exhaust Systems.
Optimum Dimensions for Exhaust Systems
ENGINE SWEPT
VOLUME = x

SILENCER VOLUME
3x TO 5x
A
MAKE
LENGTH YZ > LENGTH AB
D

MAKE

D
AS LARGE AS POSSIBLE
d

B
MAKE LENGTH AB AS
SHORT AS POSSIBLE

Pipework (see diagram)

Tail pipe length is best determined by 'tuning', Where the silencer is very close to the manifold, e.g. within
500 mm as on many agricultural tractors and earth moving machines, the tail pipe should be at least equal to
this length. However, long tail pipes may create obtrusive exhaust notes under some conditions, necessitating
the fitting of an additional volume of 'resonator' near the end of the system, tuned to suppress noise at
particular frequencies.
Note: When tuning an exhaust system, noise and back pressure must both be considered.
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Outlet position - taking into account the noise regulations or requirements to be met (i.e. bystander, operator,
etc.), some advantage may be gained by directing the outlet away from microphones or observers. It is most
important to select the direction of the tail pipe exit so that the exhaust gas
! is not drawn into any dry element air cleaner, subsequently rapidly clogging the element and reducing
service life.
! is not drawn back through the radiator by a puller fan installation. This is likely, where exhaust exit and
radiator entry are both on top of the machine.
! is directed away from the sight lines of the machine operator.
Exhaust System Construction
Silencers and exhaust pipes are commonly of 16 gauge steel (1,5 mm thickness). Where larger degrees of
noise attenuation are required. radiated noise from body shells and pipes may be reduced by means of
silencers having wrapped or sandwich-type constructions, and by use of double-skinned exhaust pipes,
obtainable from some manufacturers.
Exhaust System Installations
The exhaust pipe run should avoid touching or passing close to the air cleaner, fuel and lubricating oil filters,
fuel tank or piping, injection or fuel lift pumps, radiator or sump, and also dynamo, alternator, starter motor and
wiring. If this is unavoidable, a suitable heat shield should be used. Batteries, instrument capillaries and rubber
parts should not be sited in the vicinity of the exhaust manifold or piping.
Adequate clearance must be provided for the exhaust assembly to ensure that the system does not foul during
operation, and especially when starting and stopping the engine.
Many agricultural and construction applications require vertical outlet systems, but care must be taken to
ensure that the tail pipe is high enough so that the outlet position does not increase the noise level at the
operator's position. (See also Pipework (see diagram)).
Mountings
Horizontal
The exhaust down pipe must be supported to avoid any stress being imposed on the exhaust manifold or
flange.
Where the engine is flexibly mounted, the exhaust system should be isolated from the body-work by means of
flexible mounts, e.g. shear rubber, to ensure that there is flexibility in the system, and that noise and vibration
excitation is not transmitted to body panels. The attachment points should be structurally stiff.
Vertical
Silencers can be mounted vertically directly onto the exhaust manifold on the smaller engines, but a vibration
check is essential to ensure that the manifold flanges will not fatigue or exhaust manifold cracking occur.
When large silencers are fitted vertically, some additional support brackets will be required independent of the
engine (e.g. on the hood) to avoid over stressing the exhaust manifold. This is also very important on all
turbocharged engines, to ensure that the turbocharger flange is free from stress. Perkins option selection
permits use of a supported outlet elbow in many cases.
On machines where 'sight lines' are important, an oval design of silencer is usually used and orientated to
present the least restriction to visibility.
Connections
Pipe joints and connections should obviously be free from leaks, and must be maintained in good condition.
On machines such as earth moving equipment where the exhaust silencer is fitted outside the engine
compartment, some manufacturers use a two piece system to give easier access to the engine compartment
for service maintenance.
These two piece type systems sometimes have a joint on the underside of the engine hood, and unless a
complete seal is obtained at this point, engine overheating problems can occur due to exhaust gases being
pushed into the radiator core by the air flow over the engine. This flow of gases into the radiator core causes
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Joint Inside Engine Compartment

SILENCER

HOOD

GAS
LEAKS

AIR FL

OW

Joint Outside Engine Compartment

SILENCER

It is recommended that any joint in exhaust systems, where the silencer is a slide fit onto the engine exhaust
pipe, be located outside the engine compartment.
Drainage
The exhaust pipe can accumulate a considerable amount of condensed moisture. especially when the pipe is
long. To avoid internal corrosion, a condensate trap and drain can be provided at the lowest point in the
system.
With vertical exhaust systems, to prevent entry of rain and snow, it is recommended either that a flap is fitted
to the end of the exhaust tail pipe (although this is not always acceptable due to 'clatter' at low engine speeds),
or alternatively that the tail pipe end is turned through 90 to give a horizontal outlet.
A small drain hole can be incorporated in the lowest part of the exhaust system if the manifold is a downward
exit and a curved pipe is required to redirect the exhaust vertically upwards. A drain hole should not be used
on applications with a pusher fan however, due to possible contamination of the radiator core from the slight
exhaust leak.
Some instances have been found where the life of vertically mounted silencers is greatly reduced because the
silencer can trap a pool of water externally.

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(A)

(B)

(C)

For this reason types 'a' and 'b' should be recommended but type 'c' avoided because of potential corrosion at
the top.
GUIDE TO EXHAUST PIPE SELECTION
TO USE GUIDE:
(1) FIND INTERSECTION POINT OF POWER
& PIPE LENGTH BEING CONSIDERED.
60

(2) COMPARE THIS POINT WITH THE NEXT

LARGEST PIPE DIAMETER LINE RELATING
TO THE NUMBER OF BENDS IN THE SYSTEM.

55

50

(3) IF IT IS CLOSER THAN 5kW (7hp) TO THIS

LINE, CHOOSE A PIPE DIAMETER WHICH
IS AT LEAST 10 mm (0.4 in) LARGER THAN
THAT INDICATED IN (2).

45

NOTE: THIS GRAPH IS INTENDED ONLY AS A

GUIDE, IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT ABOUT PIPE
DIAMETER, CHOOSE THE NEXT LARGEST SIZE.

PIPE LENGTH - METERS

40

35

EXAMPLE:
30

120 KILOWATTS
30 METERS LONG
5 BENDS

25

in .
(1 1

02

m)

)D

4m

mm

DI

.
IA

A.

PI

.P

PE

4
EN

DS

DS

DS

EN

EN

5B

5B

5B

150

140

BE
0
1

ND
BE
0
1
2
3

ND
BE
0
1
2
3

90
100 110 120 130
ENGINE POWER - KILOWATTS

PI

PE

IP

80

TO CLOSE TO 4 IN (102 mm) DIA.

PIPE. USE 4 in (114 mm) DIA. OR
NEAREST METRIC SIZE.

. (1

IA

70

)D

80

mm

60

4 in

(8 9

70

in.

60

S
ND
BE
0
1
S
2
3
ND
4 BE
5

50

PE

40
50

PI

DS
EN
0B
12
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3 4 END
5B

40

A.

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30

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30

DS

ND

20

EN

10

20

m)

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10

5 BE

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PE

. (7

3m

. PI

DS

D
5 BEN

N
0 BE

3in

. (6

) D IA

IP E

10

2 in

1mm

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m ) DIA

15

2in. (5

1 in. (38m

20

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300
ENGINE POWER - HORSEPOWER

Long Exhaust Systems

The following recommendations are applicable to installations where the exhaust gas must be discharged at
some considerable distance from the engine. A stand-by generator in the basement of a building, with the
exhaust outlet on the roof, is a typical example of this arrangement.
In these systems the back pressure is significantly influenced by pipe diameter and the number of bends in the
pipe.
The accompanying chart relates pipe diameter to engine power, pipe length and number of 90 bends. Certain
assumptions have been made relating to exhaust temperature, heat losses from the pipe, resistance through
the silencer, and general internal smoothness of the pipe.
Maximum allowable back pressures for the Perkins engine range are as quoted in E.S.M. The chart assumes
no heat loss from the pipe, but for uninsulated pipes there will be some reduction in actual back pressure due
to the cooling of the gas as it passes down the pipe.
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Wherever possible, the silencer should be positioned as recommended in Silencer Position (see diagram), but
this may not always be possible, e.g. in a building basement.
If the silencer is placed at the end of the exhaust system (e.g. on the roof of a building), the resistance through
it will be reduced due to the lower gas temperature, but the noise from the engine end will be increased.
Conversely, if the silencer is positioned close to the engine the back pressure will be increased due to the high
flow of hot gas, but the noise will be reduced.
Consideration must be given to the noise transmitted to the structure of the building. One solution is an
expansion chamber near the engine, and a secondary silencer at the end of the pipe.
The chart assumes the silencer to be close to the engine and generally relates to the worst conditions for any
power or pipe length.

Exhaust Conditioning
Spark Arresters
The following notes apply to items which may be fitted to an exhaust system to meet specific operational
requirements. Where such items are used it must be ensured that the exhaust restriction is maintained within
Perkins specifications to ensure that the legal certification of the engine is maintained.
Spark arresters enable diesel engines to operate in areas of fire hazard, by reducing the discharge of hot
carbon particles through the exhaust pipe.

Principle of operation of Spark Arrester

The stainless steel spiral causes the exhaust gases to rotate, throwing the hot carbon particles against the
outer casing and cooling them before discharge (see diagram). This type of spark arrester is suitable for fork
lift trucks, towing tractors, etc.
When inflammable gases are present in the atmosphere such as in coal mines, special spark arresters or flame
traps must be fitted to both induction and exhaust systems to prevent explosion from engine induced sparks.
Information on the approved types for these applications can be obtained from Perkins. These types of arrester
are liable to rapid choking due to the environment in which they work, so it must be ensured that they are
regularly cleaned to prevent the induction and exhaust restriction limits being exceeded.
Exhaust Scrubbers
Diesel engined vehicles used underground or in a confined space usually require the exhaust gases to be
treated to render them cool and harmless. By passing the exhaust through a special container filled with water,
the gas is cooled, and the soluble constituents and some odour will be removed.
However, passing the exhaust gas through water will have little effect on the following gases:
Carbon monoxide

CO

Carbon dioxide

CO2

Nitric oxide

NO

Nitrogen dioxide

NO2

The gases leaving the scrubber therefore are still toxic and the operator must be made aware of the dangers
of operating the engine in a confined space. Certain operating conditions may be hazardous to health, and
contravene local legislation, e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act, in the United Kingdom.
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Exhaust Diluters
These are designed to mix large quantities of ambient air with the exhaust gas before releasing it to
atmosphere.

This cools and dilutes the exhaust gas constituents to levels that can be acceptable to the driver and personnel
in the vicinity of the vehicle.
The fine clearance of the nozzle gap may particularly affect back pressure in service, and periodic checks
should be made to ensure that back pressure is still within the recommended limits.
Spark arresters, exhaust scrubbers and diluters must all be fitted in accordance with the manufacturers'
recommendations and Perkins approval should be obtained.

DILUTED
FUMES

EXHAUST GAS
Exhaust Catalysts (Purifiers)
Exhaust gas catalysts function by the catalytic oxidation of the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in the
exhaust gas, as well as aldehydes and ketones.
The purifier element is usually a platinum plated matrix enclosed in a stainless steel cylindrical case which is
fitted into the exhaust pipe before any exhaust silencer. As they are normally more efficient at high exhaust
temperatures, exhaust catalysts should be fined as close as possible to the exhaust manifold outlet flange. At
exhaust gas temperatures of below 250C. exhaust catalysts are ineffective. so are not recommended on
applications with a duty cycle involving light loads and long idle periods.
Exhaust catalysts can give rise to high exhaust back pressures resulting in unacceptable power loss. A tapping
can however be brazed into the inlet side of the purifier to enable up-stream pressure to be monitored, and to
indicate when the purifier needs cleaning due to carbon deposits on the catalyst.

Exhaust Brakes
The simple exhaust brake provides the cheapest form of additional braking on a road vehicle. It is simply a
butterfly valve or gate valve situated in the exhaust down pipe between the manifold and silencer.
When the valve is closed, the engine becomes in effect a compressor driven by the road wheels. through the
transmission. The pressure built up in the exhaust system retards the engine through the transmission to slow
the vehicle, but is not intended to bring it to a halt.
To increase efficiency of the brake, engine speed should be increased by engaging a lower gear.
Control Systems
Main control systems are either pneumatic or by actuation with electric solenoids. A pneumatic system working
from the vehicle compressed air supply is generally preferred as being simpler, cheaper and more reliable,
operated from a hand or foot control valve.
Alternatively, operation may be electrical from a solenoid with hand control or a micro-switch on the brake
pedal.

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Location of the Brake Valve

Exhaust brake valves have been located in almost all positions from the manifold to the end of the tail pipe up
to 6 m (18 ft) away, and test results indicate that the position of the valve makes no difference to performance.
Remote located valves are cooler and therefore are kinder to the operating mechanism, but are more prone to
'gumming up'. Experience indicates that having the valve close-coupled to, or even built into, the manifold is
preferred.
Design Features
The exhaust brake valve must be provided with a relief hole to avoid excessive back pressure. The size of this
hole is a compromise between exhaust valve lift or float, and adequate manifold pressure for effective braking.
This pressure must be within the limit set by Perkins for each engine type.
If this pressure is exceeded, exhaust valve float may cause severe air surging in the induction manifold and
air cleaners. This can cause dust migration in paper air cleaners, and ejection of oil from wet type cleaners,
particularly if these are mounted directly onto the induction manifold. Noise may also be a problem in certain
types of application.
Adequate exhaust manifold to cylinder head face joints must be made to prevent gas leaks when the brake is
operated.
Perkins should be advised when a customer intends to incorporate an exhaust brake, and all details should be
submitted for approval.

Exhaust Legislation
Many countries have had some measure of smoke legislation in the past, but now there is a new emphasis on
exhaust emissions in the context of environmental control, particularly in Western Europe and U.S.A.
For engines to continue to meet the smoke and emissions legislation for which they are certified, they must be
maintained and serviced by an accredited dealer to Perkins recommendations. Faulty maintenance of fuel
injection equipment including fuel filters and injection nozzles, together with deterioration of air cleaner
performance or incorrect fuel specification, will increase the smoke and emissions levels from the engine.
The type of exhaust system with which the vehicle is certified must not be changed unless prior approval is
obtained from the relevant Authorities.
The exhaust system must be maintained in good condition, as any leakage could contravene legislation on
noise, emissions and the health and safety of the operator.

Exhaust System Evaluation

Exhaust System Installation
Exhaust pipe connections must be of good quality and must be leak free. Asbestos joints (gaskets) are not to
be used.
On vertical stacks, a flap should be installed or the stack should be turned through 90 degrees to give
horizontal outlet.
The exhaust system should avoid touching or passing close to:
! lube oil filters, fuel filters, fuel tank, low pressure and high pressure fuel systems
! radiator, sump, and air cleaner
! engine electrics
Exhaust silencer mountings:
! if horizontal silencer, clamp to gearbox or flywheel housing
! if vertically mounted: mount from exhaust manifold, support from engine
! care must be taken to ensure that vibration levels do not cause fatigue, manifold cracking, or turbocharger
damage
! large silencers must be well supported and must not overload the manifold or turbocharger. Use of floating
sleeves between the turbo and silencer is an acceptable method
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If the exhaust system is solid mounted to the exhaust manifold, ensure that there is room to allow for expansion
and misalignment.
If the engine is flexibly mounted and the exhaust system is solidly mounted to the chassis, ensure there is
adequate movement to prevent fatigue and failure of the exhaust pipe.
Exhaust piping between the turbo/exhaust manifold and the silencer should be as straight and large as
possible. Required bends should be kept to a minimum and be of maximum radius possible.
Exhaust System Backpressure Test
Instruments Required
! Calibrated manometer to measure exhaust pressure at the engine.
! Tachometer to measure engine speed.
! Exhaust temperature
Test Procedure
Ideally, the exhaust pressure should be measured in a straight section of exhaust pipe about six inches (three
to six times the pipe diameter) from the exhaust manifold exit for naturally aspirated engines, or about the same
distance from the turbocharger outlet for turbocharged engines. Measurements should be taken within 30 cm
of the turbocharger for turbocharged engines, or within 30 cm of the exhaust manifold on naturally aspirated
engines. Measurement at this location will result in backpressure readings which include not only the silencer
but also all line losses. This is what the engine actually feels. If your installation does not have such a straight
section out of the exhaust manifold or turbocharger, the pressure should be measured in a straight section near
the turbo or manifold. Where measurement must be taken in a bend in the pipe, the pressure tap should be
made in a plane perpendicular to the radius of the pipe.
Install the tachometer
Remember the exhaust and piping will be hot. Consequently a two to three foot length of steel or copper tubing
should be connected directly to the exhaust piping at the location described above. The manometer can then
be attached to the free end of the tubing.
Run the machine until the engine coolant and all driven equipment is at stabilized, normal operating
temperature. Maximum exhaust back pressure will normally occur at or near maximum engine power (rated
engine speed and full power). While recording data, run the machine through a cycle that will result in the
engine lugging back through the maximum power or where the engine accelerates through the maximum
power point. Repeat the cycle to confirm the data is repeatable.
Record the manometer reading at the maximum power point. Check the exhaust temperature to confirm that
full load or representative high engine power is being produced.
Evaluation
Maximum acceptable exhaust back pressure given in the engine reference manuals.
Excessive back pressure leads to:
! loss of power
! poor fuel economy
! high combustion temperature
! illegally high exhaust emissions

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Induction System

Introduction
It is not always appreciated that the induction system is one of the most important aspects of an engine
installation, since it can have a direct effect on engine output, fuel consumption, exhaust emission and engine
life. It is essential that is meets the requirements of engine certification for exhaust emissions and smoke.
With this in mind, the installed induction system must be designed to supply clean, dry and cool air to the
engine, with a minimum of restriction.
The system must be designed to withstand the shock loadings and working conditions that will be met in
service, and must provide reliable sealing and durability with a minimum of maintenance.

Air Filters - Perkins Approval

A very wide range of air filter makes and types is available worldwide. In order to ensure the necessary
standard of filtration efficiency and durability, however, only air filters which have Perkins approval may be
used.
Oil Bath Filters
Oil bath filters are not considered suitable to provide the degree of filtration required to meet the extended
durability requirements of the market place. They should only be used if specific agreement has been reached
with Perkins.

Air Filter Duty Classification

Perkins classifies air filters according to duty, which relates to dust-holding capacity. The choice of duty
depends upon the engine type, the dust concentration in which it will operate, and the service life required.
The main duty categories are shown below, together with an indication of their usage. It should be appreciated,
however, that these usage recommendations are given as a guide only, and that it may be necessary, due to
the particular conditions of operation, etc., which may apply in certain cases, to specify a filter of a 'heavier'
duty classification than that indicated.
Standard Duty
Normally fitted remotely from the engine and generally with an internal or external pre-cleaner.
For use on and off-highway in areas where there are no significant dust concentrations, e.g. gensets in
buildings, F.L.T.'s in normal factory conditions, airport equipment etc.
Typical preferred air filters in this category are of the dry element type, with an integral centrifugal pre-cleaner
stage.
For off-highway applications, the use of a safety element together with an untreated main element, is strongly
advised.
A restriction indicator, correctly positioned and of the correct setting should always be fitted with standard duty
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Heavy Duty
Normally, incorporate a highly efficient pre-cleaner arrangement in some cases with automatic dust unloading.
For use in all dusty or dirty environments. An untreated main element is normal practice, but a treated safety
element should always be fitted.
A restriction indicator, correctly positioned and of the correct setting should always be fitted with Heavy Duty
filters (see Air Filter Restriction Indicator)
NB, For operation in extremely arduous conditions, e.g. aluminium foundries, brickworks, etc. the advice of
Perkins Application Engineering Department, should be obtained.
Dust Holding Capacity (Dry Type Filters)
Air filter duty classification is closely related to dust holdings capacity. i.e. the amount of dust that can be
retained by the filter before restriction reaches the point when servicing must be carried out (see Maximum
Induction System Restriction). An air filter selected according to the recommended duty classification will have
a satisfactory dust-holding capacity provided that the filter air flow rating is adequate for the engine type and
rating under consideration.
Examples of Air Cleaner Types
Representative air filter types are shown in the following diagrams:
Typical Two Stage Filter

CENTRIFUGAL
PRE-FILTER ACTION

EJECTED DUST SWEPT

THROUGH FILTER AND
COLLECTED IN DUST
CAP
FILTER ELEMENT

VACUATOR VALVE
(OPTIONAL) EMPTIES
DUST CAP
AUTOMATICALLY

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Air Filter Accessories

Stack Caps
These are fitted to the air filter inlet (or inlet extension, if fitted) to provide protection against the ingress of rain,
snow, leaves, etc.

Pre-Cleaners
These are fitted to the air cleaner inlet or extension pipe, in applications where significant dust or other
contamination is encountered, e.g. earth moving machinery and certain industrial and agricultural applications.

They extend the service life of the main filter, by removing a large part of the dust or other contaminant before
passage through the filter.
Pre-cleaners which operate on a cyclonic principle should not be oversized relative to the rate of airflow for
which they are intended, as this will reduce the air velocity, and hence also reduce the cyclonic dustseparating effect
Pre-Screeners
In agricultural and other applications where contamination from chaff, lint or other coarse material is
encountered, a pre-screener should be fitted to prevent choking of the air filter. A detachable screen is fitted,
which is removed for cleaning as necessary.

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Air Filter Features

Safety Elements
Certain air filter types are available with a safety element as an optional feature.
This consists of an additional element fitted inside the main element, the purpose being:
! To protect the engine in the event of accidental perforation of the main element.
! To safeguard the engine against dust ingress during removal and servicing of the main element, particularly
where this must be carried out under adverse service conditions, the safety element being left in place
during routine servicing.
The safety element will itself require servicing at less frequent intervals, and arrangements may then be made
for this to be carried out under improved conditions.
Safety elements are recommended for use in all earth moving, agricultural and industrial applications.
Treated Elements
Certain dry filter types are available with specially treated elements, to minimise the effect of contamination by
exhaust and other products, in order to increase service life.
Treated elements may also give a longer service life in some industrial applications operating in confined
spaces.
Vacuator Valves
A vacuator valve is available as an optional feature on some dry cleaner types, to provide automatic emptying
of dust and water from the filter, and so increase service life.
This is a rubber valve, actuated by the pulsating nature of the induced air flow.
Note: Vacuator valves are available from the filter manufacturers in different grades of rubber hardness, in
order to allow matching to suit the engine type and operating speed range. In general, rubber hardness should
be reduced as the number of engine cylinders is increased, in order to allow the valve to respond to the
smoother nature of the induced airflow.
Care should be taken in siting the air filter, in order to ensure that the dust/water ejected from the vacuator will
not cause damage. Care must also be taken to ensure that there is no possibility of water, etc. being drawn
into the filter due to the valve becoming immersed.
Air Filters with Exhaust-Assisted Pre-Filter Evacuation
Certain heavy duty air cleaners have this feature.
An aspirator tube is installed at the exhaust system outlet, the aspirator tube being designed to produce a drop
in pressure due to a venturi effect, resulting in evacuation of the dust from the pre-filter stage.
Care is necessary however in order to ensure satisfactory installation and operation of this arrangement and
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TAPPING IN STRAIGHT PIPE SECTION,

AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO INDUCTION
MANIFOLD/TURBOCHARGER INLET

RESTRICTION INDICATOR
TAPPING (IF FITTED)
IN AIR FILTER

TURBOCHARGER

PRESSURE
TRANSDUCER
OR MANOMETER

Air Filter Flow Rating/Induction System Restriction

Introduction
It is essential that the air filter should be of adequate capacity to suit the induced air flow requirement of the
engine type and rating under consideration. For all engine types, published engine rating conditions apply at
a maximum depression, measured at the inlet manifold or turbocharger inlet, of 305 mm W.G.
In order to meet this requirement, and to make allowance for restriction incurred in the induction system
pipework in the case of remote-mounted air filters, the restriction incurred across the air filter with a clean
element, or when freshly serviced in the case of an oil bath filter, should not exceed 203 mm (8 in.) W.G. at
maximum engine rating.
Engine Induced Air Flow Requirement
Induced air flow requirements for the various engine types are set out in the appropriate Engine Specification
Manual (E.S.M.).
To these values must be added any additional air flow requirement for a compressor, etc., if this is connected
to the induction system.
Maximum Induction System Restriction
Induction system restriction, measured at the induction manifold or turbocharger inlet, is the total restriction
due to:
! air filter restriction
! resistance to air flow due to pipe friction
! air velocity effects.
Air velocity effects are usually relatively low for naturally aspirated engines, but can be substantial in the case
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A higher total inlet restriction is therefore allowed for turbocharged engines, but this does not affect the
restriction allowable across the air filter alone.
The maximum permissible total restriction, at which air filter servicing must be carried out, is specified in the
appropriate E.S.M.
Measurement of Induction System Restriction
Measurements should be made by means of wall-static pressure tappings. Depression measurements made
by means of a piezometer ring or a single point tapping, as used by Perkins appraisal engineers, meet these
requirements.
A tapping should be made into the induction system as shown in the diagram, i.e. in a straight pipe section as
close as possible to the induction manifold or turbocharger inlet.
Where measurement on a bend is unavoidable, the tapping should be perpendicular to the plane of the bend,
as illustrated right.
Inlet Depression Measurement on Bend of Induction Pipe
TAPPING PERPENDICULAR
PLANE
TO PLANE OF BEND.
OF BEND.

Note: For a given system restriction, the restriction reading is dependent on the cross-sectional area of the
pipe section in which the measurement is made. In order to register the restriction as 'seen' by the engine, the
pipe section into which the manometer tapping is made must therefore have the same internal diameter/crosssectional area as that of the induction manifold or turbocharger inlet.
This is particularly important for turbocharged engines, due to the high air velocities involved. For the purpose
of a preliminary check, or where it is not possible to measure adjacent to the turbocharger air intake,
approximate valves of inlet depression can be determined as follows:
Use of straight parallel pipe
The tapping point should be positioned in a straight parallel pipe, as illustrated on bottom of previous page.
The main features of this arrangement are:
! The bore of the pipe should be the same as the internal diameter of the turbocharger air intake. For
simplicity of connection, the pipe should preferably also be of the same outside diameter as that of the air
intake.
! There should be a smooth transition between the induction trunking and the pipe. Sudden changes of
section should be avoided.
! Inlet depression should be measured in the pipe at a point P, positioned:
not less than 0.5D nor more than 4D from the intake.
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Parallel Pipe Arrangement for Approximate Measurement of Depression at Turbocharger Air Intake
SMOOTH TRANSITION
TURBOCHARGER
AIR INTAKE
BETWEEN PIPE SECTIONS
(DIA. 'D')
PRESSURE
INDUCTION
MEASUREMENT
TRUNKING
POINT
PARALLEL PIPE
TURBOCHARGER

AIR
CLEANER

0.5'D' MIN.
4'D'MAX.

DISTANCE FROM CHANGE

OF SECTION TO BE NOT
LESS THAN ONE PIPE
DIAMETER

General case
In situations where a straight parallel pipe is not available, a tapping may be used in the induction pipework as
shown.
Approximate Measurement of Inlet Depression - General Installation Case
TURBOCHARGER
AIR INTAKE
(DIA. 'D')

PRESSURE
MEASUREMENT
POINT

TURBOCHARGER

0.5 D MIN.
4 D MAX.

INTERNAL DIAMETER
OF INDUCTION PIPE
AT MEASUREMENT
POINT

The following points should be noted:

! Depression measurement should be made at a point P positioned not less than 0.5D nor more than 4D
from the intake (where D = internal diameter of intake).
! The measurement point should preferably be situated in a straight section of pipe. Where measurement on
a bend is unavoidable, the tapping should be perpendicular to the plane of the bend, as previously
illustrated.
! Where the induction pipe diameter at the measurement point is larger than the turbocharger air intake
diameter, the allowable inlet depression will be less than that allowed directly at the air intake to
compensate for the lower air velocity.
Restriction should be measured at maximum governed speed in the case of naturally aspirated engines, or, in
the case of turbocharged engines, at full engine output at maximum rated speed. Chapter 15, Appraisal and
Testing gives advice on measurement procedures.
Air filters incorporating a restriction indicator tapping should incorporate a small filter built into the indicator
connection, as a precaution against dust ingress in the event of a failure in the indicator or indicator pipework.
When the indicator is connected to a tapping in the induction system pipework, suitable adaptors incorporating
a safety filter are available from the filter manufacturers.
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Air Filter Restriction Indicator

It is strongly recommended that a restriction indicator should be fitted. This enables maximum service life to
be obtained from the filter element without exceeding the engine restriction limit, and prevents premature
renewal of the element.
Restriction Indicator Setting
When connected to a tapping point close to the induction manifold/turbocharger inlet (see diagram in
paragraph Measurement of Induction System Restriction) the operating setting of the indicator should
correspond to the maximum permissible restriction for the particular engine type. This also applies in the case
of an engine-mounted air filter incorporating a restriction indicator tapping.
Where however the restriction indicator is fitted to the air filter tapping of a remote-mounted filter (see diagram
in paragraph Measurement of Induction System Restriction), the operating setting of the indicator must be
reduced to ensure that they register correctly when the depression at the inlet manifold or turbocharger air
intake reaches the appropriate level. The restriction incurred between the filter and the engine, due to pipe
friction and air velocity effects, must therefore be established by measurement (see paragraph Measurement
of Induction System Restriction), readings being made both close to the induction manifold/turbocharger inlet,
and at the tapping on the air filter.

Air Filter Servicing

Extreme care should be exercised in all cases to ensure that dust ingress into the induction system does not
take place during filter servicing, and all joints and seals should be inspected and renewed if necessary.

Induction System Layout

Air Inlet Location
The position of the air filter inlet, or of the inlet to the air filter extension if fitted, should be such that air is drawn
from an area:
! Of the lowest possible dust concentration.
! Well clear of water splash in the case of mobile applications.
! At a temperature as close as possible to the prevailing ambient temperature.
Additionally, care should be taken to minimise the possibility of exhaust fumes being drawn into the induction
system, since this will result in a reduction in element life in the case of a dry type filter.
Where some exhaust contamination cannot be avoided, extended element life will be obtained by using
specially treated elements (see Treated Elements).
Induction system layout varies considerably according to the application type and duty, but typical
arrangements are shown in the following diagrams.
Industrial Applications
In general, in enclosed applications, air should be drawn from outside the engine enclosure, in order to avoid
excessive intake temperatures. Exceptions to this are certain applications using pusher-type cooling fans,
where, depending on enclosure ventilation arrangements, air temperature in the enclosure may be relatively
low close to the ventilation inlets. Care should however be taken to avoid local high temperature areas close
to the exhaust system.
Agricultural Applications
Many arrangements are used where chaff or similar contaminants are likely to be encountered, a pre-screener
should be fitted to prevent ingress into the main filter.
Air Filter Accessibility for Maintenance
The filter must be readily accessible for maintenance, with adequate space provision replacement of the
element, in the case of dry-type filters.

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Induction System Pipework
Introduction

Careful attention must be given to the pipework and associated fittings used in the induction system, in order
to minimise restriction, and in order to ensure that reliable sealing will be maintained under the operating
conditions which will be met in service.
In order to minimise the restriction incurred in the system, pipework length should be as short as possible, and
the number of bends in the system should be kept to a minimum.
The cross-sectional area of all pipework must not be less than that of the induction manifold inlet.
Rigid Tubing
This may be either steel, aluminium, or in some cases moulded plastic, but in all cases the internal bore must
be smooth and free from defects.
When used in conjunction with hose connections, the ends of the tubing must be truly circular, and have a
smooth finish for a minimum length of 50 mm (2 in) at each connection. The wall thickness of the tubing must
be adequate to resist deformation under the pressure of the hose clamps.
In order to improve sealing, and security against the hose pulling off, all tubing should preferably incorporate
end beading.
Hosework
Plain. i.e. unreinforced, hose sections must only be used to connect together items of rigid pipework etc., which
are in line and close together, and where there is little relative movement. When a connection must be made
between items which are not in line, and where it is not possible to use a moulded bend or similar item, or when
there is significant relative movement, a short section of reinforced flexible induction hose may be used. It is
essential that this type of hose is of adequate quality and durability, and that it conforms to Perkins
requirements (see Flexible Hoses/Trunking).
Engine Layout in Typical Agricultural Tractor

TURBOCHARGER
ENGINE

AIR CLEANER

BATTERY

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Specification Requirement, Plain (unreinforced) Hoses

Hoses used in the induction system must be of adequate specification to withstand service conditions. The
basic requirements are as follows:
Naturally Aspirated Engines
! Hose material:
Synthetic Rubber.
! Oil Resistance:
Resistant to fuel oil and lubricating oil on external surface.
! Maximum Working Temperature:
110C.
! Working Pressure:
The system design specification should be such that all sections maintain their shape to ensure that airflow is
not restricted and free from any risk of collapse in the case of a choked air cleaner. The recommended
maximum restrictions are specified in the engine specific data and a suitable factor of safety (suggested 2)
must apply at these levels.
Turbocharged Engines Without Charge Cooler
! Hose Material:
Synthetic Rubber.
! Oil Resistance:
Resistant to fuel oil and lubricating oil on both internal and external surfaces.
! Maximum Working Temperature:
110C.
! Working Pressure:
As for Naturally Aspirated specification.
Note: These requirements apply to pipework on the inlet side of the turbocharger only. Only the appropriate
connection, supplied as part of the engine build, may be used for the connection from the turbocharger to the
induction manifold.
Turbocharged Engines With Charge Air Cooler
Intake to turbocharger as for naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines.
! Maximum Working Temperature:
110C.
Outlet from Charge Cooler to Induction Manifold.
! Working Pressure:
Dependant on engine type, check E.S.M.
! Maximum Working Temperature
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Turbocharger to Charge Air Cooler

! Hose Material:
Silicone Rubber.
! Oil Resistance:
Resistant to fuel oil and lubricating oil on both internal and external surfaces.
! Maximum Working Temperature:
Dependant on engine type, in general a minimum of 180C is required.
! Working Pressure:
Dependant on Engine Type.
Flexible Hoses/Trunking
The use of plain bore hoses with internal coil spring insertions to provide flexibility is not approved, as
experience has shown that service problems are likely due to the spring insert moving out of position, with the
consequent possibility of local distortion and closure of the pipe.
This type of hose reinforcement also imposes a relatively high restriction to air flow.
Wire reinforced convoluted flexible hose/trunking may be used in the induction system, but it is essential to
appreciate that:
! This type of hose imposes a relatively high restriction to air flow, and the length of hose run should therefore
be as short and straight as possible.
! The hose must be of adequate specification and durability to withstand service conditions. A variety of hose
materials is available which will give satisfactory service, but the use of hoses of light canvas construction,
as often found in ventilation systems, etc., is not approved, since these do not have adequate durability.
This type of hose is easily damaged by chafing against sharp edges etc., and must be adequately
supported to prevent this.
Support clips and brackets must have rubber or soft plastic gripping surfaces, and all bulkhead/canopy
apertures through which the hose passes must also be fitted with suitable protective grommets or sleeves.
All hose runs must be pre-formed lengths, incorporating plain end sections (Cuffs) of suitable compressibility
length and surface finish, to enable effective and reliable sealing to be achieved. Sections of hose with the wire
reinforcement removed at the ends to form a 'plain' section are not acceptable.
Cuff construction - Cuffs must be seam-free and of a smooth texture on the inner surface. A neoprene-based
material of 550 to 750 Shore hardness has been found to give adequate compressibility to effect a seal
providing that a wall thickness of approximately (nominal diameter x 1/20) is maintained.
The cuff should preferably be bonded on to the trunking or, if not, be a tight fit with added adhesive, so as to
achieve a leak-free connection. The cuff design should be such that it extends to cover the outside of the
trunking as well as the inner surface so as to produce a smooth clipping surface at least equal in length to the
connection spigot.
It may be necessary to terminate the wire reinforcement just within the cuff area in order to create sufficient
flexibility to ensure a leak-free connection.

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Hose Clips/Clamps (For Connections between Air Cleaner and Engine Only)

For hose connections used in conjunction with tubing/ spigots of up to 80 mm diameter, hose clips of the worm
drive type are satisfactory. Spring type clips without a means of tightening are not approved, since they do not
ensure the necessary standard of sealing.
For tubing/spigots exceeding 80 mm diameter, band clamps as shown must be used, in order that sufficient
clamping force may be exerted to ensure satisfactory sealing. The band must have a minimum width of 18 mm.
If there is significant relative movement between the two ends of the hose, due to engine movement on flexible
mountings, etc. two hose clips/band clamps should be used at each point.
Accessibility for Maintenance
It must be ensured that all induction system pipework and hose connections are readily accessible for periodic
inspection and maintenance.

Braking Compressor Air Supply

Problems can arise if the compressor air supply is taken from a point in the induction pipe close to the
turbocharger, due to the high level of depression involved. It is therefore recommended that, if compressors
are supplied from the trunking between the air filter and the turbocharger, connections should be made into
the largest diameter portion where the depression is minimal.

Induction System Noise Emission

The induction system can make a significant contribution to overall noise level in some application types.
Certain air filter types are quite effective as induction silencers in addition to their primary filtration function,
and an absorption type induction silencer may also be advantageous in suppressing high frequency noise,
particularly in the case of turbocharged engines.
For further information, reference should be made to Chapter 13, Noise Control.

Induction System Evaluation

Induction System Installation
Machine must have a cleaner with adequate dust capacity to achieve acceptable air cleaner life in
representative field applications.
System must have adequate service access to the elements, use hose of the proper material, and use proper
hose clamps (retightenable).
Air cleaners can have a pre-cleaner or dust evacuator valve matched to the air flow of the engine.
Air inlet must have a rain cap or other inlet precaution to prevent rain and other such moisture from having a
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Air cleaner must have a visible air cleaner restriction indicator with a 'change filter' indication at the proper
restriction for the installation.
All pipework must have lipped ends and use good quality hose clamps.
Induction System Depression (Vacuum) Test
Instruments Required
Calibrated manometer to measure inlet restriction (depression/vacuum) at the engine.
Probe for measuring induction manifold/turbo inlet temperature.
Hand held digital thermometer for ambient temperature.
Test Procedure
The inlet restriction (depression/vacuum) combustion air vacuum and temperature should be measured at the
induction manifold for naturally aspirated engines, or in the inlet air pipe about six inches from the turbocharger
for turbocharged engines. Measurement at this location will result in depression readings which include not
only the air cleaner but also all line losses. This is what the engine actually feels.
Connect the manometer and temperature probe to the induction manifold or inlet air pipe at the turbocharger
as described above.
Install new air filter elements (primary and secondary) and clean all pre-cleaners if so equipped.
Run the machine on the selected cycle until the engine coolant and all driven equipment is at stabilized, normal
operating temperature. Definition of the cycle is the responsibility of the machine design group.
Record the maximum manometer reading and temperature of the engine inlet air, and ambient temperature
during the cycle.
Evaluation
The maximum acceptable inlet restrictions (depression/vacuum) with clean filter are given in the appropriate
E.S.M.
Too great of an inlet depression requires a change in one or more of the following:
! air cleaner size/capacity
! induction system size
! induction system layout/bends
The inlet air temperature of the engine should be close to the ambient temperature. If it is not:
! check the air inlet temperature at the system inlet
! check for air recirculation
! check for heat transfer to the induction system

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Cooling Systems

Introduction
The heat energy released by the combustion of fuel in a diesel engine is distributed approximately in the
proportions shown below.
RADIATION 6%

COOLANT
24%

POWER
35%

EXHAUST GAS
35%

The function of the cooling system is to dissipate to the environment that part of the heat energy which is not
converted into power, or passed directly to atmosphere by the exhaust gases or by radiation from the engine
surfaces. In addition, depending on the application type and design, it may also be required to dissipate heat
rejected from the transmission, water cooled exhaust manifolds, etc.
Cooling system details vary widely according to the application, but in all cases the system must be designed
to maintain engine temperatures within the specified limits under the most extreme conditions of ambient and
operation that the machine will encounter.
All current Perkins engines are designed for use with pressure cooling systems of at least 0.5 bar. This is
essential to ensure that a positive pressure is maintained at the coolant pump inlet so there is no possibility of
cavitation in the coolant pump and that coolant flow is therefore maintained at the design level. Due to the high
specific power outputs of these engines this flow level is essential to ensure adequate circulation of coolant
throughout the critical level of the engine e.g. around the induction and exhaust parts and valve seats, so as
to guarantee that the engine outlives the long service life for which it was designed.
The maximum coolant temperature of the engine outlet must not exceed the permitted figure for the engine
type.
For details of the applicable Perkins ambient temperature clearance requirements worldwide, see Chapter 15,
Appraisal and Testing.

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Cooling System Operating Parameters

Coolant Temperature
The curves below show the boiling point of water against altitude, for an unpressurised system and for systems
using 27.6 kN/m2 (0.3 bar) and 48.3 kN/m2 (0.5 bar) pressure caps.
115

48.3k
N/m2
(0.5 B
AR)
P

BOILING POINT C

110

RES
SUR
27.6
E CA
kN/m2
P
(0.3
BAR
) PR
ESS
URE
CAP

105

100

UNP
R

95

ESS
UR

ISE

90

85
0
0

500

1000

2000

1500

4000

2000
6000

2500
8000

3000
10000

3500

4000 METERS

12000 13000 FEET

ALTITUDE

Pressure Cap Setting

The maximum pressure cap value approved by Perkins for the determination of cooling system clearance is
1.0 bar).
The maximum coolant temperature for each engine type is specified in the Engine Specification Manuals
(E.S.M.).
Lubricating Oil Temperature
The normal maximum permissible lubricating oil temperature, measured in the main oil pressure rail, or at the
oil filter head, is 125C.
If the engine never operates at its maximum speed for more than one hour at a time, the maximum permissible
oil temperature may be increased to 135C.
Exceptions to the above are set out in the E.S.M.'s.
Examples of such applications are:
! Fork lift trucks
! Straddle carriers, side loaders, etc.
! Mobile industrial and construction equipment when driving on the road
Note: During normal working operation the 125C continuous limit must be met.
! Tow tractors
! Road sweepers (propulsion engine)
! Road rollers
! Rubber tyred compactors
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Cooling System Filling, Venting and Deaeration

Cooling system layout and design will be governed largely by the application type and operating environment,
but the following requirements apply in all cases.
Filling
It is of primary importance that the system should be designed to ensure that complete filling of the engine,
radiator and associated pipework can be carried out without air being trapped at any point in the system.
Trapped air will result in the possibility of local overheating, and also in excessive coolant loss due to
expansion of the air at working temperature.
Auxiliary circuits (e.g. cab heaters) should be designed to fill during routine filling of the total cooling system.
This is helped by spacing the connections to the main system as far apart as possible, and avoiding
undulations in pipe runs.
De-Aeration
In addition to meeting the requirement for satisfactory filling as detailed, it is desirable that features should be
included in the cooling system design which will permit continuous de-aeration, i.e. removal of entrained air,
from the coolant while running.
Cause of Aeration
Aeration of the coolant may take place for the following reasons:
! It is difficult in practice to ensure that all air is expelled from the system during filling.
! In systems using an open (non-baffled) radiator top tank, the high velocity of the coolant entering the tank
causes turbulence, and a tendency for air to be drawn into the tubes together with the coolant.
! It is possible for combustion gases to become entrained in the coolant in the event of faulty cylinder head
gasket sealing.
Effects of Aeration
Aeration of the coolant is likely to result in the following:
! Possibility of local boiling, and high metal temperatures.
! Excessive coolant loss on hot shut down.
! Deterioration in water pump performance, resulting in a reduction in flow rate and an adverse effect on
cooling. In severe cases, an almost complete breakdown in coolant flow may occur.
Acceptance Requirements, Coolant Loss on Hot Shut Down and Aeration Level
Perkins requirements for satisfactory system operation, and details of the applicable test procedures, are
detailed in Chapter 15, Appraisal and Testing.
Venting and De-Aerating Systems
The following diagrams show typical arrangements, as employed in various application types.
Notes:
! In all cases where cab heaters or other cooling system components are positioned at a higher level than
the rest of the system, a vent valve or plug is recommended at the highest point in the system.
! In cases where engines have been installed in a 'front end down' attitude, it is necessary to provide a
special venting / bleed line arrangement, in order to clear air which would otherwise be trapped in the rear
of the cylinder head(s). It should be noted that 'front end down' installations are not normally approved by
Perkins, and it is essential that Application Engineering Department should be consulted in such cases.

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Basic Arrangement
'OPEN' (NON-BAFFLED)
RADIATOR TOP TANK

VENT VALVE (JIGGLE PIN)

OR NOTCH IN THERMOSTAT
OR THERMOSTAT HOUSING

Venting: Vent valve (jiggle pin) or notch in thermostat/thermostat housing.

De-Aeration: Does not incorporate positive de-aerating features.
Baffled Radiator Top Tank
BAFFLED TOP TANK OR
SUITABLE BLEED HOLES
IN BAFFLE

VENT VALVE (JIGGLE PIN)

OR NOTCH IN THERMOSTAT
OR THERMOSTAT HOUSING

Venting: Vent valve (jiggle pin) or notch in thermostat/ thermostat housing, connection. (see details in Deaerating Top Tank Design, figures1 and 2).
De-Aeration: Incorporates positive de-aerating capability. Coolant 'bleed' through/around the baffle allows air
carried in bleed to settle out' in non-turbulent area above baffle.
Auxiliary Header Tank Arrangements
These fall into 2 categories:
! Make up tank - strongly recommended as an addition to the previous arrangements
! 'Posivent' or 'Shunt' systems
In case 1 the overflow from the systems already described is fed to a reservoir with the connecting line
terminating below the level of coolant in the reservoir. Thus any coolant spilled from the radiator during engine
heating is drawn back into the radiator when cooling down, thus ensuring that the cooling system remains
completely full, at all times, reducing the danger of aeration and allowing the use of a smaller capacity header
tank.
The made up reservoir may be pressurised with the radiator cap being only a seal and the pressure cap being
filled to the reservoir. This is the recommended system. If the pressure cap remains on the radiator and the
made up circuit is non-pressurised any slight defect in the sealing of the radiator cap to the filler neck results
in air being drawn back in rather than coolant from the made up reservoir, thus nullifying the advantages of this
system.
Case 2 is illustrated in the examples which follow. These systems are recommended as they provide a positive
circulation of air/coolant back to the header tank. In addition they assist in compact engine installation.
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Top of Radiator Above Engine Water Outlet
6 mm ( in.) 1 DIA.
VENTING/DE-AERATING
LINE - SEE NOTE

AUXILIARY TANK CAPACITY

TO BE EQUAL TO AT LEAST
18% OF TOTAL SYSTEM
CAPACITY

'OPE N' (NON-BAFFLED)

RADIATOR TOP TANK

VENT VALVE (JIGGLE PIN)

OR NOTCH IN THERMOSTAT
OR THERMOSTAT HOUSING
25 mm (1 in.) 1 DIA
FILLING LINE AND FITTINGS
- SEE NOTE

NOTE:
DIAMETER OF FILLING AND VENTING/DE-AERATING
LINES MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT DEPENDING ON
RESULTS OF FILLING AND DE-AERATION TESTS
- SEE SECTION 15

Venting: Vent valve (jiggle pin) or notch in thermostat/thermostat housing, and 'bleed' from top of radiator to
auxiliary tank.
De-Aeration: Incorporates positive de-aerating capability. Air carried with bleed from top of radiator 'settles
out' in non-turbulent conditions of auxiliary tank.
Top of Radiator below Engine Water Outlet
6 mm ( in.) 1 DIA.
VENTING/DE-AERATING
LINE - SEE NOTE
VENT CONNECTION AT HIGHEST POINT
IN SYSTEM (RADIATOR SIDE OF THERMOSTAT)

VENT VALVE (JIGGLE PIN)

OR NOTCH IN THERMOSTAT
OR THERMOSTAT HOUSING

AUXILIARY TANK CAPACITY

TO BE EQUAL TO AT LEAST
18% OF TOTAL SYSTEM
CAPACITY
25 mm (1 in.) 1 DIA
FILLING LINE AND FITTINGS
- SEE NOTE

'OPE N' (NON-BAFFLED)

RADIATOR TOP TANK

NOTE:
DIAMETER OF FILLING AND VENTING/DE-AERATING
LINES MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT DEPENDING ON
RESULTS OF FILLING AND DE-AERATION TESTS
- SEE SECTION 15

Venting: Vent valve (jiggle pin) or notch in thermostat/thermostat housing, and bleed to auxiliary tank from
highest point in system on radiator side of thermostat.
De-Aeration: Incorporates positive de-aerating capability. Air carried with bleed 'settles out' in non-turbulent
conditions of auxiliary tank.
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De-aerating Top Tank Design

In order to improve de-aeration in the radiator header tank of a cooling system with a downflow radiator without
a separate header tank, features can be incorporated in the tank. Typically the tank contains a horizontal baffle
with the entry from the engine below this. Above this there is little movement of coolant, and the object is to
direct a small flow of coolant up through small holes in or around the baffle into this still area. This then presents
a condition where the small air bubbles can rise to the surface. A simplified diagram is shown below.
FILLER/PRESSURE CAP

BAFFLE

VENTS

The position of the baffle must be such that after high temperature operation, the level of coolant after cooling
back to ambient temperature remains visible above the baffle, thus ensuring that the coolant is visible for level
checking. Note also the requirements for tank capacity in the next section.
Radiator Top Tank/Auxiliary Header Tank Capacity
It is essential that the radiator top tank/auxiliary header tank should be of adequate capacity, in order to ensure
that a satisfactory coolant level will be maintained under all conditions.
After allowance for expansion loss, and loss on hot shut down, coolant level after cooling down to ambient
temperature should be above the top of the radiator tubes or level with the top of the baffle, in the case of a
baffled radiator design.
In the case of an auxiliary header tank system, coolant level should not fall below 32 mm above the base of
the tank. The illustration below shows diagramatically the header tank volume allowance which must be made
for expansion loss, hot shut down loss, and 'working' volume respectively. The volume requirements may be
reduced by fitting an auxiliary make up reservoir as described in earlier sections.
Auxiliary Header Tank
COOLANT LEVEL SET BY LENGTH OF
FILLER NECK EXTENSION INTO TANK
(OPTIONAL FEATURE TO PREVENT
COOLANT EXPANSION LOSS)

EXPANSION LOSS VOLUME

VOLUME LOSS ON HOT SHUT DOWN

3% TO 5% OF TOTAL
SYSTEM CAPACITY
10% OF TOTAL
SYSTEM CAPACITY
5% OF TOTAL
SYSTEM CAPACITY

'WORKING' VOLUME

BAFFLE (IF FITTED) OR

BOTTOM OF AUXILIARY TANK
TOP OF TUBES

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(3 mm) 1/8in. DIA. HOLE IN EXTENSION

JUST BENEATH TOP OF TANK TO
ALLOW AIR TO VENT TO CAP

(32 mm) MINIMUM

DIMENSION BETWEEN
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Location of Filter

This should be located away from the inlet connection to reduce the possibility of coolant filling the engine via
this connection. This greatly assists in preventing air entrapment in the engine during filling.
Location of Radiator Inlet and Outlet Connections
In order to ensure full utilisation of the radiator core, the inlet and outlet connections in the top and bottom tanks
should ideally be located diagonally opposite to each other, or at least be well displaced, one from the other.
In cases where the connections must be located on the same side of the radiator, a baffle should be fitted in
the bottom tank in order to achieve a satisfactory flow distribution.
Cross-Flow Design
Radiators installed where there is a height restriction may be of cross-flow design with transverse tubes and
tanks at each side. In some cases in order to achieve optimum cooling a twin pass design is required. See
diagrams below.
AIR BLEED TO
HEADER TANK
FROM ENGINE
AIR BLEED
FROM ENGINE

FILLING
CONNECTION
TO HEADER TANK

FILLING
CONNECTION
BAFFLE

RETURN TO ENGINE

RETURN TO ENGINE

SINGLE PASS RADIATOR

TWO PASS RADIATOR

Cooling System Layout

Cooling Airflow - General Considerations
It is important to appreciate that in addition to the restriction incurred across the radiator core, the total cooling
system resistance as 'seen' by the cooling fan includes any additional restriction to flow imposed either up
stream or down stream of the fan, these frequently include transmission coolers, air conditioning radiators and
where applicable charge air coolers. It is important, in order to minimise cooling system power loss and noise
emission, that restriction should be kept to a minimum, and attention should be given to the following:
! Radiator grilles:
If the radiator grille is fitted, the total 'open' area should be at least equal to that of the radiator core, and
should preferably be 10 to 20% greater.
! Outlet area:
It is important that adequate area should be allowed for the cooling flow outlet. This should be at least equal
to the total inlet area, and in order to allow for the increased cooling air volume due to rise in temperature
through the radiator, the exit area should ideally be at least 20% greater than the inlet area.
! Cooling air flowpath:
The cooling air flowpath should be as unobstructed as possible, particularly in the locality of the cooling fan
inlet in the case of pusher fan installations.
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Direction of Airflow
Cooling air flow may be in either direction through the radiator core, depending on the type of cooling fan used.
It is important however that consideration should be given to the following factors when deciding on the most
suitable flow direction for a particular installation:
! When possible, the direction of flow should be such that air temperature at entry to the radiator is as close
as possible to ambient temperature. In general, this requirement will be met most satisfactorily by the use
of a 'puller' i.e. suction type fan, since the case of a 'pusher' (pressure) type fan, pre-heating of the cooling
air will take place due to passage over the engine surfaces.
! In mobile applications with significant forward velocity, the flow direction should be chosen to take
advantage of the resulting 'ram' effect.
! Cooling fan efficiency and noise output is greatly affected by flow conditions at the fan inlet. In general, less
obstructed flow conditions and improved inlet conditions will be achieved with a puller type fan, since this
is not subjected to the obstruction imposed by the engine in the case of a pusher fan installation.
! Although the use of a puller (suction) fan will in general result in a more efficient cooling system, the
following factors should be taken into account:
In the case of enclosed installations, under bonnet/engine enclosure air temperature will be relatively high.
For certain applications, e.g., earthmoving and construction machinery, operating in high sand/dust
environments, the use of a 'puller' fan may be unsuitable, due to the likelihood of radiator plugging and sand
blasting.
In a number of applications a puller fan is not suitable, since due to the layout of the machine, the operator
would be subjected to high temperatures due to the warm air leaving the radiator.
In rear engined applications with significant forward speed, the 'ram' effect due to forward motion may
oppose the flow of cooling air from a 'puller' fan (if the engine faces towards the rear), and careful ducting
of the cooling air flow is necessary in order to prevent possible adverse effects.
Fan Cowls
In all installations, the use of an efficient fan cowl is essential, since this will enable the most effective use to
be made of the available core area, and will also assist in the prevention of recirculation of cooling air.
The use of an efficient cowl will, in many cases, make it possible to use a lower cooling air flow rate, while still
achieving satisfactory cooling, and so reduce the cooling fan power requirement and noise emission.
The various types of fan cowl are illustrated.

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'BOX' COWL

'BOX' COWL WITH RING

MINIMUM FAN TIP

CLEARANCE (6 mm) in.
APPROX.

ENGINE MOUNTED RING

FLEXIBLE GAITER

'SHAPED' COWL

ENGINE-MOUNTED FAN RING

WITH FLEXIBLE GAITER

Type 1
This is the simplest, and least expensive type of cowl, and is suitable for general use in installations where the
system restriction (and hence fan working pressure) is relatively low.
Normally, this will apply to installations where radiator pressure drop is low, due to the use of a low number of
tube rows, and moderate cooling air flow rate.
Type 2 and 3
In cases where the system pressure drop is higher, as in installations using radiator cores with a higher number
of tube rows, and possibly also close fin spacing, greater efficiency will be achieved by the incorporation of a
fan 'ring' on the cowl, as shown. This assists in the prevention of air 'leakage' at the fan tip, and allows the fan
to build up the required working pressure. The width of the ring should be equal to approximately half the
projected fan blade width.
In general, optimum results will be obtained with the 'shaped' cowl design (3) due to the improved flow
distribution over the radiator core, but this type is more expensive to produce.
Type 4
In installations where there is considerable relative movement between the fan and radiator cowl, as in the
case of some flexibly mounted engines, the arrangement shown may be used, in order that fan tip clearance
may be kept to a minimum (see Cooling Fan Tip Clearance).
Fan/Cowl Relationship
The position of the cooling fan relative to the cowl has a considerable effect on efficiency. In many cases, the
optimum position will be established by adjustment during cooling tests, but in general, the relationships shown
in the diagrams below have been found to give satisfactory results.
In cases where the overall airflow restriction is high, such as when the radiator is in series with other coolers
it may be found that the fan adopts a radial as well as an axial flow. In such cases it may be advantageous to
modify the relationship to encourage this. The fan manufacturer's advice should be sought.
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Cooling Fan/Cowl Relationship

COWL RING WIDTH TO BE
PROJECTED BLADE WIDTH
(APPROX.)

/ in. (6/12 mm APPROX.)

AIR FLOW

'PULLER' (SUCTION)
FAN

2/3 PROJECTED WIDTH

COWL RING WIDTH TO BE

PROJECTED BLADE WIDTH
(APPROX.)

/ in. (6/12 mm APPROX.)

AIR FLOW

'PUSHER' (PRESSURE)
FAN

1/3 PROJECTED WIDTH

Cooling Fan Spacers/Distance Pieces

Spacers of various thicknesses are available to suit both water pump and crankshaft mounted fans, in order
to enable the optimum fan/cowl relationship to be achieved, and in order to avoid excessive loading of the
water pump bearings, and excessive run-out (i.e. lack of concentricity) at the fan this should not normally be
exceeded. If it is required to exceed this thickness, details of the proposed installation and of the cooling fan
should be sent to the Application Engineering Department for assessment.
Cooling Fan Tip Clearance
It is very important, particularly when system restriction is relatively high, that the radial clearance between the
fan blade tip and the fan cowl aperture or fan ring should be kept to a minimum.
In general, clearance should not exceed 12.5 mm. Difficulties exist however in many flexibly mounted engine
installations, where engine movement may take up this clearance, and in such cases, for optimum results the
engine-mounted fan ring arrangement Type 4 (reference Fan Cowls) should be used.
This allows relative movement between the engine and radiator, without affecting tip clearance.
Cooling Fan/Radiator Core Location
The cooling fan should be located centrally with the radiator core, and it must be ensured that the fan does not
'overlap' the sides of the radiator core, or the top and bottom tanks. This condition imposes fluctuating loadings
on the fan blades, and can result in fatigue failure. For the same reason, care must be taken to ensure that
support bracketry, hosework, etc., is not located within the 'sweep' of the fan blades.
There must be a clear area directly in front of and behind the fan for a minimum of 25 mm in the case of metal
fans and 18 mm for plastic fans supplied by Perkins.
In general, within the limitations of the space available, the radiator should be located as far forward as
possible from the fan. This enables the best distribution of cooling air over the radiator core.
If, due to lack of space, the fan/core clearance must be minimised, the fan must not be positioned closer than
25 mm from the core. This dimension must of course be increased if the movement of the engine and/or
radiator on their individual flexible mountings will result in a reduction in clearance under operating conditions.
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Prevention of Cooling Air Recirculation

When the engine and radiator are mounted inside an enclosure, it must be ensured that recirculation of the
cooling air cannot take place. Suitable barrier and ducting arrangements are illustrated.
The upper illustration shows a suitable arrangement for an installation in which a puller (suction) fan is used.
If a pusher (pressure) fan is used, it is essential that the grille should extend over the whole of the front of the
enclosure, in order to avoid turbulent air conditions inside the canopy at the cooling air exit from the radiator.
The lower illustration shows an arrangement which suits both puller and pusher fan installations. In order to
minimise noise emissions the air inlet/outlet may need to be redirected away from the horizontal.
Baffle/Ducting Arrangements to Prevent Cooling Air Recirculation
PULLER (SUCTION) FAN
BAFFLE AROUND
RADIATOR

AIR FLOW

RADIATOR
GRILLE

NOTE:
IF PUSHER (PRESSURE) FAN IS USED, RADIATOR GRILLE
MUST EXTEND OVER WHOLE OF ENCLOSURE FRONT.

PULLER (SUCTION) OR PUSHER (PRESSURE) FAN

DUCT FROM GRILLE

TO RADIATOR FRONT
AIR FLOW
(EITHER DIRECTION)
RADIATOR
GRILLE

Cooling System Pipework Hoses

Hoses used in the cooling system must be of adequate duty to meet working conditions with respect to
temperature, pressure, and resistance to anti-freeze and contamination by fuel and lubricating oils.
Only plain bore hose should be used. The internally convoluted flexible type of hose should not be used, since
this is highly restrictive, and may result in excessive pressure drop. The use of plain bore hose with internal
coil spring insertions to provide a degree of flexibility, and to prevent local closure of the hose, is not approved,
since experience has shown that service problems are likely due to the spring insert moving out of position.
Hose runs should be kept as short as possible, and should be suitably supported/secured if necessary to
prevent chafing.
All radiator connections, remote header tank connections, oil cooler connections (waterside), and any other
connections used in conjunction with hoses, should have beaded ends, for improved sealing and security.
Heater Connections and Pipework
Tappings are provided on all engine types to take cab heater feed and return connections - the position of
these is shown in the appropriate E.S.M. or general arrangement drawing. It is important that only the specified
points should be used.
Hoses should be suitably secured to prevent the possibility of damage. Where the heater is positioned at a
higher level than the rest of the system, a vent valve or plug should be fitted at the highest point in order to
allow air to be expelled during filling.
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Radiator Construction and Mounting

Radiator Construction
Radiator construction must be adequate to withstand the loadings and conditions that will be met in service.
Special requirements also apply for machines operating in environments where there is a high sand or dust
contamination of the cooling air, e.g. earth moving equipment.
Typical methods of radiator core construction are illustrated.
Radiator Core Construction
PACK TYPE

FIN AND TUBE TYPE

TUBE PROTECTORS ON
FIRST ROW FACING AIR
FLOW. (USED ON EARTH
MOVING APPLICATIONS)

Pack Type Core

This type of core has advantages in manufacturing cost, coil and heat transfer capabilities as the
manufacturing process lends itself to a consistent bond between the fins and the tubes. However radiators with
this type of construction are manufactured for a wide variety of uses and care must be taken to select a unit
correctly suited to the installation.
Units devised for operation in clean conditions (e.g. on highway) often feature a fin pattern as shown below in
diagram A. This construction gives a restricted area for airflow near to the troughs of the fins and has a limited
area of bonding between the fins and tubes. Units designed specifically for off highway applications feature a
square fin construction as in diagram B. This is much less prone to clogging by dirt and has a much increased
mechanical strength and improved heat transfer resulting from the increased bonding area.

PRONE TO
CLOGGING
HERE
LARGE
BOND
AREA

LIMITED
BOND
AREA

(A)

(B)

LIGHT DUTY CONSTRUCTION

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As an alternative to the type of radiator already noted, cores of welded aluminium construction are available.
Due to the manufacturing methods used these cannot readily be classified as before, however the functioning
of the radiator depends on the same parameters of clear airflow without narrow sectors, and of good
conductivity between the fins and the water tubes.
These radiators may include welded header tanks alternatively the tanks may be of plastic and attached by
crimping using a suitable seal. This arrangement is also used by some suppliers of copper/brass radiators.
This type of construction has proven very rugged and satisfactory in service providing the design concept and
detail and manufacturing quality are sound. The installer should satisfy himself on these points.
Fin and Tube Type Core
This type of construction is suitable for all application types.
Important restrictions apply however with regard to the maximum density of fin spacing (i.e. closeness of fin
pitch) which should be used to avoid 'plugging', in various application types. In general, fin spacing should not
be closer than that shown below, for the various application types.
Application Type

Fin Spacing
Fin Pitch
(mm)

Fins/inch

General Industrial

3.0

General Agricultural

3.0

Vehicle (off highway)

3.0

Earth Moving Machinery without

Adequate Screening

4.0

Special Requirements for Operating in Severe Environments

The radiator should incorporate the following features:
! General construction should be 'heavy duty', to withstand operational shock loadings.
! Radiator tube rows should preferably be 'in line', to assist in prevention of plugging. If 'staggered' tube rows
are used, the spacing between tubes and tube rows must be adequate to provide a free air passage
through the core.
! In applications operating in extreme conditions of sand/dust concentration the first row of tubes on the
cooling air inlet side should be protected by a shield to prevent erosion due to sandblasting (see
illustration).
! Thickness of fins should not be less than 0.99 mm (.0035 in) and the edges of the fins facing the cooling
air flow should be 'wrapped' in order to increase strength (see illustration).
'Wrapped' Finning
FRONT ROW OF TUBES

AIR FLOW

FIN 'WRAP' TO EXTEND

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Radiator Mounting Arrangement

In order to avoid possible failure of the radiator core, it is important to protect the radiator from excessive
vibration and/or shock loading.
Typical flexible mounting agreements are shown below. These are used in conjunction with bushed fixings at
the side and/or flexible mounted stays at the top of the radiator.
Typical Radiator Mounting Arrangements
RADIATOR
BOTTOM TANK

RUBBER
INSERTS

RADIATOR
BOTTOM TANK

FLEXIBLE
MOUNTING

Header Tanks (Remote from Radiator)

These should be of a capacity as outlined for radiators. These are manufactured from plastic materials in the
majority of cases. It is essential that the material, its thickness and type of construction are adequate for the
temperatures and pressures to be encountered, and this must be considered for repeated use in particular
when an engine is shut down after working at high load the temperature of the coolant in the header may rise
by 10C above the temperature encountered when running, thus if a 1 bar pressure is used the temperature
at shut down may rise from 110C to 120C.

Radiator Selection
Introduction
In most cases, the selection of a suitable radiator will be carried out in conjunction with, the radiator
manufacturer, who will have available information on stock radiator sizes and types, and the applicable radiator
dissipation characteristics, etc.
It is important however to appreciate that:
! The correct choice of cooling system 'package' can have a considerable effect on noise emission and
cooling system power requirement.
! In all cases, due to the effects of features of the cooling system layout, air flow conditions, duty cycle, etc.,
the actual cooling system 'clearance' (i.e. the maximum ambient temperature for which the cooling system
is suitable) can only be established by full cooling tests, as detailed in Chapter 15, Appraisal and Testing.
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Radiator Selection Procedure

The following items must be considered during the selection procedure:
! Application type and operating environment.
! Ambient temperature clearance requirement.
! Total heat dissipation requirement.
! Engine coolant flow rate.
! Space availability for radiator.
! Radiator heat dissipation characteristics.
Application Type and Operating Environment
The application type and operating environment will determine the most suitable form of radiator core
construction, and the maximum acceptable fin density and number of tube rows, in order to avoid the possibility
of core 'plugging' (see Radiator Construction and Mounting).
Ambient Temperature Clearance Requirement
Perkins ambient temperature clearance requirements related to operating territory are shown in Chapter 15,
Appraisal and Testing.
Total Heat Dissipation Requirement
Full load heat to coolant values for the current engine range, at the ratings applicable to the various application
categories, are included in the E.S.M.'s.
To these values must be added any additional heat input to the cooling system, rejected from the transmission,
hydraulic system, braking system, water cooled exhaust manifolds, air conditioning systems etc., depending
on the design details of the particular application type.
Transmission Converter Heat Load
Where heat is rejected to the cooling system from a transmission, determination of the additional heat load
must be based on an estimate of the mean transmission efficiency over the duty cycle. Allowance must be
made for an additional heat dissipation requirement equivalent to the power 'lost' in the transmission. In
particular torque converter transmissions can reject large amounts of heat to the cooling system.
Engine Coolant Flow Rate
Coolant flow rates for the engine range, with a fully open thermostat and typical system pressure drop, (see
Cooling System Pressure Drop (Waterside) are included in the E.S.M.'s.
Cooling System Pressure Drop (Waterside)
Pressure drop incurred by the coolant in flowing through the total external cooling system, i.e. radiator,
pipework, 'in-line' oil cooler if fitted (see Cooling System Pressure Drop (Waterside)), should not exceed 35
kN/m2 (" 5Ibf/in2) at maximum rating. This is an essential requirement in order to maintain adequate flow rate
through the engine, and to prevent cavitation taking place at the water pump inlet. (See Cavitation).
Cavitation
Cavitation will occur if the pressure at the water pump inlet is reduced to the point when local boiling can take
place, and will result in the following detrimental effects:
! Reduction in coolant flow rate. This in turn will lead to a higher coolant temperature, and further aggravate
the situation.
! Damage to the water pump impeller and casing, and possibly also to the coolant passages in the engine
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Cooling System Airflow, Power Requirement and Noise Emission

It is important, when deciding the most suitable radiator and cooling fan specification to meet a given heat
dissipation requirement, to appreciate the following relationships:
Cooling Air Power Requirement is proportional to Cooling Air Flow x Air Pressure Developed Across
System.
Cooling System Noise Emission is proportional to Cooling Air Flow Rate x Pressure2.
These relationships indicate the following requirements in order to minimise cooling system power loss and
noise emission:
! Cooling air flow volume should be kept to a minimum, compatible with achieving the required cooling
clearance.
! Pressure developed, i.e. restriction incurred, across the system should be kept to a minimum.
! In order to minimise the cooling air flow rate, and also reduce the pressure developed across the system,
the heat dissipation efficiency of the radiator should be as high as possible, within the limitations set by the
application type, operating environment and cost.
Radiator Heat Dissipation Characteristics
The specific heat dissipation characteristics of a radiator core are dependent on the following:
! Type of construction and material of core
! Type of finning and fin density
! Core thickness (number of tube rows)
! Coolant flow rate
! Velocity of cooling air flow through core
The characteristics of a particular core type are normally presented by the radiator manufacturer in graphical
from as illustrated. Typical characteristics are shown for two row and five row core 'thickness'.
It should be noted that in order for the dissipation rates shown to apply, waterside (i.e. coolant) flowrate must
be equal to or greater than the minimum value quoted on the curve of characteristics.
The diagrams show the heat dissipation performance per square metre of core area, against cooling air
velocity through the core, based on a temperature differential of 50C between the mean coolant temperature
in the core and the temperature of the cooling air venting the radiator.

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Radiator Specific Heat Dissipation and Matrix Resistance - Specific Heat Dissipation
5 ROW
MINIMUM WATER FLOW
300 LITRES/MIN/METER WIDTH

2 ROW
MINIMUM WATER FLOW
120 LITRES/MIN/METER WIDTH
MM PITCH
2

MM PITCH
2

250

500

2.5

SPECIFIC DISSIPATION kW/m/50C

SPECIFIC DISSIPATION kW/m/50C

2.5

200
4

150

100

400
4

300

200
5

10

15

AIR FACE VELOCITY - m/s

10

15

AIR FACE VELOCITY - m/s

Radiator Specific Heat Dissipation and Matrix Resistance - Matrix Resistance

2 ROW
AIR AT N.T.P. (NORMAL TEMP & PRESSURE)
(15.5C, 760 mmHg)

5 ROW
AIR AT N.T.P.
(15.5C, 760 mmHg)

MM PITCH
2

8
2.5
3

2
2.5
3

0
0

10

AIR FACE VELOCITY - m/s

15

AIR PRESSURE LOSS m bar

AIR PRESSURE LOSS m bar

MM PITCH
6

6
4

0
0

10

15

AIR FACE VELOCITY - m/s

The characteristic curves show specific dissipation for a range of fin spacings; and also, in the lower diagrams,
static air pressure drop across the core against cooling air velocity through the core again for a range of fin
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Radiator Selection using Specific Dissipation Characteristics

It is stressed that the successful selection of a radiator and cooling fan combination to give a particular ambient
temperature clearance is a matter demanding considerable experience and knowledge of previous similar
installations. This is particularly the case in applications working on variable duty load and speed cycles, and
in many cases, the final specification will be developed ultimately as a result of modifications made as a result
of a number of cooling tests.
As a guide however, the procedure is as follows:
Establish frontal area of radiator core
As a general rule, the largest possible core area should be specified, consistent with the installation space
available.
This allows the cooling air flow volume for a given heat dissipation requirement to be minimised, and so
reduces noise emission and power loss.
Note: It is essential, in order to make full use of the available core area, that an efficient fan cowl should be
fitted (see Fan Cowls).
Establish Most Suitable Fin Spacing
The closest possible fin spacing should be specified, compatible with the application type and operating
environment (see Radiator Construction and Mounting).
This will result in an increased specific heat dissipation for the radiator core, and will again assist in reducing
the cooling air flow requirement.
Establish Specific Dissipation Requirement and apply to Characteristic Curves
The radiator specific heat dissipation characteristics are quoted in the curves in the following units:
Specific Heat Dissipation =
kW/square metre/50C M.T.D
M.T.D. = Mean Temperature Difference = Difference in temperature between mean coolant temperature in
radiator core and air temperature entering radiator core (C).
Mean Coolant Temperature
For limiting conditions, i.e. when engine coolant outlet temperature is at the maximum permissible value
related to the pressure cap in use, and for a normal coolant temperature differential through the radiator of 5/
6C, then
Mean Coolant Temperature =
Maximum permissible engine outlet temperature -3C (Approx).
Air Temperature Entering Radiator Core
This may be equivalent to the required ambient temperature clearance if little or no pre-heating of the air takes
place before entering the core, or may be substantially above this, as in the case of an enclosed 'pusher' fan
installation.
Finally, Specific Heat Dissipation
= Total heat dissipation requirement/
minute (kW) x 40 x SF
Mean temperature difference (C) x core
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System Factor (SF)

In practice, it is necessary to apply the factor shown, SF, to take into account the degree of uniformity of cooling
air flow distribution over the radiator core. This is dependent on a number of factors, including cooling system
layout, flow direction, i.e. puller or pusher fan, and the type of fan cowl fitted (see Cooling System Layout).
The factor varies from unity (1) for optimum flow conditions, to 1.3 approximately for a poor combination of
conditions.
The specific heat dissipation requirement as calculated from this expression may now be applied to the
characteristics, which will indicate the following:
! Number of tube rows required.
! Required air face velocity.
! Required cooling air volume flow (equal to air face velocity x core frontal area).
! Static air pressure drop across radiator matrix.

Cooling Fan Selection

Introduction
In all stationary applications, and in mobile applications where there is not significant 'ram' air assistance due
to forward motion, the cooling fan must deliver the total required air flow volume, as determined from the
radiator dissipation characteristics.
Fan Speed
In many cases, fan speed will be decided by the application design. which will influence the fan drive ratio, i.e.
whether the fan must be water pump. crankshaft or remotely mounted.
In order to reduce noise emission, when a choice of fan drive ratio is available, the lowest practicable fan speed
should be used, compatible with air flow volume requirement and system restriction.
Earthmoving Machinery
The reduced air velocity through the core when a large low speed fan is used is particularly desirable in the
case of machines working in high dust/sand environments, in order to reduce sand blasting of the core, and
sand disturbance by the cooling air flow.
Fan Speed Limitations
When using a fan which was not specified by Perkins for the particular application and operating speed range,
it is necessary to obtain the manufacturer's approval to avoid the possibility of failure.
Fan Diameter
In general, in order to achieve the best coverage of the radiator core, the fan diameter should match the
dimensions of the core as closely as possible.
Care should be taken that the fan does not overlap the sides of the core, or the top and bottom tanks, in order
to avoid fluctuating loading of the fan blades, which may lead to failure.
Types of Fan
A range of fans of 'puller' and 'pusher' types with varying blade angle (pitch) and blade widths as well as
diameter is offered in the Sales Catalogues to match the air delivery requirements of the Perkins engine range.
The standard range of fans are of pressed steel, aluminium construction, or plastic construction.
Note: The approval of Application Engineering Department must be obtained for the use of fans not already
supplied or recommended by Perkins Engines Ltd.
It is particularly important to ensure that the natural frequency of vibration of the fan blades cannot be excited
by the 'blade-passing frequency', i.e. the frequency at which the blades pass obstructions in the airflow path,
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Fan Selection Using Fan Performance Curves

Typical fan performance curves are illustrated.
Fan Performance Curves

FAN POWER

4000 rev/min

3000

2000

40 0
n
v/mi
0 re

00
30
20
00

FAN PRESSURE

STALL LINE

AIR FLOW

FAN NOISE

Fan and System Matching

FAN TRIAL
EFFICIENCY

NOISE

EFFICIENCY

PRESSURE

MATCHING POINT
SYSTEM
RESISTANCE

FAN
PRESSURE

AIR FLOW
These show air flow delivered against pressure head developed, at various fan speeds. Also shown is the
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Stall line
For a given fan speed, if the fan working pressure is increased, due to increased system restriction, beyond
the point on the fan characteristic denoted by the stall line, severe disturbance in flow conditions at the fan will
occur, resulting in a major reduction in air flow and an increase in noise emission.
The fan must be selected using the performance curves to give the required cooling air flow against the total
system restriction, without running into a 'stall' condition.
It should be noted that in addition to the restriction incurred across the radiator core, as determined from the
radiator dissipation characteristics, the total system restriction includes any additional restriction incurred in the
cooling air flow path. This varies widely according to the installation layout, type of radiator grille, inlet and
outlet areas, etc. and is difficult to estimate.
As a general guide, in order to make allowance for the restriction incurred in the remainder of the system, the
pressure drop incurred across the radiator should not account for more than 70% of the available 'working' part
of the fan characteristic.
This applies to systems with relatively unrestricted flow path. For more restrictive installations, this figure must
be reduced accordingly.
Note: Fan performance curves as published by the manufacturers normally relate to test results obtained with
the fan operating in a tunnel or duct, with relatively low tip clearance. In the working conditions which will apply
in service, fan performance is likely to be significantly lower than indicated by the curves. In addition airflow is
further reduced by the restriction of the engine component controls. In order to allow for this the air flow
requirement, as derived from the radiator dissipation characteristics, should be increased up to 100% before
application to the fan performance curves.
Speed Modulating or Clutching Fan Drives
In some applications, there may be considerable advantages in terms of reduced noise emission and power
saving by the use of proprietary fan drives.
These may be controlled by coolant temperature, or by cooling air temperature leaving the radiator, or may be
purely speed reducing drives, introducing a degree of viscous 'slip' in the fan drive.
Where a fan drive which does not appear in these catalogues is considered, full details should be submitted
to the Application Engineering Department Peterborough in order that the suitability of the drive, and the
possibility of additional loading of the water pump bearings etc. may be evaluated.

Engine Oil Coolers

All Perkins engines likely to require an oil cooler are either supplied as standard with this or it is available as
an option which should be called up in the engine build specification.
Only in exceptional circumstances should any other type of cooler be used. In general those engines fitted with
a plate type cooler in the cylinder block are not suitable for the fitting of an external cooler.
If an external cooler is used on any Perkins engine the design of the complete circuit must be approved by
Perkins Application Engineering. As well as ensuring that the components are of satisfactory design and
quality, this would normally involve test work to ensure that the pressure drop through the external circuit is
within Perkins specification.

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Charge Cooling System

Charge Air Coolers

Certain engine types in the Perkins range are specified to be used in conjunction with an air to air charge cooler
system. The objective of this is to reduce the temperature of the combustion air entering the engine, which
results in lowered temperatures within the cylinder throughout the combustion cycle. This leads to:
! Reduced exhaust emissions, necessary to comply with worldwide legal requirements.
! Improved fuel consumption.
! Reduces component temperatures within the cylinder, giving improved engine life.
In order to ensure that the engine installation does not invalidate the legal certification of the engine, and to
ensure that engine durability is not compromised, it is ESSENTIAL that the charge cooler performance meets
the standards specified by Perkins. These relate to the thermal effectiveness of, and the maximum allowable
pressure drop through the charge cooler system. In addition to ensure reliable performance of the system itself
standards for the construction and assembly of the system must be met.
It is necessary to reduce the temperature of the charge air under the most severe operating conditions to a
temperature relatively close to ambient air (normally in the range of 20C to 25C above ambient). It is
therefore essential that the cooling air to the charge cooler is as close to ambient air temperature as possible.
For this reason any other coolers in the machine (e.g. for transmission, air conditioning etc.) should not be
positioned before the charge cooler in the inlet air stream. Also precautions must be taken to ensure that no
heated air from these or the coolant radiator is recirculated into the charge cooler inlet.

Charge Cooler Selection

This process should be carried out in conjunction with the selection of the coolant radiator as in a conventional
system the same fan Is used to provide air for both systems.
The heat rejection and combustion air requirements for each engine life and rating are given in the E.S.M.'s
and also on sheet 2 of the published power curve. This data can be used in conjunction with data supplied by
the charge cooler supplier to determine the cooler specification.
The calculations must be carried out for the maximum rated power of the engine as it will be necessary to test
the machine at this condition during the appraisal process. A possible exception to this is for certain
application, normally stationary such as air compressors, where the engine selected has a higher power output
than can be absorbed by the driven unit. (This occurs because in such cases it is necessary to have a reserve
of power to allow the unit to operate satisfactory where the engine power output is reduced by adverse
operating conditions such as altitude, low density fuel, high fuel temperatures etc.) In such cases the match
can be made at the power requirement of the driven unit, but note that the specified maximum intake manifold
temperature is normally reduced in these circumstances.

Installation Notes
Fans
The total heat rejected by an air/air charge cooled engine to the charge air and coolant systems is of a similar
order to that of a non-charge cooled or a water charge cooled engine. The total cooling airflow required should
theoretically be similar. In practice the cooling fan requirements are different. If a parallel cooler arrangement
is chosen, the total cooler area is normally increased, and to obtain optimum cooling, a large diameter fan is
required to cover increased face area, although this can usually be driven at a lower speed to minimise power
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With a charge cooler and radiator in series, if the area of the radiator remains similar to that of a non-charged
cooled engine (see notes below), the restriction to airflow, is significantly increased, due to the presence of the
charged cooler, and the fan selected must be capable of operating under these conditions. The most suitable
fans are generally, but not exclusively, constructed of moulded plastic, these having the blades modified to an
aerodynamic cross section. Such fans are offered as optional for the Perkins engines requiring air/air charge
coolers.
Parallel Charge Cooler and Radiator
As both the charge air cooler and coolant radiator are fed with the coolant air available, this arrangement
requires the lowest capacity coolant radiator possible, and potentially offers a lower cost solution than the
series arrangement. However this arrangement may require a higher total air throughout than the series type,
in order to maintain adequate cooling air velocity through the radiator matrices.
If auxiliary coolers, for transmission, air conditioning etc. are to be fitted they should not be mounted in front of
the charge cooler for the reasons stated previously.
Series Mounted Charge Cooler and Radiator
This arrangement is very useful when installing a charge cooler into a machine previously powered by a noncharge cooled engine. A coolant radiator of similar cross section area is normally required, possibly with a
reduced core, thickness resulting from the reduced heat rejected to the coolant.
Note: In calculating the radiator requirements, the incoming air will be at a temperature significantly above the
ambient as a result of being heated as it passes through the charge cooler matrix.
Experience has shown that the face area of the charge cooler needs to be the same as or smaller than that of
the coolant radiator. If it is determined that a reduced core area is possible, care is required to ensure that the
header tanks of the charge cooler do not obstruct the cooling air input to the coolant radiator. Suggested routes
to avoid this problem include:
! Use of a downflow configuration for cooler and crossflow for the other so that the tanks of radiator do not
obstruct the core of the other.
! Separating the total cores by a distance of area 100 mm, and possibly allowing some cooling air to enter
the area between the cores, as it is a characteristic of some charge coolers that optimum efficiency is
reached with a lower cooling air velocity than is required by a coolant radiator.
Examples of possible layouts
It may also be possible to arrange the layout so that the radiator airflow can pass through an auxiliaries cooler.
Crossflow charge cooler and auxiliaries radiator coupled to vertical flow radiator
CHARGE COOLER

COOLANT

AUXILIARIES COOLER

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Charge cooler separated from radiator to avoid charge cooler tanks obstructing matrix of cooled
radiator.
CHARGE COOLER

COOLANT RADIATOR

AUXILIARIES COOLER

Induction Air System

To maintain any given inlet manifold temperature by cooling the charge is made more difficult if the air entering
the turbocharger is at a temperature above the ambient. It must be understood that legal certification of engine
exhaust emission relates inlet manifold temperature to the ambient air temperature, and not to the temperature
of air exiting the engine air cleaner or turbocharger. Any increase in air temperature en route to the
turbocharger must be compensated by a corresponding increase in the temperature reduction through the
charge cooler.
To eliminate or at least minimise this requirement the air cleaner must draw air from the outside the engine
compartment at a point away from any heated air such as that leaving the radiator or near to the exhaust outlet.
The air cleaner itself should be mounted away from and if necessary shielded from heat sources such as
exhaust manifold, pipes or silencers, and ducting on both the intake and outlet of the air cleaner should be
routed away from heat sources.

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Lubricating Oil System

Introduction
System Compatibility
It is extremely important to ensure that the lubrication system is compatible with the particular application and
operating conditions to which the engine will be subjected.
Factors which should be taken into consideration include:
! Lubricating oil specifications
! Lubricating oil temperatures
! Oil sump capacity and gradability
! Pressure losses in external system
! Protection from dirt contamination
Reference should also be made to Chapter 4, Cooling Systems in relation to lubricating oil cooling.
Lubricating Circuit
Most engines store the lubricating oil within the sump, circulating it around the engine by means of a gear
driven pump. A relief valve is used to relieve the circuit of excess pressure when cold, and a feed is provided
for piston cooling jets on certain engines. Oil levels are indicated by a dipstick. Filtration is provided by a
strainer on the suction side of the pump and a paper element filter or filters in the pressure circuit. The
appropriate Engine Specification Manual (E.S.M.) includes the circuit diagram and further details of the system
applying to the particular engine.
'Dry sump lubrication' is used for special applications where exceptional gradability requirements or the need
for a very shallow sump profile precludes the normal arrangement. In these cases, an additional oil pump
scavenges the oil as it is returned from the crankcase, transferring it either to a compartment of the sump, or
to a separate oil tank from which the standard oil pressure pump draws its supply for the pressure lubricating
system.
Accessibility
To achieve satisfactory engine service life, it is essential to adhere to the oil and filter cartridge change periods
recommended in the E.S.M. To facilitate oil changes and filter cartridge removal, it is essential for these and
the dipstick to be positioned in a readily accessible position and protected from possible damage.
Whenever possible it should not be necessary to remove the engine in order to drop the oil sump.

Lubricating Oil Filters

Full Flow Filters
Perkins engines are supplied with full flow lubricating oil manual as standard equipment. These filters are
designed specifically for use on diesel engines to adequately handle the flow, temperature and pressure
involved, and provide the required filtration capacity. The use of any filter type other than that supplied with the
engine should have the prior approval of Perkins.
It should be recognised that large oil coolers can hold significant quantities of oil which may not be drained and
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Bypass Filters
With modern lubricating oils, the use of a bypass lubricating oil filter is not normally necessary.
However, if unusual conditions of service, or oil grades, are expected in service, then the advice of Perkins
should be sought. It must be emphasised that a bypass oil filter does not automatically give an increase in total
oil life in the sump, since it is the life of the additive pack which is important in determining oil change periods,
as well as the contaminants which are transmitted to the oil during engine operation.
Remote Filters
On certain engine types, when the standard oil filter positions are not accessible in the installation, a remotemounted filter may be used. In these cases, the filter must be mounted securely to give as short a run of pipes
as possible. Recommendations given in Pipework should be followed closely to avoid excessive pressure
losses, oil drain back and leakage problems. Proximity to a heat source such as the exhaust pipe or
turbocharger should be avoided, or heat shields provided.
Perkins approval should be obtained before relocating the lubricating oil filter - particularly where a different
model to the original one is proposed, and care should be taken with the cylinder block, adaptor, and when
piping up, to obtain the correct flow direction through the filter head. If a remote filter is to gain approval from
Perkins it will be necessary to provide evidence that the restriction of the total circuit is satisfactory.

Lubricating Oil Filters

Oil Temperature
The maximum lubricating oil temperatures for Perkins Engines depend on operating conditions and other
factors specified in E.S.M. Working within the maximum levels given will help to protect bearings, oil seals and
all wearing surfaces of the engine, as well as avoiding excessively high oil consumption. This also will also
ensure that oil condition is managed satisfactorily up to the specified oil changes.
Lubricating oils recommended for use with the engines are capable of higher temperatures without breakdown,
but the specified maximum engine oil temperatures should not be exceeded for the reasons given.
Provision of Cooler
Perkins engines at ratings likely to require an oil cooler are either supplied as standard with a suitable built in
cooler, or this may be supplied as a factory fitted option. Only in exceptional circumstances should any other
cooler be considered, and use of this must be approved by Perkins applications engineering, in line with the
following recommendations.

Pipework
General
All pipework to be used for carrying the engine oil should be clean internally. Bore size, pipe run and
connections should be selected to ensure the oil pressure drop is kept to a minimum. Maximum pressure drop
must be determined by Perkins application engineering.
Note: To avoid damage to the pipes, it is important that any components subsequently fitted by the customer
do not come into contact with the lubricating oil pipes.
This applies particularly to flexible pipes with external metal braiding. It is recommended that a clearance of
10 mm is maintained under all conditions.
Material
The pipes specified for engine lubricating oil should either be metal or, if flexible pipes are used, these must
be of oil-resistant armoured construction, and able to withstand working conditions with respect to temperature
and pressure. Only screw type connections should be used, hose connections and clips not being approved
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Connections and Clamping

Only pressure tight, screw connections should be used for lubricating oil pipes.
When arranging the pipework, enough flexibility should be allowed to accommodate any relative movement of
components but it is important that the pipe is positioned so that it cannot be rubbed or damaged during any
operating condition.
Additional clamping may be used on all pipes except on the braided part of those pipes with external metal
braiding.

Approved Oils
It is important to use only lubricating oil that conforms to an approved specification to suit a particular engine
type, E.S.M., give approved oil specifications which meet the specifications. Information is also given on
viscosity ranges recommended for operation within ambient temperature ranges.

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Fuel System

In order for a diesel engine to function correctly it must be supplied with fuel free from air, water and solid
matter. The supply and return pressure and flow rates must be matched to the injection pump used for each
engine specification. Therefore it is most important that the components in the system are either supplied by
Perkins or to a specification specified for the engine type.
Note: This section applies only to injection systems of the conventional pump-line-injector type. It does not
apply to ultra high pressure systems in which the fuel regulation and injection timing is effected by electronically
activated injectors controlled by an engine management system.
A supplement will be issued to advise on the installation of such systems, as will be incorporated into the
1100D-E series of engines.

Fuel Circuit
The basic components of any system are as follows:
! Fuel tank
! Primary filter/water trap where specified
! Supply pump which may incorporate or require a separate pressure regulation
! Secondary filter including air venting facility
! Returns to tank pipework
In certain engines the supply pump and secondary filter are combined into a unit known as the electric fuel
pump module EFPM. The separate supply pump where used is either engine mounted mechanical (diaphragm
type) or chassis mounted electrical.

Fuel Tank
The location of the tank must be such that the supply and return pressures specified for the engine type are
maintained. In general the Perkins supplied system is suitable for use in self contained machines where the
supply pump is not more than circa 1.5m higher than the base of the tank. In exceptional cases where the
height difference is greater an additional supply pump mounted close to the tank may be required. Details of
engine requirements are given in the Engine Specification Manuals (E.S.M.).
The tank design should be such that the fuel pick up pipe is submerged in fuel at any operating condition of
the machine. In cases where very steep gradients and/or high accelerations are met fuel surge can cause the
pick up to be exposed. To avoid this it is recommended that if possible the pick up be situated in a well in the
base of the tank or suitable baffles be provided within the tank to avoid this problem.
Recommended Fuel Tank Layouts
SUPPLY
RETURN

SUPPLY

RETURN

BELOW BAFFLE
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The tank must incorporate a venting system to allow air admission as fuel is consumed.
The return pipe may be required to terminate below or above the fuel level dependent on the engine type. This
must be checked with the E.S.M.
There should be no gauze filter at the entry to the feed pipe as this will restrict fuel flow if clogged by dirt and
is usually exceedingly difficult to clean.

Supply Pump
In cases where an engine mounted pump is fitted the connecting pipework from this pump to the filter and
injection pump is fitted to the engine as supplied and action by the installer is limited to connecting the supply
pipe to the pump. The EFPM where fitted requires also making a connection to the return line as air venting is
carried out by this unit.
Where an electric pump is mounted to the machine itself this requires a connector to the engine mounted fuel
filter. Some pump/engine combinations (as specified in the E.S.M.'s) require a pressure control valve to be
fitted to the output side of the pump.
Excess fuel is then recirculated back to the pump inlet. E.S.M.'s give specific details of this as required.

Remote Pump Location

If a remote EFPM is specified for a 4cyl/1100 series engine this may be mounted on the engine or the machine
frame. In either case it is necessary to ensure that it is not subject to excessive heat or cold air draft. It is also
most important that the mounting arrangement is free of excessive vibration.
The attachment must be sufficiently rigid to ensure that there is no excessive flexibility or resonant vibration
over the entire operating speed range from idle when cold with all systems loaded to the maximum overspeed
likely to be encountered. The module is proven to be durable at the levels of vibration encountered on an
engine, but any modification of this must not be allowed. Further, mounting the unit far from the engine centre
line can magnify the levels encountered as the engine vibrates, rotating on its longitudinal axis.
Remote mounted electric pumps used with conventional filters are generally propriety items and are not
designed for engine mounting as this may exceed the permitted levels of vibration.
They must therefore be chassis mounted and if possible outside the engine compartment to avoid any risk of
excessive temperatures.

Filters
The fuel filters supplied by Perkins are of a specification matched to the requirements of the particular injection
pump fitted to each engine type. With the exception of an option of remote mounting of the combined filter and
electric fitted pump on certain engine types, the filters are supplied mounted to the engine and with the
connecting pipes in place. The installer need only connect up the supply (if appropriate) and return line. On the
conventional filter this latter is connected to the outlet of a 'banjo' type fitting on the top of the filter. The securing
bolt for this fitting is of a special design and incorporates a small vent hole which allows air to pass out of the
filter and back to the fuel tank. On no account must any other fitting be used otherwise this function will not be
carried out correctly and air is likely to enter the injection pump. The effects of this depend on the type of
injection pump fitted to the engine but can result in engine stall, inability to start or in extreme cases affect the
lubrication of the injection pump with obvious serious consequences. The leak off from the injectors if fitted is
also connected into the banjo connectors.
In the event where it is desired to mount the filter in any other location approval must be obtained from Perkins
for the design and Perkins must be satisfied that the modification process and revised pipework will both
perform satisfactorily and that standards of cleanliness are of the required level. This will only be given in
exceptional circumstances.
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Pipework

Supply and return pipes must be of the sizes defined in the E.S.M. Pipe material may be thin wall steel or
'bundy' or of plastic or rubber specifically manufactured for use with fuel. Where such flexible materials are
used this should be attached by metal or plastic stub pipes either supplied with the engine, or normally
available from Perkins as loose parts and suitably clipped to ensure a good seal which is both fuel and air tight.
This latter is particularly important on the suction side of the supply pump to avoid air ingress to the system.
The positioning of pipes should ensure that they are kept away from sources of excessive heat and out of the
direct draft of cooling fans so as to avoid any temperature related problems. They should be in protected areas
not liable to contact with external bodies and securely clipped to avoid vibration.

Sedimenter Water Trap (Where Used)

Note that engines fitted with the EFPM require a device which will function at a much higher fuel flow than with
other engines. A specific component is available from Perkins and should be specified where this item is
required.

Schematic Fuel System Layouts

SEDIMENTER

FEED
PUMP

FILTERAGGLOMERATOR

FUEL
TANK

INJECTION
PUMP

INJECTOR LEAK-OFF SYSTEM

INJECTORS

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Electrical Systems

Introduction
The primary functions of the electrical system in a diesel powered machine are to provide the energy required
for starting the engine, and to provide a supply voltage to the fuel injection pump on/off solenoid.
The system must then provide for the energy taken from the battery to be replaced, and must also provide
additional power to maintain any auxiliary electrical load e.g., lighting, blowers, windscreen wipers, etc.

System Voltage
The system voltage may be either 12 volt or 24 volt, depending primarily on the cold starting requirements that
must be met, and on the engine type - see Cold Starting Data in Engine Specification Manuals (E.S.M.).
To a lesser extent, particularly in applications with extensive ancillary electrical equipment, the voltage used
for this equipment may also influence the voltage chosen for the engine starting equipment.

Starter Motor Selection and Installation

Starter Motor Selection
(Refer also to Chapter 14, Cold Starting)
In order to ensure satisfactory starting under the most adverse conditions that will apply in service, it is
essential that the correct combination of starter motor, battery and starting aid (if necessary) should be fitted.
Reference should be made to E.S.M.'s for details of the specifications applicable to the various engine types,
to meet particular cold starting requirements.
If it is intended to fit any starter motor type not referred to in E.S.M.'s, reference should be made to Application
Engineering Department, Peterborough.
Starter Motor Installation
Where the starter motor installation is engineered by the O.E.M., it is important that care is taken to ensure
that correct engagement of the starter pinion with the starter ring is achieved, and that the correct ratio of pinion
to ring is used to give a satisfactory cranking speed. Details are shown in E.S.M.'s of the recommended ratios
for the starter motor types listed for the various engine types.
Preferred Attitude of Solenoid

15

15

Starter motor types with external solenoid actuation, should preferably be mounted so that the solenoid is at
least 15 above the horizontal, as illustrated, in order to avoid damage by water ingress.

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Starter Motor Wiring - Earth Return and Insulated Return Systems

Earth Return System
For reasons of economy, the many installations use the system shown above, in which the frame of the
machine is used to provide the 'return' path from the starter motor to the battery.
It is essential with this system to ensure that the 'earth return' section of the circuit provides a low resistance
current path, and that the connection points to the frame are secure and in good electrical contact. In particular,
attention must be paid to ensure that contact surfaces are unpainted. The resistance provided at connections
is a significant part of the total circuit resistance.
Starter Motor Earth Connection
In order to ensure a low resistance current path between the starter motor and the frame, it is essential that an
earthing strap or cable should be fitted between the terminal provided on the starter motor, and the machine
frame. Unless excessive lengths of cable are required it is preferable to run this lead directly from the starter
to the battery negative terminal, providing a separate earth return for other electrical circuits.
Insulated Return System
Where increased reliability is required, and where the risk of fire must be minimised, the 'insulated return'
arrangement shown below may be used. This will entail the use of an increased length of starter motor cable,
however, and it is important that the cable is of adequate cross-sectional area, in order that the voltage drop
is not excessive - see Starter Motor Cables.
ANCILLARY LOAD

STARTER
SWITCH
BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

INSULATED RETURN
CHASSIS FRAME
LOAD

SWITCH
STARTER
MOTOR

BATTERY

NEGATIVE
EARTH
RETURN

CHASSIS FRAME

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Starter Motor Cables

The total length of cable in the starter motor (i.e. high current) circuit should be kept to a minimum in order to
avoid excessive voltage drop.
The resistance of the total circuit, including the earth return, must not exceed the maximum recommended
resistance. This value is dependent upon the application.
The table below shows the maximum length of commonly used starter motor cables which may be used
without exceeding these limits.
! Cable sizing and length of run will depend on the type of starter, system voltage, and installation.
! Ensure cabling meets any specific machine legislation, i.e. low smoke/flame retardant.
! The chart on the next page will give a good indication of what size cable to use over a particular run.
! Maximum total system resistance for a Wt2 volt system is 0.0017 ohms, and for a 24 volt system is
0.0034 ohms.
! Each cable connection adds 0.0002 ohms resistance.
! Example of starter check: 12 volt system on a 3054 engine with a total cable length of 2.5 meters with four
connections.
Max Allowable Resistance = 0.0017 ohms.
Connection Resistance = 4 x 0.0002 = 0.0008 ohms.
Note: The resistance in a cable will be modified by the number of connections made (each connection having
a resistance of approx. 0.0002 ohms). If length or cable size is marginal, the next larger cable size should be
used.
Starter Motor Solenoid Circuit
All starter motor types specified for Perkins engines incorporate solenoid actuated engagement of the starter
motor pinion with the starter ring gear. The solenoid may be either mounted externally on the motor or
incorporated internally in the starter motor.
In order to ensure satisfactory engagement of the pinion, it is essential that the voltage drop in the starter motor
solenoid circuit is not excessive.
Maximum acceptable voltage drop, or maximum acceptable circuit resistance, is shown in the applicable wiring
diagram (see E.S.M.) for various starting system configurations. The circuit diagrams also include details of
solenoid circuit current in each case, together with details of current flow in other sections of the starting circuit.
In order to facilitate selection of the cable size necessary to meet the specified maximum voltage drop/circuit
resistance requirements, the table below gives details of resistance/metre length of commonly used cable
sizes. In the case of cable types other than those listed, cable type in the table with the cross-sectional area
closest to that in use.
Starter Relay
If the engine is any great distance from the starter switch, it will be an advantage to use a starter relay in the
starter motor solenoid circuit. This will shorten the solenoid circuit wiring, and enable low current cables to be
used to the starter switch.
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The relay shall be mounted with the terminals in the best position to protect them from water spray and road
debris.
Maximum Total Length for Resistance of:

Nominal Cross
Sect. Area

Nominal Resistance
in Ohms

Meters

Cable
Size
Metric

mm2

Per Meter

1.8

0.93

80/0.4

10.053

0.00182

3.1

1.54

37/0.75

16.35

0.0011

3.4

1.7

266/0.3

18.80

0.00099

4.46

2.2

37/0.9

23.54

0.000762

4.78

2.38

7/2.14

25.0

0.000712

4.57

2.3

196/0.4

25.0

0.000743

6.6

3.3

19/1.53

35.0

0.000514

0.0034 ohm*

0.0017 ohm*

Meters

7.36

3.7

61/0.9

38.8

0.000462

8.97

4.48

19/1.78

50.0

0.000379

11.6

5.6

61/11.3

61.175

0.000293

12.98

6.49

19/2.14

70.0

0.000262

13.1

6.56

360/0.50

70.0

0.000259

18.0

9.0

19/2.52

95.0

0.000189

22.67

11.33

37/2.03

120.0

0.00015

27.87

13.93

37/2.25

190.0

0.000122

Key:
* Max. total circuit resistances:
0.0034 ohm - 24V systems
0.0017 ohm - 12V systems (excluding V8)
P - Preferred cables
PF - Preferred flexible cables
Connection resistance = 4 x 0.0002 = 0.0008 ohms
50 mm2 cable resistance per meter = 0.000379 x 2.5 m = 0.0009437
Total resistance = 0.0009475 + 0.0008 = 0.0017 ohms (acceptable)

Battery Selection and Installation

Battery Type
There are two basic types of battery which can be used with diesel powered machinery, namely the alkaline
battery, and the lead acid battery.
The alkaline battery is physically larger than the lead acid battery of similar power, it is more expensive, and
has a tendency to have a more rapid decrease in terminal voltage with heavy current draw.
It is however suitable for applications such as standby generator sets, sprinkler pumping units, etc., as it does
not lose its charge over long periods without use.
The lead acid battery is cheaper, easier to maintain, and has a better power/weight ratio. However, it can lose
some of its charge over long periods without use.
Battery Performance
Lead/Acid Batteries
Battery capacity in terms of ampere-hour rating is not a reliable guide to suitability for starting purposes.
In order to provide a satisfactory starting performance, the battery must be capable of sustaining a relatively
high terminal voltage under the high current discharge conditions that apply during cold starting. This is
illustrated in the curves, which compare results obtained on two battery types when subjected to a 300 ampere
discharge current, the batteries being 'soaked cold' at -18C.
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Voltage/Time Curves at -18C
Discharge Current 300 A

BATTERY VOLTS

10

9
95 A h BATTERY
8

140 A h BATTERY

2
3
4
TIME IN MINUTES

It can be seen that, in terms of ampere hour capacity, the smaller battery gave a considerably better
performance in this test than the larger battery, and would therefore be much more satisfactory from a starting
point of view.
Batteries should conform to an internationally recognised specification. Typical examples are given in
appropriate E.S.M.'s.
Warning! Engines with electronically activated/controlled fuel injection systems.
The requirements of the battery during engine starting include the ability to maintain the required voltage to
ensure satisfactory operation of this type of injection system. It is important to appreciate that whilst operating
the starter motor battery voltage is significantly reduced, especially as each piston approaches the top of the
compression stroke. All types of ECM require a minimum voltage for their operation and some types are
sensitive not only to the mean voltage, but to the minimum voltage encountered. For this reason it is most
important that the correct data must be obtained for the engine type under consideration and it must not be
assumed that the battery requirements relate to similar engine types with purely mechanical fuel injection
equipment.
Alkaline Batteries
If it is intended to use this type of battery, the maker's advice should be sought with regard to suitability for the
required duty.
Battery Capacity
Battery capacity is not itself an important consideration for starting the engine. However, if the auxiliary loads
are high when the engine is not running, then the capacity must be taken into account.
In extreme cases, it will be advisable to use a separate battery, having double-separator construction, for the
auxiliary loads so that the starting battery cannot be drained.
The auxiliary battery may be charged from the engine starting system. The capacity should also be adequate
to allow the installation to keep running safely for a reasonable time after an alternator failure.
Battery capacity is usually expressed as 'reserve capacity' which is the number of minutes the battery will
survive while discharging at a constant 25 amps.
Some manufacturers still use the Ampere-hour capacity; the relationship between these systems is:
Amp-hrs = (Reserve capacity -14, 12)
1,647

If the installation is for standby emergency operation, with trickle-charging to keep the batteries charged, then
only double-separator type batteries should be used.
Providing the battery specification for starting purposes meets the requirements detailed in E.S.M., the battery
will normally have adequate capacity for applications in which conditions are such that the engine driven
generator is able to maintain the auxiliary-running load for practically the entire duty cycle, whilst also providing
the additional current required to recharge the battery after starting.
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As a general rule, in order to ensure that the battery will be in a satisfactory state of charge for starting
purposes, it is essential not to permit any load that will result in the battery being discharged by more than 25%
of its fully charged capacity.
Example
A machine is required to use its lights for one hour after engine shut down. Current drain on the battery is as
follows:
Headlamps:
96 watts x 1 hour

96 watt-hours

14 watt-hours

Rear Lamps:
14 watts x 1 hour
Spot Lamps:
200 watts x 1 hour = 200 watt-hours
Marker Lamps:
14 watts x 1 hour

Total

= 324 watt-hours

Watt-hours
System Voltage

14 watt-hours

= Ampere Hours

So in this case (12 volt system)

Ampere Hours

324 = 27
12

If this figure of 27 ampere hours represents 25% or more of the battery capacity specified for starting purposes,
then in order to avoid possible starting problems, a battery of increased capacity must be specified, or, in
extreme cases, a separate battery should be installed for the auxiliaries.
Battery Installation
The battery must be located away from sources of heat, and must be protected from rain, snow, road splash
and dirt, must be readily accessible for routine maintenance, and should be located as close as possible to the
starter motor, in order to minimise lead length.
Battery carriers must be properly designed and supported away from areas of vibration. Battery cables must
be secured to the machine frame, with a small amount of play to prevent strain at the terminals.

Alternator Selection and Installation

Introduction
The alternator must replace the energy taken from the battery during starting, and must also provide the
additional power required to maintain any auxiliary running load.
A range of alternator types is available for the various engine types to suit the electrical loading requirements
that will apply in particular installations. Details of these are shown in the applicable engine literature, or may
be obtained from Applications Engineering Department, Peterborough.
Since generators are rated in terms of current output, it is convenient to convert the Average Electrical Loading
to Ampere-Hours, and since
Watt-hours
System Voltage

= Ampere Hours

Average Electrical Loading (12 Volt System)

=

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In addition, it is necessary to consider starting current demand, and in this example one 'cold' start plus seven
starts with the engine warm are considered:
1 'Cold' start - 450 Amps for 20 seconds
= 2.5 Ampere Hours
7 'Hot' starts - 300 Amps for 3 seconds each start
= 1.75 Ampere Hours

Average Electrical Loading is therefore:

297 + 2.5 + 1.75 = 301.25 Ampere Hours
The generator specified must therefore supply 301.25 ampere hours over a period of 10 hours, i.e. a mean
current requirement of
301.25
10

= 30.125 Ampere Hours

In practice, to provide a reasonable degree of surplus capacity, the generator should be selected to have a
rating approximately 20% in excess of this, i.e. 36 Amperes approximately, in this case.
It is important to appreciate that the output available from the generator is dependent on generator speed,
which in turn is dependent on engine/generator drive ratio, and engine operating speed. Speed/ output
characteristics for the various generator types are available from Applications Engineering Department,
Peterborough.
Ignition Warning Light
The ignition warning light is an integral part of the charging circuit, and allows an initial current flow to the
regulator to commence excitation. A resistor may be used to supplement or replace the warning light, and the
appropriate wiring diagram shows details of this. The current flow in this circuit will affect the alternator cut-in
speed, the speed at which the alternator commences to produce an output. If any doubt exists, the regulator
manufacturer must be consulted.
In installations where it is possible for the field windings to remain energised when the engine is not running,
it is desirable to have the field supply switched via a relay which is de-energised when engine oil pressure falls,
permitting the oil pressure switch contacts to open.
Radio Suppression
Alternator charging systems may cause radio interference, due to the rapid switching action of transistors and
the abrupt cut-off of reverse current by diodes. The interference generated by alternator and regulator is
transmitted to radio receiving equipment by either radiation or conduction.
For applications where this is likely to present a problem, screened electrical equipment is available, and
information on this is available from Application Engineering Department Peterborough.
Legislation in some countries requires that all electrical installations are radio suppressed to within certain
limits, or that suppression equipment must be specified in applications requiring freedom from radio
interference, e.g., where radio communication is in use. The situation in this respect must be ascertained by
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General Wiring Practice

Cable Selection
The majority of cables used in machine wiring are made up of multiple strands, to give the cable flexibility.
The usual sizes, their current rating and unit resistance are shown in the table below.
When selecting cable sizes, the following factors must be considered:
! The cable must be capable of carrying the required current.
! The voltage drop in the cable must not be excessive when carrying this current.
! The insulation must be adequate to meet the conditions that will apply in service, with respect to
temperature, and contamination by fuel oil, lubricating oil, etc. Current resistance and voltage drop are
related as follows in the direct current circuits under consideration, and these relationships may be used
when estimating voltage drop for a given cable size and current flow, etc.:
Voltage Drop (volts)
= Circuit Resistance (Ohms) X Current Flow (Amperes)

or
Circuit Resistance (Ohms)
= Voltage Drop (volts) + Current Flow (Amperes)

or
Current Flow (Amperes)
= Voltage Drop (volts) + Circuit Resistance (Ohms)

Wiring Looms
The correct cable size for various parts of the circuit having been determined, it is usually found that several
cables require to take a similar route, along the same sections of the machine.
In order to achieve a neat installation, and to provide additional protection, the cables may be bound together,
to make a loom harness. This permits the leads to emerge from the loom where they are required.
Where there are several similar installations, the loom may be conveniently pre-formed away from the
machine, the loom then subsequently being installed much more easily than with individual cables.

It should be taken into account however that the close proximity of the cables in the harness reduces heat
dissipation from the individual cables, and consequently the continuous current rating must be reduced by
approximately 40%.
The cable lengths emerging from the loom must be of adequate length to prevent straining of the cable and
the connections.
Once installed, the loom should be supported at about 250 mm intervals, using suitable clips which have no
sharp edges to chafe the cable or loom. The cable run must be kept away from the exhaust system, and
secured well clear of rotating shafts, couplings, etc.
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Grommets must be used where cables or looms pass through panels or bulkheads.
Maximum
Continuous Current
Amps

Number and
Diameter of Cable
Strands

Nominal CrossSectional Area

Nominal Resistance in
Ohms

mm2

Per Meter

6.0

14/0.25

0.6872

0.02715

8.5

14/0.3

0.989

0.01884

13.5

21/0.3

1.4844

0.01257

17.5

28/0.3

1.9792

0.00942

22.0

35/0.3

2.474

0.00754

27.5

44/0.3

3.110

0.006

34.0

65/0.3

4.595

0.004

41.0

84/0.3

5.938

0.00314

48.0

97/0.3

6.857

0.00272

58.0

120/0.3

8.482

0.0022

69.0

80/0.4

10.053

0.00182

112.0

37/0.75

16.35

0.0011

125.0

266/0.3

18.80

0.00099

170.0

37/0.9

23.54

0.000762

Connections and Terminals

Incorrect connection between cable and electrical components can increase the circuit resistance, causing
poor electrical contact with the possibility of short circuits.
For general wiring, the terminal most commonly used is the 'spade' type illustrated below. The male terminal
is part of the component, and the female terminal is attached to the cable end, with an insulating sleeve
covering the bare connector to prevent accidental short-circuiting.

BLADE
CONNECTOR
ON COMPONENT

INSULATION
SLEEVE
RETAINING
PIP

RETAINING
HOLE

British Standard BS AU 151: 1970 defines the parameters of these connectors and their nominal sizes. The
correct size of 'Lucar' type terminal to match the electrical component must be used to prevent movement of
the terminal resulting in the possibility of disconnection or 'shorting-out' on adjacent terminals.
It is particularly recommended that heavier current circuits such as starter solenoid and charging circuits use
connectors made from phosphor bronze as this retains its spring, upon which the contact depends, better than
the softer brass type. It is also recommended that hand crimped terminals are not used unless the crimping
tool is of a type which compresses the terminal and cable into a solid mass with a pre-determined pressure. If
this method is not used, the cable end must be either welded or soldered.
Current engines also use proprietry connectors of a more durable design. Details are given in E.S.M.s.
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Eye type terminals are commonly used (see illustration), the larger type being frequently used for the battery
cable connection to the starter motor. The connector fits over a stud terminal, and is fastened by a nut. The
cables are either crimped or soldered to the terminal.

Wiring Diagrams
The wiring diagrams are not provided in this manual. Specific reference must be made to the E.S.M. for each
particular engine type.

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P.T.O. Facilities

P.T.O. Positions
Accessories such as compressors, steering pumps, etc., can be driven from various P.T.O. positions on the
engine. These positions will vary, depending on engine type, but generally accessories can be:
! mounted on the engine, and belt driven from a P.T.D. groove on the crankshaft pulley. If the accessory is
mounted remotely from the engine, provision must be made for engine movement, e.g. by use of a spring
loaded jockey pulley. This is not normally satisfactory if belt slip is to be avoided.
! mounted on the front or back of the timing case, and gear driven from the timing gears.
! mounted on the engine frame, and driven axially through a coupling from the front of the crankshaft.
! driven directly off other equipment.

Belt Driven P.T.O.

Crankshaft Pulley
The amount of power available from the crankshaft pulley depends on the distance of the P.T.O. pulley from
the face of the cylinder block, and the direction of the resultant loads acting on the pulley.
It will also depend on the pulley material and the type of drive from the crankshaft.
Various crank pulleys are available for each engine type, some with an integral P.T.O. groove, and some
accepting a 'bolt-on' P.T.O. pulley.
When adding a P.T.O. pulley, it must be ensured that the engine does not have a special pulley/damper which
should not be modified. A change of front end pulley in some cases may introduce a torsional vibration problem
(see Torsional Vibration). Any P.T.O. pulley manufactured by customers must satisfy Perkins' design
requirements.
Material - Depending on the engine type, the standard crankshaft pulley will be made from cast iron,
Spheroidal Graphite (S.G.) iron, or steel. S.G. iron and steel pulleys are capable of transmitting higher levels
of P.T.O. than cast iron pulleys.
Drive - Three different crankshaft pulley drive arrangements are available, depending on the engine type and
the specific P.T.O. requirements:
! Keyed pulleys, usually made from cast iron, are used for low P.T.O. values.
! Serrated pulleys are used for high P.T.O. values.
! Double tapered clamping rings are used for high P.T.O. values.
Tightening Torque - Torque If the crankshaft pulley type is changed, it must be ensured that the correct
tightening torque for that pulley is applied.
The tightening torque values are specified in the Workshop Manual for each engine type.
Belt Tension
The correct tension must be applied to any P.T.O. belt driving arrangement, as insufficient installation tension
could cause belt slippage at high powers and high speeds, reducing belt life etc.
Excessive installation tension in the water pump drive belt may damage the water pump or generator bearings.
With a P.T.O. drive from the crankshaft, excessive belt tension will result in higher side loadings than
necessary, which could result in crankshaft failure.
A practical way of estimating the fan belt tension is by applying pressure in the centre of the longest run of belt
between any two pulleys, and adjusting the tension until the belt deflects by a given amount (see illustration).
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This deflection is given in the handbook for each engine type.

P.T.O. belt tensions should be calculated for all new installations. To Determine Crankshaft Side Loading
describes an approximate method of determining the belt tensions for a P.T.O. drive arrangement, and the
consequent crankshaft side loading.
Idler Pulleys
Idler pulleys used for tensioning the Vee-belts should be on the slack side of the belt, and not smaller than the
minimum diameter recommended by the manufacturer for a particular belt. The use of too small a pulley can
severely reduce belt life.
A suitable spring loaded pulley is preferable to one that is adjusted and clamped, as it can enable the correct
installation tension to be used. This is increasingly more important with larger P.T.O. values, as more
installations tension is required to avoid slippage. resulting in a higher side loading/bending moment on the
crankshaft.
A spring loaded idler pulley is also very important where there could be relative movement between a flexibly
mounted engine and driven equipment mounted on a separate chassis (Not recommended arrangement).
Crankshaft Side Loadings
The allowable side loadings on the crankshaft depend on the engine type, operating speed and the machine
application.
For detailed information on the maximum allowable crankshaft side loadings, and for specific advice on
particular installation problems, O.E.M.'s are invited to contact their nearest Perkins Application Engineering
Office.
Direction of Side Loadings
The engine can usually accept a greater side loading below the crankshaft than above. Where this is the case
the belt drive should be arranged, if possible, so that the driven equipment is below the crankshaft centre line.
If two or more belt drives are required and can be arranged in opposite directions, the effects will tend to cancel
each other out and minimise the overall side loading on the crankshaft.

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Unsupported P.T.O. Pulley

When it is essential to have an unsupported P.T.O. pulley, the design must be checked out and approved by
Perkins.
The following information must be provided:
! The engine specifications.
! A drawing of the drive arrangements which should include the following:
the effective diameter of all pulleys in the system.
the distance of the power take-off belt(s) from the front or rear face of the cylinder block.
the number, size and type of belts used.
the position of the driven equipment in relation to the engine.
the method of tensioning the belt(s), for example, adjustable fixed pulley, spring loaded jockey pulley, etc.,
the maximum and continuous power requirements of the equipment.
P.T.O. Support Bearings
In those installations where it is necessary to transmit large powers, or numerous belt drives are required, the
P.T.O. shafts must be supported by pedestal bearings or an outrigger bearing.
Outrigger Bearings
With an outrigger bearing arrangement, the method of coupling the P.T.O. shaft to the flywheel should receive
special attention to ensure correct alignment.
Arrangement of Drive with Diaphragm Plate
ENGINE TO PTO HOUSING
ADAPTER PLATE
TIMING MARK INSPECTION
HOLE PLUG

REAR FACE OF CYL BLOCK

POWER TAKE-OFF HOUSING

DIAPHRAGM PLATE
WITH SPLINED HUB
POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT

OUTRIGGER BEARING

FLYWHEEL

The outrigger bearing is designed to prevent an excessive bending moment from the P.T.O. shaft being
transmitted to the engine crankshaft. The best arrangements are the diaphragm plate drive or the splined drive.
The flexible diaphragm plate prevents excessive bending moments being transmitted to the engine. The plate
is bolted to the flywheel face, and is centralised in the flywheel by means of a spigot or dowels.
The drive shaft should be as short and stiff as possible.
It is essential that all mating faces are clean and clear of burrs, paint and impediments, because any
misalignment of the power take-off housing will cause end loading on the crankshaft which could result in thrust
washer or rear main bearing failure.
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Gear Driven P.T.O. from Timing Case

Limitations
It must be ensured that the engine specifications are suitable for the P.T.O. equipment to be fitted.
Weight. On some engine types, alternative, heavier duty timing cases are available. The overhung weight of
some equipment may require that a heavier duty timing case is fitted if there is one available. Otherwise a
support bracket from the cylinder block should be used for heavy equipment.
Cyclic torque. Some engine types have optional heavy duty timing gears of greater width or different material
from the standard gears. It may be necessary on these engine types to specify the heavy duty gears when
using equipment with high cyclic torque variations or large P.T.O. requirements. Details of permitted torques
are given in the Engine Specification Manuals (E.S.M.).
Any P.T.O. equipment attached directly to the timing case must be of a Perkins approved type.
Air Compressors and Exhausters
Provision to drive air compressors or exhausters can be:
! from the timing gears
! by a belt drive
! on some engine types, shaft driven through a coupling.
Before a compressor is fitted it must be ensured that it is of a Perkins recommended type. Otherwise details
must be submitted to, and approved by Perkins, to ascertain that the instantaneous torque loadings are within
the capacity of the engine gear train, and that the compressor weight is not excessive.
Air Cooling of Compressors
Compressors should be situated in a cooling air stream to provide good air flow over the cylinder head when
the vehicle is both stationary and moving. It should if possible be positioned where it will not be substantially
affected by radiated heat from the engine exhaust system.
If insufficient air flow is available, a water cooled compressor should be used.
Water Cooling of Compressors
Water cooled compressors require an adequate water flow rate at engine idling speed to ensure efficient
cooling under all operating conditions, i.e. the air outlet temperature is kept below 200C.
Lubrication
An oil feed and return pipe must be provided for the compressor. Tappings in the cylinder block are available
for suitable connections. When compressors are to be belt driven, drawings showing the oil supply and return
pipes should be submitted to Perkins for approval.
Air Filters
If the compressor has an integral air filter, it must be adequate for all intended operating environments. Integral
air filters tend to be neglected during engine servicing, so it must be ensured that the filter is serviced at the
required intervals.
If the compressor has a separate air filter, it must be adequately supported and the induction port must not be
restricted. When intake air is taken from the engine induction system, it should be downstream of the air filter
and preferably not from the inlet manifold, as the high depression at the compressor can lead to oil carry over.
However, in some engine types, it may be necessary to supply air direct from the manifold.
Suction Pipework
Suction pipework should be selected to provide an acceptable depression at the compressor inlet of not more
than 510 mm water gauge for a new installation, or 760 mm water gauge for a used installation. Depressions
greater than 760 mm water gauge can increase oil carry over to an unacceptable level, and also reduce
compressor operating efficiency.
Under no circumstances should the inlet to the compressor be taken from a positive pressure source. For
turbocharged engines, the compressor air feed should be taken from the induction pipework between the air
filter and the turbocharger.
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Delivery Pipework
Compressor delivery pipe length must be adequate to ensure that the temperature of the air at the rubber hose
does not exceed 100C; usually a minimum length of 2 m of steel tubing should be used from the delivery port,
and situated in a cooling air stream whenever possible.
Sharp bends and restrictions will increase the compressor working pressure, resulting in a rise in operating
temperature.
This can lead to oil carry over and carbon deposits on the delivery pipe until failure of the compressor occurs
due to overheating.
Any installation which has suffered from overheating problems due to the formation of carbon must have the
delivery pipes and components between compressor and reservoir stripped and cleaned internally. Failure to
carry out this operation could result in overheating of the serviced or replacement compressor.
Hydraulic Pumps
A wide variety of hydraulic pumps are available for use with Perkins engines, with various types of flange
finings and drive shaft connection.
Hydraulic pumps are generally supplied to and fined by the customer, who must consider the following points
for satisfactory performance:
Engine/Pump Compatibility
Advice on the suitability of pumps proposed for use with Perkins engines can be obtained from Application
Engineering Department.
Power and Torque Limits
The maximum power and torque available from different P.T.O. positions on each engine type is given in
E.S.M.'s. Depending on engine speed, either power or torque may be the limiting factor.
Neither limit must be exceeded at any speed.
Alignment and Clearance
Correct alignment of the pump must be ensured to prevent excessive axial and/or radial loads being imposed.
The pump must not foul any part of the installation under operating conditions, i.e. with a fully equipped engine
installed in chassis.
Cooling
Overheating can arise with the pump or pipework being placed too near the exhaust system.
Where hydraulic oil coolers are used in engine cooling circuits and the overall installation cooling performance
has been approved, subsequent changes to the system (e.g. the fitting of increased capacity pumps, modifying
the hydraulic oil circuit, etc.) could affect the overall cooling performance, which would then require
reappraisal.
Oil Leakage
Correct jointing and seals must be provided between the engine and pump to prevent oil leakage. Hoses and
pipework must be capable of withstanding the pressures and temperatures to which the installation will be
subjected.
Manufacturers' Recommendations
The respective hydraulic pump manufacturers' installation, operating and maintenance instructions must be
followed, and also their recommendations regarding the type of oil to be used in the system.

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Axial Driven P.T.O.

Crankshaft End Thrust
If anything is fitted to the engine that imposes an end loading on the crankshaft, e.g. an automotive type clutch,
torque converter, etc., it must be ensured that the end loading of the crankshaft does not exceed the maximum
allowable values for the particular engine type. These are specified in E.S.M.'s.
The manufacturer should be contacted for details of the operating end thrust of their equipment when this
information is not known.
Couplings
Some applications use a solid coupling to connect the engine to the driven unit, e.g. a close coupled generator
set.
However, in such applications, the supports and mountings for both the engine and the driven equipment must
be of a rigid type, capable of maintaining accurate alignment.
Flexible couplings are preferred for direct coupled applications, as these will tolerate some axial and angular
misalignment.
However, it is important to have the best possible alignment in order to reduce the load on the flexible coupling,
and to ensure that there is no bending moment or pressure on the engine.

AXIAL MISALIGNMENT

ANGULAR ALIGNMENT

CORRECT ALIGNMENT
If a particular installation is not acceptable because of excessive torsional vibration, it may be possible to move
the critical speed outside the engine operating range by altering the rubber mix or size of the coupling.
Axial P.T.O. from Crank Pulley
In addition to the foregoing considerations specific attention is drawn to the following note. Perkins engines do
not incorporate any precise location features (e.g. dowels) at the front of the engine. It is not therefore possible
to obtain an accurate location for a driven accessory by mounting directly to the front of the engine. Provision
must be made to accomodate potentiaL mis-alignment in the drive or accessory mounting systems. Any side
loading imposed by flexible joints must be approved by Perkins to ensure that loadings are with acceptable
limits for time engine crankshaft.
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Fluid couplings - See Chapter 12, Back Ends.
Universal Joints

In some layouts, it may be necessary for the engine to be installed at a different angle to the driven unit, or
parallel but with a different axis.
In these cases, universal joints are required.
Axes of Input and Output Shafts Bisect Halfway Between Joint Centres

DRIVEN
UNIT

ENGINE

B
B

x
VEN
DRI IT
UN

2 x
ENGINE

It is essential that only universal joints of reputable quality are used, and the manufacturers' recommendations
must be followed regarding specifications and installation.
The following notes are given for guidance:
! Universal joints should always be used in pairs. A single joint must not be used.
! The joint angles at each end of the intermediate shaft should be within 0.5 of each other.
! Operating angles of universal joints vary with joint size and speed.
! If angles in more than one plane are involved, then the manufacturers' advice must be obtained.
! When universally jointed shafts are manufactured, they are assembled such that the yokes on the
intermediate shaft are in-line. The alignment is then marked with arrows at the sliding spline assembly. This
alignment must be maintained in order to obtain constant velocity.
! It is always preferable to have a small operating angle on a needle roller bearing universal joint. This angle
should not be less than 1. This allows the needles to roll slightly and prevents the highly stressed contact
area being in the same position at all times. Where no joint angle is allowed, the roller may, under high
torque conditions, 'bed' into the races and journals.
If these requirements are not observed, and if operating standard joints through off-set angles both in plan and
elevation, difficulty may be experienced in the correct phasing of the joints. Due to changes in velocity,
excessive noise, vibration and rapid wear of the bearings and sliding spline may result.

Torsional Vibration
Introduction
The diesel engine, plus its driven equipment (driven from either front or rear) is made up of rotating masses
connected by a series of shafts. This forms a torsional mass-elastic system, which will vibrate at its own natural
frequency when acted upon by an exciting torque.
A resonant condition will occur when the frequency of the exciting torque is equal to the natural frequency of
the system, or one of its harmonics. This condition will result in high vibratory stress, which can lead to damage
of the crankshaft or any driven shafting. It is therefore necessary to ensure that the characteristics of the total
system i.e. engine and driven machinery (including front end P.T.O. if fitted) are such that excessive torsional
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The size and position of the P.T.O. pulley or coupling are important because of their effects on torsional
vibration characteristics of the system. Crankshaft pulley loosening can result if these characteristics are not
tuned to match the operating conditions of the installation.
The necessary tuning can be achieved by changing the inertia or stiffness of the system, by altering the rubber
mix of a flexible coupling, or by using a special damper on the crankshaft pulley.
As a general guide all axially driven inertia should be as low as possible in order to minimise the effects of
vibratory torque. Driven equipment which introduces damping into the system (e.g. hydraulic pumps) will have
a beneficial effect on the torsional vibration characteristics. The use of a flexible coupling in the system will
have a similar beneficial effect, and coupling manufacturers are usually able to give guidance in this respect.
Vibration Dampers
These have the effect of reducing the amplitude of vibration and the resultant stresses in the crankshaft. They
are used where a resonant condition is likely to occur in the operating speed range, and are therefore
particularly suited to variable speed applications. They may however not be required on constant speed
applications, which operate at one speed only.
The two types of vibration damper in general use are:
! Rubber tuned damper
! Viscous untuned damper
Rubber Tuned Dampers
This type of damper is suitable for the vast majority of applications requiring a damped pulley, and is normally
used for automotive engines. The pulleys are tuned to be most effective at high engine speeds, but are also
suitable for use where torsional vibration analysis indicates that a damped pulley is required for a low speed
application.
The disadvantages of rubber damped pulleys are that they are attacked by oil (especially fuel oil) and high
temperature.
Viscous Untuned Dampers
The viscous damper pulley is suitable for engines used in hot, oily environments, and is more suited to off
highway applications.
They are more expensive than rubber dampers, and they must be handled carefully as they are easily
damaged.
Torsional Vibration Analysis
It is difficult to detect the amount of torsional vibration present in a system without the use of special equipment.
Excessive vibration will show itself eventually in the form of noisy gear trains, damaged flexible couplings or
mountings, or failure of the engine or driven shafting. Any change of engine or axially driven equipment can
constitute a new vibratory system which may require analysing for critical conditions.
Calculations can be carried out to check the possibility of torsional vibration problems on particular installations
if full details are given of the inertias, stiffnesses and minimum shaft diameters between inertias for the driven
system. Alternatively, detailed drawings of the driven system should be supplied.
In addition, all bolted on Perkins parts used in the drive system (flywheel, crankshaft pulley etc) should be
identified by part number.
Typical information required for an engine/generating set analysis is indicated on the next page.
The next paragraph shows a quick and simple method for calculation of the critical speed of gensets having
flexible rubber couplings between the engine and the generator. The method is not however applicable to other
engine/genset arrangements.

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Generator Set Critical Speed Calculations
The calculation procedure described below is applicable only to generator sets having a flexible rubber
coupling between the engine and the generator.
Typical Engine/Generator Set Combination
RADIATOR

ENGINE

SILENCER

H
D

I J

A
E

GENERATOR SINGLE OR
DOUBLE BEARING
BED PLATE
Item
(As Diagram)

Polar Moment
of Inertia

Stiffness

Minimum Diameter
of Shaft (mm)

A.

Crankshaft pulley or damper

Yes

No

No

B.

Flywheel and starter ring

Yes

No

No

C.

Coupling

Yes

Yes

No

D.

Section of shaft

No

Yes

Yes

E.

Fan

Yes

No

No

F.

Section of shaft

No

Yes

Yes

G.

Section of shaft

No

Yes

Yes

H.

Rotor

Yes

No

No

I.

Section of shaft

No

Yes

Yes

J.

Section of shaft

No

Yes

Yes

K.

Exciter

Yes

No

No

The generator set is treated as a simple mass-elastic system of two masses and one torsional spring.

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K
JE

JG
COUPLING

ENGINE

GENERATOR

JE

= Mass-polar moment of inertia (engine).

JG

= Mass-polar moment of inertia (generator).

(Includes all engine parts that turn with the

crankshaft including the effect of con rods and
pistons and the parts of the coupling that can
be associated with the engine).
(Includes all generator parts that turn with the
generator and the parts of the coupling that
can be associated with the generator).

= Spring constant
Critical speed is given by the formula
K

nc =

9554
N

K (JE + JG)
(see note 4)
JE JG

Where nc = critical speed (rev/min)

N = excitation pulses per revolution (vib/rev) (see note 2).

and the units K, JE and JG correspond as follows:

System
S.I. metric
Imperial

JE and JG

Type of Unit
Force-length-time2

kgf cm

Mass-length2

kg m2

Force-length-time2

lbf in

Mass-length2

lbf in2

s2

K
kgf cm/rad
Nm/rad

s2

lbf in/rad
lbf in/rad x g

g = 386.1 for inch units

Notes:
! The conversion from mass-length2 units to force-length-time2 units is as follows:
1 kg m2 (mk2 or GD2) = 10.19714 kgf cm s2
1 lb in2 (mk2 or GD2) = 0.000259 Ibf in s2
! The following values apply for N in 4 stroke engines.
No. of cylinders
N

0.5

1.5

! For modern 4 pole generators with multi-coil windings and static electrical excitation, only the engine cyclic
excitation is of significance.
For generators of an older design or with special excitation characteristics, the critical speed calculation
should be discussed with the Application Engineering Department, Peterborough.
! It is important that all the units in the equation are of the same system (i.e. all Imperial or all S.I.)
Evaluation of Results
The coupling can be approved if the critical speed lies at least 100 rev/min above or below an operating speed.
This must apply not only to rated full load speed but also to cranking and low idle speeds. If the critical speed
is closer than this, a full torsional vibration analysis of the system should be requested through Application
Engineering Department, Peterborough.

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To Determine Crankshaft Side Loading
Side Loading Calculation

O.E.M.'s are invited to contact their nearest Perkins Office for the maximum allowable crankshaft side loadings
for a particular engine type and specification.
A calculation can be undertaken to give an approximate indication of how close an arrangement is to this
maximum side loading limit. If the calculation shows that the arrangement is close to, or above the limit, all the
details listed in SECTION 5, CRANKSHAFT SIDE LOADINGS, should be sent to Perkins Applications
Engineering for a full investigation.
The following assumptions have been made to simplify the calculations:
! The application is at constant speed, i.e. acceleration rates, inertias etc., have been ignored.
! Centrifugal tension is ignored. Although centrifugal tension will increase the tension in the belt this will not
be transmitted to the pulley as a side load. as the centrifugal force tends to lift the belt from the pulley.
Bending Moment/Side Loading
The bending moment is the product of the resultant load 'R' acting at a distance of 'd'.
Bending moment: B.M. = R x d

The face of the cylinder block is used as the datum point for bending moments, both front and rear.
R

CYLINDER BLOCK

Some cylinder blocks have an integral flywheel housing.

When this is the case, it must be ensured that when the distance of a P.T.O. pulley from the engine is
determined; the rear face of the block is used as the datum point (DISTANCE d) rather than to the face of the
flywheel housing (DISTANCE Y).

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R
d

CYLINDER BLOCK

FLYWHEEL

The maximum allowable crankshaft side loading information is expressed as a bending moment measured
clockwise from the cylinder block vertical centre line when viewed from front of engine.
Typical Configuration
VERTICAL CENTRE LINE
0

270

90

180

Load R is the resultant load acting on the pulley due to the tight side and slackside tensions T1 and T2.
R

T1
TIGHT SIDE

T2
SLACK SIDE

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For an application having several belt drives, the operating requirements of the machine will indicate which
combinations of belt drives may be used simultaneously. These combinations can then be checked to
establish whether any critical conditions could occur.
TIGHT SIDE T1

SLACK SIDE T2

SLACK SIDE T2
TIGHT SIDE T1
An additional belt drive can be beneficial if it is acting in an opposite direction, as it will reduce the overall
loading on the crankshaft.
To Determine Belt-Speed
Belt speed V (m/s) =

xDxN
60,000

where D = dia of pulley (mm)

N = engine speed (rev/min)

= 3,1416

or
Belt speed C (ft/min) =

xDxN
12

where D = dia of pulley (in)

N = engine speed (rev/min)

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Tension Difference
T1 - T2 (Newtons) =

kW x 1000

where kW = power take-off

V = belt speed (m/s)

or
T1 - T2 (lbf) =

hp x 33,000
C

where hp = power take-off

C = belt speed (ft/min)

Tension Ratio
T1
T2

e cosec
C

where coefficient of friction

e = 2.718

= 0.16 for vee belts

= 0.22 for raw edge vee belts
= 0.30 for flat belts
angle of lap at smaller pulley = angle in radians

= half the pulley groove angle

i.e. if pulley groove angle

= 36

= 18
= 3.24

cosec

Note: For flat Belts cosec = 1

To determine tight side tension T1 and slackside tension T2 from Tension Difference and Tension Ratio
Example:
If tension difference
If tension ratio

T1 - T2
T1
T2

= 200N (1)
=5

Therefore from

(2), T1

Substitute in

(1), 5T2 - T2 = 200N

(2)

= 5T2
4T2 = 200N

Therefore

T2 = 50N

From (2)

T1 = 250N

The resultant load 'R' is the vector sum of T1 and T2

If they act in parallel directions, T1 and T2 can be added together to give the resultant, which acts in the same
direction.

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If loads T1 and T2 are not parallel, the resultant can be determined:
! by drawing T1 and T2 in the correct directions and with their tensions to scale. On completing the
parallelogram of forces, the diagonal represents the resultant, and can be scaled off in direction and
magnitude.
or
! by using the cosine formula
R2

= T12 + T22 - 2.T1.T2.COS (180 - )

Note: COS (180 - ) is equal to - COS

Therefore;
R2

= T12 + T22 + 2.T1.T2.COS

RESULTANT
300N
TIGHT SIDE
T1
250N

SLACK SIDE
T2
50N

The angle at which the resultant load acts can be calculated from the Sine Formula.
R
SIN (180 - )

T2
SIN

The direction of the resultant load should be referred back to Top Dead Centre, or to the vertical centre line of
the block.
RESULTANT

TIGHT SIDE
T1
180- q

SLACK SIDE
T2

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Bending Moment/Side Loading

The bending moment is the product of the resultant load 'R' at a distance of 'd'.
Bending moment: B.M. = R x d.
The face of the cylinder block is used as the datum point for bending moments, both front and rear.
R

CYLINDER BLOCK

A multi-belt P.T.O. arrangement will give bending moments acting in several directions.
A

To calculate a single resultant from these, each is broken into its horizontal and vertical components.
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M1 x1
y1
q
x2

M2

y2

y3
x3

M3

CONSIDERING THE THREE MOMENTS

M1 M2 and M3
M1: x1

= M1 Sin

y1

= M1 Cos

M2: x2

= M2 Sin
= M2 Cos

y2
M3: x3
y3

= M3 Sin
= M3 Cos

To ensure that the values are vectorially correct, i.e. that moments acting in opposite directions cancel each
other out, it is essential that signs are correct.
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It is suggested that the following convention is used:

x

To the right is positive

To the left is negative

Upwards is positive
Downwards is negative

The x values can be added together:

=x

(e.g. - 5000 Nm)

The y values can be added together:

=y

(e.g. + 2000 Nm)

Resultant R =
e.g. R =
Resultant R =

x2 + y2
50002 + 20002
5385 Nm

2000

b
X
-5000

THE DIRECTIONS OF RESULTANT BENDING MOMENT

TAN =

5000
2000

= 2.5

= 68 B.T.D.C.

The reference datum is usually taken as T.D.C. for in-line engines, or the cylinder block vertical centre line for
Vee engines.

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FAN BELT

P.T.O. BELT

Example of a Crankshaft Side Loading Calculation

75 mm
RADIUS

CYLINDER BLOCK

2500
REV/MIN
125 mm
RADIUS

DRIVER
DRIVEN
400 mm

85 mm
110 mm

Engine rating

: 2500 rev/min

Driver diameter

: 150 mm

Driven diameter

: 250 mm

P.T.O. requirement

: 12 kW

Direction of P.T.O.

: 90 A.T.D.C.

Distance of P.T.O. pulley

: 110 mm
to face of cylinder block:
Pulley

: 36 Vee

Belt

: Premium

Angle of Lap at Crankshaft Pulley

SIN

(125-75)
400

= 0.125

= 7 12'

= 180 -2
= 165 36' = 2.89 radian
Belt Speed V
=
=
V

xDxN
60,000

x 150 x 2500
60,000

= 19.6 m/s

Tension Difference
T1-T2

=
=

kW x 1000
V
12 x 1000
19.6

= 612 N (1)

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Tension Ratio
T1
T2

T1
T2

e cosec

e 0.16 x 2.89 x 3.24

e 1.5

4.49 (2)

Form (2)

T1 = 4.49 T2

Substitute in

(1) 4.49 T2 -T2 = 612 N

3.49 T2 = 612 N
T2 = 175 N

Form (2)

T1 = 787 N

These are the minimum tensions required to avoid belt slippage.

Off-load, the tensions are distributed equally. i.e. T1 = T2
T1 + T2 = 787 + 175 = 962
Therefore minimum installation tension required to avoid belt slippage.
=

962

= 481 N

Resultant Load on Crankshaft Pulley

COSINE FORMULA
R2

= T12 + T22 - 2 x T1 x T2 x Cos 165

= 7872 + 1752 - 2 x 787 x 175 x Cos 165

= 957 N

165

T2 = 175 N

T1 = 787 N

Direction of Resultant Load

SINE FORMULA
R
SIN (165)
SIN

=
=
=

T1
SIN
T1
R

SIN 165

787 x 0.259
957
=

12

If line of action of T2 slackside belt acts at 10 above centre line, resultant will act at 12 - 10 = 2 below centre
line i.e., 92 after cylinder block vertical centre line.

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Bending Moment
The resulting load

= 957 N

Distance of pulley to face of block

= 110 mm

Resultant Bending Moment 957 x 0,11

= 105 Nm

Resultant Bending Moment = 105 Nm Acting at 92 After Vertical Centre Line

This is with the minimum installation, tension of 481 N, necessary to avoid belt slippage.
Known Installation Tension
If a known installation tension of, say 600 N, is applied to the belt, the side load is calculated as follows:
Off load T1 = T2 = 600 N
On load, T1 and T2 distribute themselves such
that
T1 + T2 = 600 + 600 = 1200 N (3)

Using previous example:

Tension Difference
T1 - T2 =

12 x 1000
19.6

Equation (3)

T1 + T2 = 1200 N

Equation (1)

T1 - T2 = 612 N

Adding (3) and (1)

= 612 N (1)

2T1 = 1812 N
T1 = 906 N

T2 = 294 N

The resultant load and subsequent bending moment can be worked out from these tensions, as in previous
example.
Check for Slippage
T1
T2

906
294

= 3.1

This is within the limiting tension ratio of 4.49 previously calculated, so that slip will not occur at the installation
tension of 600 N.

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Introduction
Reciprocating machines, including the majority of internal combustion engines, are inherent sources of
vibration due to the nature of their piston and connecting rod motions. Whilst this inherent vibration can be
minimised by careful design and manufacture, some will nevertheless remain due to imbalance, the nature and
magnitude of which will depend upon engine configuration.
This vibration can cause failure of components in the remainder of the installation, as well as significant
operator discomfort. It is therefore important that the engine should be mounted in such a way as to reduce to
an acceptable level the transmission of engine vibration to the supporting structure.

The Nature of Engine Vibration

The motion of each piston and connecting rod creates out-of-balance external forces and couples. In a multicylinder engine, some of the effects produced by the components of one cylinder may cancel out those from
another cylinder, but some of the effects may be additive.
Thus, for a conventional 4-cylinder in-line engine, most of the significant external out-of-balance effects cancel
out, and only a vertical secondary force remains, i.e. a force having a frequency twice that of engine speed.
On the other hand, for a 3-cylinder in-line engine, all the external forces are balanced, but primary and
secondary couples are unbalanced, i.e. couples having frequencies equal to both engine speed and twice
engine speed.
Table 1 summarises the balance characteristics inherent in the various engine configurations of the Perkins
range.
These unbalanced forces and couples would, if un-restrained, produce translational (i.e. linear) and rotational
vibratory movements along and around the principal axes of inertia of the power unit assembly. The six basic
modes of vibration, or Degrees of Freedom, are illustrated. It is a major function of the engine mounting system
to resist and control these movements with minimum transmission of disturbance to the supporting structure.
It is particularly important to ensure that an adequate mounting system is provided for 4-cylinder engines not
fined with secondary harmonic balancers, especially if the mass of the machines in which they are installed is
not substantial.

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Table 1: Inherent balance characteristics of 4-stroke reciprocating engines

Cylinder Arrangement
3-Cylinder in-line

4-Cylinder in-line

6-Cylinder in-line

1,4

1,6

Crank diagram
(arrow indicates direction of rotation)

3,4

2,5
2,3

Firing order

1-2-3

1-3-4-2

1-5-3-6-2-4

Primary

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Secondary

Balanced

Unbalanced
(unless harmonic
balancer incorporated)

Balanced

Primary

Unbalanced

Balanced

Balanced

Secondary

Unbalanced

Balanced

Balanced

Firing impulses per engine rev.

Engine balance
External forces:

External couples:

Types of Mounting Systems

The two basic types of mounting system are:
! Flexible
! Solid
Flexible mountings enable the supporting structure to be isolated from engine vibration, the forces generated
by the engine being counteracted by allowing the engine itself to move bodily. They do not reduce engine
vibration and care must be taken in mounting system design to avoid any resonance which would increase
engine movement.
Solid mountings are used where the movement of a flexibly-mounted engine is not acceptable, or where the
engine itself is an integral part of the machine structure (e.g. as in many agricultural tractors).

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Basic Modes of Power Unit Vibratory Motion
YAWING MOTION
ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

YAW AXIS

LATERAL OR
TRANSVERSE
MOTION

FORE AND AFT

MOTION

ROLL AXIS
(AXIS OF MINIMUM
INERTIA)

PITCHING
MOTION

PITCH AXIS

ROLLING
MOTION

COMBINED CENTRE OF GRAVITY

OF ENGINE AND BOLTED-ON
PARTS
BOUNCING
MOTION
CRANKSHAFT
CENTRELINE

In some cases, a combination of solid and flexible mountings may be used. The four main arrangements for
mounting of a total installation are:
! Engine and machine rigidly connected; complete assembly flexibly mounted.
! Complete machine solidly mounted on a sub-frame which is itself flexibly mounted on to a solid base.
! Engine flexibly mounted, independently of machine; engine and machine coupled by means of a drive
shaft.
! Engine and machine independently solidly mounted on a common solid base.
The choice of mounting system will be based upon the relationship required between engine and machine.
Where practicable, however, the engine and driven machine should be assembled as one rigid unit, either by
flange-mounting or by means of sub-frames, so that all power transmission reactions are balanced within the
unit.
The vibration characteristics of the total installation will depend on the combined weight of the engine and
installation, and on the rigidity of the mounting system.

Solid Mounting Systems

Solid mounting is not generally recommended, but may sometimes be considered necessary for the reasons
given in Types of Mounting Systems.
In any solid mounting arrangement, the following considerations should be taken into account:
! Mounting brackets and fixings and mounting frame or base, must be as rigid as possible. It is essential that
no resonance of the system occurs within the operating speed range of the engine. If this occurs
significantly increased vibration of the engine will occur and may result in damage to components of the
system or mounted on the engine.
! Alignment of engine and driven machine must be carefully controlled (if necessary with provision for
adjustment) in order to minimise loading on the coupling, flywheel and flywheel housing.

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! If the engine is mounted via the flywheel housing, the back-end bending moment should be calculated, as
detailed in the Appendix, Method of Calculating Back End Bending Moment. This can be then checked
against the permissible value for the particular engine/application combination (see General
Considerations and Recommendations).
! For mobile applications, dynamic shock loadings on the mountings must be considered. This subject is
dealt with in detail in General Considerations and Recommendations.
! Where a four cylinder engine is required to be solidly mounted, a balancer unit is sometimes specified in
the engine build in order to minimise the secondary out-of-balance forces inherent with this engine
configuration.
! Instruments, radiators, etc. used in the installation should always be flexibly mounted separately from the
engine, as vibration transmitted through solid mountings can cause damaging sympathetic vibrations.
! Where an engine is to be solidly mounted in such a way as to be a load-carrying part of the total machine
structure (e.g. frameless tractors), it must first be ensured that the engine structure is capable of
withstanding the loads to which it may be subjected.

Flexible Mounting Systems

Requirements of Flexible Mountings
These can be summarised as follows:
! At all engine speeds the mountings must isolate the frame of the machine from as much engine vibration
and structure-borne noise as possible.
! For a successful installation the mountings must be able to withstand, without excessive deflection, the
static loadings due to the weight of the system being supported.
! The mountings must, under all working conditions, control to within acceptable limits the movement of the
engine in all linear and rotational directions. For this reason any resonance of the mountings within the
engine operating speed range must be avoided.
! The mountings (and brackets) must be strong enough to withstand all dynamic loadings which may be
induced by the type of application.
! The mountings should protect the engine from any stresses caused by distortion of the frame on which they
are located.
Basic Theory of Flexible Mounting System
Free Vibration
A simple flexible mounting system can in theory be represented by a mass and a spring. If the mass is
displaced linearly from its equilibrium position and then released, the system will vibrate freely at its natural
frequency.
Simple Mass-Spring System

SPRING

MASS
This natural frequency is a function of:
! the magnitude of the mass
! the stiffness of the spring (being defined as the force required to produce a given spring deflection).
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If the vibration of a practical mass-spring system is undisturbed, its amplitude will gradually diminish, until
eventually the system is stationary again. The rate at which the vibration decays is a function of the damping
properties of the system.
Decay of Damped Vibration
INITIAL
DISPLACEMENT
EQUILIBRIUM
POSITION
TIME

Forced Vibration
When a vibration input is applied to a mass-spring system, the system itself will also be caused to vibrate. The
nature of this resultant vibration will be a function of:
! the point of application of the input force
! the frequency and magnitude or amplitude of the input force
! the natural frequency of the mass-spring system
! the damping properties of the system
There are two basic forced vibration systems (see illustration):
! A mass flexibly supported on a base (which is assumed to be rigid and immovable), the mass being
subjected to a periodic force of known magnitude and frequency. This represents the situation where an
engine is flexibly mounted on a rigid frame or base, and the disturbing force originates from the engine
itself. In the case vibratory force is transmitted through the mounts to the base.
! A mass flexibly supported on a base which is itself subjected to a vibration input of known magnitude and
frequency. This is the situation on a mobile application subject for example to road surface excitation - in
this case the vibration transmitted through the mounts results in oscillation of the engine.
Forced Vibration of Damped Mass-Spring Systems
Vibration Input Applied to Mass
MASS

VIBRATION
INPUT

SPRING

DAMPING

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Vibration Input Applied to Base

MASS

SPRING

DAMPING

BASE

VIBRATION
INPUT

Typical vibration output: input response characteristics of forced vibration systems are illustrated in terms of
'Transmissibility'. Transmissibility can be defined, in Case (a) as the ratio of the transmitted force to the
imposed force, and in Case (b) as the ratio of the transmitted amplitude to the imposed amplitude. These two
ratios are the same.
Thus transmissibility represents a measure of the effectiveness or otherwise of a flexible mounting system as
a means of vibration isolation.

TRANSMISSIBILITY =

VIBRATION OUTPUT FORCE OR

AMPLITUDE
INPUT

Vibration Response Characteristics of Forced Vibration Systems with Varying Degrees of Damping
LOW DAMPING
10

5
4
3
MEDIUM DAMPING
2
HIGH DAMPING
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.1
0.1

0.5

FREQUENCY RATIO =

1
2
2
3
4
5
FORCING FREQUENCY
NATURAL FREQUENCY OF SYSTEM

From the vibration response diagram it can be seen that:

! When the forcing frequency coincides with the natural frequency of the mass/spring system, then
resonance of the system occurs, giving very large vibration amplitudes. The actual magnitudes of these
resonant vibrations will depend on the damping properties of the mounting system.
A resonant condition should obviously be avoided due to the large amplitudes and forces generated, and
the consequent risk of physical damage to the mounts and supports, and also to other parts of the machine
which may set up sympathetic vibration.
! The value of the Transmissibility, or ratio of response to input vibration, is equal to unity at very low
frequencies, and also at ( 2 x natural frequency) for the mass/spring system. At higher frequencies the
magnitude of the vibration response becomes less than that of the input.
Thus, at a frequency twice that of the natural frequency, the magnitude of the vibration response could be
as low as 0.3 times that of the input. Expressed another way, the isolation under these conditions would be
approximately 70%.
For this reason, it is recommended that a flexible mounting system should be chosen such that its
natural frequency is not greater than half the lowest disturbing frequency likely to be encountered.

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! High damping is primarily required when it is necessary to operate at a frequency close to resonance, or if
transition through the resonance conditions takes place very slowly, with the consequent risk of larger than
normal vibration amplitudes.
If however the frequency ratio is favourable (i.e. not less than 2), and resonance conditions are passed
through relatively quickly, then low damping is to be preferred, since damping represents energy loss.
Excessive damping causes a build up of heat in the rubber, resulting in a reduction in its capacity to absorb
energy as well as a need for cooling in order to prevent degradation of the rubber.
Also, high damping tends to make the rubber less responsive at higher frequency ratios, with consequent
impairment of the isolation capacity of the mounts.

Flexible Mounting Configurations

Number of Mounting Points
Flexible mounting systems may be of the 3,4,5, or 6 point type. The number of mounting points chosen
depends on the dimensions and weight disposition of the engine and bolted on driven parts, and the
arrangement and duty of the application in which they are to be installed.
Schematic examples of typical mount arrangements are illustrated below.
Multi-Point Mounting Arrangements
SINGLE
MOUNTS

3-POINT MOUNTING SYSTEMS

4-POINT MOUNTING SYSTEMS

SINGLE
MOUNT

5-POINT MOUNTING SYSTEMS

6-POINT MOUNTING SYSTEMS

The 3 and 4 point systems are generally preferred because of difficulties in ensuring correct alignment of
systems employing larger numbers of mounts, and the consequent risk of excessive bending loads on the back
end of the engine. It is recognised however, that in some installations, 5 or 6 point systems may be necessary
because of the length and mass of the bolted-on driven parts. Perkins' advice should however be sought in
such cases.
Location of Mounts
The locations of Mounts are often predetermined, i.e. engines, transmissions, etc., may already be provided
with mounting pads.
Where a choice is available, however, the mountings should ideally be symmetrically arranged about the
combined centre of gravity of the engine and bolted-in equipment. This reduces the excitation of other modes
of vibration when the system is vibrating in one particular direction.
An example of the method of calculating the longitudinal location of the combined centre of gravity in relation
to the centres of gravity of the engine and bolted-on equipment is illustrated below.

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Calculation of Longitudinal Location of Combined Centre of Gravity

COMBINED CENTRE
OF GRAVITY

CENTRE OF
GRAVITY OF
GEARBOX

CENTRE OF
GRAVITY
OF ENGINE
AND
FLYWHEEL
HOUSING

b
a

In this case the position of the Combined Centre of Gravity is defined by the relationship:
a x We
b=

Wg
1 + We

Where
We = engine weight
Wg = gearbox weight

Wg

Lateral Location of Mounting Points (End View)

CENTRE OF
GRAVITY

In order to reduce the torsional stiffness of the mounting system, it is also desirable to locate the mountings
laterally as closely as practicable to the centre of the engine, i.e. to minimise the distance 'c'. This will give the
best isolation for a given set of mounts.
Orientation of Mounts
Flexible mounts are usually arranged such that they are loaded, either:
! in pure compression, with their principal axes vertical, or
! in combined compression and shear, the mounts being inclined to the vertical in pairs.
Vertical mounts are widely used in both mobile and stationary installations where a considerable degree of
stiffness is required. Inclined mounts are mainly used in automotive and similar installations where isolation
may be required against vertical, lateral and torsional excitation.
The particular properties of these arrangements are discussed more fully in the following paragraphs.
Vertical Mounting Systems
For a simple symmetrical system, the stiffnesses of the combined system are as follows:
Total vertical stiffness
(expressed in units of force deflection)

= 2Ky

Total lateral stiffness

= 2Kx

Torsional stiffness

= 2Ky x d2

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CENTRE OF
GRAVITY
d
Ky
Kx

Ky (VERTICAL
STIFFNESS)
Kx
(LATERAL
STIFFNESS)

The values of the vertical stiffness, Ky, and the lateral stiffness, Kx, are specified by the mount supplier.
The case of the unsymmetrical vertical mounting system is slightly more complicated and is summarised in the
APPENDICES on p121-125.
Inclined Mounting Systems
An effective mounting system may be achieved by means of pairs of inclined flexible mounts. The required
vertical, lateral and torsional stiffnesses of the system are obtained by choice of geometry a (positions and
angles of inclination of mounts) and compression and shear stiffnesses.
Inclined Mounting Arrangement (End View)

COMPRESSION
AXES OF
MOUNTS

ELASTIC
CENTRE

An important feature of any inclined mounting system is the 'elastic centre', which is always located at a point
above the mount, but below the geometrical intersection of their compression axes. Its precise position can be
determined mathematically from knowledge of the mounting configuration and of the axial and shear
stiffnesses of the individual mounts (see the APPENDICES on p121-125).
The properties of the elastic centre are such that a linear force applied in any direction passing through the
elastic centre will cause translation (i.e. linear movement) but no rotation of the supported mass. Similarly, a
couple applied about this centre will cause no linear movement of the supported mass. The principal modes
of vibration through and about the elastic centre are therefore decoupled.
In order to take full advantage of these properties, the mounting system should be designed such that its elastic
centre lies on the Roll Axis, or Axis of Minimum Inertia, of the engine and bolted-on parts. (See the
APPENDICES on p121-125).
Although the axis will always pass through the combined centre of gravity of the complete mounted system,
its precise orientation is difficult to determine except by experiment. A very close approximation can however
be obtained from a line joining the centres of gravity of the engine and of the bolted-on driven assembly.

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Roll Axis or Axis of Minimum Inertia

ROLL

AXIS

CRANKSHAFT
CENTRE LINE

ENGINE COMBINED GEARBOX

CENTRES OF GRAVITY

In the case of vehicle applications, the roll axis of the engine and gearbox assembly, will typically be inclined
at an angle of 15 to the crankshaft centre line. Where however, the bolted-on equipment is much more
substantial, e.g. as with compressors or generator sets, the angle of inclination is likely to be correspondingly
smaller.
Although inclined flexible mounting arrangements may in some circumstances be completely unsymmetrical,
in practice they usually fall into one of the following categories:
! Two equal mounts, symmetrically located and orientated. (as in Fig. 1).
! Two equal mounts, symmetrically located and orientated, and with their major stiffness principal axes
perpendicular to each other (Fig. 2).
! Two equal mounts, not necessarily symmetrically located or orientated, but having their major stiffness
principal axes perpendicular to each other (Fig. 3).
! Two equal mounts located on the same horizontal axis, unsymmetrically orientated, but having their major
stiffness principal axes perpendicular to each other (Fig. 4).
The three arrangements, (2), (3), and (4), in which the major stiffness axes are perpendicular to each other,
all possess the special property that the effective stiffness at their elastic centre is the same in any direction in
the plane of the mounts. This may sometimes be advantageous.
Mathematical expressions relating the stiffness properties and the location of the elastic centres for each of
these mounting arrangements are given in APPENDICES on p121-125.
Equal Mounts Symmetrically Located and Oriented
FIG. 1

MOUNTINGS SYMMETRICALLY ORIENTATED

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FIG. 2

AS IN FIG. 1 BUT WITH MAJOR STIFFNES

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Equal Mounts Unsymmetrically Orientated, but with Major Stiffness Axes Mutually Perpendicular
FIG. 3

MOUNTINGS UNSYMMETRICALLY LOCATED

FIG. 4

MOUNTINGS LOCATED ON SAME

HORIZONTAL AXIS

Types of Flexible Mount

These are almost invariably of the rubber-to-metal type which are marketed in a variety of configurations. A
typical selection is illustrated.
(a) and (b) are simple mounts of metal/rubber/metal sandwich construction, whilst (c) has a metal insert to give
increased stiffness. These types may be used either in pure compression or, more commonly, inclined to the
vertical in pairs in order to give the required directional stiffness characteristics by means of a combination of
their compression and shear properties.
A more complex type of mounting embodying the same combination of properties in a single unit is illustrated
in (d).
Type (e) is used for light-to-medium direct compressive loads where some lateral flexibility is also required.
Type (f) is a conical mount designed for maximum load capacity combined with a large deflection in an axial
direction. The high loading for a given size is obtained by utilising the rubber in both compression and shear.
Type (g) possesses much higher stiffness as the rubber is in compression only. Types (f) and (g) are both
available with provision for overload and rebound control.
Flexible mounts working on hydrostatic principles are also marketed by some suppliers.
Typical Rubber-to-Metal Mounts

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Flexible Mounting Selection

Choice of Mountings
Although the required mounting properties for a particular installation can be determined by purely theoretical
methods, the practical selection of suitable flexible mountings to give these properties is an extremely
specialised subject. This is particularly true if an optimised system is required which not only minimises
transmission of engine noise and vibration to the vehicle or machine structure, but also controls bodily vibration
of the complete power unit and bolted-on driven equipment. Consideration must also be given to minimisation
of excitation to bolted-on auxiliary equipment e.g. filters, coolers, etc.
The problem to the installer lies in identifying, from mount manufacturers' published data, the required physical
properties of the mounts, namely stiffness (in various directions) and damping characteristics and tolerances.
For this reason, it is strongly recommended that intended mount suppliers should be consulted in the
early stages of an installation design, since they are best qualified and equipped to give specialist advice
on the properties and application of their own products.
Perkins Application Engineering Department will also be pleased to advise in cases of difficulty, and the
following further notes are included as practical guidelines for the mounting of particular installations.
Choice of System Natural Frequency
As explained in Basic Theory of Flexible Mounting System for minimum movement of an engine on its mounts,
a flexible mounting system should be chosen such that its natural frequency is not more than half the minimum
significant disturbing frequency likely to be encountered.
This is normally the firing frequency under low idle speed conditions. The characteristic frequencies for various
engine arrangements are shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Characteristic Frequencies
Minimum disturbing frequency (firing cycles)
(assuming low idle speed = 600 rev/min)
Number of
cylinders

Cycles per
engine rev

Cycles per
minute

Cycles per
second

1.5

900

15

1200

20

1800

30

2400

40

Minimum disturbing frequencies for 4-stroke engines

Thus, for a low idle speed of 600 rev/min, the recommended natural frequency of the mounting system should
range from not more than 7.5 cycles/second for a 3-cylinder engine, to not more than 20 cycles per second for
an 8-cylinder engine. This means that very much stiffer mounts can be tolerated on a large engine than on a
small one, although, as explained in BASIC THEORY OF FLEXIBLE MOUNTING SYSTEM, differences in
mass also influence the natural frequency of the mass-spring system.
In practice, a fair estimate of the required mount stiffness properties required for a given installation can be
obtained from mounting manufacturers' charts, a typical example of which is illustrated. It should be noted that
in this context 'deflection' refers to static deflection in the vertical plane of the mounts in their installed
position, whilst 'vibration' refers to vibration in the vertical mode only.
Note: For detailed information on the properties of specific mounts the manufacturers should always be
consulted.

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Relationship Between Vibration Transmission Disturbing Frequency and Mount Deflection
6000
5000
4000

NO ISOLATION
IN SHADED AREA

3000

VI
A
BR
O
TI
N
S
AN
TR
5%
M

S
IS

10
20

N
IO

1000
%

900
50

800

0%

RE
SO

600

10

700
NA

0%

E
NC

20

500
15
0%

400

12
0%
11

DISTURBING FREQUENCIES - CYCLES PER MINUTE

2000

0%

300

200
180
160
140

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.5

.8
1.0

.6

.4

.3

.2

.15

.08
.10

.06

.04

.03

.02

.01

100

.015

120

DEFLECTION - INCHES

Particular Installation Considerations

The choice of mounting system will depend on the inherent vibration characteristics of the engine, the layout
of the installation, and the conditions under which it will be required to operate.
The following notes are intended to give guidance in the flexible mounting of engine in particular application
types. A summary of the main features is shown in Table 3 at the end of this section.
Light Machine Installations Requiring Minimum Transmitted Vibration
Since vibration in vehicles is particularly likely to give rise to criticism and dissatisfaction, the following points
should be particularly noted:
! The engine should be controlled to oscillate about the roll axis, by ensuring that the elastic centres of the
mounts lie on the roll axis (see APPENDIX 6, RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONFIGURATION AND
PROPERTIES OF VERTICAL MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS).
! The mounting layout should give flexibility in the bounce and roll modes.
! There is adequate flexibility to ensure that the natural frequency is below the running range.
! Connections of services and controls between engine and chassis are sufficiently flexible to give good
isolation.
! Some form of overload control may be necessary in order to withstand the effects of external loads (e.g.
control forces, clutch operation, etc.).
In practice, the most effective vehicle engine mounting systems are of the 3-point type (for small 4-cylinder
engines in machines) and 4-point type for larger vehicles. In both cases, inclined front mountings are
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Earth moving and construction machinery

Mounting arrangements may be of the 4, 5 or 6 point types, depending upon the bulk of the transmission and
other bolted-on equipment.
Typical Vehicle Engine Mounting Arrangements
3-Point System for Small Engines
SINGLE COMPRESSION
REAR MOUNT

INCLINED SLAB FRONT MOUNTS

4-Point System for Medium and Large Engines

CONE TYPE REAR MOUNTS

INCLINED SLAB FRONT MOUNTS

In the normal 4-point system, the required characteristics can usually be obtained by means of cone-type
mounts located in pairs at the front of the engine and at the flywheel housing. In 6-point systems, an additional
pair of cone type mounts is located at the rear end of the supported assembly. The 5-point system is similar
except that the rear support is provided by a single compression mount. Provision should be made where
necessary for rebound control.
As previously stated, extreme care should be taken on 5 and 6 point arrangements to ensure correct mount
alignment.
Fork Lift Trucks
It is common practice for the rear (i.e. flywheel) end of the engine to be bolted rigidly to the transmission and
drive axle, the front of the engine being flexibly mounted by means of cone-type mounts. These provide some
degree of isolation, whilst being sufficiently stiff to withstand the torque reaction from the drive axle. With this
type of arrangement it is very important that the engine/transmission line should be very rigid, and for this
reason sumps and flywheel housings are often 'tied' together.
In cases where the engine and transmission are connected to the drive axle through a universal joint or cardan
shaft, the engine should be 4-point mounted by means of cone-type mountings at front and rear.

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Combine Harvesters

These may be 3, 4, 5 or 6 point mounted. Relatively stiff compression mounts are usually acceptable, the
objective being to reduce harshness by attenuation of high frequency vibration, rather than to isolate from low
frequency bodily movement of the engine.
Other Mobile or Portable Equipment
4-point cone-type mounting systems are adequate for most requirements. In the case of portable equipment
which may be towed, provision should be made for longitudinal restraint to allow for breaking loads.
Stationary Equipment
Flexible mounting of the 4-point cone type is often advisable in order to isolate the machine from its
surroundings. It may also be used to compensate for small irregularities in foundations, but great care must
be taken to avoid undue stressing of mounts.
Table 3: Summary of Recommended Mounting Systems for Typical Application Types
Typical Mounting Arrangement
Application Type

Number of
Mounting Points

Mount Types

Light machines, tow tractors, etc.

Small
Medium and large
Earth moving and construction machinery
Forklift trucks

Combine harvester

3 or 4
4
4, 5 or 6
3 or 4

3, 4, 5 or 6

Front -inclined slabs

Rear -Single compression or twin cone-type
Cone-type
Conical mounts at front of engine;
Rear of engine solidly bolted to transmission axle,
or supported on cone-type mounts.
Compression mounts

General mobile and portable equipment

Cone-type

Stationary equipment

Cone-type

General Considerations and Recommendations

! It should be noted that calculated stiffnesses assume:
Stiff mounting brackets, cross members, etc. The weight of the chassis or frame should also be
substantially greater than that of the engine. If these requirements are not met, then the vibration
characteristics of the installation may be completely changed.
No restraint from exhaust pipes, hoses, linkages, etc., although in practice, this cannot be entirely
eliminated. Care should however be taken to minimise their effects as paths for transmission of noise and
vibration.
! Required mount stiffnesses determined by calculation are dynamic. For correct design it is therefore
necessary to establish from suppliers the approximate relationship between the dynamic and static
stiffnesses of the mounts being considered. The ratio of Dynamic to Static stiffness may be in the range
1.05 -1.25:1 for best quality natural rubber compounds up to 60 durometer hardness, but may be as high
as 3:1 for natural rubber with high damping, and even 8 or 9:1 for some synthetic grades.

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! Estimates of dynamic deflection should, where applicable, allow both for full torque wind-up and for
maximum bump conditions. These can produce vertical accelerations of up to 6g, depending upon
application type, i.e. the dynamic forces due to vertical acceleration of an engine assembly can be up to six
times the magnitude of the force due to its static mass. Typical values of vertical dynamic loads are
indicated in Table .
Table 4: Typical Vertical Dynamic Loads
These values can be used when calculating:
a Mounting life
b Component deflections
c Adequacy of bolted joints
Application
Type
Tracked machines

Vertical Acceleration
g Average
6

g Maximum
10

Wheeled off-highway machines

Agricultural tractors

Reference should always be made to the OEM for any requiremnts specified which are different from these
vehicles.
These figures refer to dynamic loading. In order to obtain the total loading (i.e. dynamic and static) on the
mountings under dynamic conditions, they should be increased by 1g for downward loading and decreased by
1g for upward loading.
! Where high dynamic loads can be expected, it is advisable to fit overload rebound washers, or to
incorporate a built-in 'snubber' to limit excessive deflections.
! On mobile and portable equipment, allowance should also be made for cornering, which can give high
lateral horizontal loads, and for braking which can give up to 1g in the forward direction.
! The whole of the rubber in a mount should be stressed as uniformly as possible, to ensure the highest
possible ratio between resilience and the weight of rubber employed. Stress concentrations should be
avoided as these could lead to early local failure.
! The use of a large quantity of soft rubber is preferable to a smaller quantity of hard rubber, as the harder
grades contain non-elastic additives which have an adverse effect on their mechanical properties.
However, excessively soft rubbers should also be avoided as these can lead to bonding problems during
manufacture.
! Natural rubber compounds are generally recommended for their good overall mechanical properties over
a fairly wide temperature range (-20 to + 70C) although synthetic rubbers may be preferable in some
instances for oil-resistance or high temperature conditions.
! The use of interleaves to form compound sandwiches enables mounts to be made stiffer in compression
without appreciably affecting shear stiffness. There is however an adverse effect on noise transmission
properties.
! Large static bending moments in the vertical plane at the cylinder block/flywheel housing interface should
be avoided at all times, since these can lead to broken flywheel housings and damaged cylinder blocks.
The magnitude of the bending moment is dependent upon the positions of the mountings, and can be
calculated by taking moments about the cylinder block/fly-wheel housing interface. The calculation
procedure is illustrated in APPENDIX 6, METHOD OF CALCULATING BACK END BENDING MOMENT.
! For an indication of static bending moment values which should not be exceeded for safe operation, consult
the Engine Specification Manual (E.S.M.).
Note: Arrangements using a stiffened cylinder block and 'tied' sump can tolerate higher bending moments. For
advice on these installations, contact the Perkins Applications Engineering Department.
! Having determined the required properties of a mounting system, it should be realised that, due to
manufacturing difficulties with rubber components, production variations in their mechanical properties may
be of the order of 15%.
! Provision must be made where necessary for protection of rubber mounts from oil contamination and
excessive heat, e.g. by means of suitable shielding.
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Summary of Design Procedure for Flexible Mountings

The following notes are included primarily as a checklist to assist in ensuring that all necessary considerations
are covered at the design stage. Wherever possible, however, the mounting design procedure should be
carried out in collaboration with the mounting manufacturer, in order to ensure optimum matching of mounting
properties with design requirements.
! Establish position of CG and weight of both engine and gearbox.
! Establish minimum axis of inertia position.
! Establish positions of front and rear supports relative to CG of either engine or gearbox.
! Take moments about one support to find the load on the other and vice-versa in the static condition.
! Calculate torque reaction at mountings, and check against manufacturers' figures for maximum permissible
deflections.
! Take moments about rear face of cylinder block to calculate bending moments in the static condition at the
rear of cylinder block/flywheel housing interface.
! Decide upon the 'g' factor value for the particular application.
! Calculate dynamic load on supports, bending moment at cylinder block/flywheel housing interface etc.
! Select suitable mountings to withstand both static and dynamic loadings with required deflection.
! Calculate natural frequency of selected mountings.
! Establish the disturbing frequency for engine being considered.
! Establish degree of isolation from mount supplier's graph of disturbing frequency plotted against mounting
deflection.
! Ensure that the selected mounting material is satisfactory for the environment.
! Ensure that the selected mounting arrangement can be accommodated in the space available in the
application.

Appendix
Method of Calculating Back End Bending Moment
The static mounting reactions R1 and R2 can be determined from the above information.
If a tail support is fitted, R3 will have a predetermined value.
Note: R3 = 0 if no tail support is fitted.
We = total weight of engine
Wt

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X
We
Wt

R2

R1
X
L1

L6
L7

L2

R3

L8

L3
L4
L5
Taking moments about R1 to find R2,
R2

We L1 + Wt L4 - R3 L5
L3

Similarly taking moments about R2 to find R1,

R1

We (L3 - L1) - Wt (L4 - L3) + R3 (L5 - L3)

L3

To find the bending moment (Mx) between the flywheel housing and cylinder block interface
Mx = R2 L6 + R3 L8 - Wt L7

As a check for Mx,

Mx = R1 L2 - We (L2 - L1)

Note: The above values will be in the STATIC CONDITION.

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Relationship Between Configuration and Properties of Vertical Mounting Arrangements
General case - two unequal vertical mounts

For the mounting system shown, where Band D define the locations of the mount axes relative to the elastic
axis of the system,

ELASTIC AXIS

CENTRE OF
GRAVITY
B

(L)

(R)
PL

PR

QL

QR

P and Q are the principal (compression and shear) axes of the mounts,
L and R are suffices defining left-hand and right-hand mounts.
Kp and Kq are compression and shear stiffnesses respectively.
Kx and Ky are combined lateral and vertical stiffnesses respectively.
Then
and

KpR
KpL

B
D

Ky = KpL + KpR

For a given system, B, D and the required value of Ky are already defined. Kp and Kq can therefore be
calculated.
Also, Roll stiffness = KpL . B2 + KpR . D2

KqL and KqR can be chosen independently to give the required total lateral stiffness
Kx = KqL + KqR

Symmetrical System
In this case,
B = D, KpL = KpR (Kp) and KqL = KqR (= Kq)

The above relationships then become:

Total vertical stiffness

= 2Kp

Total lateral stiffness

= 2Kq

Roll stiffness

= 2Kp . B2

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Relationship Between Configuration and Properties of Inclined Mounting Arrangements

General Case - Two Unequal Mounts, Unsymmetrically Located and Orientated
gL

gR
Y

CENTRE OF
GRAVITY

QL

(L)
PL

ELASTIC
CENTRE

C
(R)

QR

PR

D
Y

For the configuration and nomenclature illustrated, where K is stiffness of individual mounts,
Combined vertical stiffness
= KpL . Sin2 + KqL . Cos2 + KpR . Sin2 + KqR . Cos2

Combined lateral stiffness

= KpL . Cos2 + KqL . Sin2 + KpR . Cos2 + KqR . Sin2

Combined roll stiffness

=

B(B + D) . KpL . KqL

KpL . Cos2 + KqL . Sin2

(also)
=

D(B + D) . KpR . KqR

KpR . Cos2 + KqR . Sin2

Two Equal Mounts, Symmetrically Located and Orientated

Y
ELASTIC
CENTRE

CENTRE OF
GRAVITY

X
A
P

P
Y

For the configuration and nomenclature illustrated, where K is stiffness of individual mounts,
Combined vertical stiffness
= 2 (Kp . Sin2 + Kq . Cos2 )

Combined lateral stiffness

= 2 (Kp . Cos2 + Kq . Sin2 )

Combined roll stiffness

=

2 B2, Kp . Kq
Kp . Cos2 + Kq . Sin2

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IN THIS CASE
+ b = 90

ELASTIC
CENTRE

b
X
P

D
R

If the horizontal distance between the mount centres is 2R (= B + D), and the elastic centre is at a distance X
from the mid-point of the mount centre-line,
Combined vertical stiffness
= Combined lateral stiffness
= Kp + Kq

Combined roll stiffness

= 2R (R - X) Kp

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Instrumentation and Controls

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Introduction
The instrumentation covered in this section is that included as part of the installation in order to provide
information to the operator, to initiate operation of warning or engine shut-down systems in the event of
malfunction arising. In the case of electronically controlled fuel injection systems, the total system may be
integrated into the engine controller (E.C.M.). Reference to the appropriate electronic installation guide is
necessary to utilise the features provided.
For details of instrumentation requirements for application testing as part of the installation sign-off procedure,
see Chapter 15, Appraisal and Testing.

Instrumentation - Essential Requirements

In order to give warning of engine or cooling system malfunction, and so assist in the prevention of possible
engine failure, Perkins minimum instrumentation requirements are as follows:
! A warning light to give indication of low engine oil pressure.
! A temperature gauge, of appropriate range and markings, to indicate engine coolant temperature at the
location provided in the cylinder head, or thermostat housing/water outlet body, depending on the engine
type.
These basic requirements may be supplemented by additional instrumentation, warning systems, and,
particularly in the case of applications required to operate unattended for extended periods, by an automatic
engine protection system - see Automatic Engine Protection Equipment.

Engine Oil Pressure and Temperature

Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Details of suitable low oil pressure switches are given in the Engine Specification Manuals (E.S.M.) for the
various engine types. If switches other than these are used, their operating settings should conform to the limits
shown in Switch Settings, (Engine Coolant Temperature and Oil Pressure) for Engine Protection/Alarm
Systems.
Oil Pressure Gauge
Although, as previously stated, the minimum requirement may be met by a low oil pressure warning light, it is
strongly recommended that this should be supplemented by a suitable pressure gauge. This will give an
indication of any reduction from nominal operating pressure, and will enable action to be taken when necessary
to prevent possible breakdown.
Engine Oil Pressure Tappings
Tappings are provided in all engine types, either in the main oil pressure rail in the cylinder block, or in the
lubricating oil filter adaptor. Reference should be made to the appropriate engine handbook or arrangement
drawing.

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Pressure Gauge Pipework

In installations where there is little engine movement, steel or copper pipe of 4.76 mm (0.1875 in) outside
diameter may be used. The pipe should incorporate two or three axial coils at either the gauge or the engine
end, to absorb any relative movement or vibration, and should be suitably secured along its length. In all cases
where there is significant engine movement, however, as in many flexibly mounted engine installations,
connection should be made by means of steel or copper pipe in conjunction with a flexible pipe at the engine
end. The junction of the flexible to the rigid pipework should be anchored, to prevent flexing and possible failure
of the rigid pipe.
The flexible pipe section must be of oil-resistant armoured construction, and able to withstand working
conditions with respect to temperature and pressure. Only screw type end connections should be used.
Plastic or semi-rigid nylon tubing is not suitable for this duty, since it is easily damaged in service due to chafing
or crushing, leading to the possibility of loss of oil pressure and engine failure.
Electrically Operated Pressure Gauges
These are widely available, and may be used as an alternative if required.
Lubricating Oil Temperature
It is not usual to provide a lubricating oil temperature gauge as part of the normal installation instrumentation.
In the case of engines with integral oil coolers as part of the engine build, oil temperature will be satisfactory
providing coolant temperature does not exceed the specified limits (see Chapter 4, Cooling Systems).
In other cases, oil temperature must be checked as part of the application 'sign-off' procedure (see Chapter
15, Appraisal and Testing) in order to establish the maximum permissible operating temperature.
If for some special reason it is required to provide lubricating oil temperature measurement as part of the
installation instrumentation, this must be carried out in the main oil pressure rail, lubricating oil filter head or
filter adaptor, and reference must be made to Application Engineering Department, Peterborough for more
detailed information.
Measurement of oil temperature in the sump is not satisfactory, since considerable temperature variations are
likely to exist, according to the depth and position of the sensing probe.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Coolant Temperature Gauge
Details of suitable coolant temperature gauges are given in the E.S.M.'s for the various engine types.
It is essential that the sender probe should be completely immersed in the coolant in order to ensure accurate
readings. In the case of the instruments supplied by Perkins, correct immersion will be achieved provided that
the bulb or sender is screwed directly into the specified tapping point without the use of an intermediate
adaptor. If instruments other than these are used, care should be taken to ensure that full immersion is
achieved.
Coolant Temperature Tapping Positions
All engine types have tappings provided for measurement of coolant temperature. Depending on the engine
type, these may be in the cylinder head, or the thermostat housing/water outlet body, and reference should be
made to the appropriate engine handbook or arrangement drawing.
High Coolant Temperature Warning Light/Alarm
In conjunction with a coolant temperature gauge, a temperature-operated switch may be fitted, to operate a
warning light or audible alarm in the event of coolant temperature reaching a dangerous level.
For switch setting temperature, see paragraph, Switch Settings, (Engine Coolant Temperature and Oil
Pressure) for Engine Protection/Alarm Systems.

Alternator/Dynamo Warning Light and/or Ammeter

A warning light and/or an ammeter should be fitted, to give warning of any fault resulting in a loss of charging
current - see Chapter 8, Electrical Systems.
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Engine Speed Indicators (Tachometers)
All engine types have provision for a tachometer drive.

Engine Controls
Starting Control
The engine starting control must be positive in action, easily understood by the operator, and located for
convenient operation.
Where a cold start aid is fitted, a composite switch as illustrated should be used. Approved four-position
switches have a positive stop at the 'heat' position, which makes it easy to return to this position after starting,
if necessary.
Typical Heat Start Switch
1
2
0

R
H
H
S

(1) Off position

(2) Run position
(3) Heat position
(4) Heat and start position

If a separate heat or aid button is used, it must be located close to the starting control.
If a cold start aid is fitted, instructions for its use must be clearly displayed.
The legal position in respect of these devices should be established by the equipment manufacturer in all
cases, and action should be taken to conform to the relevant requirements.
Excess Fuel Device
Certain engine types incorporate an excess fuel device in the fuel pump. These are an integral part of the fuel
pump and are totally automatic in operation.
Engine Speed Control
In variable speed applications, operation of the speed control lever may be effected through a rod or cable
linkage, or through a combination of these, or in certain cases by means of an electrical or other actuator. In
all cases, it must be ensured that excessive loadings are not applied at the lever. Where there is a danger of
this, as in pedal operated mechanisms (vehicles and other mobile applications, etc), an adjustable stop must
be provided, either under the pedal or in the linkage. This must be set to limit pedal travel, so that the load is
taken by the pedal/ linkage stop rather than by the maximum speed stop at the fuel pump.
Latest engines in many cases incorporate a 'Breakback' type throttle lever which permits overtravel beyond
the maximum speed position without overloading the injection pump. Correct application of these removes the
need for the above.
The control linkage or cable should incorporate a means of fine adjustment (normally by means of a screw
thread), to allow initial setting and adjustment for wear in service.
When necessary, a return spring should be fitted either at the fuel pump or in the control linkage, or both. When
a rod type control is fitted to the speed control lever, a swivel type ball joint is recommended, incorporating a
threaded end to allow fine adjustment.

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Automatic Engine Protection Equipment

Introduction
In applications which are required to operate unattended for extended periods, it is recommended that
automatic engine protection equipment should be fitted. Carefull consideration must be given to the effects of
an automatic shut down on safety. For this reason it is considered that the propulsion engine of mobile
equipment should not be equipped with such a feature unless the O.E.M. specifically identifies a need after
due consideration.
Various proprietary systems are available, designed to shut the engine down automatically in the event of
coolant temperature, engine oil pressure, engine speed, or other possible parameters falling outside safe
limits.
Warning! Any emergency shut down should be made by de-energising the electrical supply to the fuel pump
shut down solenoid. This procedure must only be used for emergency purposes in the case of serious
malfunction of the engine or driven machinery. Repeated operation shutting down from high loads may result
in serious damage to engine components especially turbochargers. Any provision for regular use should
reduce engine speed via the throttle lever prior to shutdown.

Switch Settings, (Engine Coolant Temperature and Oil Pressure) for Engine
Protection/Alarm Systems
Temperature and Pressure operated switches used in conjunction with automatic engine protection systems
should have the following settings:
Coolant Temperature
A coolant temperature switch setting should be selected such that the operating temperature is as close as
possible to the maximum permitted level (see Chapter 4, Cooling Systems), but care should be taken to ensure
that production tolerances of the switch do not give rise to shutdown before the permitted temperature is
reached. Typically these tolerances are 3C, and for example maximum permitted temperature of 103C, a
switch with a nominal operating point of 106C is recommended.
Engine Oil Pressure
The switch should be set to operate in the range 60 - 90 kN/m2 (8.7 - 13 Ibf/in2), or as specified in the E.S.M.
If it is required to incorporate engine protection 'triggered' by operating parameters other than coolant
temperature and oil pressure. Application Engineering Department, Peterborough should be consulted with
regard to the applicable limiting values.
Emergency Engine Shut-Down by Inert Gas Induction
Emergency shut-down packages are sometimes required to satisfy standards for operation in environments
which may become laden with combustible fumes in exceptional circumstances. In such cases specific
information and advice should be obtained from Application Engineering Department, Peterborough.
As a general policy, however, Perkins recommends the use of combined Carbon Dioxide Injection and
Strangler Valve Emergency Engine Shut-Down Systems.
Perkins does not recommend:
! use of Strangler valves alone
! use of gas injection with BCF (bromo-chlorodi-fluoromethane) or other similar fire extinguishing gases, with
or without a strangler valve in association.

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Flywheels
The flywheel stores the energy produced during the power stroke and returns it during the rest of the cycle,
thereby reducing the cyclic speed variation in the crankshaft and transmission. See Torque Fluctuations. It is
particularly important to have adequate flywheel inertia to give satisfactory starting at low temperatures.
Note: The information given in this section regarding flywheels is in the nature of general engineering
information. For safety reasons only flywheels provided by Perkins may be used unless specific agreements
and approvals are in place.
(See also Chapter 14, Cold Starting).
Inertia
A certain minimum rotating inertia is necessary to ensure sufficient speed whilst the piston is near T.D.C. This
assists in providing satisfactory fuel injection, and reduces the chances of premature ignition where advanced
timings are used.
Even though the mean (average) cranking speed may be the same using flywheels of different inertia, the
cyclic speed variation can be quite different (see illustrations).
A low inertia flywheel is preferred for applications, which are subject to relatively high engine over-run speeds
and which require fast acceleration and deceleration.
A larger inertia flywheel is required for many constant speed or medium duty, variable speed industrial
installations, to reduce cyclic irregularity of the engine or driven equipment. It also reduces the temporary
speed change of the engine when load is suddenly removed or applied.
A flywheel of the highest inertia practicable should be used for electric generating sets or other relatively low
speed or constant speed engines requiring fine governing, where cyclic irregularity must be maintained at a
minimum. It is also suitable for heavy duty applications where maximum assistance from the flywheel is
necessary to prevent the engine stalling against sudden load.
Inertia value details are available for all Perkins flywheels in the appropriate Engine Specification Manual
(E.S.M.).
To these values may be added the inertias of any parts directly coupled to the flywheel, e.g. clutch assembly,
etc.
Minimum flywheel inertias for each engine type at specified cold starting conditions are available from Perkins.
Low Inertia Flywheel (Large Speed Variation)

CRANKING
SPEED
rev/min

MEAN
SPEED

0
TDC
CRANKSHAFT ANGLE

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High Inertia Flywheel (Small Speed Variation)

CRANKING
SPEED
rev/min

MEAN
SPEED

TDC
CRANKSHAFT ANGLE

Calculation of Inertia
Moment of Inertia = mass x (radius of gyration)2 = (mk2)
The moment of inertia of a flywheel can be calculated as follows:
! Simplify the flywheel shape into a number of symmetrical cylinders.
! Calculate the moment of inertia of each cylinder by the formula below.
! Add the individual values together to obtain the total moment of inertia.
B

M. of I. =

1
8

xpx

x B (D2 - d2) (D2 + d2)

Where p = density of flywheel material.

Dimensions

S.I. Units

Imperial Units

Length

meters

(in)

Density

kg/m3

(lb/in3)

Inertia

kg m2

(lb in2)

Material

Density

Cast iron of S.G. iron

7197 kg/m3 (0.26 Ib/in3)

Steel

7750 kg/m3 (0.28 Ib/in3)

Conversion factors:
1 kg m2 = 3417.6 Ib in2 (mk2)
1 Ib in2 = 0.00029264 kg m2 (mk2)

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The moment of inertia may also be expressed in absolute units of:

FORCE . LENGTH . TIME2
1 lb in2 = 0.00259 Ibf in s2
1 kg m2 = 10,194 kgf cm s2
1 kg m2 = 1,00 Nm s2

Note: All the above formulae are based on mk2

Flywheel Effect
The flywheel effect is mass x (diameter of gyration)2 = GD2 or PD2
Sometimes this flywheel effect is referred to as moment of inertia, but this can lead to confusion as the flywheel
effect is four times greater than the correct mathematical definition of moment of inertia.
Design and Manufacturing Requirements
Standard flywheels for different types of engine and application are specified in the E.S.M.
If it is necessary for customers to make their own flywheels, the design and manufacturing requirements must
be obtained from Perkins Engines. Full details of the intended flywheel must then be submitted to Perkins
Engines for approval.
Starter Rings
It is essential that the gearing ratio between the starter motor pinion and the flywheel ring gear is of a specified
optimum value. The ratio is usually within a fairly narrow band, and details for all engines are specified in
E.S.M.
As the number of teeth on the fly heel starter ring gear will vary according to the flywheel design, it will be
necessary to ensure that the starter motor pinion has the correct number of teeth to give the required ratio.

The standard Perkins starter rings are a shrink fit on the flywheel. It is therefore essential that the spigot
diameter of the flywheel on which the ring is located is machined in accordance with tolerances specified by
Perkins.
To achieve the expansion required to enable rings to be fitted, a maximum temperature of 250C (482F) may
be applied. If this temperature is exceeded, the heat treatment of the ring will be affected.
Fitting Flywheels
The flywheel must be fitted as instructed in the Workshop Manual for the particular engine.
Flywheel run-out, etc., must be within the specified limits.
If solvent is used to remove preservative from the crank palm, care must be taken to prevent the solvent
coming into contact with crankshaft rear lip seal.

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Cyclic Irregularity
Torque Fluctuations
The instantaneous torque developed by an internal combustion engine varies depending on the position of
each piston, connecting rod and crankshaft (see illustration).
Typical Instantaneous Torque Fluctuation for a 4 Cylinder,
4 Stroke Diesel Engine

POSITIVE
(+)

INSTANTANEOUS TORQUE
(REPEATS EVERY 180 DEGREES)
MEAN INDICATED ENGINE TORQUE
1
3
2

NEGATIVE
(-)

INSTANTANEOUS TORQUE

MAXIMUM TORQUE

30

60

90

120

150

180

CRANKSHAFT ANGLE - DEGREES

NOTES A) 1 AND 3 = EXCESS INSTANTANEOUS TORQUE

B) 2 AND 4 = DEFICIT INSTANTANEOUS TORQUE

As the crankshaft rotates, this instantaneous torque varies about the 'mean' value, causing the crank to
increase and decrease its speed with respect to the mean speed. It is this change of angular velocity effect
which is known as 'Cyclic Irregularity'. A guide to the ratio of maximum to mean indicated torque for a diesel
engine is as follows:
Number of Cylinders

Ratio Maximum to Mean

Three

5.0:1

Four

3.5:1

Six

2.6:1

Eight

2.2:1

Definition of Cyclic Irregularity

Cyclic irregularity was defined in Clause 2 of BS 649: 1958 as the ratio of the total variation in speed
(instantaneous angular velocity) at the flywheel during one engine cycle to the mean speed when the engine
is running at any load up to and including rated load and rated speed.
This is conveniently expressed as:
Cyclic irregularity

= max. speed - min. speed

mean speed

For example:

1510 - 1490
1500
=

20
1500

1
75

It is important that for generating set applications the cyclic irregularity or speed variation is not excessive.
Clause 9a of BS649: 1958 stated that, for a direct coupled engine and generator, the cyclic irregularity as
defined in Clause 2 is independent of the number of poles of the generator, and refers to the angular velocity
at the rotor of the electrical machine. For an engine having more than two cylinders, the cyclic irregularity shall
not be worse than 1 in 75 for an engine with above 20 impulses per second.

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For a three cylinder engine running at 1500 rev/min, the number of impulses per second would be found as
follows:
1500

= 750 i.e. impulses per minute per cylinder (four stroke engine)

2
750 x 3

= 2250 impulses per minute for three cylinders

2250

= 37.5 impulses per second for three cylinders

60

Additional Inertia
The rotating mass of any parts directly coupled to the flywheel, for example the armature of an electric
generator, a torque converter, etc., can be included in the total inertia value, with the flywheel inertia for cyclic
irregularity purposes.
The starter ring gear will add about 0.176 kg. m2 (GD2), 150 Ibf in2 (mk2) to the inertia of the flywheel.
Calculation Example
A 3,86 litre (236 in3) four cylinder engine with a heavy flywheel of 6200 Ib in2 moment of inertia which was
designed for the Holset 0.12 flexible coupling and driving an alternator with a typical inertia of 3000 Ib in2.
The inertia of the engine has been ignored as this is very small when compared with the inertia of the flywheel
and alternator.
System total inertia = flywheel + alternator inertia
= 6200 + 3000 Ib in2
= 9200 Ib in2

v/
m

in

1
500
20
00
re

CYCLIC IRREGULARITY (VARIATION)

Cyclic Irregularity Curve

1
400

in
m
v/
re
0
5
in
22
/m i n
ev
0r ev/m
0
18 00r
25

1
300
1
200

in
v/m
0re
150

1
100

1200re

v/min

5
6 7
kgm 2 (GD2)
8
9 10 11
2
3 4
lb in2 (mk 2) 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 900010,000
SYSTEM TOTAL INERTIA

Considering the Cyclic Irregularity Curve for this particular engine, it can be seen that:
for constant speed of 1500 rev/min,
cyclic irregularity = 1/175
for constant speed of 1800 rev/min,
cyclic irregularity = 1/340

Since each of the above examples shows that the result is far better than the BS649 : 1958 limit of 1/75 the
available standard flywheel for generating set applications will meet the requirement.
Cyclic Irregularity curves for each engine are available from Application Engineering, Perkins Engines Ltd.

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Flywheel Housings
Flywheel Housing Design
On some applications the flywheel housing carries the rear mounting feet and therefore supports part of the
weight of the engine plus most of the weight of the gearbox. It must be strong enough to withstand all the
loading due to the machine's operation.
Heavy or long gearboxes, or torque converters, can produce excessive bending moments at the rear face of
the cylinder block and may require separate mountings.
See Chapter 10, Mounting System.

FULL FLYWHEEL
HOUSING
ENGINE
GEARBOX

Manufacture
Flywheel housings manufactured by customers must satisfy all Perkins requirements which are obtainable
from Perkins on request. The housings must be fitted as specified in the WorKshop Manual for each engine
type, with regard to concentricity, alignment, etc. (see Table below).
SAE Dimensions
Various SAE housings are available for Perkins engines, depending on the particular engine type.
See the E.S.M. for availability.
Bell Housing Mounting Location

ENGINE FACE

ENGINE FACE

Y DIA.

FACE W

X DIA.

FACE W

SAE
Number

136

Black Plates Spigot Dia. 'Y'

Flywheel
Housings
Diameter 'X'

Permissible
Eccentricity and Squareness
Tolerance T.I.R.

Above

Up to and
including

mm

mm

mm

mm

362.0

0.10

0.0

362.0

409.6

0.13

362.0

511.2

447.7

0.13

362.0

511.2

511.2

0.13

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Diameters and Tapped Holes for Bell Housing Mounting on
Flywheel Housings Conforming to SAE Standards
11.25
22.5

22.5

16 HOLE
SPACING

8 HOLE
SPACING

A DIA.

B DIA.

C PCDIA.

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12 HOLE
SPACING

HOLES TO BE U.N.C.
THREAD CLASS 2B
SPACED EQUALLY ON
EACH SIDE OF THE
VERTICAL CENTRE LINE

30
15
A Diameter
SAE
Number

B
Diameter

C
Diameter

Tapped Holes

Nominal
Size

Tolerance
- 0.000.

mm

+ mm

mm

mm

362.0

0.13

403.4

381.0

12

9.5

409.6

0.13

450.9

428.6

12

9.5

447.7

0.13

489.0

466.7

12

9.5

511.2

0.13

552.5

530.2

12

11.1

Number
Off

Size
mm

Drive Line Vibration

Vibratory loads induced by the rotation of the engine, gearbox or drive shaft cause stresses in the flywheel
housing and gearbox which are usually too small to be damaging.
However, a resonant condition may occur within the engine operating speed range, where the natural
frequency in bending of the complete engine/housing/gearbox/propshaft assembly coincides with the
rotational speed of the engine or the propshaft. The resulting resonance can increase the bending load on the
flywheel housing so that, in extreme cases, failure can occur.
Vibration tests should be applied to all new installations at the prototype stage.
By attaching an accelerometer to the end of the transmission, the resonant drive line frequency and the
maximum 'g' levels which are likely to be experienced in service may be determined. If these 'g' levels are
excessive (say above 6g), attempts should be made to increase the stiffness of the drive line. In extreme
cases of drive line vibration, stiffening and modifications may have to be made to the flywheel housing. This
may have to be bolted to the sump rear flange or 'bottom brackets' used to tie the housing to the engine.
There are other modes of vibration that can occur, having more than 3 nodes, but the natural frequency of such
nodes is usually well above the maximum propshaft speed.

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3-Node Drive Line Vibration

NODES

AXLE OR
STEADY BEARING

TYPICAL X-SECTION OF
VIBRATION ENVELOPE

Clutches
Selection
Reciprocating water pumps, air compressors and similar applications which can impose a high starting torque,
an immediate load, or have a high rotating inertia, will require a clutch to disconnect the load from the engine.
This will allow the engine to start off-load and warm-up before coming onto load.
It is important to select a clutch that has a torque capacity to match the output from the engine, and approval
should be obtained for a particular arrangement from the clutch manufacturers, based on the machine design
and operating requirements.
The maximum amount of crankshaft thrust loading allowed, due to normal clutch operation for each engine
type, is tabulated in E.S.M.
Typical Overcentre Clutch Arrangement
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Overcentre Clutches
Overcentre clutches are normally operated by hand and the clutch remains in either the 'engaged' or the
'disengaged' position by the action of overcentre toggles.
They are used in applications which require the clutch to be in the disengaged position for considerable periods
as, unlike the automotive clutch, the overcentre clutch applies no load to the engine crankshaft when
disengaged.
Usually, the overcentre clutch is incorporated in a complete power take-off, relieving the engine crankshaft of
end thrust and bending stresses. Various P.T.O. gear ratios are available from different manufacturers.
Automotive Clutches
Automotive clutches are used not only in road vehicles, but in many other applications, such as agricultural
tractors and other mobile machinery. The basic difference between the automotive and overcentre clutches is
that the automotive type is spring loaded so that the clutch is normally engaged, and a spring loaded pedal
must be pressed by the operator to disengage. This results in thrust loading on the crankshaft, and this must
not exceed the maximum limits specified in E.S.M. As soon as the clutch pedal is released, the internal spring
pressure automatically re-engages the clutch.
The correct size of clutch for a particular engine/ application can be recommended by the clutch manufacturer.
If very high powers and torques are to be transmitted at high speeds, then it is usual to choose a clutch with
more than one friction disc. By this means, the friction area is increased without increasing the clutch diameter.
Basic guide-lines for clutches are:
! The clutch size should be adequate to meet the most extreme demands without slippage.
! The combination of lining material and friction face must be correct.
! The clutch itself must be protected from the elements, but must at the same time be adequately cooled to
prevent excessive heat build up.
! The clutch should be fined in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Centrifugal Clutches
The centrifugal clutch consists of a driving hub secured to the engine flywheel and carrying flyweights lined
with friction material, working inside a drum fined to the driven machinery.
The clutches are usually free up to 700 or 800 rev/min, allowing the engine to start and idle with the clutch
disengaged. At a predetermined speed above this, the clutch becomes fully engaged.
This clutch is suitable for medium or high speed applications, where the starting torque or acceleration
characteristics of the load are too great for the engine at low speed. Some electric generating sets, air
compressors, water pumps and similar applications requiring an automatic feature of engaging the load can
be satisfactorily driven through a centrifugal clutch coupling.
The matching of a centrifugal clutch to the engine and driven machinery is a complex matter, and the
recommendations of the clutch manufacturer should always be followed.
Wet Clutches
These are automotive type clutches with special clutch facings which operate in a constant stream of
lubricating oil usually provided from an external reservoir by an engine driven hydraulic pump. The oil improves
the wearing properties of the clutch plates, and plate life is substantially increased due to more effective heat
dissipation by the circulating oil.

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Typical Wet Clutch Back End

JOINT BETWEEN
HOUSING AND
CYLINDER BLOCK
OIL SUPPLY TO
CLUTCH FACES

SECONDARY SEAL
BETWEEN SPECIAL
FLYWHEEL AND
HOUSING

OIL RETURN TO
RESERVOIR

Wet clutches are used on mobile machinery which experience high clutch usage, and avoids the continual
replacement of clutch plates.
Flywheel housings and starter motors used with these 'wet' clutches must be oil sealed. As use of this type of
clutch is now minimal provision of suitable sealing arrangements is not offered by Perkins as a standard option.

Transmissions
Fluid Couplings
Fluid couplings are used with conveyors, cranes, winches, pumps, etc., to absorb shock loads and prevent
engine stalling. They also allow engine starting and acceleration against high inertia loads and they reduce the
effect of torsional vibration. Fluid couplings usually result in poor cold starting compared with the mechanical
clutch due to the effects of oil/drag. The use of such couplings is limited and has largely been superseded by
torque converter and hydrostatic transmissions.
Fluid Coupling
DRIVEN
MEMBER
(TURBINE)

INPUT

DRIVING
MEMBER
(IMPELLER)

OUTPUT

The torque is transmitted hydraulically by the action of oil moving from the impeller on the input shaft to the
turbine on the output shaft. A fluid coupling always operates with some slip which means that, when a load is
being transmitted, the output turbine is running slower than the engine driven impeller.
Input torque will always equal output torque so that there will never be torque multiplication with a fluid
coupling.

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Torque Convertors

A torque convertor is an automatic hydraulic transmission which performs a function similar to that of a
gearbox; it increases the torque whilst decreasing the output speed. In a gearbox there are a number of
stepped ratios, whilst a torque convertor provides a continuously variable torque ratio up to a maximum of
about 3:1 for a single stage torque convertor.
The main difference between the fluid coupling and the torque convertor is the reaction member in the latter.
The oil circulates in the same manner as in the hydraulic coupling, but whilst in the hydraulic coupling the blade
of the impeller and turbine are straight, in the hydraulic torque convertor the blading is curved in all elements
- impeller, turbine and reaction member. The reaction member causes the oil to change direction and add its
energy to the impeller increasing output torque.
The torque convertor efficiency must be kept above 70% throughout the operating range. If the vehicle/
machine is operated below 70% efficiency, it will result in loss of power at the convertor output shaft, high fuel
consumption and over-heating with the coolant system being inadequate to control the heat output.

3
TORQUE

TORQUE CONVERTER
2

TORQUE

2
SPEED

GEARBOX
2

2
SPEED

Matching the torque converter characteristics to those of the engine and the intended duty is critical, and
reference must be made to the manufacturers and Perkins for advice, to obtain the best operating results.
Torque Converter
DRIVEN
MEMBER
(TURBINE)

INPUT

DRIVING
MEMBER
(IMPELLER)

OUTPUT

REACTION
MEMBER
STATIONARY
GROUNDED
TO HOUSING

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Torque converter application

The torque convertor can dampen out shock loads, handle over-loads without over-loading the engine, and
provide usable horsepower over a wide speed range.
Applications where the load is of an extremely varying nature, will show the torque convertor to its best
advantage, e.g. excavators, cranes, and other types of off-highway vehicles.
Other applications where loads are constant, but extreme starting or accelerating conditions are encountered,
e.g. conveyors, rock crushers, etc., can be easily handled by a torque convertor.
Cooling
Torque converters operate under varying conditions of slip and torque multiplication, and in extreme cases this
efficiency can be as low as 70% averaged over a machine working cycle. In this case 30% of the engine power
is rejected as heat, and even under less severe conditions between 5% and 25% of engine output is rejected.
To dissipate this heat it is common practice to use the engine cooling circuit. Either an oil to water heat
exchanger is placed into the engine coolant circuit (normally in the engine coolant inlet hose) or an oil/air
radiator is installed in front of the coolant radiator, thus raising the air temperature entering the latter
components.
In either case this extra heat must be considered in the selection of coolant radiator and cooling air fan, and
test procedures must consider operation with the most severe torque converter heat rejection.
Cold starting
The use of a torque convertor drive with automatic or semi-automatic transmission nearly always causes a
significant drop in starting efficiency against a bare engine, due to the oil drag effect. This imposes a penalty
of up to 5C on the starting limit compared with the bare engine.
Hydrostatic Transmissions
The hydrostatic transmission consists of an engine-driven, variable delivery pump which provides hydraulic
fluid to drive one, or several, fixed displacement hydraulic motors. The motors can therefore be mounted
remotely from the pump, the hydraulic fluid being transmitted through flexible pipes. This allows great flexibility
when designing the transmission layout.
Under extreme cold starting conditions, the fluid viscosity can create severe loading on the engine, causing
stalling when the pumps come up to speed, or leaving very little power to drive the machine. A fluid bypass
relief circulation arrangement helps to reduce drag.
Cooling
As with torque converter transmissions provision must be made to deal with heat rejected by the hydraulic
circuit to the engine cooling system. Due to the much higher efficiencies (normally 90% +) the magnitude of
this effect is much smaller.
Transmission Noise
See Chapter 13, Noise Control.

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Noise Control

13

Introduction and Basic Theory

Introduction
Pressures are increasing throughout the world for reduction in the noise of everyday life. Noise is a matter
which affects not merely the convenience and comfort of the end-user, but the health and welfare of the whole
community. Exposure to high noise levels for extended periods of time can cause damage to hearing, and, as
the level of noise increases, so the ability of the human ear to withstand injury falls away sharply. In
consequence, it is becoming the pattern in legislation to impose on suppliers of products, an obligation, at each
point in the chain of manufacture or sale, to ensure that those products will not generate noise levels which
induce hearing loss.
For many years, Perkins has played a leading part in the field of noise control of both engines and total
installations. The aim of this section is to give guidance on ways in which quiet installations may be achieved,
based on experience gained on a wide variety of application types.
It is for each manufacturer, who installs an engine in his equipment, to ensure that the noise levels produced
by that equipment are compatible with the welfare of those who come within the operating environment. This
Section is intended to assist equipment manufacturers in discharging that responsibility.
For more detailed information on topics discussed in the following pages, and for specific advice on particular
installation problems, O.E.M.'s are invited to contact their nearest Perkins Area Operations Office. These
offices have available to them the full resources of the Application Engineering Department, Peterborough.
Definition of Noise
Noise is generally defined as 'unwanted sound'. Sound itself consists of small pressure variations in the air,
the source of which may be either a vibrating structure or a pulsating gas flow.
The criteria by which noise is judged are its level (or intensity) and its frequency composition, which determines
its subjective characteristics. The human ear in good condition can detect noise over the approximate
frequency range 20 to 16,000 Hz (1 Hz = 1 cycle per second), but is particularly sensitive to noise within the
frequency range 500 to 4,000 Hz.
Typical Levels of Everyday Sounds
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL
dB 'A'
'THRESHOLD OF PAIN' 140
130 PNEUMATIC RIVETTER
LOUD AUTOMOBILE HORN AT 1 m 120
110 POWER MOWER
DIESEL ENGINE UNDER FULL LOAD ON TEST BED AT 1 m 100
90 HEAVY TRUCK ON FULL THROTTLE AT 7.5 m
INSIDE SMALL CAR AT 80 km/h (50 mile/h) 80
70 TYPICAL CITY STREET NOISE
TYPICAL OFFICE 60
50 AVERAGE CONVERSATION
40
QUIET RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD
30 VERY SOFT WHISPER
BROADCASTING STUDIO 20
10 SOUNDPROOF ROOM
0
'THRESHOLD OF HEARING'

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Units of Measurement
The most widely used unit of sound measurement is the decibel (abbreviated dB) which expresses, on a
logarithmic scale, the ratio between the sound being measured, and a reference sound level. This reference
level, known as the 'Threshold of Hearing', approximates to the minimum sound audible to a person with very
good hearing.
(It should be noted that, as the decibel is a logarithmic unit, an increase of 3 dB actually represents a doubling
in sound intensity. However, the response of the average human ear is such that an increase of approximately
10 dB is necessary for a doubling in subjective 'loudness' to be perceived).
The accompanying chart illustrates typical levels of various everyday sounds.
The measurement unit specified in most noise legislation is the 'A - weighted decibel' or dB'A'. This
approximately simulates the frequency response of the human ear to noise, by suppression of noise
components at very low and very high frequencies, and amplification of those in the middle frequency range.
Most commercially available noise meters incorporate electrical weighting networks which enable dB' A' levels
to be read directly.
Addition and Subtraction of Decibels
In noise analysis and reduction work it is often necessary to calculate the effects of combining or eliminating
noise sources. However, since the decibel is a logarithmic unit, noise levels cannot be added together
arithmetically - in fact, 80 dB + 80 dB = 83 dB, and not 160 dB. (Thus, an increase of 3dB represents a doubling
of sound intensity).
Whilst addition and subtraction of decibels can be carried out from first principles by use of logarithm theory,
in practice this is not necessary since charts are available for the purpose. A simple chart is illustrated, together
with instructions for its use.

DECIBELS

NUMERICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

TOTAL AND LARGER LEVEL

Chart for Addition and Subtraction of Decibels

NU
ME
R
TW ICA
O LD
LE IF
2
VE FE
LS RE
3
BE NC
D
EC
4
IN E B
G
IBE
5
AD ETW
LS
DE EE
6
D
N
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

0
3

10 11 12 13 14

DECIBELS
NUMERICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
TOTAL AND SMALLER LEVELS

To combine decibels:
Enter the chart with the NUMERICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TWO LEVELS BEING ADDED. Follow the line
corresponding to this value to its intersection with the curved line, then left to read the NUMERICAL DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN TOTAL AND LARGER LEVEL. Add this value to the larger level to determine the total.
Example:

Combine 75 dB and 80 dB. The difference is 5 dB. The 5.dB line intersects the curved line at 1.2 dB on the
vertical scale. Thus the total value is 80 + 1.2 or 81.2 dB.

To subtract decibels:
Enter the chart with the NUMERICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOTAL AND LARGER LEVELS if this value less than 3
dB. Enter the chart with the NUMERICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOTAL AND SMALLER LEVELS if this value is
between 3 and 4 dB. Follow the line corresponding to this value to its intersection with the curved line, then either left or
down to read the NUMERICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOTAL AND LARGER (SMALLER) LEVELS. Subtract this value
from the total level to determine the known level.

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Example:

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Subtract 81 dB from 90 dB. The difference is 9 dB. The 9 dB vertical line intersects the curved line at 0.6 dB
on the vertical scale. Thus the unknown level is 90 - 0.6 or 89.4 dB.

Combination and Elimination of Noise Sources

By reference to the chart, the effects of adding noise sources can be calculated. An example of the cumulative
effects of adding a number of equal sources is illustrated below.
90

TOTAL NOISE dB

88
86
84
82
80

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
NUMBER OF IDENTICAL
80dB NOISE SOURCES

Cumulative effect of addition of identical noise sources

From this example it can be seen that the combined effect of four 80 dB noise sources is 86 dB,
i.e

80 dB + 80 dB + 80 dB + 80 dB = 86 dB

The addition of a fifth 80 dB noise source increases the total to 87 dB,

i.e

80 dB + 80 dB + 80 dB + 80 dB + 80 dB = 87 dB,
or 86 dB + 80 dB = 87 dB

Conversely, the removal of one of five equal noise sources reduces the total noise level by only 1 dB,
i.e. 87 dB -80 dB = 86 dB.
This demonstrates that suppression of a minor noise source, or just one of a number of equal noise
sources, will have only a limited effect on total noise.
On the other hand, the removal of four out of five equal 80 dB noise sources (i.e. effectively removing one
source of 86 dB) reduces the total noise level by 7 dB.
i.e

87 dB - 86 dB = 80 dB

This demonstrates the fundamental principle that, where one noise source is predominant, this must be
tackled first if any significant reduction in total noise is to be achieved.
Basic Noise Reduction Techniques
Listed below are six basic techniques, each of which performs a basic noise reduction function. These
techniques may be used simply or in combination, depending on the characteristics of the noise (for example,
whether airborne and/or structure-borne, frequency content, amount of reduction required).
Insulation
This enables a large reduction in noise to be achieved by imposing a substantial barrier or shield between the
noise source and the observer. The degree of noise reduction achieved is a function of the mass of the barrier
material used - hence, such materials as steel plate, lead sheet and heavy rubber sheet are particularly
effective. Complete sealing of all gaps and aperture is absolutely essential if the full potential benefit of
insulation is to be achieved.

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Absorption
In contrast to insulation, the material used for acoustic absorption is porous (for example, polythane foam,
fibre-glass blanket, etc.), and is usually placed inside the area where the noise source is situated, in order to
prevent internal reflection and 'build-up' (or reverberation) of noise.
Damping
This technique is used to reduce the vibration of noise radiating surfaces, for example, flat unsupported panels.
Damping can be provided either by the application of a surface treatment, or by making the panel from a
material which is inherently well-damped. Damping constrains the flexural bending of the panel and absorbs
energy as the material is alternately put into tension and compression. Where the mass of the damping layer
is significant in relation to the mass of the panel, the vibration frequency response characteristics of the panel
may be modified with beneficial effect.
Stiffness
Vibration amplitudes can sometimes be reduced by stiffening (for example, by swaging of sheet metal body
panels), usually as a design feature. However, the effect on complex structures, such as engine crankcases,
is less predictable, as the effects on the vibration amplitude/frequency characteristics of the increased mass
may outweigh the benefits of the increased stiffness.
Isolation
The principle is to isolate sources of vibration from any surfaces which could generate sound waves. All antivibration mountings come into this category, an obvious example being engine mountings which are covered
in Section 6 of this manual.
It is also possible acoustically to de-couple one surface from another using a rubber compound so that the
vibration of the de-coupled surface is out of phase, and of much lower frequency than that of the exciting force.
Separation
The total noise from a large complicated source such as a truck or a mechanical excavator can sometimes be
reduced by re-positioning the separate sources. For example, the exhaust outlet on a long wheelbase truck
can be positioned well away from the engine and gearbox. This often leads to the overall noise level being
reduced compared with a tanker or short-wheelbase version of the same vehicle where the separate sources
are close together.

Minimisation of Total Installation Noise

Legislative and Marketing Considerations
These are usually the main factors influencing noise reduction requirements. Sometimes legislation sets
specific limits upon maximum noise levels which may not be exceeded. Sometimes it is framed in general
terms so as to leave the manufacturer responsible for establishing and implementing noise safety levels in
respect of his product. Such legislation tends to be supported or supplemented by marketing considerations
which grow increasingly important as operators become noise-conscious.
Noise measurements are carried out to both customer's own Product Objectives and to ensure compliance
with legislative limits. These are of 2 types,
! Engine or Third Party Noise
! Internal or Operator Noise
The test procedure required is selected by the OEM in accordance with the type of machine/vehicle as
invariably legislation applies to the machine and not directly to the engine. This may be with the machine
stationary, moving at a constant defined speed, or carrying out a defined test cycle. There may be a
requirement for tests at various conditions to enable the prediction of the time of exposure to specified noise
levels.

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Because of the variation in the above requirements for the wide variety of machines available and differences
in the requirements between territories it is vital that the OEM sets out what exactly is required for his products.
Perkins are obviously able to overview this in relation to similar products from our broad customer base, and
knowledge of legislation, but advice made resulting from this should only be used to draw the attention of the
customer and not to make final decisions on the objectives.
In order to avoid problems at a later date it is important to consider the basis on which the objectives are set,
whether for a one off type approval for instance or involve a requirement for the compliance of production units.
If the latter is the case then due allowance must be made for the possible variation between individual
machines of the same model.
Composition of Total Machine Noise
Primary sources of noise in addition to the engine itself can be set out as follows;
! Directly related to the engine
! Cooling fan
! Intake system
! Exhaust system
! Machine sources
! Drive train
! Hydraulic system
The relative magnitude of the various sources can show a considerable variation depending on both engine
and machine type and configuration.
To illustrate this point two examples follow which show, in diagrammatic form, the breakdown of noise
generated by differing machine and engine types. These illustrate the totally differing major noise sources
applicable in each case and therefore indicate that a very different approach to noise reduction would be
required. The test procedure used was 2014/EC which is a complex cycle involving the vehicle driving in a
defined manner and operation of the hydraulic lifting gear.
A further significant point is that the noise emitted directly by the engine structure is only just over 20% of the
total. In these cases a major reduction in engine noise would have only a much smaller effect on overall
machine noise. In both cases a reduction in engine noise of, for example 3 dB, would be required to achieve
a machine benefit of slightly less than 1 dB. It would obviously be necessary to apply noise reduction
techniques to the other major sources to achieve the optimum noise reduction.
Sources of Noise
INTAKE
SYSTEM

EXHAUST
ENGINE

DRIVING
TRAIN
COOLING
FAN
HYDRAULIC
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Comparison of Noise Emissions from Typical Installations

Typical 4 Cylinder NA Machine (Telehandler)
OTHERS 2%
ENGINE
(MACHINE)
22%

INTAKE
ORIFICE
25%

MACHINE
DRIVEN
TRAIN 12%
EXHAUST
ORIFICE
11%

RADIATOR
FAN/FLOW
NOISE 10%
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
18%

Typical 4 Cylinder Turbo Machine (Loader)

INTAKE
ORIFICE 1%
EXHAUST
ORIFICE 2%

OTHERS 1%

HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM 11%

ENGINE
(MACHINE)
22%

RADIATOR
FAN/FLOW
NOISE 42%

MACHINE
DRIVEN
TRAIN 21%

Experimental Identification of Noise Sources

In order to be able to carry out noise reduction of an existing application methodically and effectively, it is
obviously most important to know which of the various constituent noise sources are actually significant.
Some indication can be obtained experimentally by suppressing individual sources in turn, thus:
Cooling fan:
! Can be temporarily removed.
Exhaust system:
! Exhaust note can be suppressed by piping away exhaust or by fitting an additional silencer in series.
! Noise radiated by the silencer shell and exhaust pipes can be suppressed by lagging.
Induction system:
! Intake can be piped to a remote position.
Engine and transmission:
! Noise from these units may be reduced by improvising shielding.
The causes, characteristics and methods of reduction of noise from the above sources are described in the
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Engine Noise
Nature of Engine Noise
Engine noise is considered as being that radiated directly from the basic engine structure alone, with noise
from other engine-related systems (exhaust, induction and fan) and accessories completely eliminated. It is,
however, possible for engine noise to be transmitted to, and radiated from, interconnected systems (for
example, transmission units).
Sources of Engine Noise
Engine structural noise is excited by both combustion and mechanical sources. The areas of the engine which
are most responsible to this excitation are typically the sump, cylinder block and crankcase, cylinder head
covers, timing case cover and crankshaft pulley.
Methods of Engine Noise Reduction by Attention to the Engine
Apart from fundamental re-design of the engine structure, direct methods of reducing engine noise radiation
include speed reduction, combustion system modifications, component modifications, acoustic treatment of
engine surfaces, and the use of close-fitting engine shields.
Since engine noise increases rapidly with speed, speed reduction is a most effective technique, and has the
advantage of also reducing the effects of other engine-related noise sources (fan, exhaust and induction). In
consultation with the engine manufacturer, the lowest possible rated speed compatible with performance
requirements should therefore be chosen.
Direct engine treatment is however the responsibility of the engine manufacturer alone, and where required
is incorporated in the original engine specification. Engine noise reduction methods available to vehicle and
machine manufacturers are therefore applicable only to the installation and complete application.
It is important to bear in mind that any noise reduction achieved by direct treatment of the engine alone will
usually have a lesser effect on the total vehicle or machine noise, assuming that other sources remain
constant. The reduced effect will vary with the type of application, but as a rough guide an engine noise
reduction of 2 dB'A' could be expected to give a reduction of about 1 dB'A' on a road vehicle. In the case of
industrial and construction machines the effect would probably be considerably less.
Methods of Engine Noise Reduction by Attention to Installation and Application
The obvious area for attention is the engine compartment, which should be designed from the outset to provide
as much shielding of the engine as possible.
Various degrees of noise reduction can be achieved by different combinations of basic acoustic treatments,
namely:
Insulation - The use of machine mounted shields to prevent airborne transmission of noise to the observer,
both by direct radiation and by reflection from the road surface.
Absorption - Acoustic absorbent material (approximately 25 mm 1" thick) applied to inner surfaces of the
engine compartment to reduce build-up of noise. The material may be held in place by means of wire mesh or
thin metal straps. Absorbent material can also usefully be applied to the surfaces of noise shields.
Note: care must be taken to ensure that linings do not become a fire hazard due to absorption of fuel oil. Some
suppliers offer absorbent material complete with protective surface treatment.
Damping - Treatment applied to resonant panels to reduce their vibration response and noise radiation
capacity.
An example of a typical compound barrier/absorbent material is illustrated.

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Compound Barrier/Absorbent Material for Acoustic Treatment of Engine Compartment

Interior Surfaces
RESILIENT LAYER FOR
ISOLATION (OFTEN SAME
MATERIAL AS ABSORBENT)

50-75 mm
(2-3 in)THICKNESS

THIS SIDE TO
INNER WALL OF
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT

ABSORBENT LAYER
(e.g. FOAM, FELT,
FIBREGLASS)
HEAVY BARRIER
MATERIAL (LOADED
RUBBER OR LEAD
SHEET)
THIN PROTECTIVE
OUTER SKIN (PVC, ETC.)

In the extreme case, for an ultra-low noise machine, treatment should comprise a completely enclosed engine
compartment, with cooling air inlet and outlet by means of either a silencing duct, or acoustic louvres lined with
absorbent foam or similar material, as illustrated. Apart from the cooling air inlet and outlet the compartment
should be as nearly airtight as possible, with acoustic absorbent linings to the sides and top. Sealing strip
should be fitted around the edges of detachable panels.
Cooling Air Silencing Duct
Fig to go here
Note: Exhaust pipes, silencers, etc., located inside engine enclosures should be lagged with heat insulation
material in order to avoid excessive engine compartment temperatures and to minimise cooling system duty
requirements.
The choice of suitable resilient engine mounts is very important in minimising transmission of vibration and
excitation to the machine frame and bodywork. The subject is covered in detail in Section 10 of this manual.
The avoidance of fouls between engine and the machine frame and bodywork is obviously essential.
Typical Acoustic Louvres (Suitable for Air Flow in Either Direction)

'A'
45

VIEW IN DIRECTION OF ARROW 'A'

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ACOUSTIC FOAM FASTENED TO

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Exhaust Noise
Nature of Exhaust Noise
On many types of application, this is one of the principal noise sources.
The noise arises from the intermittent release of high pressure exhaust gas from the engine cylinders, causing
strong gas oscillations in the exhaust pipe. These lead not only to discharge noise at the outlet, but also to
noise radiation from exhaust pipe and silencer shell surfaces. The purpose of the exhaust system is to reduce
these gas oscillations and, with the aid of a properly matched silencer, not only can efficient exhaust noise
attenuation be achieved, but also sometimes a decrease in the power loss of the exhaust system.
Exhaust Silencing Requirements
For exhaust noise not to be significant, its contribution should be at least 10 dB'A' lower than the target overall
noise level of the complete machine or vehicle.
Selection of the most suitable silencing arrangement for a particular application is, to a certain extent, a matter
of experience, taking into account the relevant operating factors which include:
! Degree of noise attenuation required
! Exhaust noise frequency characteristics
! Permissible back pressure
! Configuration required
! Space available
! Cost
Silencer manufacturers generally are best qualified to advise on the most suitable designs to meet particular
requirements, but the following notes are offered as initial guidelines.
Exhaust Silencer Types
The most commonly used types are:
Absorption type - usually of 'straight-through' construction, consisting of a perforated tube passing through a
chamber packed with an absorption material such as fibreglass. This type usually has a fairly low back
pressure, and is mainly effective in suppressing high frequency noise. It is therefore particularly suitable for
turbocharged engines where the low frequency pulsations are suppressed by the turbocharger.
'Straight-Through' Absorption Type Silencer

Baffle type - in which the exhaust gas flow is I subjected to several reversals of direction within the silencer
before being discharged. This type is effective over a wide frequency range, but tends to have a higher back
pressure than the absorptive type.
Three-Pass Baffle Type Silencer

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Expansion chamber - these are used early in the system to dissipate energy quickly or used as a resonator
towards the back of the system to reduce noise of a specific frequency.
Simple Expansion Chamber

Double Chamber Expansion

Exhaust System Selection and Installation

(Refer also to Exhaust Noise)
Silencer Dimensions
The two principal guide lines are:
Volume - for effective silencing, this should be of the order of 3 to 5 times engine cubic capacity, for both
naturally aspirated and turbo-charged engine installations.
Cross-sectional area - this should be large, e.g. a silencer of 180 mm (7 in) diameter by 300 mm (12 in) length
is preferable to one of 100 mm (4 in) by 900 mm (36 in) length, although both have volumes of approximately
7.5 litres (460 cubic inches 7. Ideally, the ratio of silencer body diameter to inlet pipe diameter should be of the
order of 4 or 5 to 1.
The most elementary silencer in accordance with the above guide-lines on dimensions should give 10-15 dB'A'
attenuation of open exhaust noise, whilst more sophisticated designs (e.g. of more complex internal
construction, or having double-skinned or wrapped casings) may give up to 25-35 dB'A' reduction.
The guidelines on silencer volume and cross-sectional area apply equally to cylindrical and oval section units
although, from manufacturing and reliability considerations the cylindrical form is preferable.
Exhaust System Configuration
Silencer position
There is some divergence of opinion amongst exhaust system specialists as to the ideal position. However,
experience has shown that the silencer, or at least an expansion chamber should be within approximately
1.5 m (4 ft.) of the exhaust manifold.
Silencers should not be mounted in the engine compartment, due to the resulting higher under bonnet
temperatures and the subsequent loss of cooling performance, particularly if a pusher fan is used.

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Pipework

Tail pipe length is best determined by 'tuning'. Where the silencer is very close to the manifold, e.g. within
500 mm (20 in) as on many agricultural tractors and earth moving machines, the tail pipe should be at least
equal to this length. However, long tail pipes may create obtrusive exhaust notes under some conditions,
necessitating the fitting of an additional volume of 'resonator' near the end of the system, tuned to suppress
noise at particular frequencies.
Note: When tuning an exhaust system, noise and back pressure must both be considered).
Outlet position - taking into account the noise regulations or requirements to be met (i.e. bystander, operator,
etc.), some advantage may be gained by directing the outlet away from microphones or observers. It is most
important to select the direction of the tail pipe exit so that the exhaust smoke:
! is not drawn into any dry element air cleaner subsequently rapidly clogging the element and reducing
service life.
! is not drawn back through the radiator by a puller fan installation. This is likely on combines where exhaust
exit and radiator entry are usually both on top of the machine.
! is directed away from the sight lines of the machine operator.
Exhaust System Construction
Silencers and exhaust pipes are commonly of 16 gauge steel (1.5 mm thickness). Where larger degrees of
noise attenuation are required radiated noise from body shells and pipes may be reduced by means of
silencers having wrapped or sandwich-type constructions, and by use of double-skinned exhaust pipes,
obtainable from some manufacturers.
Optimum Dimensions for Exhaust Systems
ENGINE SWEPT
VOLUME = x

SILENCER VOLUME
3x TO 5x
A
MAKE
LENGTH YZ > LENGTH AB
D

D
MAKE d AS LARGE AS POSSIBLE

B
MAKE LENGTH AB
AS SHORT AS
POSSIBLE

Exhaust System Installation

The exhaust pipe run should avoid touching or passing close to the air cleaner, fuel and lubricating oil filters,
fuel tank or piping, injection or fuel lift pumps, radiator or sump, and also dynamo, alternator, starter motor and
wiring. If this is unavoidable, a suitable heat shield should be used. Batteries, instrument capillaries and rubber
parts should not be sited in the vicinity of the exhaust manifold or piping.
Where the engine is flexibly mounted, the exhaust system should be isolated from bodywork by means of
flexible mounts (e.g., shear rubber) to ensure that noise and vibration excitation is not transmitted to body
panels. The attachment points should be structurally stiff.
For minimum noise, pipe joints and connections should obviously be free from leaks, and should be maintained
in good condition.

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Induction Noise
Nature of Induction Noise
The induction system can make a significant contribution to overall bystander or operator noise on some
application types.
Intake noise is caused by the pulsating flow of air through the system. The fundamental frequency of the sound
waves thus created is equal to the engine firing frequency, but harmonics at higher frequencies also occur.
The noise characteristics will be influenced by manifold and inlet port arrangements, valve timing, ducting
arrangement, and type of aspiration, i.e. natural or turbocharged.
Induction Silencing Requirements
For this source not to be significant, its contribution should be at least 10 dB'A' lower than the target overall
noise level of the complete machine.
Air filter manufacturers are well qualified to advise on the best choice of silencer to meet particular
requirements, but the following notes are offered as initial guidelines.
Air Filter Types
The two main types are:
! Oil bath
! Dry element
Heavy duty versions of both types, incorporating some form of expansion chamber, are quite effective as
silencers, but the two-stage dry element type is considered to be the most efficient. If the degree of silencing
obtained is insufficient, then another silencer may be added in series with the cleaner unit.
It is essential that the permitted restriction levels should not be exceeded.
Induction System Selection and Installation
Intake Silencer Dimensions
In general, air filters having volumes matched to air flow requirements, as described in Section 8 of this
manual, will provide adequate silencing, although the ratio of body diameter: intake should be large. Ratios of
3 or 4:1 should give reductions in induction noise ranging from 10 dB' A' in the case of simple units, up to 2025 dB'A' for more elaborate units.
Intake System Configuration
The air filter should be located as close as practicable to the engine, whilst the intake should be directed or
positioned away from the observer or microphone. Intake stacks may be helpful for this purpose.
The use of an additional absorption type silencer unit at the intake may also be found beneficial in suppressing
high frequency noise, particularly in the case of turbocharged engines. Various proprietary units are marketed.
Installation
Pipes should be of round section, and of heavy wall construction to ensure good acoustic barrier properties. It
is very important to ensure that the system is airtight at all times.

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Cooling Fan Noise

Nature and Causes of Fan Noise
The term 'fan noise' is commonly used to describe noise created by the interaction between the fan and the
cooling system airflow. It is now widely recognised that on heavy vehicles and machines this noise source can
make a significant contribution to total noise of the installation.
Fan noise may comprise discrete frequency components (characteristic of obstructions in the airflow path) or
cover a wide frequency range, due to eddies and turbulence in the airstream. In either case the noise is greatly
influenced by the design and configuration of the whole cooling system.
Cooling System Design
For a given power unit heat rejection, there is a large number of combinations of fan type, fan speed and
radiator type which will provide the required cooling. The choice of a cooling system package giving the
optimum combination of components for low noise is therefore important.
There are also considerable benefits to be obtained in respect of cooling efficiency, low noise and low fan
power absorption, by ensuring that the system layout provides for a smooth cooling airflow path free from
obstructions and deviations. The use of an efficient fan cowl with low blade tip clearances is strongly
recommended.
In view of the possible variations in installation size, configuration, accessory cooling requirements and target
noise levels, it is not possible in this manual to specify complete cooling systems to meet particular application/
engine requirements. The notes given below are therefore intended only as guidelines in the choice of suitable
components for 'typical' installations.
O.E.M.'s wishing to select cooling system components for particular installations are invited to consult Perkins
Application Engineering Department for specific recommendations based on the latest available data.
Radiator Selection
As a general rule the largest possible core area which can be accommodated should be specified. This
enables both airflow volume and system pressure drop to be kept to a minimum, with consequent minimisation
also of fan noise.
For the same reasons the use of high-efficiency radiators is recommended. Examples of radiator fore fin
constructions of various efficiency levels discussed in Chapter 4, Cooling Systems.
For a given core type area and heat dissipation, the airflow requirement and system pressure loss will vary
with core thickness, and there will be an optimum thickness for minimum noise and power absorption. (As an
approximate guide, it has been found that on applications having low cooling system noise levels, the air
velocity through the radiator core is usually less than 8m/sec 25 ft./sec.).
By careful consideration of the above factors, the airflow requirement and system pressure loss can be
reduced so that a lower output is required from the fan, giving lower noise levels and power consumption.
From details of particular installation configuration and operational requirements, Perkins can offer specific
recommendations on radiator selection.
Note: Final choice of radiator will take into account:
! Heat dissipation requirements.
! Permissible fin and tube densities in relation to working environment.
! Mechanical robustness in relation to likely dynamic loads during operation.

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Fan Selection
Where possible a puller type of fan should be used (i.e. fan situated downstream of the radiator) in preference
to a pusher type (fan situated up-stream of the radiator). The engine and ancillary components situated on the
inlet side of a pusher fan severely affect its noise level and performance, whereas a puller fan will have the
engine on its outlet side, where it has less effect.
In general the largest diameter, lowest speed fan should be used, with the lowest possible tip clearance (ideally
less than 1% of fan diameter). If a large tip clearance must be used (say, greater than 2% of fan diameter),
care must be taken to ensure that the fan is not running in the stall condition (ref. fan manufacturers'
performance data).
For each fan diameter, a choice will be available of puller and pusher types, number and spacing of blades,
blade widths and pitch angles, and possibly fan drive ratio. For particular installations Perkins can make
recommendations for fan specifications to give the optimum combination of airflow, pressure and speed
characteristics for operation in the low noise, high efficiency zone just below the stall region.
Fan Speed
Where a choice of fan drive ratios is available, the ratio should be selected which gives the lowest practicable
fan speed, taking into account airflow volume and pressure characteristics.
On some applications there may be considerable advantages to be gained in terms of noise, efficiency and
power saving by the use of viscous or clutch fan drives. (See also Methods of Cooling Airflow Regulation.)
Cooling System Layout and Installation
Fan noise is greatly increased by distortion of the air flow passing through it, but this can be minimised by
attention to the following:
! The fan should lie on the same flow axis as the radiator, and should not overlap the edges of the radiator
core.
! If fan diameter is well matched to the radiator dimensions, the optimum spacing between fan and radiator
is in the range 1/2 to 1 blade width. For poor matching the spacing should be increased.
! Obstructions likely to induce air flow distortion should be removed from the fan inlet, particularly with pusher
fans. Obstructions downstream of the fan produce less distortion in the fan plane, and if kept one-third of
a diameter from the fan should have negligible effect. (Examples of typical obstructions include hoses,
pipes, alternators, etc.).
! A fan cowl should always be used in the interests of high efficiency as well as low noise.
Note: However that the use of a fan cowl does not itself reduce fan noise, but by increasing airflow efficiency
may enable fan speed or size to be reduced. Fan power absorption will also be reduced.
As explained in Chapter 4, Cooling Systems, a tapered cowl form is ideal in order to allow smooth air flow
between radiator and fan. Examples of good tapered cowl/fan arrangements are illustrated for:
! puller fans (1/3 of projected blade width protruding from cowl outlet).
! pusher fans (2/3 of projected blade width protruding from cowl outlet).
An example is also shown of a box-type cowl used in conjunction with a pusher fan.
It should be noted that the position of the cooling fan relative to the cowl has a considerable effect on efficiency.
The configurations illustrated have been found to give generally satisfactory results, but in particular cases
some further improvement may be obtained by adjustment of the fan position, the optimum position being
determined by experiment.
! Blade tip clearance can be minimised by use of an engine-mounted fan ring. This eliminates relative
movement between fan and ring, whilst relative movement between the engine and radiator can be
accommodated by means of a flexible section in the cowl.
! Barriers should be fined where necessary to prevent recirculation of air between downstream and upstream
sides of radiator as this creates turbulence, with consequent increase in noise.
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Ideal Radiator/Cowl/Fan Arrangement for use with Puller Fan
SECTION 'A'
PARALLEL SECTIONS
25mm
(1 in.)

UNIFORM
TAPERED
SECTION

45
MAX

DIRECTION
OF AIR FLOW

UNIFORM RADIUS
> 0.2 x FAN DIA.

RADIATOR
CORE

1
3 OF FAN BLADE
WIDTH PROTRUDING
FROM COWL OUTLET

FAN

MINIMUM
POSSIBLE
BLADE TIP
CLEARANCE

COWL
ENLARGED VIEW OF SECTION 'A'

Radiator/Cowl/Fan Arrangement for use with Pusher Fan

SECTION 'B'
PARALLEL SECTIONS
25mm
(1 in.)

UNIFORM
TAPERED
SECTION

45
MAX

DIRECTION
OF AIR FLOW

UNIFORM RADIUS
> 0.2 x FAN DIA.

RADIATOR
CORE

2
3 OF FAN BLADE
WIDTH PROTRUDING
FROM COWL OUTLET

FAN

MINIMUM
POSSIBLE
BLADE TIP
CLEARANCE

COWL
ENLARGED VIEW OF SECTION 'B'

Alternative Radiator/Cowl/Fan Arrangement for use with Pusher Fan and Box Type Cowl
SECTION 'C'

2
3 OF FAN BLADE
WIDTH PROTRUDING
FROM COWL OUTLET
60 MAX

DIRECTION
OF AIR FLOW

RADIATOR
CORE

FAN

MINIMUM
POSSIBLE
BLADE TIP
CLEARANCE

COWL
ENLARGED VIEW OF SECTION 'C'

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Methods of Cooling Airflow Regulation

Radiator Shutters and Blinds
Thermostatically-controlled shutters may be used to maintain optimum working temperatures. In the 'open'
position they can however create considerable interference to smooth cooling airflow, with consequent
increase in fan noise, whilst in the 'closed' position they can also cause a significant increase in noise, since
the reduced airflow is likely to cause the fan to go into a 'stall' condition. Closed shutters also create additional
internal reflecting surfaces which can lead to further build-up of noise within the engine compartment.
Thermostatically-Controlled Fan Drives
As a means of airflow control, thermostatically-controlled fan drives of either the 'on-off' or variable-speed type
are preferable to shutters in respect not only of noise but also of efficiency and power saving.
The advice of Perkins Application Engineering Department should however be sought if the use of such drives
is contemplated.

Other Installation Noise Sources

Transmission and Drive Train
Noise under this heading falls into two main categories:
! noise originating from transmission units and drive train, arising from design, manufacture or assembly, or
from excessive wear of components;
! noise radiated from transmission casings, housings, etc, due to direct excitation from the engine structure.
Some reduction of noise at source may be achieved by the transmission manufacturer and installer, by
attention to manufacturing tolerances, etc., and by use of effective isolation techniques.
Further noise reductions will require the use of shielding or enclosure techniques, as described in Methods of
Engine Noise Reduction by Attention to Installation and Application. Transmission shields may in fact, most
conveniently be combined with engine shields as single units. (Note: care should be taken to ensure that safe
working temperatures are not exceeded).
Hydraulics Systems
Hydraulic systems may add significantly to overall noise levels. They can also create a nuisance, particularly
inside a cab, due to their distinctive frequency characteristics, which may cause them to be clearly audible to
the human ear. Noise problems associated with the pump unit itself should be referred back to the pump
manufacturer for assistance.
Other hydraulic system noise may be minimised by attention to the following points:
! Pumps and associated valves, etc. should if possible be flexibly mounted to prevent transmission of
vibration.
! The main hydraulic components should, if necessary, be sited inside an acoustic enclosure (e.g. the engine
compartment), or positioned remotely from operators, observers, etc.
! Flexible pipes should be used in preference to rigid pipes to avoid pipe resonance.
! Avoid rigid pipe attachments.
! Avoid sudden changes of section and direction in the hydraulic system.
! Servo-actuated controls can reduce noise transmission to cabs.
Tyres
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Tyre noise characteristics are dependent upon a number of factors, including:
! Tyre construction and material.
! Tread pattern.
! Degree of tyre wear.
! Wheel and tyre alignment and balance.
! Road surface.
! Load.
! Inflation pressure.
! Road speed.

As a general guide, it can be stated that radial-ply tyres are quieter than cross-ply, and that circumferential rib
treads are quieter than cross-bar treads. However, the final choice of tyre must be made in consultation with
the tyre manufacturer in order to achieve the optimum combination of traction, wear and noise characteristics.

Cab Noise
Nature and Causes of Cab Noise
Cab noise usually comprises a combination of airborne noise entering the cab from various external sources
(engine, exhaust, fan, etc), and noise radiated from directly-excited structural parts of the cab itself.
Noise due to both causes may be reinforced by reflection or reverberation within the cab interior.
Note: radiated and reflected noise can also occur where overhead guards are fitted.
Cab Noise Reduction Techniques
Substantial noise reductions can often be achieved by judicious application of the basic principles of insulation,
damping and absorption, as detailed below:
! Eliminate the paths by which airborne noise can enter the cab interior. This involves closing and sealing all
gaps, apertures and joints by means of sheet metal panels, rubber sheet, sealing strip, etc. Effective gaiters
should be used where control levers, etc., pass through holes in body panels. Heater ducts which discharge
into the cab can also transmit noise, and should therefore incorporate acoustic lining and/or baffles if
possible.
! Noise transmission through floor panels and engine housing panels should be minimised by use of
substantial barrier matting, an example of which is illustrated.
Floor Insulation Treatment
12-20 mm
1 3
2 4 in THICKNESS

RESILIENT/
ABSORBENT
LAYER

THIS SIDE
TO CAB FLOOR

BARRIER MATERIAL

HARDWEARING
SURFACE MATERIAL

! Whenever possible the cab should be isolated from the machine frame by means of resilient mounts, in
order to minimise excitation of cab body panel vibration.
(If flexible cab mounting is not possible, individual panels may be decoupled from their surroundings by
means of flexible connections, as illustrated).

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Method of Decoupling Panel

RUBBER MOULDING

DECOUPLED PANEL

RUBBER MOULDING

! Panel vibration can be further reduced, either by fabrication from high-damping material or by the
application of damping treatment. This is most conveniently achieved by use of proprietary self-adhesive
damping pads (which in some cases are available in combination with absorption material).
! Reflected noise inside the cab can be reduced by use of acoustic absorbent material, which can be
obtained if required with decorative finish for improved appearance.
Note: as cab noise typically exhibits a substantial low-frequency noise component, the use of at least 1 in (25
mm) thick absorbent material is recommended.
Compound Damping/Absorbent Material for Acoustic Treatment of Cab Interior Surfaces
DAMPING LAYER (MAY
BE SELF-ADHESIVE)

25-50 mm
(1-2 in.) THICKNESS

THIS SIDE
TO PANEL

ABSORBENT

PERFORATED BOARD
OR TRIM MATERIAL

Noise Reduction Check List

! Which legislative procedures and noise limits are relevant to:
the application?
the market territories? (Ref. LLegislative and Marketing Considerations).
! What degree of noise reduction is necessary to meet the required limits?
! Which are the most prominent noise sources? (Ref. Noise measurements are carried out to both
customer's own Product Objectives and to ensure compliance with legislative limits. These are of 2 types,
and Experimental Identification of Noise Sources).
! Practical methods of noise reduction:
Cooling system: (Ref. Cooling Fan Noise).
Is the largest possible radiator fitted?
Is the fan well matched to the radiator?
Could a lower fan speed be used?
Is a fan cowl fitted?
Is the airstream free from obstructions?

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Exhaust system - is the silencer large enough? (Ref. Exhaust Noise).

Induction system - is the air cleaner large enough? (Ref. Induction Noise).
Engine - due to the relatively limited effect which engine modifications and treatment have on total machine
noise, the following approaches are worth consideration, depending upon the amount of noise reduction
required: (Ref. Engine Noise).
Could the rated speed be reduced?
Would the application of simple shielding to the machine be beneficial?
Could the engine compartment be re-designed as a complete enclosure?
Transmission - should shielding be applied to the machine? (Ref. Transmission and Drive Train).
Hydraulics: (Ref. Hydraulics Systems).
Are the pipes resonating?
Can any rigid pipe attachments be eliminated?
Can any sudden restrictions or sharp bends be avoided?
Cab noise: (Ref. Cab Noise).
Are there holes and gaps through which airborne noise can be transmitted from various sources to the
cab interior?
Are there any paths by which mechanical vibration can be directly transmitted to the cab structure?
Are cab floor. side and roof panels sufficiently well treated with acoustic material?

Suppliers of Noise Reduction Materials and Services

Names and addresses can be supplied by Perkins Application Engineering Department on request.

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Introduction
Diesel engines are more demanding than spark ignition engines when starting at low ambient temperatures
because ignition of the fuel relies on the compression of the air.
Satisfactory starting is the ability of the engine to fire and pick up speed without damage or abuse to the engine,
starting equipment or driven machinery. For this it is necessary to:
! have starting equipment and engine specifications suitable for the type of engine and intended operation,
! use the correct engine fuel and lubricating oil;
! ensure that the starting equipment will be operated and maintained correctly.
Particular care must be taken in selecting and installing the relevant equipment, and the necessary information
must be provided for the machine operator.

Cold Starting Requirements

The starting performance of different diesel engine models varies due to individual design features, the
performance of the batteries and starter motor, the viscosity of the lubricating oil, the inertia of the flywheel,
and whether or not a cold starting aid is used.
Cold starting performance data for the Perkins range of engines is tabulated in the Engine Specification
Manuals (E.S.M.). It is based on controlled cold chamber testing of each engine type with various starting
equipment of known performance. The temperatures achieved are for engines fitted to manual gearboxes (with
the clutch depressed if this increases cranking speed). Torque converter transmissions worsen cold starting
performance by approximately up to 5C.
Where specific conditions have not been tabulated, Perkins Application Engineering should be consulted.
Operating Territory
The anticipated operating temperature must be known in order that the correct starting equipment can be
selected. This is particularly important where machines are likely to be exported. Reference can be made to
official meteorological data published for this purpose, but as a guide, the following are considered to be the
lowest ambient temperatures for starting purposes in different areas.
European (Temperate zone)

minus 15C

European (Cold zone)

minus 21C

North America (General)

minus 29C

Scandinavia

minus 29C

The type of installation may have an influence on the cold starting requirements, e.g. stationary equipment
installed in a sheltered building, even if un-heated, may not have such severe starting conditions as an
ungaraged mobile machine working nearby.
Special care must be taken with machinery which is liable to be transported and worked at widely spaced
locations.
High altitude operation, e.g. at 1500 m or above, should be treated as a special case. Details listed in
Chapter 1, Installation Considerations should be submitted to Perkins Application Engineering for advice.

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Unaided Starting
Unaided starting limits are given in E.S.M.'s, and it will be seen that the limiting minimum ambient temperatures
vary according to engine specifications, electric starting equipment and the engine lubricating oil viscosity.
Indirect injection (pre-combustion chamber) engines generally have higher unaided limiting starting
temperatures than direct injection.
An engine must never be released into service without a starting aid unless it is certain that it will not be
required to start at below the indicated limiting temperature. Engines using glow plug aids are normally
supplied with these fitted as standard.
Cranking Speeds
The minimum engine cranking speed necessary for satisfactory starting, varies according to the engine design
features and starting aid. If the required speed is not reached, starting is unlikely to be achieved.
Indirect injection engines generally require higher cranking speeds than direct injection types. Where a starting
aid is employed, the minimum speed requirement is lower for a particular engine than with unaided starting,
and 'ether' fluid assisted starting is achieved at a still lower speed.
Drag Effects
The cranking equipment recommendations are usually based on tests either on a 'bare' engine, or on one fitted
with a typical manually operated gearbox and clutch. If driven equipment is fitted which imposes extra loading
during cranking, this drag effect must be compensated for by the use of heavier duty starter motor/battery etc.
Perkins will be pleased to advise where necessary.
Manual Gearboxes
These may cause up to 3C reduction in ambient temperature bottom limit compared with a bare engine. It
may be helpful to depress the clutch during cranking, and this procedure is always recommended.
Torque Convertors
The use of a torque convertor drive with automatic or semi-automatic transmissions nearly always causes a
significant drop in starting efficiency against a bare engine, due to the oil drag effect. This imposes a penalty
of up to 5C on the starting limit compared to the bare engine. The deterioration in starting may be offset by
using more powerful cranking equipment.
Hydrostatic Transmissions
These may give fairly high drag, depending on the design characteristics. If direct coupled hydraulic equipment
is fitted to the engine, specification of a heavy duty starter motor will be essential for low temperature
applications.
In the case of hydrostatic pumps, a fluid bypass relief circulation arrangement helps to reduce drag.
Driven Machinery
All equipment which has to be motored over together with the engine during cranking will provide some drag
effect.
This may be particularly significant with machinery of the reciprocating piston type, those incorporating oil
pumps, and other hydraulic/hydrostatic devices.
If a centrifugally operated clutch is used, which isolates the machine from the engine when cranking, it must
be made certain, when starting at low temperatures, that the cold engine is capable of turning the machinery
over without stalling when the clutch cuts in.
In some cases, machinery drag may be reduced by the use of suitable low temperature operation oil or grease,
and the equipment manufacturer involved should be encouraged to use lubricants of similar viscosity to the
recommended engine oil, specifying multigrade oils as appropriate.
Engine accessories such as hydraulic pumps, air brake and cab refrigeration system compressors, additional
water pumps and large output alternators and fans etc. may add significant drag, particularly when several are
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Starting Equipment
It is not practicable to supply an engine fitted with standard equipment to meet all possible starting
requirements.
It is therefore, the responsibility of the O.E.M., in conjunction with the Distributor or Dealer where applicable,
to make certain that the engine equipment specified is suitable for the severest cold starting requirements
which will be encountered at any time during the engine's service.
Battery
See also Chapter 8, Electrical Systems.
Batteries should conform to an internationally recognised specification. Typical examples are given in E.S.M.
More comprehensive specifications against the Perkins battery codes, and recommendations regarding
individual battery makes and models, can be supplied on request.
If special batteries such as Nickel-Cadmium and Alkaline type are used, the maker's advice should be sought
regarding suitability for a particular starting duty.
It is sometimes found in installations, that battery space is limited. This must not result in any sacrifice of
performance, and if necessary the battery location must be changed.
Besides giving poor starting, in terms of the limiting ambient temperature, the use of a low performance battery
can result in cranking motor problems, due to motor overheating under some circumstances after prolonged
cranking.
Starter Leads
The starter leads are an important part of the cranking equipment, and installations having perfectly adequate
starter motors and batteries may be rendered totally unsatisfactory by poor leads. This includes the quality of
terminal which can if not fitted to a high standard, give rise to very high resistance.
Details of the maximum resistance values, and other relevant information, are given in Chapter 8, Electrical
Systems. It should be remembered that these are maximum values, and every effort should be made to make
the total circuit resistance as low as possible - this becomes vitally important on high-drag applications.
Starter Motors
Starter motors can vary considerably in their performance, particularly in the 'current draw' during cranking,
even when they are of similar size or of the same nominal power output. It is therefore Perkins policy to specify
the required motor makes and models, and in some cases, also the maker's relevant performance curve
number for particular duties. Perkins advice should be sought, concerning the use of any starter motor not
referred to in E.S.M.'s.
The recommended motors are on the solenoid operated positive engagement/disengagement type, and are
considered suitable for starting Perkins engines under normal conditions of operation.
Non-Electric Starters
Non-electric starters may be used for various reasons, for example: in flame-proof environments; as a
secondary cranking system; to prevent battery theft; or as a low-cost alternative.
Various types of non-electric cranking systems can be specified. Perkins do not normally supply these, but can
be contacted for advice concerning the proposed use of particular equipment.

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Impulse Action
The most common type of impulse starter is the spring starter, with pinion engagement on the flywheel starter
ring. The units are self-contained, and are wound up using a cranking handle. Space must therefore be allowed
in the installation for operating the handle.
The spring starter is a relatively inexpensive unit, and is favoured for use in contractors' plant where there is a
risk of battery theft.
A disadvantage of these devices is that they turn the engine over at high speed for only a small number of
revolutions before the stored energy is dissipated. It is therefore very difficult to prime the fuel system, and in
practice a slave electric starter and batteries must be used to start the engine if it runs out of fuel.
Hydraulic and Air Operated Cranking Motors
These motors use a conventional pinion, but the motor is powered by compressed air or hydraulic oil under
high pressure.
The torque/speed characteristics of these motors are significantly different from those of an electric starter
motor. Much higher speeds are achieved, but for a very short duration; even with a substantial reservoir
capacity, cranking time never matches that of an electric system.
Charging up of the reservoir is commonly done mechanically by an engine-driven pump during engine running
and there is always a supplementary hand-operated pumping system available for hydraulic systems, for
which operator accessibility is required. The reservoir and operating equipment is often relatively bulky, and
the systems, even in their simplest form, are expensive.
These cranking systems, because of their short cranking duration, do not generally give unaided starting at
such low temperatures as electric systems.
Flywheel
See also Chapter 12, Back Ends. Minimum flywheel inertia values for each engine at specified conditions are
quoted in E.S.M.'s.
A certain minimum rotating inertia is necessary to ensure sufficient speed whilst the piston is near T.D.C. This
assists in providing satisfactory fuel injection, and reduces the chances of premature ignition where advanced
timings are used.
Even though the mean (average) cranking speed may be the same using flywheels of different inertia, the
cyclic speed variation can be quite different (see illustrations).
High Inertia Flywheel (Small Speed Variation)

CRANKING
SPEED
rev/min

MEAN
SPEED

TDC
CRANKSHAFT ANGLE

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Low Inertia Flywheel (Large Speed Variation)

CRANKING
SPEED
rev/min

MEAN
SPEED

0
TDC
CRANKSHAFT ANGLE

The use of a flywheel of an inertia value below the specified minimum can lead to a worsening of starting
efficiency, particularly if there is an excessive 'drag' on the engine during cranking.
Inertia value details are available for all Perkins flywheels, and a method for calculating inertia is included in
the Chapter 12, Back Ends.
Starter Pinion/Ring Gear Ratio
It is essential that the gearing ratio between the starter motor pinion and the flywheel ring gear is of a specified
optimum value. The ratio is usually within a fairly narrow band and details for all engines are specified in
E.S.M.'s.
As the number of teeth on the flywheel starter ring gear will vary according to the flywheel design, it will be
necessary to ensure that the starter motor pinion has the correct number of teeth to give the required ratio.

The starter motor torque characteristics must match the engine turning requirements during cranking, with
sufficient reserve of torque and speed to assist the engine to pick up and run properly after firing has
commenced.
Lubricating Oil
The lubricating oil has a major effect on starting performance and requires as much care in its choice as does
the starter motor and battery. Guidance on the selection of oil viscosity grades is given in E.S.M.'s.
Oil used in equipment which is driven when the engine is cranked is equally important, and equipment
manufacturers should be encouraged to specify oil viscosities which are realistic in relation to ambient
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Starting Aids
Diesel engines require an aid to combustion to start satisfactorily below certain ambient temperatures.
Various types of starting aids can be used with Perkins engines depending on conditions. The available options
are listed in E.S.M.'s.
The Fuelled Starting Aid
The fuelled starting aid is a device for raising the temperature of the air being drawn into the cylinder.
When the heater coil is energised, the valve body is heated and expands to allow the ball valve to open and
fuel to flow. The fuel is vaporised and, as the engine is cranked, the fuel/air mixture is ignited, thus raising the
temperature of the air entering the cylinder.
The mixture continues to burn as long as the heater coil is energised and fuel is flowing. When the fuelled
starting aid is switched off, the incoming air quickly cools the valve body and the fuel supply valve closes.
TERMINAL

HEATER COIL

IGNITER

FUEL
INLET

TUBULAR
BODY

BALL
VALVE

VALVE
STEM

IGNITER
SHIELD

Typical Fuelled Starting Aid

The fuel feed is taken from a clean side port or a clean side vent on the filter, via a pipe of suitable size.
FROM
LIFT PUMP
ELECTRICAL
LEAD
FROM
LEAK-OFF
FUEL FEED TO
START AID

COLD START AID

IN INDUCTION
MANIFOLD

TO
FUEL PUMP

Position
The fuelled starting aid is fitted in the induction manifold, air intake connection or adaptor. It must be fitted
within 20 up or down of the horizontal, and located in an optimum position and depth to satisfactorily heat the
air during cranking and ensure an even distribution to each cylinder. It also has to be arranged so that there is
low restriction to the engine air supply during normal running. Any arrangement which is not a Perkins standard
position should be submitted for approval.
Insulated Return
The 'insulated return system' is the wiring technique wherein two separate cables are used to a piece of
electrical equipment, as opposed to the 'earth return system', where the machine chassis acts as a common
return.
The fuelled starting aid must be insulated from the manifold and, if a metal fuel supply pipe is used, electrical
continuity must be interrupted by inserting a length of pipe of suitable insulating material near the aid, or by
using an insulated pipe adaptor.

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Electricity Supply

The fuelled starting aid used with Perkins engines is arranged for 12 volt supply. The use of the 24 volt fuelled
starting aid is not recommended by Perkins.
On 24 volt installations the required 12 volts is obtained either:
! by use of a dropping resistor wired in series with the fuelled starting aid. This must be of an approved type
which will not burn out in service. Note that dropping resistors dissipate considerable heat and should be
positioned accordingly.
BATTERY +
24 V

0.85 W
RESISTOR
FUEL

or
! by means of a 12 volt supply from the battery switched via a relay operated by 24 volts.
BATTERY +
24 V
12 V
BATTERY +

24 V
RELAY
FUEL

Ether Starting
Note: Applicable only to certain engine types. On no account must ether be used on engines fitted with glow
plugs.
When low temperatures dictate the need for an 'ether' type starting aid, a permanently fitted, controlled-flow
type, approved by Perkins for that particular engine, should be used.
System approval includes: branded start fluid mixture, pressurised supply device or hand pump make and
model number, nozzle type including spray orifice arrangement, fluid storage container or capsule capacity
size and supply pipework bore.
Warning! Ether starting fluid aid systems must only be used while the engine is cranked (i.e. no preapplication). The only exception to this is where non-electric starting is being used, in which case it is advisable
to dispense a small amount of ether before cranking. Also, ether must not be used in conjunction with any form
of engine combustion aid or if the engine is fitted with glow plugs or any other electrical air heating device.
The use of hand carried aerosol spray cans as a consistent aid to starting is not recommended, due to the
danger of over-application.
When selecting a particular system, it must be ensured that the correct fluid supply will be available in the
operating area. Each system has to be arranged to supply fluid in the correct quantity, and hence mixture
strength, as it is particularly important to avoid over-application which may lead to engine damage due to the
creation of excessively high cylinder pressures.
Approved fluid mixtures contain the correct proportions of neat diethyl ether, and also a cylinder lubricant and
other necessary additives.
The nozzle should be arranged so that the starting fluid is mixed as thoroughly as possible with the incoming
air, and it is therefore usual practice to spray against the direction of air flow. There is usually an arrow or other
indication on the nozzle to enable correct positioning, and the system makers usually provide instructions for
the fitment of the complete system.

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Typical Starting Fluid Nozzle Arrangement

DIRECTION OF AIR FLOW

ALTERNATIVE IDENTIFIERS

Locating the nozzle in the wrong position in the induction manifold can cause backward firing of the engine and
produce high loading on the starter motor, with consequent damage. Therefore, spraying close to an inlet port
must be avoided, and if the normal fuelled starting aid position in which the nozzle is sometimes fitted is not
suitable, the nozzle should be fitted as far upstream (away from engine) in the induction system as possible,
even in the air cleaner extension if necessary.
Glow Plugs
Combustion chamber glow plugs are used in certain engines. They are fitted with the necessary precise tip
protrusion into each combustion chamber, to enable the sprayed fuel to be properly ignited during cranking,
without causing a significant drop of combustion efficiency during engine running.
Glow plugs, due to their high tip temperature when activated, give satisfactory starting at ambient temperaturebottom limits approaching that of other starting-fluid aids, providing the engine cranking speed is sufficiently
high, and any driven machinery drag does not prevent engine speed pick-up after firing commences. Due to
their high current draw a suitable relay must be used to actuate glow plugs.
Typical Glow Plug Arrangement

INJECTOR

GLOW PLUG

DIRECT INJECTION COMBUSTION

SYSTEM BOWL IN PLACE
Warning! On no account must glow plugs be used in conjunction with ether.
Port Heaters
Port heaters are electrical devices which heat the air entering the inlet ports. The main advantage is that no
pre-heat is required. Port heaters are also helpful in giving rapid and smoke-free run-up after starting.

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Excess Fuel Device

Perkins engines do not incorporate a manual excess fuel device in the fuel pump, which must be actuated by
the operator prior to starting from cold. Any devices are fully automatic and require no operator intervention.
Start Advance and Retard Mechanism
Some fuel injection pumps incorporate either a 'Start Advance' or 'Start Retard' mechanism for starting, to
advance or retard respectively the timing of the fuel injection during cranking, compared with the pump's
normal operation injection timings.
The operation is fully automatic, and a combustion starting aid is used at the same time, as necessary.

Installation Requirements
Engine Compartment
The engine compartment should be enclosed as far as is practicable by the blocking of all un-necessary
apertures. Some shielding may be an advantage under the sump.
Allowance must however be made for summer cooling requirements, engine aspiration air flow, and general
engine accessibility.
Battery Location
The battery must be positioned as close to the starter motor as possible, to minimise the length and resistance
of the leads.
It must be protected from the cold, as battery performance deteriorates with decrease of electrolyte
temperature (see illustration).
Typical Battery Performance -V- Electrolyte Temperature (for 300A Discharge after 5 Seconds)

VOLTS

11

BATTERY
TERMI
N

10

AL V
OLT
AGE

9
8
+20

+10

-10

-20

-30

ELECTROLYTE TEMPERATURE C

If the battery is encased, there must be adequate ventilation to dispel the emitted gases, with access to the
battery for checking and topping up the electrolyte.
See Battery Warming.
Radiator Shutters
Radiator shutters will promote quicker engine warm-up and maintain a warmer general under-bonnet condition
during machine operation. They must however be of a reliable make and fully automatic, operating
thermostatically from the temperature of the engine cylinder head coolant.
Note: The use of radiator shutters may increase the noise emission from the installation.
See also Chapter 4, Cooling Systems.
Fan
An alternative to the radiator shutter is a thermostatically controlled fan of the viscous drive type, preferably
sensing from the cylinder head coolant. The fan and drive arrangement must be of proven reliability and the
cooling efficiency must be cleared for the maximum expected summer ambient.
During the majority of operating time in very cold climate areas the engine will be overcooled using a
conventional fan/radiator system. However, it is not recommended practice to run without a fan.
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Lubricating Oil
The starting performance details in E.S.M.'s, specify the engine oil SAE viscosity grade necessary with certain
starting equipment for a minimum start temperature.
Oil of the correct viscosity range is one of the most critical features to ensure satisfactory starting, as its
influence on the engine internal friction and oil pumping requirement will affect the engine turning-over drag,
and hence cranking speed. It is also very important to use the recommended oil technical specification for the
engine type and duty where applicable, to avoid such engine operating troubles as piston compression ring
sticking, excessive component wear and oil sludging, which could cause a deterioration of starting efficiency.
For operation in extremely cold climates, it may be necessary to change the engine lubricating oil and filter
more frequently than the standard service recommendation, due to increased sludging effect.
Fuel Oil
The important features of fuel for cold starting and cold running are the 'Cold Filter Plugging Point' (CFPP)
temperature (which must be lower than the lowest likely operating temperature), cetane number, and viscosity.
Filters, particularly those that have been in service for some time may choke at temperatures below the Cloud
Point of the fuel. Fuel filter heaters may be essential in some countries.
Starting begins to deteriorate when the cetane number falls below 45, and published starting performance may
then not be achieved.
No flow or Cetane improver additive should be added to fuel without the agreement of the oil company.
Applications for despatch to cold climate areas should be filled with a suitable fuel.
E.S.M.'s gives details of Perkins approved fuel specifications.
Anti-Freeze Mixture
Commercial anti-freeze of an approved ethylene glycol (ethyanediol) type, with corrosion inhibitor, should be
used. This will cater for sustained ambient temperatures down to -40C (-40F).
An engine coolant should never contain more than 50% by volume of anti-freeze, because at stronger
concentrations than this the freezing point temperature of the mixture actually rises. Also, owing to the
increased viscosity of the coolant mixture, the engine will not be warmed up properly during the pre-warming
period, and could suffer from cooling problems during working.
For ambients below -40C the appropriate anti-freeze manufacturer should be consulted regarding the use of
a suitable anti-freeze for diesel engine operation.
See also Chapter 4, Cooling Systems.
Controls and Instructions
The engine starting controls must be positive in action, easily understood, and arranged for convenient
operation. All applications should be fitted with clear instructions giving the correct starting sequence for cold
starting.
If the proper procedure is not followed, poor starting performance may result, even if the starting equipment is
correct.
See Chapter 11, Instrumentation and Controls.

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Extremely Low Temperatures

Temperatures below -30C (-22F) usually require special measures to be taken by the O.E.M. to ensure
consistent starting. The measures to be taken will depend on the minimum temperature required, and on the
type of application.
Various proprietary equipment makers specialise in the 'winterising' of engines and machinery, and should be
consulted as early as possible in the machine building stage.
Under extremely low temperature conditions it is particularly important to follow the recommendations on fuel
oil and anti-freeze mixture outlined in Fuel Oil and Anti-Freeze Mixture.
Considerations for engine starting under extremely low temperature conditions fall into two categories, i.e. with
and without engine heating.
Perkins Engines are only designed for starting in temperatures below -30C, provision is made for engine
heating as described in the following section. The engines contain components such as seals which lose
flexibility at lower temperature and are therefore likely to suffer damage if the engine is started without preheating. Perkins can accept no responsibility for the consequences of starting unheated engines at lower
temperatures. Engines may be stored at lower temperatures, but should only be started after restoring the
engine to a temperature above -30C, unless a suitable heating system as described is used.
Starter Motor
A 24 volt cranking system is essential for temperatures below -32C (-26F). The starter motor should be the
most powerful that can be fitted to the engine.
The starter lead resistance should be kept to the absolute minimum - for further information see Chapter 8,
Electrical Systems.
Batteries
Since the chemical activity within conventional batteries virtually ceases at -40C (-40F), it is important to use
batteries which are suitable, and battery manufacturers' recommendations should be sought. As a guide, for
use in extremely low temperature, batteries should have a minimum reserve capacity of 200 minutes.
Most modern batteries are reluctant to accept a significant charge if the battery itself is at low temperature. If
the battery is remote from any other source of heat, a self-energised battery heater, combined with good
insulation would be advantageous. (For further information see Battery Warming).
Alternator
This must be of sufficient output to cover any extra demands made on the electrical system due to the use of
engine heating systems, additional cab heater fans, lighting systems, de-icers, etc.
Lubricating Oils
Particular attention must be given to the oils used in the engine, transmission and hydraulic systems. No
lubricant having a higher viscosity than OW should be used in the moving parts which are in operation during
cranking, unless advised otherwise by the equipment supplier.
Starting with Engine Heating
Note: This is the only procedure for starting engines below -30C which is approved by Perkins.
Where engine heating is available, starting should not be a problem, provided that the heating is rated to suit
the lowest required temperature and is operated for the correct time. Heating times of less than two hours are
unlikely to be fully effective, and it may be more appropriate to leave the heat switched on overnight. The use
of radiator shutters and side screens is essential where engine heating is used.
The type of heating system used will depend to a great extent on the facilities available. It is preferable to use
one working directly on an AC electrical supply if this is available at the garaging location. Otherwise, fuel
burning combustion heater systems give good results, particularly under severe weather conditions. Any
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For air temperatures down to not lower than -34C (-30F), the use of an effective electrical cylinder block
heater alone will be adequate, and will give sufficient heat soak to warm the oil in the sump if this is sheltered
from the wind. However, the necessary pre-warming time will be longer than if both block and sump heaters
are used.
In extreme cases, where the overnight air temperature approaches -40C, heating may be required continually
when the engine is not running.
All adaptations made to the engine must be carefully examined to make sure that no coolant will leak in service.
Electrical, Sump and Cylinder Block Heaters
These are sheathed elements operated at mains voltages, mounted in either the sump or in the block, and
supplied from an external supply source. Their use is limited to maintaining the engine temperature while the
machine is stationary and, with moving machines, they are connected by a plug which should be designed to
automatically disconnect if the machine is driven away without disconnecting.
These heaters are common in extreme cold climates and with standby vehicles such as fire engines, which
must rapidly achieve working temperature.
The wiring for these heaters must be independent of the 12 or 24 volt battery circuit, although the circuit may
be controlled by the machine supply. The insulation and the routing of the cables must comply with the relevant
safety regulations.
Sump Oil Heater (Electrical)
A single heating element will usually be sufficient for standard oil pan arrangements.
The heater should be fitted into the sump well if there is one. If the sump is of the plain flat type, it should
preferably be positioned mid-way along the engine. It should be situated as low as possible without the element
coming into contact with the sump bottom or side walls, and it must adequately clear engine moving parts and
the oil pump and suction assembly.
Some larger engine oil sumps have tapped bosses in them for fitting the heater element, but in most cases, it
will be necessary for the engine installer to adapt the sump. One method is to utilise a spare drain plug boss.
If necessary the sump side wall will have to be suitably bossed and tapped.
In some cases, it may be found practical to use a proprietary sump external heater pad arrangement instead
of an immersion heater.
Cylinder Block Heater (Electrical)
Many liquid cooled engines have a suitable tapping or reamed core plug position in the side of the cylinder
block near the centre, with adjacent space in the block coolant passage for the fitting of an electrical heater
element.
The heater manufacturer will advise on the correct heater type. One heater is usually adequate for in-line
engines of up to about 7 litres (430 in3) swept volume, and two for larger in-line engines.
Combustion Heater Device
This type of device heats up the engine coolant by the burning of diesel fuel, kerosene, or possibly butane or
propane, according to the design.
The system's operation is often battery powered and circulates engine coolant liquid around the burner system
to the engine, and also if required through cab heaters, jacketed battery container etc.
The hot liquid is fed into the cylinder block electric heater position, or the water pump suction inlet connection,
and out of the cylinder head through a suitable point such as the rear cover.
If the lubricating oil is to be heated, the hot liquid should be fed through the heat exchanger in the sump before
passing to the cylinder block.
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Battery Warming
Batteries must be relatively warm for cranking, and provision may be required to heat them when the engine
is not running. Whether electric or liquid heating is used, excessive heat at any particular point must be
avoided.
The battery manufacturers should be consulted for their recommendations.
For machine operation in air temperatures approaching -40C (-40F), it may be necessary to warm the
batteries while the machine is working to enable possible engine restarting. This can be arranged by passing
the hot engine exhaust gas through a battery container made of suitable anti-corrosion material. The exhaust
back pressure must be within the recommended limits, (see Chapter 2, Exhaust System) and with drain
provision for the exhaust gas fluid content.
However, the battery must not be allowed to become too hot, as its condition may deteriorate if its temperature
reaches about 50C (125F approx.).
Fuel System
Refer to Chapter 7, Fuel System, for standard recommendations which generally apply.
Special precautions may be required to ensure that the fuel will be supplied satisfactorily to the fuel injection
pump, both at engine starting and during the machine operation.
It will be particularly necessary to prevent fuel waxing effect and/or water content freezing at any point which
could block the supply or return lines.
The use of elbow bend connections, banjo connections or sharp bends should be avoided. Filter gauze should
not be fitted to any component in the fuel system.
Subject to meeting any applicable insurance requirements, the use of suitable nylon pipe material in a well
engineered system may be of advantage due to its thermal insulation property. The fuel return pipe to the tank
can be run directly alongside the fuel feed pipe where practicable to conserve warmth.
It may be found necessary to lag the fuel pipelines, either along the whole run from tank to engine lift pump
and return (including connections to cater for very severe conditions), or in any particular area exposed to the
weather elements.
Sedimenter or Water Trap
This should be of large capacity and located in a sheltered but accessible and visible position as close to the
fuel tank as is practicable.
Fuel Filters
These must be fitted on to, or very close to the engine, so as to receive warmth from the engine during preheating and machine operation.
Preferably, the filters should not be situated close to the engine fan or directly in the air flow.
Fuel filter heaters are available, and may be essential in some countries.
Fuel Lift Pump
Due to the increased fuel viscosity at low temperature it may be necessary, where there is a particularly long
fuel pipe run, to fit an electrically operated booster pump at the fuel tank.

Test Procedures
Some Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.) have cold chamber facilities and conduct their own cold
starting tests.
Perkins, upon request, will be pleased to provide details of the engine cold test procedure. This will cover such
features as the preparation of the engine before placing the machine in the cold chamber, battery conditioning,
test procedures with various types of starting aid, and presentation of the test data.
This should ensure that test work carried out by the customer can be compared with similar work on the same
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Appraisal
Introduction
The primary objective of the installation appraisal is to ensure that the requirements set out by Perkins are met
by the engine installer. This ensures that the engine will give satisfactory service and that failures resulting in
warranty claims will not result from incorrect installation. Failure to conform to the required standards may
result in engine problems damaging to both the installing O.E.M. and to Perkins and could result in withdrawal
of warranty cover in such cases.
Many Perkins products are certified as conforming to legal standards for exhaust smoke and emissions. The
appraisal will also indicate that the installation will in respect of relevant items, conforms to the requirements
of the certification. The items are inlet and exhaust restrictions and, where applicable, charge cooler
performance. This test work, should be carried out to the best of Perkins ability using the facilities made
available for the test, to ensure that the installation conforms to both the letter and spirit of the regulations.
Nevertheless Perkins cannot accept any liability concerning the infringement of the emissions regulations
through any discrepancy in Perkins understanding of the regulatory requirements compared to the
interpretation that may be applied by a regulatory enforcement authority. The O.E.M. must take responsibility
for the compliance of the machine to appropriate legislation and it is incumbent upon the O.E.M. to verify and
approve the test procedures and work carried out in this respect.
Safety
The requirement to carry out tests on certain machines for a period of time at their maximum speed, even
though this is generally less than 40 Km/hr, could give rise to risk of accident if carried out on public roads.
Therefore closed test sites should be used wherever possible. If there is no alternative to using public roads
then both the safety and legality of this must be considered before carrying out such tests.

Application Appraisal
Introduction
This section sets the standards covering the Appraisal Testing and Application Sign-off for guidance and
standardisation by all Operating Units.
The Appraisal Data Sheets and Sign-Off Document have been specifically compiled to form a step-by-step
appraisal procedure, terminating with the actual application sign-off. The Data Sheets constitute a 'check list'
ensuring that all necessary items are examined and recorded, reflecting the recommended standards of the
foregoing sections in this manual. It is important to complete all items on the Appraisal Data Sheets.
Installation recommendations for each topic are not incorporated in this section as they are included in
previous sections of the manual. Therefore, reference must be made to each section for advice, to ensure that
the installation is to a satisfactory standard.
While the preliminary cooling system design is necessarily based on calculations, the suitability of a particular
system must be determined by actual tests, which must be representative of the most severe operational
conditions likely to be experienced in service.
Optional equipment specified by the O.E.M. must be clearly defined and detailed on the appraisal, and the
appraisal and testing must include and cater for such equipment.
Meeting the higher operating ambients involves additional costs to the O.E.M. in respect of some applications,
but experience has proved that unless customers can strictly define and control the ultimate territories where
equipment will in fact be operating, Perkins' recommendations to cater for the most severe operating
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With increasing emphasis on world-wide standardisation, particularly of Industrial, Construction and Farm
machinery models, giving manufacturers flexibility to ship machines and parts between different areas of the
world, it is strongly recommended that cooling systems are designed so that machines may operate anywhere
without changes to the cooling system.
To meet Operating Units' specific requirements the Appraisal format may be translated, but it is essential to
maintain the numbering system adopted.
Copies of all appraisal documents should be forwarded to Application Engineering Department, Peterborough.
to enable the information to be tabulated and recorded for future reference and guidance for all Operating
Units. and also for reference in respect of information required by Claims and Service Divisions. This request
applies equally to applications which are approved or not approved.
World Ambient Operating Temperature
Guidelines for minimum ambient operating clearance temperatures for operation of Perkins powered
applications have been established. These are based on official meteorological records of world ambient
temperatures. and on practical experience accumulated over many years by Perkins, Application Engineers,
both from Peterborough and local Operating Units.
General recommendations for minimum ambient operating clearance temperatures are:
Europe

40C

Rest of World

46C

It is recognised that temperatures determined on this broad basis cannot cater for every conceivable operating
condition. or for unusual climatic or topographical features of particular geographical locations. Due allowance
should therefore be made for such cases.
It is the responsibility of the O.E.M. to ensure that the cooling specification is suitable for all areas
where the machine will operate.
More specific guidance on clearance temperature requirements for specific operating conditions and territories
can be obtained from Applications Engineering Department Peterborough. and from local Perkins Operating
Units.
For customers exporting machines and/or manufacturing in different parts of the world, a standardised cooling
system is strongly recommended which is suitable for world-wide use. facilitating spare parts stocking and
servicing.

Application Appraisal Testing

Introduction
The test procedures outlined in this Section have been prepared to provide guidance in conducting the various
tests associated with the Installation Appraisal.
One of the main objectives is trying to ensure that temperatures and other data are always recorded at the
same point. In the past, engine oil temperature has been recorded at various points by different Operating
Units and O.E.M. customers, with significant variations in results obtained. In order to avoid this situation, oil
temperature should therefore always be recorded in the main oil pressure gallery or, if this is not possible due
to the non-availability of suitable thermocouples, a tapping must be provided in the head of the filter to record
the oil temperature entering the oil gallery after the filter.
Some manufacturers offer optional cooling systems. In such cases, prior to conducting any coolant tests, the
variations in cooling specifications must be clearly defined and separate tests conducted to clear each
specification.

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Instrumentation
Recommended minimum requirements - All instruments must be capable of withstanding vibration and
general usage on all types of application.
Manometer to read up to 7.5 kPa for induction system.
Manometers to read up to 25 kPa for exhaust system.
Permanently fixed open thermostat(s) (of type used in engine to be tested with opening coinciding with actual
temperature setting).
Thermocouples or resistance thermometers for connecting to a read-off dial or recorder suitable for up to 14
stations. (Accuracy required to be within 1C).
Thermometer to record shade ambient temperature. (Accuracy required to be within 1C).
Tachometer to be temporarily installed to record engine rev/min (instrument capacity to read up to 50% above
engine governed speed).
Differential pressure gauge, 0-6.895 bar. (0-689 kN/m2 approx.).
The basic instrumentation listed above may be supplemented with other recording data such as air flow
meters, water flow meters, vibrograph, etc., depending on whether any special features of the installation are
to be checked.
Recording Points
In order to obtain the maximum benefit from a cooling test, and so that a full record of relevant data is obtained
it is recommended that the following be recorded:
! Water outlet temperature, i.e. coolant from engine to radiator top tank. This should be measured in the
thermostat housing or, if tappings are not provided in this component, in the cylinder head thermometer
pocket.
! Water inlet temperature, i.e. coolant from radiator outlet to engine water pump inlet.
! Lubricating oil temperature. This is to be recorded in the lubricating oil pressure rail (i.e. oil entering the
main gallery).
If an engine oil cooler is fitted, oil temperature into the cooler should also be recorded, if accessible.
! Under-bonnet temperature (engine compartment). To be recorded at 2 or 3 different points to provide a
general compartment temperature.
! Air temperature at side of radiator remote from cooling fan (at a distance of approximately 100-150 mm (46 inches) from radiator core. Two measuring points should be used, i.e., above and below fan centre
(preferably at and x height of radiator core).
! Air temperature at fan side of radiator core.
! Air filter intake temperature.
! Ambient shade temperature, i.e. out of direct sunlight (and out of wind).
! If hydraulic system coolers are fined, temperatures in and out of the cooler should be measured.
! If the application is fined with a torque converter which incorporates an oil cooler, oil temperatures should
be recorded in and out of the cooler, if agreed with O.E.M.
! Oil pressure drop across the engine oil cooler circuit, i.e., including interconnecting pipework, must be
checked (when the cooler is not an approved Perkins part).
! Air filter restriction (see also Chapter 3, Induction System).
! Exhaust back pressure (see also Chapter 2, Exhaust System).
! Where possible, exhaust temperature should be measured close to the engine manifold, to enable load
factors to be determined.

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Noise Tests
It is strongly advised that noise level measurements should be made in respect of both third party and
operator's ear noise levels, in order to ensure compliance of the vehicle or machine with the relevant legislative
requirements. (See Chapter 13, Noise Control).
Driver Comfort Assessment
It is recommended that, particularly on agricultural, construction and material handling applications, a
subjective assessment should be made of driver comfort characteristics in terms of vibration levels, air velocity
through the operator's area, temperature distribution, etc.

Cooling Tests - General

(See also Chapter 4, Cooling Systems)
Cooling System Terminology
Several terms are used in defining cooling system capability.
Ambient Clearance Temperature - The maximum ambient temperature in which the machine can be
operated without exceeding permissible water and engine oil temperatures.
R.O.A. (Rise over Ambient) - The difference between the water outlet temperature from engine to radiator top
tank and the ambient shade temperature. Also the difference between engine oil temperature and the ambient.
T.D. (Temperature Difference) - Same as R.O.A.
Induction and Exhaust Systems
The restriction of the intake and exhaust systems must be verified as described in the relevant sections. The
tests must be carried out with the engine operating at the following conditions.
Naturally Aspirated Engines
! Induction restriction.
! Engine at rated speed with or without load.
! Exhaust back pressure.
! Engine at rated speed with full (rated) load.
Turbocharged Engines (Including Charge Cooled Engines)
Induction restriction and exhaust back pressure must be recorded with the engine at rated speed and
maximum (rated) load.
Charge Cooler turbocharged Engines Only
It is a requirement to verify the pressure drop across the complete charge cooler system in addition to the
above. This must be carried out at rated speed and load as for the induction and exhaust system verifications.
Advice on the procedures suggested to obtain these operating conditions can be found in the test procedure
sections following.
Air to Boil
The strict definition is the ambient temperature that gives a maximum coolant temp reaches 100C, the boiling
point of water at sea level. It is also used to describe the ambient temperature at which the maximum
permissible coolant temperature is reached (i.e. ambient clearance temperature).

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Filling and Capacity Tests

The following test procedures will define the total coolant capacity of the system and the acceptability in
respect of complete system filling:
With operative thermostats fitted, fill the cooling system slowly with measured quantities of water and note the
total capacity.
Bleed vent points, if approved, for cab heater or any accessory circuits.
Note: additional water added to top up the system.
Operate engine to ensure that the cooling system is full; bleed by venting if necessary; record any additional
coolant added.
Drain down the total cooling system and refill at a rate of 10 l/min. This should be done by a continuous flow
with no breaks for venting and the time required, to fill, should be recorded. If the established capacity cannot
be attained, repeat the test to determine reason for discrepancy, and if this cannot be established, record the
difference.
Due to the very compact design of some machines the header tank cannot be located sufficiently high above
the engine to give sufficient pressure head to enable a 10 l/min fill rate to be achieved. This is particularly
relevant in cases where a radiator with 2 or more passes is used as these provide a relatively high restriction
to flow. In such cases it must be determined if the low filling rate is due purely to this, or if an air lock is being
formed within the filling system. If the coolant level continues to fall steadily, without the appearance of air
bubbles, when addition of coolant ceases, then the system is likely to be safe provided that both the assembly
line and in-service fill procedures take due account of the low fill rate. If, however, the coolant level remains
static and the quantity of coolant added is below the system capacity, then it is likely that an air lock has formed
and this gives a false indication of the system being completely filled. This is of extreme concern as this
situation has led to engine seizures and action must be taken to rectify the situation by modifications to the
filling and venting systems.
Note: Reference manuals for engines below 3 litres may indicate a lower fill rate.
De-aeration and Hot Shut Down
De-aeration - A critical function of the cooling system is its ability to remove air from the system during the
filling process and to further remove entrained air or gases from the system during engine operation.
Aerated coolant can produce localised areas of over heating and result in damage to the engine.
Water pump flow will also be reduced with aerated coolant and could lead to a complete stoppage of coolant
flow through the engine.
Hot shut down - The cooling system must generally allow for the engine to be stopped at water outlet
temperature of up to 95C (203F) without discharging from the coolant overflow pipe a total amount in excess
of 10% of the nominal system capacity from repeated shut downs. However, for agricultural combines and
heavy-duty industrial and construction equipment operating at high load factors and with pressurised cooling
systems, the hot shut down temperature is 100C (212F). If the amount of discharge is in excess of 10% the
design of the system must be checked.
The main cause of high water loss is generally due to the system not de-aerating, and this may be caused by
inadequate radiator top tank capacity.
Hot shut down tests - This test should be carried out with the vehicle or machine coupled to a dynamometer
or other similar means of applying full load to the engine. If the facility is not available the fan can be removed
to allow the engine to attain the required water outlet temperature.
The radiator overflow pipe should be placed in a container of approximately 5 litre (1 gallon) capacity
containing 1 litre (2 pints) of water.
With a standard operative thermostat(s) fitted, the cooling system should be filled as specified in Filling and
Capacity Tests. Ensure that the system is fitted with a radiator pressure cap and that the cap fitted is
functioning correctly (preferably by measuring pressure in tank during test). Run engine under load (or without
a fan) until the water outlet temperature reaches 82C (180F) or the thermostat(s) opening temperature, and
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Continue to operate the engine until the water outlet temperature reaches the specified temperature,
continuing long enough to ensure settled temperatures throughout the system, and then shut the engine down
instantly.
The rise in water outlet temperature and the volume of coolant lost should be recorded.
Repeat the hot shut down until either no further coolant is lost after two consecutive cycles, or the total water
loss is in excess of 10% of the nominal coolant system capacity. This does not include the water lost due to
normal expansion up to the thermostat opening temperature. The number of hot shut down tests and the total
coolant loss should be recorded. Should the water loss be in excess of 10% of the nominal system capacity,
the design of the system must be carefully checked, with particular reference to header tank and tendency to
aeration.
With a satisfactory system providing less than 10% water loss, it must be ensured that with the reduced level
of water in the system the level of the coolant must be at least 32 mm (1, in) above the radiator core tubes
or feed pipe if a separator header tank is fitted.
Hot starting - While carrying out the hot shut down tests observe the time taken for engine to start and achieve
rated speed, commenting accordingly in the appraisal report.
De-aeration tests - If the cooling system fills correctly, and there are no problems with the hot shut downs,
then there should generally not be any aeration problems.
In the event of any aeration problems, however, de-aeration tests should normally be carried out in conjunction
with the hot shut down tests.
To evaluate the level of aeration in the system, reinforced glass tubes (e.g. 'Pyrex') should be fitted between
the engine water outlet connection and the inlet to the radiator. If accessible, a better indication of radiator deaeration function is obtained with tubes fitted to radiator bottom hose.
Ideally there should not be any entrapped air visible through the reinforced glass tubes at any stage of the test
and certainly none by the end of the hot shut downs, or of a similar cycle which simulates the most severe
operating conditions likely to be experienced by the engine.
Safety - These tests should only be carried out after due consideration of the dangers involved should failure
of a glass tube occur.
Engine Oil Coolers
If the engine oil coolers fitted by the O.E.M. are not a basic Perkins fitment, the total oil pressure drop through
the oil cooler and interconnecting pipework and fittings must be measured.
Integral oil coolers, where fitted to Perkins engines, are adequate for all conditions provided that the radiator
is capable of keeping the coolant temperature within the specified limits.
For other engine types, the necessity of an oil cooler must be defined based on the appraisal cooling test
results and operating areas.
Cooling Test Preparation
Prior to preparing the application for cooling tests, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that the general
installation is satisfactory, and if any corrective action is to be made following the appraisal which may in
particular affect the cooling, these alterations should be carried out at this stage.
Availability of accurate and reliable instrumentation is of the utmost importance, as also are the additional
equipment and facilities recommended to carry out the cooling tests. Instances will occur where all the
recommended equipment cannot be made available, but it should be appreciated that the main objective is to
ensure that the application is tested under a duty cycle representative of the most severe conditions likely to
be experienced in service.
The test should be carried out with the application loaded to its rated capacity (see Cooling Tests - General).
Recording instruments should be fitted to the applicable points recommended (see Recording Points).
All tests should be carried out with fixed open thermostat(s).
Coolant system should be drained, flushed and re-filled with anti-freeze mixture, as specified by the O.E.M.
(Normally 50%), the total capacity of the system being checked and recorded.
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Install tachometer to observe engine rev/min.

A short test run should be carried out to establish that all points to which temperature probes are fitted are
functioning correctly. This test will also check that the driver or operator is capable of achieving a satisfactory
work rate which will produce typical engine speeds and loadings during the operating cycle.
The test should be carried out under dry weather conditions, with wind speed not in excess of 24 km/h.
(15 m/h) and preferably in ambient temperatures above 4C (40F).
Water circulation to cab heater should be turned off.
Prior to the cooling test the exhaust back pressure must be determined for both naturally aspirated and
turbocharged engines operating at the rated speed under full load conditions (see Chapter 2, Exhaust
System).
The air filter restriction must be determined with the engine operating at the rated speed (see Chapter 3,
Induction System).
Engine oil and water temperatures are generally recorded at 10 minute intervals, but visual checks should be
made as frequently as practicable and the peak temperatures recorded.
Engine Water Outlet Temperature
A maximum permissible water outlet temperature is specified in respect of all Perkins engines. This varies with
pressure cap or valve setting. This is given in the Engine Specification Manuals (E.S.M.) for each engine type.
This permitted temperature is based on experience operating development test engines as well as relating to
the boiling points of coolant/antifreeze mixtures.
The figure specified is E.S.M. is based on coolant pressure cap settings as given below.
For 103C permitted maximum, a 50 kPa pressure caps required.
Where the specified figure 110C, a 100 kPa pressure cap is mandatory. If this is not specified then the coolant
temperature maximum is relevant to 103C.
Lubricating Oil Temperature
The maximum allowable engine oil temperature varies in respect of certain engines and the type of application.
The normal allowable temperature is 125C and this applies during tests simulating the most severe operation
of the machine carrying out its normal designed duties. This is increased to 135C for tests carried our to
simulate duties representing a small proportion of the machine's life and of a duration of less than 1 hour.
Specifically this applies to machines which are driven on public roads at maximum speed to reach their
workplace. Example are backhoe loaders, wheeled excavators, mobile cranes. However these machines must
also comply with the 125C maximum for normal duties.
Use of this higher limit must be agreed with Perkins Applications Engineering, Peterborough.
Industrial Equipment
For fork lift trucks and similar light duty applications classified as 'Intermittent' (but not including rough terrain
fork lift trucks), the maximum oil temperature is 135C, subject to the use of oils to Perkins' recommendations.
Other industrial applications such as air compressors, generating sets, welding sets, and similar equipment
which are classed as 'Continuously-rated' applications are limited to 125C.
Analysis of Cooling Test Results
From the stabilised cooling test results obtained during the tests, the maximum allowable operating
temperature (i.e. Ambient Clearance Temperature) can be determined. This is illustrated below, using typical
results of tests on a typical agricultural tractor operating at sea level. The engine is fined with an oil cooler and
the radiator fitted with an 48.3 kN/m2 (7 Ibf/in2) 0.5 bar pressure cap.

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Maximum Torque Conditions

Stabilised temperature measured at:
Item

Rise over
ambient (1) C

Ambient shade

15

Water IN

74

Water OUT

78

63

Lubricating oil

88

73

Maximum Speed Conditions

Stabilised temperature measured at:
Item

Rise over
ambient (1) C

Ambient shade

14

Water IN

63

Water OUT

70

56

Lubricating oil

92

78

(1) Rise over ambient = Water or oil temperature minus ambient temperature.

In this example the following maximum allowable temperatures apply:

! Maximum allowable engine water outlet temperature at sea level is 103C.
! Maximum allowable oil temperature is 125C.
As the Ambient Clearance Temperature = Maximum Allowable Temperature minus Rise Over Ambient, the
Rise Over Ambient and Ambient Clearance Temperatures from the example can be summarised as follows:
Maximum Torque Conditions
Rise over
ambient C

Ambient clearance
temperature C

Water

63

40

Engine oil

73

52

Rise over
ambient C

Ambient clearance
temperature C

Water

56

47

Engine oil

78

47

Item

Maximum Speed Conditions

Item

From this summary it can be seen that water temperature under maximum torque conditions is the limiting
factor. This application is therefore cleared for operation in ambient temperatures up to 40C at sea level.
Cooling System Test and Approval Conditions
The appraisal testing of cooling systems against the limits outlined in Engine Water Outlet Temperature should
be carried out under conditions which simulate the most severe type of operation likely to be encountered in
service, with any accessories which reject heat to the cooling system engaged (e.g. air conditioning system).
In the case of medium and heavy duty applications this should be achieved by operating the machine at wide
open throttle setting against the most severe loadings which can be imposed in service.
In the case of certain light duty applications it is possible during the cooling tests to impose high loads (e.g. by
means of a towed dynamometer or a 'rolling road') which would only be met in service by a very small
proportion of the application population, and even then only occasionally, and for short durations. In such
cases it is recommended that the normal temperature limits be applied to the true sustainable conditions.
Under the exceptional intermittent test conditions above, the maximum water temperature may be allowed to
increase to a level more appropriate to the particular cooling system taking into account the pressure cap
setting. For example, it is recommended that, with a pressure cap setting of 103 kN/m2 (1 bar), giving a boiling
point of 121C, a maximum water temperature of 110C, be permitted. The difference between these two
temperatures represents the normal Perkins' allowance for system tolerances and deterioration.
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Acceptance of this increased water temperature must however be subject to the following guidelines:
! this applies only to engines with a normal maximum permitted temperature of 103C.
! it applies only where the test procedure used simulates extreme use not representative of normal operation
by the majority of the application population.
! an overcheck must be carried out against normal coolant limits at the maximum sustainable operating
condition.
! it applies only to mobile applications where overheating can be eliminated by reducing the load.
! a coolant overheating warning device is mandatory.
! the O.E.M. is in agreement with this procedure, and provides a cooling system of adequate mechanical
integrity.
! guidance upon the acceptability of the proposed test should be sought from Perkins Applications
Engineering Department, Peterborough.

Cooling Test - Agricultural Equipment

General
The application must be prepared for test and instrumented as detailed in Instrumentation and Recording
Points.
For accurate and consistent results, cooling tests should preferably be carried out on a dynamometer, where
facilities permit. When this is not possible, cooling tests can be conducted from field trials, but it is essential
that machines are subjected to the most arduous conditions which can be achieved. It is therefore most
important that the operator should be fully experienced with the machine type concerned.
In addition to cooling tests results, exhaust back pressure and air filter restriction should also be measured and
recorded.
Dynamometer Tests
Agricultural Tractors
Load is applied by connecting the tractor P.T.O. shaft to the dynamometer. Performance and cooling
characteristics should be determined under full load conditions across the speed range, with special attention
to maximum torque and rated speed conditions, and to the maximum power condition where this is lower than
rated speed.
In the event of the tractor manufacturer specifying a 'standard' P.T.O. speed at an alternative engine speed
performance and cooling should be recorded under the recommended P.T.O. condition.
It should be ensured that the required ambient clearance is achieved throughout the speed range from
maximum torque to maximum rated speed, in the case of light duty tractors the minimum test speed may be
increased by agreement with Applications Engineering Department Peterborough and the O.E.M.
Combine Harvesters
With the majority of combine harvesters, the engine can be connected to a dynamometer by removing the
engine rear end drive housing and connecting a shaft directly from flywheel to dynamometer.
Prior to commencing cooling tests, it is essential that checks be carried out to ensure the correct rated speed
and governor run-out conditions are achieved. Cooling performance should then be recorded at maximum
throttle setting with the load adjusted to give rated speed, and also at 75% of rated load on the governor curve.
For combines with conventional mechanical transmissions the ambient clearance parameters should be based
on:
! coolant - full load, rated speed condition.
! lubricating oil - at 75% load on governor curve.
For combines with hydrostatic transmissions, or models equipped with special attachments (e.g. high power
requirement straw choppers etc) the ambient clearance for both coolant and lubricating oil must be determined
under full load rated speed conditions.
Note: On applications having hydraulic or transmission oil coolers positioned in the air stream into the radiator,
the necessary allowance for heat input must be included in the results.
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Other Specialised Equipment

This covers equipment such as viners, beet harvesters, foragers, etc. With the dynamometer connected at the
most convenient position to absorb full engine power, tests should be carried out over the full operating range.
The ambient clearance parameters should be based on the worst cooling condition recorded within the normal
operating range of the machine.
Field Tests
A convenient method of determining the highest load condition on the engine is to incorporate an exhaust
temperature probe. The machine is then subjected to a variety of duties to determine the highest load that can
be maintained to achieve stabilised temperatures. When conducting these trials it is necessary to record the
exhaust temperature at full load rated speed as a datum condition.
Many machines may encounter their highest sustained load, and hence cooling requirement, during road travel
to and from their working site. Any machine capable of use on the public roads mist in addition therefore be
subjected to a cooling test driving at maximum safe speed on a suitable road or test track. This should include
a suitable hill climb or simulation.
For agricultural tractors, it is necessary to ensure that excessive wheel slip does not occur. In some cases this
problem can be avoided by using P.T.O. driven implements (e.g. Rotavators etc).
For all applications it is essential that the tests are conducted at maximum throttle, and that an adequate test
area is available to enable continuous operation to achieve stabilised temperatures.
The clearance ambient must be determined from the highest coolant and oil temperatures recorded during the
test period.

Cooling Test - Construction Equipment and Agricultural Derivatives

General
The application must be prepared for test and instrumented as detailed in Instrumentation and Recording
Points.
For accurate and consistent results cooling tests should preferably be carried out on a dynamometer, where
facilities permit. When this is not possible, cooling tests can be conducted from field trials, but it is essential
that machines are subjected to the most arduous conditions which can be achieved. It is therefore most
important that the operator should be fully experienced with the machine type concerned.
In addition to cooling test results, exhaust back pressure and air filter restriction should also be measured and
recorded.
Dynamometer Tests
It is not possible to give specific recommendations regarding the method of connecting machines to a
dynamometer, due to the wide variation of machine types, transmissions, etc. The following notes are however
included for general guidance, and further information if required can be obtained from Perkins Application
Engineering Department.
Crawler loaders/dozers: Where machines are fitted with P.T.O. shafts (e.g. winch drives etc), these can be
utilised providing it is ensured that the drive is capable of transmitting full engine power, and also that, with
torque converter transmissions, the P.T.O. is driven from the torque converter output shaft. If no P.T.O. shaft
is incorporated, the dynmometer can be connected (via a step-up gearbox) to any convenient transmission
drive shaft, on to the track final drive shaft.
On hydraulic drive machines, stationary tests can be completed without using a dynamometer by utilising the
machine hydraulic pumps to load the engine. This can be achieved by incorporating adjustable valves in the
hydraulic oil circuit, but it is necessary to fit an independently hydraulic cooled hydraulic oil cooler to dissipate
the increased heat input to the hydraulic circuit.
The loading on the engine can be determined from pressure and flow characteristics, adjustments of flow via
the valves enabling the required percentage loading to be achieved as specified below in Ambient Clearance
Parameters for Dynamometer Tests.

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Cooling Test Procedure

Prior to commencing cooling tests it is necessary to ensure that the maximum no-load engine speed is at the
specified setting. Correct governor control and maximum no-load speed is essential for machines
incorporating torque converter transmissions, especially where the torque converter speed ratio range is
matched to the engine governor curve.
Note:
Torque converter speed ratio

Output speed
Input speed

All cooling tests with torque converter transmissions should be carried out with the engine under full throttle
conditions, the dynamometer loading being adjusted to enable cooling performance to be determined along
the torque converter speed ratio curve down to the ratios specified below.
For machines fitted with hydraulic or mechanical drive transmissions the ambient clearance parameters should
be determined at the percentage loads at rated speed specified below.
Note: Where machines are fitted with hydraulic or transmission coolers, a field test should be completed prior
to dynamometer testing in order to determine the oil temperature rise over ambient which must be simulated
during the cooling tests.
Ambient Clearance Parameters for Dynamometer Tests
For machines fitted with torque converter transmissions the ambient clearance temperature must be based on
results obtained over the torque converter speed ratio curve down to a speed ratio appropriate to the machine
type, and as agreed with the O.E.M.
For machines with hydraulic and mechanical drive transmissions, the ambient clearance temperature should
be based on the following load factors:
Excavators

-80% load

Wheel loaders, industrial tractors, tractor/digger/loaders, etc.

-85% load

Crawler loaders/dozers

-100% load

at rated speed

Field Tests
A convenient method of determining the highest load condition on the engine is to incorporate an exhaust
temperature probe, and subject the machine to a variety of duty cycles to determine the highest load that can
be maintained to achieve stabilised temperatures. When conducting these trials it is necessary to record the
temperature at full load rated speed as a datum.
As a check on consistency a minimum of two cooling tests should be carried out at full throttle conditions, using
the selected cycle and the ambient clearance parameters based on the highest stabilised coolant, lubricating
oil, and hydraulic and transmission oil temperatures recorded during the test.
Excavation for Crawler Loader Field Cooling Test
(Contour Represents Completed Excavation)
DEPTH EQUAL TO OVERALL MACHINE HEIGHT

GROUND LEVEL

30 m (100 ft) APPROXIMATELY

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For guidance the following cycles have been found most effective:
Tracked Machines
Crawler loaders: The most practical and severe test cycle is to operate the machine by digging an underground ramp as illustrated. This allows the machine to operate for limited periods in still air, and has proved
more repeatable than surface testing.
Tracked Excavators: It is evident that the most effective test is to excavate a trench. It is however necessary
to select a site with rock or heavy clay subsoil in order to submit the machine to maximum 'break-out' loadings
and to restrict slewing time to a minimum.
Wheeled Machines
! Wheeled Loaders
! Wheeled Excavators
! Backhoe Loaders
! Telescopic Handles
! Mobile Cranes
! Skid Steer Loaders
Machines such as the above are designed to carry out a wide range of duties and it is normally necessary to
carry out a range of tests to determine the most severe cooling condition. Tests may involve, excavating, dig
and dump', truck loading. The detailed procedures for these must be agreed with the O.E.M. before testing
takes place, and if necessary advice should be sought from Applications Engineering, Peterborough. The
following points should also be noted:
! Any powered accessory normally available should be assessed.
! Air conditioning systems if fitted or available, should be in operation at minimum temperature setting during
all cooling tests. In low ambient temperatures where operation is not possible due allowance must be made.
In cases where the machine is suitable for use on public roads, either for driving to its workplace, or for towing
a trailer, an appropriate cooling test must be included, at the maximum safe speed. This must include towing
a suitably laden trailer if the machine is offered with towing equipment for road use (but not if only a recovery
towing hitch is available).
A suitable hill climb must be included in the 'roading' test. This should be of a grade such that the engine is
brought down to rated speed or below with full throttle setting applied, and of a length sufficient to enable
temperature increases to be achieved, when starting from the maximum speed level road condition. A duration
of at least 5 minutes is required for this. If no suitable hill is available then a suitable machine should be towed
to provide a simulation, if necessary using the brakes or engine braking of this machine to provide adequate
load.
Further guidance in respect of other application types can be obtained on request from Perkins Application
Engineering Department.
Radiator Airflow
Airflow through the radiator should be recorded to ensure uniform distribution, and also that re-circulation does
not occur throughout the engine speed range.
In order to avoid damage to radiator cores on earth moving equipment, it should be ensured that the average
air velocity through the core does not exceed 610 metres/min (2000 ft/min).

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Cooling Test - Industrial Lifting Equipment
General
This covers the following range of applications:
! Fork lift trucks
! Side loaders
! Straddle carriers

With these applications several variants in capacity are normally offered, resulting in major alterations to the
basic machine which can cause drastic effects on the efficiency of the coolant system. The same applies also
to the fitment of optional transmissions, especially where provision is to be made to cool the transmission oil.
The standard cooling test for the above range of applications is by operating the machine on a duty cycle in
which the maximum acceleration is achieved with the shortest distance, attaining maximum engine speed
and retardation.
Coolant clearance tests should be carried out with a machine of the range representative of the most
demanding in respect of the coolant system. It is also essential to ensure that the operator is proficient and
fully conversant with the operation of the machine, and be fully capable of operating the machine to its
maximum capacity, thereby ensuring that the test cycle is representative of the most demanding conditions.
In order to load the machine adequately, but also bearing in mind safety in testing, it is recommended that the
machine be loaded to 75% of its rated capacity and that the test load is properly secured. Experience confirms
that the speed of operation is more critical than the actual load carried and, due to accidents experienced in
combining speed of operation with full load, the 75% load factor is recommended.
Test Track
Due to the variation in the design of these machines and capacities it is not possible to stipulate the actual
length of the test track, the criteria being to meet the duty cycle referred to above. For general guidance
however, the following table gives an indication of typical track length requirements for simulation of typical
operation of various capacities of machine.
Machine type and rated capacity
(Kilograms)

Typical test track

length (metres)

Fork lift trucks:

1000-2500

15

2500-4500

25

5500-7000

40

7000-30000

50

Rough terrain trucks:

2000-3500

35

Side loaders and straddle carriers:

1400-2000

30

2000-2500

60

2500-5000

80

5000 upwards

95

Test Procedure
The application must be prepared for tests and instrumented as detailed in paragraphs Instrumentation, and
Recording Points.
This induction and exhaust back pressure must be checked and recorded with the engine developing its
maximum power at the rated speed.

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Forklift Trucks
The machine should be loaded to 75% of its rated capacity, and the length of test track defined and marked.
The machine with the forks in the lowered position is driven at full engine throttle opening in a forward direction
to the end of the test track where a three point turn is executed to face the machine in the opposite direction.
The load is then lifted to 75% of full lift at the maximum lifting speed and then lowered, (75% lift is stipulated
from a safety aspect). The machine is then driven under full throttle opening back to the starting point where
another three-point turning is carried out following by a lift and lower cycle. This cycle is repeated until
stabilized water and engine oil temperatures are obtained and maintained for at least 15 minutes.
When the application is fitted with a Torque Converter Transmission the transmission oil temperature must
also stabilize. If the converter can be used as an additional braking power this must be used in addition to the
standard braking system in bringing the machine to a stop at each end of the test track, thus indicating
maximum heat rejection from the transmission.
Side loaders and straddle carriers
The test procedure is basically the same as for fork lift trucks, i.e. the load is lifted and lowered at each end of
the test track, but the direction of travel is simply reversed without executing a three-point turn.

Charge Cooler Appraisal

General
On air to air charge cooled engines the cooling of the charge directly affects the combustion process. The
reduction in intake temperature gives reduced in-cylinder temperatures throughout the combustion cycle. This
results in a reduction in the formation of oxides of nitrogen and thus effective charge cooling is an essential
part of the emission control system. In addition the combustion efficiency is improved which directly benefits
power and specific fuel consumption. The reduced temperature enhances the durability of the engine by
lowering the temperature of all the in-cylinder components and the exhaust gas temperature.
Therefore it is essential that the defined level of charge cooling is achieved in each application, to ensure that
the installed engine complies with the conditions of emissions certification, as well as ensuring that durability
and performance objectives are met. Charge temperature increases with both engine speed and load the
maximum being at the maximum power condition, and therefore it is at this condition that the assessment
should be carried out.

Charge Cooler System Evaluation

The assessment of charge cooler performance is similar to that of the cooling system, but with one important
exception.
In evaluating a cooling system for a self propelled machine, other than in cases where a PTO dynamometer is
used (as Ag Tractors), the test is carried out using the most severe working cycle normally encountered. This
is satisfactory for coolant, as the temperature response time is relatively slow due to the thermal inertia of both
the coolant and the engine structure. This evens out the temperature variations during the cycle and gives a
stabilised "average" temperature. However the air charge cooling system has a much lower inertia and will
respond much more rapidly to variations in engine operating condition during the working cycle. The target to
be met is at maximum power and RPM, a condition often met for only brief periods during a test depending on
the facilities available. Almost any machine will, at some time, encounter this condition for a period long enough
to reach a stabilised charge temperature, therefore the appraisal test must ensure that the evaluation is carried
out to simulate this.
There are a limited number of machines in which the power absorption is limited to a value below the engine
maximum, examples being air compressors, and certain equipment where the engine drives a hydraulic pump
set to limit the power absorption. In these cases the charge cooler should be evaluated at the maximum
possible power, and the engine power and speed recorded. The charge temperature can be compared with
that encountered during certification at relevant speeds and loads and not the value applicable at maximum
engine power. Note that whilst this is satisfactory for the requirements of engine durability, the acceptability of
this in a legal context is not clear, and the customer must be made aware of this and of his responsibility to
ensure the legality of his machine.
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Instrumentation

The evaluation involves the measurement of pressure and temperature changes across the total charge cooler
system including connecting pipework, and the relationship of these temperatures to the ambient air
temperature.
Pressure measurement is to be made as close as practicable to the turbocharger outlet and the inlet manifold
inlet. It is recommended that a differential gauge or transducer be used to minimise errors in calculating the
pressure loss across the system. Engine data sheets specify the maximum permitted value.
Temperature measurements are made as below.
T1 Ambient temperature outside the engine compartment.
T2 Temperature of cooling air into charge cooler.
T3 Temperature of combustion air into turbocharger.
T4 Temperature of combustion air from turbocharger compressor.
T5 Temperature of air into intake manifold.
The maximum permitted inlet manifold temperature is specified on engine data sheets. This applies in an
ambient temp. of 25deg.C, at which certification tests are carried out. Where test work is carried out in other
ambient temperatures the manifold temperature must be corrected accordingly. The following is proposed as
a means of achieving this.
Data correction
Use the test data to determine charge cooler effectiveness under the actual test conditions. Calculate cooler
effectiveness, e.g. e = (T4 - T5) / (T4 - T2)
Correct T4

T4c = T4 spec + (T3-T1)

Correct T2

T2c = 25 + (T2-T1)

T4spec = T4 from engine data sheet in 25 deg.C ambient.

Corrected manifold inlet temp., T5c = T4c - e (T4c - T2c). This value is then used for the assessment.

Test Procedure
As the response of an air/air charge cooler system is relatively rapid when compared with that of a liquid
cooling system, it is only necessary to hold the maximum power condition for a short time in order to reach the
maximum charge temperature. Test work has shown that a period of less than 2 minutes is normally required,
provided that the cooling air entering the charge cooler is not subject to any external influences such as heat
generated by the engine cooling system or for example by a transmission cooling system.
Where dynamometer facilities are available, either directly coupled to the engine/transmission, or towed, these
should be used for the evaluation. Where these are not available field evaluation must be used. In such cases
a suitable means of loading the engine must be devised. Suitable procedures which have been used are noted
below.
Drive machine at its maximum speed using full throttle setting and reduce the engine speed to rating by
applying the service brake. The addition of a maximum weight trailer increases the loading on the engine and
reduces the need for braking assistance.
Alternatively combinations of hydraulic loading in combination with vehicle movement can prove suitable.
A data logger should be used to record the results of such tests, this will provide a record for demonstration to
any interested legislative authorities if necessary.
Safety
The procedures suggested for testing and any similar tests devised should only be carried out on a closed test
site. Tests of such a nature are not considered compatible with safety on public roads as the concentration
required from the machine operator is of a level which could detract from his ability to maintain normal road
safety standards.

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