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Development Cell 9

Written by Super User. Posted in Essex Engine Plant

  • cell 9 controls

     ADACS software developed by Interautomation
        Dell Precision T5500 PC
        Stealth LPC-450 RT PC
        HP Workstation (UNIX-based)
        VXI bus standard
        ETAS-INCA/ATI VISION data acquisition and calibration software and hardware


     

  • cell 9 dyno

    MEIDEN FREC TYPE-i G600 AC Dynamometer

        Maximum Absorbing Power: 600 kW (805 HP)
        Maximum Rated Torque: 1150 N-m (848 ft-lbs)
        Maximum Speed: 10000 RPM

  • cell 9 engine

    FUEL CAPABILITIES:
    Gasoline
    93 Octane
    Low Sulfur Diesel
    Biodiesel

    CALIBRATION TOOLS:
    ETAS-INCA
    ATI VISION

  • ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

        Combustion air system
        Temperature control: 50 to 200°F
        Humidity control: 40 g/lb to 400 g/lb as limited by 95% humidity
        Fully integrated RCON/VDAS
        Engine combustion system

 

(Launched in 2010)

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Development Cell 8

Written by Super User. Posted in Essex Engine Plant

  • cell 8 controls

     ADACS software developed by Interautomation
        Dell Precision T5500 PC
        Stealth LPC-450 RT PC
        HP Workstation (UNIX-based)
        VXI bus standard
        ETAS-INCA/ATI VISION data acquisition and calibration software and hardware


     

  • cell 8 dyno

    MEIDEN FREC TYPE-i G600 AC Dynamometer

        Maximum Absorbing Power: 600 kW (805 HP)
        Maximum Rated Torque: 1150 N-m (848 ft-lbs)
        Maximum Speed: 10000 RPM

  • cell 8 engine

    FUEL CAPABILITIES:
    Gasoline
    93 Octane
    Low Sulfur Diesel
    Biodiesel

    CALIBRATION TOOLS:
    ETAS-INCA
    ATI VISION

  • cell 8 balanceBalance Engineering CBI-2000 computerized balancing instrument


    Horiba Motor Exhaust Gas Analyzer MEXA-7500 DEGR

        World-Standard For Exhaust Emissions Testing
        Simultaneous 2-line Direct Sampling (w/single EGR measurement via intake manifold)
        Component Units: CO and CO2; NOx or NO; THC & O2

    AVL 415S Variable Sampling Smoke Meter

        Smoke Value: 0-10 FSN
        Soot Concentration: 0-32,000 mg/m3
        Pollution Level: 0-100%
        Resolution: 0.001 FSN | 0.001 mg/m3 | 0.01%
        Repeatabiltiy: s =+/- (0.005 FSN + 3% of Measured Value)
  • ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

        Combustion air system
        Temperature control: 50 to 200°F
        Humidity control: 40 g/lb to 400 g/lb as limited by 95% humidity
        Fully integrated RCON/VDAS
        Engine combustion system

 

(Launched in 2010)

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Development Cell 6

Written by Super User. Posted in Essex Engine Plant

  • cell 6 controls

     ADACS software developed by Interautomation
        Dell Precision T5500 PC
        Stealth LPC-450 RT PC
        HP Workstation (UNIX-based)
        VXI bus standard
        ETAS-INCA/ATI VISION data acquisition and calibration software and hardware


     

  • cell 6 dyno

    MEIDEN FC-9S AC Dynamometer

        Maximum Absorbing Power: 298 kW (400 HP)
        Maximum Rated Torque: 1627 N-m (1200 ft-lbs)
        Maximum Speed: 8000 RPM

  • cell 6 engine

    FUEL CAPABILITIES:
    Gasoline
    93 Octane
    Low Sulfur Diesel
    Biodiesel

    CALIBRATION TOOLS:
    ETAS-INCA
    ATI VISION

  • cell 6 ftirCalifornia Analytical Instruments (CAI) Emissions Analyzer Bench

        Model 600 HFID:
            Heated Flame Ionization Detector
            8 Measurement Ranges (ppm): 10, 30, 100, 300, 1000, 3000, 10000, 30000
            Resolution: 0.01 ppm Carbon (Lowest Range)
            Repeatability: Better Than +/- 0.5% of Full Scale
        Model 603 NDIR:
            Non-Dispersive Infrared
            Capable of CO/CO2/CH4/C3H8/SO2 Analysis
            Range Ratio: 50:1 (Highest Range: Lowest Range)
            Repeatability: Better Than 1.0% of Full Scale
        Model 605 HCLD:
            Heated Chemiluminescent NOx/NOx + NH3 Detector
            Chemiluminescence Photodiode (Thermally Stabilized With Peltier Cooler)
            NO/NOx/NH3 Ranges: 0-1 to 100ppm NO/NOx/NH3
            Resolution: 10ppb NO/NOx/NH3
            Repeatability: Better Than 0.5% of Full Scale
        Antaris IGS Fourier Transform Infrared Gas Analyzer
            Capable of simultaneously analyzing multiple gas species, offering high performance in calibration and stability, and high-speed data acquisition
        AVL 415S Variable Sampling Smoke Meter
            Smoke Value: 0-10 FSN
            Soot Concentration: 0-32,000 mg/m3
            Pollution Level: 0-100%
            Resolution: 0.001 FSN | 0.001 mg/m3 | 0.01%
            Repeatabiltiy: s =+/- (0.005 FSN + 3% of measured value)


    Horiba Motor Exhaust Gas Analyzer MEXA-7500 DEGR

        World-Standard For Exhaust Emissions Testing
        Simultaneous 2-line Direct Sampling (w/single EGR measurement via intake manifold)
        Component Units: CO and CO2; NOx or NO; THC & O2

    AVL 415S Variable Sampling Smoke Meter

        Smoke Value: 0-10 FSN
        Soot Concentration: 0-32,000 mg/m3
        Pollution Level: 0-100%
        Resolution: 0.001 FSN | 0.001 mg/m3 | 0.01%
        Repeatabiltiy: s =+/- (0.005 FSN + 3% of Measured Value)
  • SPECIAL FEATURES:

        Vehicle road load simulation
        Driver simulation
        Driveline elasticity and damping simulation


    ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

        Combustion air system
        Temperature control: 50 to 200°F
        Humidity control: 40 g/lb to 400 g/lb as limited by 95% humidity
        Fully integrated RCON/VDAS
        Engine combustion system

 

(Launched in 1995; Updated in 2009)

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NVH Cell 7

Written by Super User. Posted in Essex Engine Plant

  • cell 7 controls

     ADACS software developed by Interautomation
        Dell Precision T5500 PC
        Stealth LPC-450 RT PC
        HP Workstation (UNIX-based)
        VXI bus standard
        ETAS-INCA/ATI VISION data acquisition and calibration software and hardware


     

  • cell 7 dyno

    MEIDEN FREC-DNR AC Dynamometer

        Maximum Absorbing Power: 370 kW (496 HP)
        Maximum Rated Torque: 1420 N-m (1047 ft-lbs)
        Maximum Speed: 8000 RPM

  • cell 7 engine

    FUEL CAPABILITIES:
    Gasoline
    93 Octane
    Low Sulfur Diesel
    Biodiesel

    CALIBRATION TOOLS:
    ETAS-INCA
    ATI VISION

  • cell 7 nvh    Hewlett Packard Workstation and Front-End
        EEP 24-channel data acquisition system
        LMS 32-channel data acquisition system
        SMS, EEP and Bruel & Kjaer software
        Sound power and intensity measurements
        Structural borne noise and vibration measurements
        Running mode analysis
        Encoder-based (position-based) engine signal monitoring and diagnostics
        Modal analysis

    Horiba Motor Exhaust Gas Analyzer MEXA-7500 DEGR

        World-Standard For Exhaust Emissions Testing
        Simultaneous 2-line Direct Sampling (w/single EGR measurement via intake manifold)
        Component Units: CO and CO2; NOx or NO; THC & O2

    AVL 415S Variable Sampling Smoke Meter

        Smoke Value: 0-10 FSN
        Soot Concentration: 0-32,000 mg/m3
        Pollution Level: 0-100%
        Resolution: 0.001 FSN | 0.001 mg/m3 | 0.01%
        Repeatabiltiy: s =+/- (0.005 FSN + 3% of Measured Value)
  •     Low noise cooling air conditioning system
        Ambient noise < 50 dBA
        Combustion air system
        Temperature control: 50 to 200°F
        Integrated RCON/VDAS
        Humidity control: 40 g/lb to 400 g/lb as limited by 95% humidity
        Engine combustion system

 

(Launched in 2002; Updated in 2009)

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Development Cell 5

Written by Super User. Posted in Essex Engine Plant

  • cell 5 controls

     ADACS software developed by Interautomation
        Dell Precision T5500 PC
        Stealth LPC-450 RT PC
        HP Workstation (UNIX-based)
        VXI bus standard
        ETAS-INCA/ATI VISION data acquisition and calibration software and hardware


     

  • cell 5 dyno

    MEIDEN FC-9S AC Dynamometer

        Maximum Absorbing Power: 298 kW (400 HP)
        Maximum Rated Torque: 1627 N-m (1200 ft-lbs)
        Maximum Speed: 8000 RPM

  • cell 5 engine

    FUEL CAPABILITIES:
    Gasoline
    93 Octane
    Low Sulfur Diesel
    Biodiesel

    CALIBRATION TOOLS:
    ETAS-INCA
    ATI VISION

  • cell 5 cai        California Analytical Instruments (CAI) Emissions Analyzer Bench

            Model 600 HFID:
                Heated Flame Ionization Detector
                8 Measurement Ranges (ppm): 10, 30, 100, 300, 1000, 3000, 10000, 30000
                Resolution: 0.01 ppm Carbon (Lowest Range)
                Repeatability: Better Than +/- 0.5% of Full Scale
            Model 603 NDIR:
                Non-Dispersive Infrared
                Capable of CO/CO2/CH4/C3H8/SO2 Analysis
                Range Ratio: 50:1 (Highest Range: Lowest Range)
                Repeatability: Better Than 1.0% of Full Scale
            Model 605 HCLD:
                Heated Chemiluminescent NOx/NOx + NH3 Detector
                Chemiluminescence Photodiode (Thermally Stabilized With Peltier Cooler)
                NO/NOx/NH3 Ranges: 0-1 to 100ppm NO/NOx/NH3
                Resolution: 10ppb NO/NOx/NH3
                Repeatability: Better Than 0.5% of Full Scale
            AVL 415S Variable Sampling Smoke Meter
                Smoke Value: 0-10 FSN
                Soot Concentration: 0-32,000 mg/m3
                Pollution Level: 0-100%
                Resolution: 0.001 FSN | 0.001 mg/m3 | 0.01%
                Repeatabiltiy: s =+/- (0.005 FSN + 3% of measured value)


    Horiba Motor Exhaust Gas Analyzer MEXA-7500 DEGR

        World-Standard For Exhaust Emissions Testing
        Simultaneous 2-line Direct Sampling (w/single EGR measurement via intake manifold)
        Component Units: CO and CO2; NOx or NO; THC & O2

    AVL 415S Variable Sampling Smoke Meter

        Smoke Value: 0-10 FSN
        Soot Concentration: 0-32,000 mg/m3
        Pollution Level: 0-100%
        Resolution: 0.001 FSN | 0.001 mg/m3 | 0.01%
        Repeatabiltiy: s =+/- (0.005 FSN + 3% of Measured Value)
  •  

    ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTATION:

        EEP 24-channel data acquisition system
        DADiSP, LabVIEW, ASYST software
        Encoder-based (position-based) engine signal monitoring and diagnostics
        Specialty software written and developed in-house

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

        Combustion air system
        Temperature control: 50 to 200°F
        Humidity control: 40 g/lb to 400 g/lb as limited by 95% humidity
        Fully integrated RCON/VDAS
        Engine combustion system

 

(Launched in 1995; Updated in 2009)