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Intake and exhaust circuit

2.12.1 Turbocharger
The turbocharger is controlled by means of exhaust gas that activates the turbine.

 

  Important

Tab 2.31
POS. DESCRIPTION
1 Air intake hose
2 Air compression volute
3 Turbo charger central body
4 Turbine housing with Waste Gate valve
5 Gas exhaust flange
6 Waste Gate control valve hose
7 Waste Gate valve control actuator
8 Waste Gate control valve linkage
9 Engine crankcase breather
10 Air compressed flow hose to intercooler
11 Oil drain pipe
12 Turbo charger lubrication pipe

Fig 2.27

2.12.2 ATS device

 

2.12.2.1 DOC


The DOC is a device to filter exhaust gas by means of its oxidation.
Internally, it is composed of hundreds of small ducts that enable the passage of exhaust gas.
It contains precious metals (platinum, palladium, iridium).

NOTE: The image is indicative only. The installation of the catalyst must be approved by KOHLER, for each application.
In order to prevent breakage on the connection flange, the catalyst is normally connected via a hose.

 

  Important
  • In order to prevent breakage on the connection flange, the catalyst must be connected via a flexible exhaust tube.

Tab 2.32a
POS. DESCRIPTION
4 Turbocharger
5 Gas exhaust flange
13 DOC
14 Flexible exhaust tube

Fig 2.28

2.12.2.2 Intake and exhaust circuit diagram with DOC

 

  Air in intake   Gas in recycle   Gas in exhaust


Fig 2.29


Fig 2.30
 Important
  • The diagrams in Fig. 2.29 and Fig. 2.30 do not have an air filter, which must always be present and connected by means of an intake hose to the turbocharger.
  • The air temperature inside the intake manifold must never exceed that of the environment by 10°C.


Filtered air is sucked by the turbocharger, which compresses and sends it to the intercooler (as a consequence of compression, the air increases the temperature - the Intercooler cools it - this process enables better performance during combustion inside the cylinders). From the Intercooler, it is sent to the
intake manifold and, via ducts in the cylinder head, enters the cylinders. Compressed air inside the cylinders and mixed with the fuel transforms into Gas after combustion. The gas is expelled from the cylinders and sent to the exhaust manifold. The exhaust manifold sends the Gases to 2 ducts:

 

  • 1st duct: to the turbocharger body (the expelled Gases activate the turbine), the Gases then proceed towards the catalyst, which break down the pollutants contained in them before being definitely expelled.
  • 2nd duct: to the EGR circuit, which takes care of recovering a part of the Gases that return to intake
    (this process burns less oxygen when power is not requested, thus breaking down pollutants further).
The EGR circuit is managed by ECU, which controls the EGR valve that provides for the recovery of Gases when the engine does not require power.
The EGR circuit is furnished with a heat exchanger (EGR Cooler), which cools the recovered Gases (this process enables better performance during combustion inside the cylinders).
Tab 2.32b
POS. DESCRIPTION
1 Air in intake from air filter
2 Air in compression
3 Air in intercooler flow
4 Air cooling
5 Air in intake manifold flow
6 Air in head intake
7 Air in cylinder intake
8 Gas in cylinder outlet
9 Gas in head outlet
10 Gas in outlet towards DOC
11 Gas in oxidation
12 Gas in recycle towards EGR valve
13 Gas in EGR valve outlet
14 Gas cooling (in EGR Cooler)
15 Exhaust gas recirculation into intake manifold
A Intake manifold
B Exhaust manifold
C Upper crankcase
D Lower crankcase
E Oil sump
F Catalyst
G Radiator/intercooler
2.12.2.3 DOC+DPF

The DOC+DPF system reduces emissions because the DPF eliminates the particulate generated by Diesel fuel combustion. The system triggers automatic DPF regeneration cycles depending on the degree of clogging.

The smell of the gases out of the exhaust line is different than the traditional one of gases from Diesel engines. Moreover, during regeneration stages, the exhaust gases could temporarily be white.

 

NOTE: During regeneration, engine idling will increase.

 

Fig 2.30a

Tab 2.32c

POS. DESCRIPTION
1 turbocharger
2 exhaust pipe from turbine
3 DOC
4 DPF
5 ETB
6 EGTS (Black)
7 EGTS (Yellow)
8 Delta-P (Delta Pressure)

2.12.2.4 DPF regeneration strategy

 

You can intervene on the machine control panel for the DPF regeneration operations "only if requested by means of specific warning lights or messages on the control panel". 

 

Tab. 2.32d describes the level of particulate accumulation, the relationship with the warning lights that will light up on the panel, the performance limitations of the engine and the operator’s options intervention. 

 

Forced regeneration must be executed in accordance with the machine instructions.

 

Tab 2.32d

SOOT LEVEL WARNING LAMPS *1 ENGINE DE-RATE OPERATOR POSSIBLE ACTIONS OPERATING CONDITIONS
Level 0


   
  • No condition
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Fixed

Forced Regeneration is Necessary
  • Coolant temperature at 60 °C
  • Do not switch the engine off 
  • Stationary vehicle 
  • No load applied to the engine *2
Level 4

Flashing

Engine de-rate Forced Regeneration is Necessary
  • Coolant temperature at 60 °C
  • Do not switch the engine off 
  • Stationary vehicle 
  • No load applied to the engine *2
Level 5

Flashing

Strong Engine de-rate

Contact an authorized KOHLER workshop.

Service Regeneration Required

REGENERATION via KOHLER software

 

*1: The warning lights be different – consult the machine manual.

*2: Unless stated otherwise in the machine manual.

 

  Warning

 

  • Forced regenerations must only be executed if required by the ECU when the "HIGH SOOT" warning light goes on (due to a Level 3 - 5 particulate accumulation).
  • Do NOT execute the forced regenerations if not required by the ECU (due to a Level 0 - 2 particulate accumulation).
  • The minimum engine speed increases during the forced regeneration phases.
  • Repeated forced regenerations cause significant engine oil contamination by the fuel.
  • The oil level check must be executed after every forced regeneration.
  • If the regeneration inhibition function is misused, the particulate accumulation level will increase within a short time.
  • The engine oil filter and oil must be changed after a Service Regeneration is completed via KOHLER software
  • (Level 5 Particulate accumulation).
  • Fuel contamination allowed in the engine oil is 3% MAX.
  • Any engine load must be eliminated during forced regeneration so as to prevent damaging the ATS *2 system. 
  • Do not switch the engine off during level 3, 4 and 5 regeneration so as to prevent damaging the ATS system.
 2.12.2.5 Intake and exhaust circuit diagram with DOC+DPF

 

 

Tab 2.32e

POS. DESCRIPTION (pos. For DPF components only)
1 Air in intake from air filter
2 Air in compression
10 Gas in outlet towards DOC
11 Gas in oxidation
12 Gas in recycle towards EGR valve
16 DPF
F DOC
G Radiator/intercooler
H ATS

2.12.3 Air filter


NOTE: Component not necessarily supplied by KOHLER.

 

  Important
  • The air filter is a dry type of filter with a paper filtering element; elements H and L are replaceable (refer to Tab. 2.8 and Tab.2.9 for procedure frequency on components).
  • Filter suction must be positioned in a cool place.
  • Should a hose be used, the length must not exceed 400 mm and is to be as straight as possible.

 



Fig 2.31

Tab 2.33
POS. DESCRIPTION
H Air filter cartridge
L Air filter safety cartridge
M Filter cover
N Filter support
Q Dust exhaust valve
R Filter cover hook



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