Installation Guideline M060743_00E

Technical Publication
MTU Gasengines for

Stationary Applications
Series 4000
Installation Guidelines
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
General ....................................................................................................................................................3
1.1
1.2
Foreword ..................................................................................................................................................3
Safety references .....................................................................................................................................4
Transportation and Storage ..................................................................................................................5
2.1
2.2
2.3
Transportation ..........................................................................................................................................5
Storage.....................................................................................................................................................5
Electric welding on engine and alternator ................................................................................................6
Erection Conditions ...............................................................................................................................7
3.1
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
Engine rom requirements,........................................................................................................................7

Foundation and attenuation of structure-borne noise ..............................................................................7
Foundation specifications.........................................................................................................................7
Foundation load........................................................................................................................................7
Attenuation of structure-borne noise........................................................................................................7
Starting System and Auxiliary Supply .................................................................................................8
4.1
Electric starter ..........................................................................................................................................8
Fuel System ............................................................................................................................................9
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Description of Series 4000 L61 engine fuel system.................................................................................9

Series 4000 L61 engine fuel system schematic drawing.......................................................................10
Series 4000 L61 fuel supply system ......................................................................................................11
Installation of a gas system....................................................................................................................13
Lube oil System....................................................................................................................................14
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.4
6.5
Filtering...................................................................................................................................................14
Oil lines...................................................................................................................................................14
Oil pan/maintaining required oil quantity................................................................................................14
Oil level mesurement .............................................................................................................................14
Oil replenishment device........................................................................................................................14
Prelubrication .........................................................................................................................................16
Crankcase ventilation.............................................................................................................................16
Combustion Air System ......................................................................................................................17
7.1
7.1.1
7.2
Combustion air filters .............................................................................................................................17

Fitting combustion air filters ...................................................................................................................17
Engine room ventilation..........................................................................................................................18
Exhaust System....................................................................................................................................20
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.5.1
8.5.2
8.5.3
8.5.4
Exhaust pipe (after engine) ....................................................................................................................20

Gaskets for exhaust pipe .......................................................................................................................21
Expansion fittings (after engine outlet)...................................................................................................21
Exhaust turbochargers ...........................................................................................................................24
Installed exhaust components................................................................................................................24
Catalytic converter .................................................................................................................................24
Exhaust silencer .....................................................................................................................................25
Exhaust gas heat exchanger..................................................................................................................25
Exhaust chimney ....................................................................................................................................25
Engine cooling......................................................................................................................................26
9.1
9.1.1
9.1.2
9.2
General...................................................................................................................................................26
Heat utilization via plate-core heat exchanger .......................................................................................26
Heat dissipation via fan cooler ...............................................................................................................27
Coolant lines...........................................................................................................................................29
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9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.2.4
9.2.5
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.8.1
General...................................................................................................................................................29
Werkstoffempfehlung fr die Khlmittel-Rohrleitungen .........................................................................29
Flexible connections...............................................................................................................................29
Lines between engine and cooler or heat exchanger ............................................................................29
Vent lines................................................................................................................................................29
Diaphragm expansion tank ....................................................................................................................30
Safety valve............................................................................................................................................30
Low-coolant safety device......................................................................................................................30
Cooler erection above engine ................................................................................................................30
Coolant ...................................................................................................................................................31
Coolant preheating.................................................................................................................................31
Circulation ..............................................................................................................................................31
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Mounting ...............................................................................................................................................32
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
General...................................................................................................................................................32
Natural frequency...................................................................................................................................32
Isolation efficiency ..................................................................................................................................33
Engine and alternator mounting in conjunction with flangemounted alternator (one-mount or twomount version)........................................................................................................................................34
Choice or resilent mount elements for engine and alternator ................................................................35
Design of resilent mount elements.........................................................................................................35
Notes on installation for resilent mounts ................................................................................................36
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Alternators and Couplings ..................................................................................................................37
11.1
11.1.1
11.1.2
11.1.3
11.2
11.2.1
11.2.2
Alternator type ........................................................................................................................................37

Two.bearing alternator, flange-mounted to engine ................................................................................37
Alternator requirements..........................................................................................................................37
Engine/alternator assembly....................................................................................................................37
Poer transmission/couplings ..................................................................................................................37
Torsional vibration analysis....................................................................................................................37
Coupling (between engine and alternator).............................................................................................38
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Engine Management ............................................................................................................................39
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
General...................................................................................................................................................39
Engine-interface-switchgear cabinet (MIS) ............................................................................................39
Engine sensors ......................................................................................................................................39
SIAM 4000 and GW 4 CAN/CAN ...........................................................................................................39
13
Sound Data ...........................................................................................................................................40
13.1
13.2
13.3
Explanation of sound spectra.................................................................................................................40

Engine surface noise (averaged free-field spectrum .............................................................................40
Undamped exhaust gas noise ...............................................................................................................40
14
Startup/Engine operation ....................................................................................................................41
14.1
14.2
14.3
Installation check....................................................................................................................................41
Initial operation .......................................................................................................................................41
Operation................................................................................................................................................41
15
Appendices ...........................................................................................................................................42
15.1
15.2
15.3
Appendix A .............................................................................................................................................42
Appendix B .............................................................................................................................................43
Appendix C.............................................................................................................................................44
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General
1 General
1.1 Foreword
This Guideline is intended to help system and plant design engineers and assembly companies to plan and carry
out the installation of stationary MTU gas engines.
Note:
This Guideline is applicable to the Series 4000 L61 gas engine of the current MTU delivery program for stationary
applications.
The purpose of this Installation Guideline is to facilitate the correct and proper assembly of the plant.
The Installation Guideline does not however relieve the party responsible for the system of their personal responsibility for carrying out and checking all the necessary work in the correct and proper manner.
Legal disclaimer
Failure to comply with the instructions and notes set out this Guideline will invalidate your warranty and exclude
liability on the part of the manufacturer.
The applicable laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations cannot be discussed in greater detail here on account of
their great variety, but must be observed and complied with.
Compliance with and performance of the specified maintenance work have a crucial influence on safety of operation, reliability and long service life. It is therefore essential when planning and installing the plant to ensure ease of
access for operation, maintenance and repairs.
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1.2 Safety references

The general safety regulations, safety legislation and accident prevention regulations must be observed.
This documentation contains, where necessary, specially highlighted safety references. These safety references
must be observed without fail in the interests of avoiding personal injury and damage to property:
DANGER
A reference of this kinds alerts the operator/user to a danger:
Which may result in injury to persons
Which may result in damage to the plant or parts thereof
In addition to this Installation Guideline, the current relevant technical documentation listed below must be observed and complied with:
Engine installation drawings
Schematic drawings
Sound spectra
Technical engine data
Accessory drawings etc.
To order technical documentation, please contact us at the following address:

MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
Department SGS
D-88040 Friedrichshafen
Fax: ++49 7541 90-8135
E-mail: Beate.Mueller@mtu-online.com
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Transportation and Storage
2 Transportation and Storage

2.1 Transportation
Only lift the engine with suitable lifting/suspension equipment.
Lift the engine solely at the designated lifting eyes (see MTU engine installation drawing). The lifting eyes
are designed to accommodate the specified engine weight alone.
Suspend the engine in a straight line only or comply with the permitted inclination angles.
Observe the engine or plant center of gravity (MTU installation drawing).
If the engine is wrapped in special packaging with aluminum foil, lift the engine at the lifting eyes of the
bearing pedestal or transport the engine on a fork lift truck.
Lift the engine/alternator plant at the designated lifting eyes of the plant skid only.
Before transporting the engine or plant, always install the crankshaft transportation lock and the engine
mount locks (refer to the MTU instructions here).
2.2 Storage
Preserve the engine/plant according to instructions

(refer to the MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification here).
Store the engine/plant in a dry, frost-proof (>5C) room on the original wooden stand or other suitable
stands and cover with a tarpaulin.
If the engine/plant is wrapped in special packaging, do not damage the aluminum foil and regularly check
the moisture indicator (inspection regulation for MTU special packaging).
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2.3 Electric welding on engine and alternator

Important precautionary measures for welding work on machinery plants with MTU engines:
Welding on the engine or mounted assemblies is not permitted.
Never use the engine as a connection to ground.

(This prevents the electric ground from being directed through the engine and eliminates points of ignition
and scorching at mounts, which may result in mount scoring).
Never lay the welding cable over or in the vicinity of wiring harnesses of MTU plants.
(This could induce welding current in the wiring harnesses, which in turn could cause damage to the electrical system).
The ground connection of the welding apparatus must not be connected further than 60 cm from the welding location.
If welding has to be carried out on parts adjoining the engine (e.g. exhaust pipe), these parts must first be
removed from the engine.
It is not necessary to remove the plugs and connections from the engine and plant control systems for carrying out welding work if the master switch for the power supply is set from On to Off and the cables are
disconnected from the negative and positive terminals of the starter and control batteries.
Engine damage resulting from failure to observe the above-mentioned precautionary measures is not covered by
warranty.
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Erection Conditions
3 Erection Conditions
3.1 Engine rom requirements,
The engine room should be of sufficient size to ensure that the plant can be easily operated and maintained.
There should be a gap of at least 1 m all round the plant.
Starter batteries should be installed as closely as possible to the starter.
Lifting gear capable of lifting the heaviest individual component of the plant should always be on hand in
the room.
Sufficient openings/apertures for accommodating the components should be catered for.
3.2 Foundation and attenuation of structure-borne noise

3.2.1 Foundation specifications
Designing the foundation and/or the bearing ceiling (planning, quality, reinforcement etc.) is not included in the
services provided by MTU. We advise that this work be entrusted to an experienced architects and construction
company.
The foundation should always be manufactured from high-quality concrete (if necessary reinforced concrete) in a
single work operation without interruption. On completion the foundation surface should then be longitudinally and
transversally skimmed with a straightening plate to spirit level standard but not surface-corrected. The bonding
surfaces must be left free for possible spring elements.
3.2.2 Foundation load
All our engines have theoretically full mass balance.
According to our findings, which are based on measurements of the excursions at the engine, the dynamic force
transmitted from the base skid to the foundation, which results from unbalance, is approx. 1 - 2 % of the static load.
Max. permitted height difference of the individual supporting surfaces:
Dowel mounting:
Glued joint:
1 mm on 1 m foundation length
1 mm on 3 m foundation length
3.2.3 Attenuation of structure-borne noise

For attenuation of structure-borne noise, we recommend that the plant be mounted on resilient (elastic) plates.
The length and the number of plates are dependent on the permitted load of the mounting elements on the foundation.
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Starting System and Auxiliary Supply
4 Starting System and Auxiliary Supply

4.1 Electric starter
Electric starters are designed as standard as follows:
24 VDC
Two-pole insulated
Mounted on the engine ready for operation
Electric starter cables must be laid so that they are protected against mechanical damage. Pay attention to
bending radii here.
Note:
For information on special designs, please contact MTU.
MTU recommendation:
In order to keep the cross-section of the starter cable as small as possible, always install the battery close to the
starter.
Use separate starter and control batteries on account of possible large voltage fluctuations during the starting procedure. Otherwise the electronic engine control system may be affected.
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Fuel System
5 Fuel System
5.1 Description of Series 4000 L61 engine fuel system
The engine fuel system primarily consists of:
EGS microprocessor-controlled control unit
Tecjet electronic gas-metering valve
IC 900 ignition system
Venturi gas mixer
Air filter
Turbocharger
Mixture cooler
Throttle valve
The Series 4000 L61 is equipped with an EGS control unit (Engine Gas-metering System), which controls mixture
and engine speed and performs various monitoring functions. From the calorific value, gas volumetric flow and
stored efficiency, the EGS control unit calculates the theoretical power, compares the result with the actual power
and corrects the gas quantity for setting the desired air ratio by means of the Tecjet gas-metering valve.
The gas mixer operates according to the venturi principle: the gas is added to the combustion air at the narrowest
point of a venturi tube.
The mixture is compressed by the exhaust turbocharger and then cooled in the two-stage mixture cooler.
The first stage of mixture cooling as well as oil and cylinder cooling are integrated in the engine coolant circuit (HT
circuit). The second stage must be integrated in an external cooling circuit (LT circuit).
Engine power is regulated by a map-controlled mixture and speed control system by way of the Tecjet gasmetering valve and the throttle valves located after the mixture cooler.
A microprocessor-controlled high-voltage ignition system ensures mixture ignition that is individual to each cylinder.
The necessary ignition energy is automatically controlled as a function of the plug spark duration and the variable
ignition point individual to each cylinder.
All the components described above are integrated as standard on the engine.
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5.2 Series 4000 L61 engine fuel system schematic drawing
Fig 1: Schematic drawing of Series 4000 L61 engine fuel system

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Air filter
Venturi - gas mixer
Exhaust turbocharger
Mixture cooler, two-stage
Throttle valve
Gas engine
Alternator
EGS - control unit
Gas connection
Tecjet gas metering valve
IC 900 ignition system
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5.3 Series 4000 L61 fuel supply system

Every gas engine must be equipped with its own gas control system to ensure optimum engine operation. This
control system must ensure that what is required of the fuel gas as set out in the MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification A001061/.. is maintained regardless of the effect of possible influencing variables.
A typical fuel supply system is described below. However, fuel supply systems that differ from the one described
are possible while complying with the gas engine requirements.
Fig. 2: Example of a gas control system for Series 4000

Technical data:
Inlet pressure
:2
Outlet pressure
: 0,12
Throughflow qn
: 250
1
Ball cock
2 Pressure gauge
3 Gas filter
4 Min. pressure monitor
5 Gas-pressure control unit
6 Pipe fitting
7 Pressure gauge
8 Ball cock
bar
bar
Nm3/h
9
Nominal diameter
Inlet
: DN 50
Outlet
: DN 80
Leak of gas quantity monitor
10 Safety blow-off valve
11 Ball cock
12 Solenoid valve
13 ZIntermediate vent or
leak-checking instrument
A filter designed in accordance with the limit values set out in the MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications must
be fitted before the engine or within the gas control system.
A pressure gauge (2) and a gas pressure switch (4) for monitoring the minimum pressure must be fitted for checking the gas inlet pressure.
The outlet pressure must be regulated to a constant value by means of the gas pressure control unit (5) in the gas
control system regardless of the effect of influencing variables such as inlet pressure and/or quantity variations.
The safety shut-off valve (SAV) combined with the gas pressure control unit (5) automatically shuts off the gas flow
when the outlet pressure in the control system exceeds a specific response pressure.
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The safety blow-off valve (SBV) (10) blows off the gas to atmosphere as soon as the pressure in the control system
reaches the set response pressure. This prevents an unwanted triggering of the safety shut-off valve (SAV) in the
event of pressure surges caused by rapid closing of downstream shut-off elements.
The blow-off and vent lines must be routed to atmosphere.
An additional shut-off device with ball cock (11) is followed by two solenoid valves (12) as per DIN 3394, which
shut off the gas flow after the operating voltage is switched off.
In accordance with TRD 412 the solenoid valves (12) must be equipped with an intermediate vent (13) or a reliable
leak-checking instrument. The intermediate vent lines must be automatically held open as long as the solenoid
valves are closed.
Fig. 3: Schematic drawing of a gas control system

Fig 3 shows an example of a gas control system for Series 4000 L61.
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5.4 Installation of a gas system

Improperly laid fuel lines will leak.
Danger of explosion!
Danger
Work must be carried out by a spezilized company.
It is essential to observe the regulations as set out in DIN, DVGW, TRD, PED etc. when installing and maintaining
the gas system (line and components).
Refer among others to:
DIN 6280-14
DIN 6280-15
DIN 3380
DIN 3381
DVGW - G 490
DVGW - G 491
DVGW - G 495
DVGW - G 496
DVGW - G 600
TRD 412
Block-type thermal power stations with reciprocating internal combustion engines,

principles, requirements, components, design and maintenance
Block-type thermal power stations with reciprocating internal combustion engines,
testing
Gas pressure control units for inlet pressures up to 100 bar
Safety devices for gas supply systems
with operating pressures up to 100 bar
Gas pressure control systems for inlet pressures up to 4 bar and
Gas pressure control systems for inlet pressures over 4 to 100 bar
Gas system maintenance
Pipes in gas systems
Technical regulations for gas installations
Gas firing for steam boilers
Notes:
The gas system must be installed by a specialist company in accordance with legal requirements.
The corresponding connections on the engine must be taken from the engine installation drawing and the
RI flow diagram.
In the interests of ensuring stable control, the connecting lines between the gas pressure control unit in the
fuel feed line and the engine connection must be minimized
(max. 2m).
The engine connection must be connected free from strain to the plant-side gas control system or fuel line
by way of a resilient, fuel- and flame-resistant tube. The manufacturers installation guidelines must be observed.
The fuel lines must be laid so that they are free from strain, scuffs and kinks. The requirements laid down
in DVGW and TRD must be observed.
The requirements of blow-off and relief lines are defined in DVGW Guideline G496 as follows:
Blow-off, relief and breathing lines in walled-in systems must be directed to atmosphere. The outlet openings of these lines must be arranged in such a way that ignitable gas mixtures cannot reach accessible areas, adjoining rooms or the vicinity of ignition sources. They must be secured against clogging.
Blow-off and relief lines must not be combined with breathing lines in a manifold. If several blow-off, relief
or breathing lines are combined separately in manifolds, then the function of the connected devices must
not be impaired.
The connecting line must incorporate outside the installation room at a safe point a manually operated
shut-off device which can be quickly closed in the event of danger.
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Lube oil System
6 Lube oil System

Operation of gas engines is only permitted with lube oil grades approved in the MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification.
Only the designated connections on the engine for oil monitoring, draining and filling may be used.
Tampering with or modifications to the internal lube oil system are not permitted. If such action is absolutely necessary, they may only be performed by arrangement with MTU.
The gas engines have independent forced feed lubrication by means of gear-driven oil pumps.
6.1 Filtering
The oil filters installed as standard are designed for continuous duty and must be replaced at regular intervals in
accordance with the Maintenance Schedule in the MTU Operation Manual.
6.2 Oil lines

It is important to ensure that no contaminants get into the oil circuit. Newly laid oil lines must therefore be cleaned
and leak-tested prior to startup.
The engine must be connected by way of oil- and heat-resistant flexible hoses free from strain to the external oil
lines. The manufacturers installation guidelines must be observed.
Neither copper- nor zinc-coated steel pipes may be used for the oil lines as zinc and copper have a harmful effect
on the engine oil.
All the components and lines which are connected to the pressure side of the oil circuit must be designed for the
relevant working pressure.
6.3 Oil pan/maintaining required oil quantity

6.3.1 Oil level mesurement
The oil level can be checked by means of the standard dipstick mounted on the engine and where necessary
topped up.
Note:
Bear in mind when designing the oil level monitoring facility that the oil level drops during engine operation in comparison with engine shutdown on account of the oil circulating in the engine. If necessary, a plant monitoring facility
must take this into account.
6.3.2 Oil replenishment device
MTU recommendation:
We recommend that the plant be equipped for continuous duty with an automatic lube oil replenishment device.
This device ensures that the lube oil level in the engine oil pan is kept constant.
A fresh-oil tank complete with fresh-oil pump is recommended to supply the lube oil for consumption by the engines.
Both the fresh-oil and used-oil tanks should be of such dimensions as to limit filling and draining to 2-3 times a
year.
Fig. 6 shows an example of an oil system with fresh-oil and used-oil tanks, fresh-oil pump and safety devices. The
supply tanks are either of two-walled design with leakage monitoring or must be equipped with a drip tray. The
relevant DIN and TRbF standards must be observed.
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Refer among others to:

DIN 6616 Horizontal steel tanks
DIN 6625 Steel tanks assembled at the place of destination
TRbF 100/110/120/121/131/211/220/221/231
In the case of larger-sized tanks, we recommend a road tanker socket, which allows the tank to be filled from the
tanker by connecting the tanks overfill protector to the tanker pump.
Abb. 4: Oil level mesurement with separate mesurement tank

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Overfill protector ALARM

Min-Max contact oil replenishment
Min-contact ALARM
Non-rerturn valve
Fresh oil pump
Feed, soloniod valves
Oil pan drain pump
Return, check vale
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Overfill protector, fresh-oil tank

Max-contact fresh-oil tank
Min-contact Fresh-oil tank
Overfill protector, used-oil tank
Max-contact, used-oil tank
Vent/breather
Float content display, fresh-oil tank
Float content display, used-oil tank
Fresh-oil tank
LS 9600
Alarm signal:
LS 9601
Signal:
LS 9602
Alarm signal:
FRESH-OIL TANK EMPTY

FRESH-OIL TANK FULL
OVERFILL PROTECTOR FRESH-OIL TANK RESPONDED
Used-oil tank:
LS 9610
Signal:
LS 9611
Alarm signal:
USED OIL TANK FULL

OVERFILL PROTECTOR USED-OIL TANK RESPONDED
An example of the tasks and monitoring functions of the oil system is described in the following:
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Lube oil System
Operating state Engine running:

If the oil drops below the working oil level, the consumed lube oil quantity is topped up by actuation of the fresh-oil
pump on the fresh-oil tank and simultaneous activation of the solenoid valves.
Used-oil change
The pump for drawing off the used oil from the engine oil pan is activated/deactivated by means of a (keyoperated) switch. The pump is switched off after a freely parameterizable period of time.
Fresh-oil filling
The fresh-oil pump is switched on and the solenoid valves ahead of the engine are opened. The fresh-oil pump is
switched off and the solenoid valves are closed by means of the min/max contact (LS+/-) in the oil pan. The oil pan
is prevented from being overfilled by emergency deactivation by means of the max contact (LSA+) and by additional parameterizable runtime monitoring of the pump.
6.4 Prelubrication
Prelubrication of the Series 4000 gas engines is not necessary.
6.5 Crankcase ventilation

Our engines are provided as standard with sealed crankcase ventilation. Separate crankcase ventilation is therefore not necessary.
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7 Combustion Air System

The power of an engine is primarily dependent on the following factors:
Quantity of combustion air taken in
Air temperature
Air pressure (erection height)
Combustion air is taken in in the course of engine room ventilation. In the event of increased dust, the incoming air
openings of the engine room must be fitted with suitable prefilters (see Point 6.2).
7.1 Combustion air filters

7.1.1 Fitting combustion air filters
The MTU gas engines may only be operated with the factory-fitted dry-type single filters. These filters are secured
directly to the engine with clamps (see engine installation drawing). The removal height for filter replacement must
be taken into account here.
Combustion air can also be drawn in directly from atmosphere, but only after consultation with MTU and after its
written consent has been obtained. However, the following points must be observed here:
The intake side for combustion air must be designed in such a way that
no hot air is taken in
no exhaust gases get into the filters
problem-free filter replacement is possible (provide sufficient room for removal)
protection against water ingress is guaranteed
the max. permitted pressure loss ahead of the air filters as per the TECHNICAL data is observed
The filter design also influences the engine noise level. Our sound spectra are based on measurements with the
supplied dry-type single filters.
The intake air line between the filters and the engine must be absolutely leak-tight and must be as short as possible in design. Longer lines must be closely supported on the engine and connected to the engine by means of resilient connections.
The resilient connecting parts (sleeves, hoses) must be resistant to fuel, lube oil and temperatures of up to +120
C. Dimensional stability against vacuum pressure is also required.
No materials which are tainted with soot, cinder or other deposits and which may cause premature engine wear are
permitted to be used on the intake air side.
Filters must be arranged in such a way that no dust or objects can get into the intake area when they are replaced.
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7.2 Engine room ventilation

The installation room must be equipped with a ventilation system which
supplies the engine with combustion air
regulates the temperature to a constant value of approx. 25C
dissipates the radiant and convection heat of all the installed components
There are three different possible ventilation systems:

1. Overpressure ventilation (MTU recommendation)
The ambient air is drawn in from outside by fans and forced into the engine room. No fans are required on
the outgoing air side on account of the overpressure.
2. Vacuum pressure ventilation
The room air is drawn off by frequency-controlled fans from the engine room and forced outwards. The
vacuum pressure in the engine room causes fresh air to flow in from outside.
3. Equal pressure ventilation (MTU recommendation)
Ambient is forced into the engine room by fans and drawn off again on the outgoing air side by further fans.
The air pressure in the engine room is virtually identical to the ambient pressure thanks to the suitable configuration of the fans.
Fig. 5: Engine room ventilation

The building opening for incoming and outgoing air should preferably be equipped with protective weather grilles
including protective small-animal grilles an electrically actuated shutter flaps.
The incoming-air opening must be positioned in such a way as to preclude the possibility of foreign objects or noxious substances (exhaust gases, solvent fumes etc.) getting into the installation room.
Suitable silencers must be designed for the incoming- and outgoing-air system in accordance with the sound requirements. The influence of other possible sound sources must also be taken into consideration here (exhaust
chimney, table cooler, etc.)
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For safe and fault-free engine operation the combustion air temperature and thus the room temperature must be
regulated to a constant value of between 25-30C.
This can be done by means of frequency-controlled fans or recirculated-air flap control (hot outgoing air or room air
is added to the incoming air. It is important to ensure that a minimum quantity of air ( combustion air quantity)
continues to be supplied from outside in winter operation also.
The routing of air must be configured in such a way that the air can circulate uniformly in the engine room and no
heat nests can arise at the components giving off heat.
If the engine air filters are situated in areas where the air is already strongly heated, cold air must be fed directly to
the air filters via separate air ducts.
The combustion air quantity and radiant and convection heat of the engine can be taken from the Operation Manual.
The required air quantity for the installation room is calculated with the following formula:
V=
Combustion air quantity [kg / h] m N3

Q
+
c p T
3600 s / h
s
Q [kW] Quantity of heat to be dissipated, sum total of:
engine radiant and convection heat

alternator losses (difference between engine and alternator power)
radiant heat of auxiliary operation (approx. 1% of engine power)
radiant heat of plant components for heat utilization (exhaust gas heat exchanger, pumps, plate heat exchanger etc.), approx. 1% of the available heat
[kg/m3]
Air density, 1,293 kg/mN3 at 1,013 bar, 0C
cp [kJ/kg K]
Spec. heat of the air, 1,001 KJ/kg K at 1,013 bar, 0C
Temperature difference between drawn-in and blown-out air.
Required air quantity [mN/s]
Conversion from standard cubic meters to operation cubic meters at a temperature of XC is performed according
to the following equation:
m3
m3
V =V N
s
s
273K + X C
273K
Bear in mind when configuring the system that
the room temperature must not exceed approx. 40C or during engine starting drop below 15C (in operation = 25C)
at intake temperatures of >32 C the room air or intake air is cooled in order to avoid an overdimensioned
ventilation system
it will be necessary to prefilter the intake air in the event of dusty installation conditions
The following air speeds can form the basis for dimensioning the ventilation system:
Inlet and outlet i.e. at protective weather grille:
Ventilation duct:
Silencer:
approx. 2-4 m/s (take into account flow-generated noise)

approx. 10 m/s (take into account flow-generated noise)
approx. 6 m/s
The values given are only guide values. The entire layout and configuration of the ventilation system, especially the
silencers, must be carried out by a specialist company depending on the permitted sound pressure level.
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Exhaust System
8 Exhaust System
Exhaust gases are harmful to health.
Risk of smoke poisoning!
Danger
Ensure that the engine room is well ventilated.

Repair leaking exhaust pipework immediately.
Condensates from exhaust lines pollute groundwater.
Environmental hazard!
Danger
Provide suitable containers for use during work on exhaust lines.

Components are hot.
Risk of burning!
Danger
Waer protective clothes and gloves.
8.1 Exhaust pipe (after engine)

The exhaust pipe must be designed in such a way that the exhaust velocity does not exceed 20-25 m/s. Flowgenerated noise must also be taken into account here (for details, refer to VDI 3733).
The entire exhaust system including all the installed components such as silencer, catalytic converter and heat
exchanger must be designed to be corrosion- and pressure-resistant.
It is necessary to carry out a resistance calculation of the exhaust system from the turbocharger to atmosphere
while taking into account the sound requirements.
The maximum permitted exhaust backpressure after the turbocharger is 50 mbar. It is however desirable when
dimensioning the exhaust system to aim for a low value of approx. 40 mbar.
The nominal diameter of the exhaust pipe is determined by:
Exhaust gas quantity
Maximum permitted exhaust backpressure, configured to 40 mbar
Sound requirements (guidance value flow velocity w approx. 20 - 25 m/s)
Type of pipework (pipe lengths, elbow radius, installed components: silencer, catalytic converter, exhaust
gas heat exchanger, bypass valve etc.).
Additional requirements:
No moisture is allowed to get into the engine through the exhaust pipework. The exhaust outlet must be
designed accordingly.
Drain facilities must be provided in the exhaust pipe.
Condensate must be routed into a collecting tank and disposed of properly.
Protective small-animal grilles must be fitted at the outlet.
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Adhere to a flow-optimizing design.
Make sure in multi-engine plants that no exhaust gases can get into the exhaust system while the engine is
stopped. Danger of corrosion damage!
Provide a measurement fitting for measuring emissions after the catalytic converter or before the chimney
inlet.
Configure the insulation so that the surface temperature does not exceed 70C.
Also insulate the exhaust silencer as frequently a combination of reflection and absorption is used.
MTU recommendation:
Provide a separate exhaust pipe for each engine.
8.2 Gaskets for exhaust pipe

The exhaust pipe must be designed to be exhaust-gas-tight.
MTU recommendation:
For flanged joints use temperature-resistant, asbestos-free gaskets.
8.3 Expansion fittings (after engine outlet)

Thermal expansion of the exhaust pipe and operational movement of the resiliently mounted engine must be absorbed by expansion fittings arranged immediately after the engine. Further expansion fittings may have to be installed, depending on the length of the exhaust pipe.
The expansion fittings supplied as standard by MTU are multiwalled metal bellows (axial expansion fittings) and
are primarily designed for axial expansion absorption (in the longitudinal direction). However, they are also suitable
for low angular (bending) and lateral (shear) deformation. All forms of torsional strain are to be avoided.
Fig. 6: Possible deformation of expansion fittings

Notes on installation:
In accordance with MTU expansion fitting drawing.
It is necessary to provide a (building) locating point directly after the expansion fitting in order to prevent unacceptable forces caused by thermal expansion of the exhaust pipe from being transmitted via the expansion fitting to the
engine.
Further expansion fittings must be installed depending on the thermal expansion that occurs.
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The thermal expansion of exhaust pipes can be taken from the following diagram.
Fig. 7: Diagram for calculating thermal expansion of exhaust pipes as function of temperature
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The expansion fittings must be pretensioned during installation. The relevant installation dimensions are to be
taken from the engine installation drawing or the exhaust pipe expansion fitting drawing
(see also Fig. 9)
Fig. 8: Expansion fitting installation

Usually two length dimensions are given in the expansion fitting drawings:
Expansion fitting nominal dimension or overall length
This dimension relates to the expansion fitting in a neutral, untensioned state and is used for checking purposes.
Expansion fitting installation dimension or installation length
During installation the expansion fitting must be pretensioned to the expansion fitting installation dimension or installation length. The expansion fitting will then be predominantly load-free during operation. The pretensioning
dimensions must be checked after the exhaust pipe has been installed.
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Follow the instructions set out below in order to avoid commonly encountered installation errors:
Check the expansion fitting prior to installation for possible damage caused e.g. during transportation.
Neither the expansion capability nor the operational capability of expansion fittings may be compromised
during operation. This is particularly important with regard to insulating expansion fittings.
Do not damage the bellows do not allow any rough jolts or impacts do not throw.
Do not route chains or cables past the bellows or allow such parts to rest against the bellows.
Protect the bellows against welding splashes.
Do not allow electric currents to pass through the bellows (short circuit by welding electrode, grounding cable, etc.) as they could destroy the bellows.
Keep the bellows free of foreign bodies (dirt, insulating material, cement, etc.) on the inside and outside.
In the case of exhaust pipe expansion fittings with internal protective tubes, make sure that the internal
protective tube and the expansion bellows do not come into contact with each other during engine operation.
Check the inside of the expansion fitting prior to installation and then the outside after installation.
Remove tensioners, installation aids and transportation locks (if fitted) after installation.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in costly damage to the exhaust turbochargers!
8.4 Exhaust turbochargers

The exhaust turbochargers and the exhaust pipes routed along the engine must not be insulated.
8.5 Installed exhaust components

Follow the installation guidelines of the manufacturers when installing the exhaust components (silencer, heat exchanger, catalytic converter, bypass valve, chimney, etc.).
8.5.1 Catalytic converter
It may be necessary to use an oxidizing catalytic converter in order to comply with the relevant emissions requirements.
This can be either installed in a separate housing or integrated in the front section of the silencer or exhaust gas
heat exchanger in the exhaust pipe.
Notes on installation:
Provide lifting eyelets, particularly if the catalytic converter is to be installed in the front section of the silencer
or exhaust gas heat exchanger.
Use suitable inlet and outlet sections to provide a uniform exhaust gas flow as otherwise optimum pollutant
conversion cannot be guaranteed and the catalytic converter may be damaged by overloading.
Catalytic converters must not be installed after silencers as small wool or damping particles may contaminate
and permanently damage the honeycomb structure.
High temperatures are required by the catalytic converter to ensure optimum pollutant conversion, which is
why the catalytic converter must always be installed before the exhaust heat utilization section.
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The exhaust gas temperature rises on account of the exothermic reaction in the catalytic converter. Because
the surface temperature of the catalytic converter must not exceed approx. 650-700C, the temperature in and
directly after the catalytic converter must be monitored. In the interests of protecting the catalytic converter, the
engine must be shut down if the permitted value is exceeded.
8.5.2 Exhaust silencer
For the purpose of reducing engine exhaust gas noises to the permitted environmental limits, passive silencer systems which reduce the individual frequency values in accordance with the absorption and reflection principle are
usually used.
Depending on the permitted sound pressure level, it may be necessary to connect several silencers in succession.
It is important when configuring the layout to ensure that the permitted exhaust backpressure is not exceeded.
The silencers must be designed by a specialist company. The following details are required for this purpose:
Exhaust gas type (exhaust gases from natural-gas-powered 4-stroke spark-ignition engine)
Exhaust gas quantity
Exhaust gas temperature
Sound spectrum of engine (see TECHNICAL data)
Residual sound pressure level, either total sound pressure level or frequency-dependent
If necessary, geometric specifications (e.g. axial inlet and radial outlet)
Vertical or horizontal design
8.5.3 Exhaust gas heat exchanger
The exhaust heat can be utilized by a heat exchanger (fire-tube or water-tube boiler). A specialist company will
require the following details to design/configure such a heat exchanger:
Exhaust gas type (exhaust gases from natural-gas-powered 4-stroke spark-ignition engine)
Exhaust heat quantity incl. tolerance (see TECHNICAL data)
Exhaust gas temperature after engine (see TECHNICAL data)
Desired heating water temperatures
Heating water pressure
If necessary, geometric specifications (e.g. axial inlet and radial outlet)
Vertical or horizontal design
8.5.4 Exhaust chimney
The chimney is intended to ensure an unimpaired discharge of exhaust gases to atmosphere.

In accordance with the German Immission Protection Law, the environment (buildings, further chimneys, mountains, etc.) must be taken into consideration as well as emissions and exhaust gas temperature when determining
the minimum chimney height.
MTU recommendation:
Have the design drawn up by a specialist agency (TV, DEKRA etc.).
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Engine cooling
9 Engine cooling
9.1 General
The Series 4000 L61 engines are liquid-cooled and equipped as standard with exhaust turbochargers and separate mixture cooling.
The engine cooling system of the Series 4000 gas engines is described in the following (see also Fig. 10):
Two cooling circuits are required to cool the engine.
1. Engine coolant circuit
(high-temperature cooling circuit, abbreviated to HT circuit, temperature level >75C)
The engine coolant circuit has complete internal pipework so that even the lube oil heat and the first stage of the
mixture cooling heat are transferred via the coolant to an external sealed pressure relief system with an external
electric circulation pump via a plate-core heat exchanger or fan cooler.
2. Mixture coolant circuit
(low-temperature circuit, abbreviated to LT circuit, temperature level approx. 40C)
The main component of the mixture coolant circuit is the mixture cooler located on the engine. The mixture is
cooled by this water-pressurized cooler and the heat is transferred to an external sealed pressure relief system
with an external electric circulation pump.
Because of the low temperature level of approx. 40- 43C this heat cannot usually be utilized and is therefore dissipated via a fan cooler.
Cooling is usually effected with heating water (see 8.1.1 Heat utilization via plate-core heat exchanger) or air (see
8.1.2 Heat dissipation via fan cooler).
The design of both cooling circuits must take into account the following points:
Treated water complying with the MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification must be used as coolant.
It is recommended to provide a filling point and a drain point at the lowest point of the cooling system.
It is important to ensure that no residual quantities remain in the cooling system after the coolant has been
drained.
The cooling system must be designed as a sealed pressure relief system and equipped with a diaphragm
expansion tank and a safety pressure valve.
The temperatures and pressures listed in the Engine Operation Manual must be observed.
Note:
The use of zinc in water-carrying components is not permitted.
9.1.1 Heat utilization via plate-core heat exchanger
The transfer of engine heat to a heating water system must take into account the following points:
To keep the engine temperature constant, it is necessary in addition to controlling the heating water temperature to install a mechanically operating thermostat (expansion-element controller, not an electric controller) in the engine coolant inlet.
The control range of the thermostat is 66 - 74C.
The max. rate of temperature change in the heating water circuit must not exceed 10 K/min.
The heating water return temperature must be min. 55C.
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The requirements of the heating water laid down by the plate-core or exhaust gas heat exchanger manufacturer must be observed.
The heating circuit must be equipped with a safety device in accordance with DIN and TRD regulations. It
is necessary here to observe the guidelines in accordance with the following classifications:
1. Heating water temperature max. 100C = DIN 4751-2

2. Heating water temperature greater than 100 & max. 120C = TRD Group II, see TRD 702
3. Heating water temperature greater than 120C = TRD Group IV, see TRD 604
However, the conditions laid down by the approval authority are the decisive factors!
If the heat exchanger is not supplied by MTU, it must be designed by a specialist company. The following values
must be known for this purpose:
Engine coolant heat incl. tolerance (see TSD data)
Engine coolant inlet and outlet temperatures (see TSD data)
Proportion of corrosion inhibitor in coolant in per cent by volume (vol. %)
Maximum permitted pressure loss of heat exchanger

(must be taken into account in the design of the circulation pump)
Working pressure, max. permitted pressure
Contamination reserve
Note:
Please contact MTU for detailed information.
9.1.2
Heat dissipation via fan cooler
To keep the engine temperatures constant, it is necessary to incorporate a mechanically operating thermostat (expansion-element controller) in the engine coolant inlet.
If the cooling system is not supplied by MTU, it must be designed by a specialist company. The following values
must be known for this purpose:
Engine/mixture coolant heat incl. tolerance (see TSD data)
Engine coolant inlet and outlet temperature (see TSD data)
Mixture cooler inlet temperature (see TSD data)
Mixture coolant volumetric flow (see TSD data)
Proportion of antifreeze in coolant in per cent by volume (vol. %)
Maximum permitted pressure loss of fan cooler

(must be taken into account in the design of the circulation pump)
Working pressure, max. permitted pressure
Contamination reserve
Installation height, intake/ambient temperature and other conditions at installation site (saline atmosphere,
sandy, extreme snowfall, etc.)
Sound emission values to be observed
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90C
79C
6
9
12 - 16 V 4000 L61
16
10
15
14
11
12
13
Fig. 9: Series 4000 L61 coolant schematic drawing with water mixture cooling, external
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Mixture cooler, high-temperature stage

Oil cooler
Safety valve with vent/breather
Throttle valve (engine coolant circuit)
Plate-core heat exchanger or fan cooler
Warm-up thermostat
Expansion tank ( engine coolant circuit)
Circulation pump(engine coolant circuit)
Mixture cooler, low-temperature stage
Safety valve
3 - way valve with limit switch
Vent/breather
Cooler (mixture coolant circuit)
Expansion tank (mixture coolant circuit)
Circulation pump (mixture coolant circuit)
Throttle valve(mixture coolant circuit)
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9.2 Coolant lines

9.2.1 General
All pipes must be cleaned and free of residues before the coolant circuit is started up for the first time.
The inside diameters of the coolant pipes must correspond at least to the cross-sections of the engine connections
(the flow rate in the pipe should not exceed 1.5 m/s).
In the case of larger pipe lengths, it will be necessary to re-calculate the necessary cross-section.
For necessary design values for pipes, refer to TSD data.
The pipes must be secured at sufficiently narrow distances.
Make sure when laying pipes that air pockets cannot be created.
9.2.2 Werkstoffempfehlung fr die Khlmittel-Rohrleitungen
Steel (as per DIN 2448, DIN 2391, ISO 4200)
Zinc-coated pipes or tanks are not permitted
9.2.3 Flexible connections
The engines must be connected on the coolant side with the factory-preinstalled rubber expansion fittings to the
external system. The installation regulations set out in MTU Drawing No. 0002034983 must be observed here.
Make sure that no unacceptable forces caused by vibration and thermal expansion act on the engine.
9.2.4 Lines between engine and cooler or heat exchanger
It is important for the coolant lines to be as short as possible and to be laid without sharp pipe bends so as to keep
the flow resistance as small as possible.
Please refer to the TSD data for the max. permitted pressures.
In the event of large height differences between the engine and fan cooler, it may be necessary to use an intermediate heat exchanger.
9.2.5 Vent lines
Vent lines issuing from the connections on the engine side must be provided with reliable, automatically operating
vents.
To vent the systems fully, it will be necessary to connect at all the designated points on the engine and the mixture
cooler vents or vent lines which are routed to a common vent.
Important:
Make sure that the installed components such as cooler, preheater, etc., are adequately vented.
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9.3
Diaphragm expansion tank
Both of the coolant circuits (engine and mixture) must be equipped with a sealed diaphragm expansion tank in
accordance with DIN 4807, which:
accommodates the coolant that has expanded due to heating
makes coolant reserves available in the event of leakage losses (water seal)
builds up maintains the working pressure of the cooling system
The tank is installed on the suction side of the pump.

ZVH Guideline 12.02. can be used as the basis for the design, whereby it is necessary to make sure that a possible pressure loss in the lines and installed components between expansion tank and safety valve must be subtracted from the final system pressure.
MTU recommendation: Have the tank designed by MTU. The following details are required for this purpose:
9.4
Water content of components (heat exchanger, fan cooler, etc.)
Pipe lengths and diameters
Proportion of corrosion inhibitor or antifreeze in coolant in per cent by volume (vol. %)
Response pressure of safety valve (max. 3 bar)
Pressure loss at rated throughflow of line and installed components between safety valve and expansion
tank
Height difference between the expansion tank connection and the highest point of the system
Safety valve
The sealed coolant circuits must be protected by at least one safety valve against the permitted working pressure
being exceeded (see TSD data).
In the case of indirectly heated heat generators (engine/mixture cooling circuits and heating circuit without exhaust
gas heat exchanger), the safety valves are only to be designed for the volumetric flow of the expansion water (see
also DIN 4751-2).
9.5
Low-coolant safety device
To protect the gas engine against unacceptable heating in the event of low coolant, it is essential to equip both of
the cooling circuits with a low-coolant safety device, which shuts down the engine if the coolant level drops below
the minimum level.
This device must be installed at a minimum distance of 100 mm above the engine.
9.6 Cooler erection above engine

To protect the gas engine against unacceptable heating in the event of low coolant, it is essential to equip both of
the cooling circuits with a low-coolant safety device, which shuts down the engine if the coolant level drops below
the minimum level.
This device must be installed at a minimum distance of 100 mm above the engine.
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9.7 Coolant
The coolant must be mixed from suitable freshwater and an MTU-approved coolant additive (antifreeze, corrosion
inhibitor). Please refer to the Fluids and Lubricants Specification for details of the requirements, mixture ratios and
replacement intervals.
Important:
The coolant must be prepared before it is added to the engine. When preparing the coolant, make sure that the
water and coolant additive are well mixed.
Coolant containing corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze must be collected in a separate container and if necessary disposed of.
Operating fluids and materials.
Environmental hazard!
Caution
Dispose of operating fluids and materials in accordance with the regulations which apply
locally and on-site.
9.8 Coolant preheating

The engine coolant circuit must be equipped with a suitable preheater which preheats the engine to min. 40C
when it is stopped.
Please refer to the TSD data for further information.
Normally it will sufficient to preheat the engine circuit only. In extreme application conditions it may be necessary to
include the mixture cooling and oil circuits in the preheating process.
Note:
For individual cases, please consult MTU.
9.8.1
Circulation
The preheating circuit must be circulated with a pump (thermosiphon effect is not sufficient for safe and effective
preheating of all the parts). It is important to ensure that circulation is effected by the engine and not by the system.
It is essential for the preheater to be properly vented.
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10 Mounting
10.1 General
The Series 4000 L61 engines are resiliently mounted as standard.
The resilient mounting system has the following functions:
Isolation of mechanical vibrations and structure-borne noise
Isolation of impulsive and transient excitations (e.g. explosions and earthquakes)
Compensation of engine thermal expansion
Compensation of manufacturing and installation tolerances
10.2 Natural frequency

The natural frequency of the plant is dependent on the static deflection of the resilient mounts and is calculated for
a linear characteristic of the mount elements as follows:
The stiffening factor is dependent on the Shore hardness and can be taken from the following table:
Shore hardness
45
50
55
60
65
70
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1.26
1.3
1.34
1.38
1.425
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Note:
A good effect of the resilient mounts is achieved if the natural frequency of the plant is significantly below the exciter speed (engine speed).
10.3 Isolation efficiency

The quality of vibration isolation is determined by the isolation efficiency.
The isolating efficiency is the ratio of the exciter frequency (engine speed) to the natural frequency of the plant
(resonance speed). The lower the natural frequency, the better the isolating efficiency, i.e. the greater the ratio of
the exciter frequency to the natural frequency.
If the calculated isolating efficiency i is e.g. 85%, this means that of the exciter disturbance forces that occur only
15% is transmitted to the foundation.
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10.4 Engine and alternator mounting in conjunction with flangemounted alternator (onemount or two-mount version)
The engine and alternator are effectively accommodated on a common base skid. The choice of suitable mounts
between engine/alternator and base skid is primarily dependent on the alternator construction type and the vibration requirements of the plant.
In this plant version the engine together with the flange-mounted alternator must be resiliently mounted on the
base skid.
Fig. 10 : Diagram of resilient engine and alternator mounts with flange-mounted alternator
Item
1
2
3
Designation
Resilent engine mount KGS
Resilent engine mount KS
Resilent alternator mount
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Standard for Series 4000 L61
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10.5 Choice or resilent mount elements for engine and alternator

First the type of resilient mount elements must be established.
The following types are possible:
Rubber elements
Features:
High resilience
High damping properties
Available in different Shore hardnesses
Competitively priced
Low oil resistance
Limited temperature resistance (-20 C to +70 C)
Steel-spring elements
Features:
No wear
Possibility of obtaining lower natural frequencies
Long service life
Resistant to oil, ozone, greases
Temperature-resistant
Lower damping properties with steel springs
Good damping properties with helical cup springs
MTU recommendation:
We recommend that you purchase the mount elements from MTU.
10.6 Design of resilent mount elements

After selecting the type of mount (rubber or spring), it is then necessary to establish the number and the Shore
hardness of the elements required and to check the permitted weight load while taking into account uniform deflection.
The number of MTU bearing elements and their position under the engine are determined by the type (see
MTU installation drawings).
Rubber mounts are also available in further Shore hardnesses in addition to the standard Shore hardnesses.
Note the following when designing the mount elements:
Determine the total weight and the overall center of gravity of the mass to be supported
(engine, filled + coupling + alternator + mounted accessories).
For engine and alternator mounts use an identical version and Shore hardness as far as possible.
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Choose the number and position of resilient mount elements under the engine and alternator in such a way
as to achieve a uniform static deflection of the mounts.
Optimum range for MTU mounts

Static deflection: 3 to 5 mm tolerance 2 mm
The natural frequencies and isolating efficiencies obtained for rubber mounts can be taken from the following table:
Exciter frequency
Static deflection
1500/ min
3mm
Shore hardness
Natural frequency [Hz]
Isolating efficiency [%]
55
10.4
79
60
10.6
78
25Hz
4mm
55
9.0
85
60
9.2
84
1800/min
3mm
55
10.4
86
60
10.6
85
30Hz
4mm
55
9.0
90
60
9.2
89
Guidance values
10.7 Notes on installation for resilent mounts

Bear in mind the following points:
The base skid contact surfaces must be sufficiently level to avoid non-uniform deflection of the resilient
mounts.
Satisfactory functioning of the plant is safeguarded when the deflection of the individual mount elements
between each other differs by no more than 2 mm. These specifications apply to the engine when filled
with the recommended fluids and lubricants.
Check that the deflection area of the mounts is not blocked by attached components.
Once the plant has been erected, check the permitted deflection again prior to startup.
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11 Alternators and Couplings

11.1 Alternator type
The MTU Series 4000 L61 gas engines are designed as standard for use with flange-mounted two-mount alternators.
The engine connection dimensions conform to the SAE standard:
Flywheel housing:
Flywheel:
SAE 00
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11.1.1 Two.bearing alternator, flange-mounted to engine
Two-bearing alternators have alternator shaft bearings at the drive and non-drive ends.
The alternator shaft weight is supported by these two bearings; the bearing at the alternator drive end is to be designed as a locating bearing and the bearing at the non-drive end as a non-locating bearing.
A torsionally resilient coupling is required in order in addition to effecting torsionally resilient damping to compensate the tolerance-dictated axial, radial and angular offset between alternator shaft and crankshaft.
Important:
The ventilation openings on the alternator must not be obstructed.
11.1.2 Alternator requirements
The alternator bell housing (engine/alternator connection) must be of sufficiently rigid design.
Sufficiently dimensioned installation openings for coupling mounting must be taken into consideration.
Torsional vibration analysis (see Point 11.2.1) must be used in advance to verify that the alternator is suitable for
use.
11.1.3 Engine/alternator assembly
The flange-mounting dimensions of the engine, coupling and alternator must be checked prior to engine/coupling/alternator assembly. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance between the engine flywheel profile
and the coupling profile including the end of the alternator shaft.
The engine/alternator bolted connection is governed by MTU Regulation 526 000 16 25.
When installing the clutch, observe the installation and alignment instructions of the alternator and coupling manufacturers.
11.2 Poer transmission/couplings

11.2.1 Torsional vibration analysis
In order to avoid damage to the engine power plant and to the alternator shaft caused by unacceptable torsional
vibration strain, it is necessary for a torsional vibration analysis to be conducted by MTU which takes into account
the entire rotating shafting (engine coupling alternator).
The following information/documents are required for this purpose:
Alternator shaft dimension drawing with indication of position and size of the individual mass moments of
inertia, and with dimensioned alternator shaft
Coupling drawing with indication of the individual mass moments of inertia and weights for the primary and
secondary sections, and the center-of-gravity distance of the primary section
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Alternators and Couplings
Technical coupling data such as: permitted rated and pulsating torques, dynamic coupling stiffness, damping, influencing factors by temperature.
11.2.2 Coupling (between engine and alternator)

General
Use elastomer couplings with linear torsion spring stiffness.
Design the elastomer components of the coupling for the relevant temperature in the alternator bell housing.
Have a torsional vibration analysis (see Point 11.2.1) carried out in advance to verify that the alternator is
suitable for use.
Provide sufficiently dimensioned ventilation openings in the alternator bell housing to prevent heat accumulation in the coupling space.
Depending on the requirement, provide an installation or inspection opening for coupling installation/removal at a suitable location.
A 1-cylinder misfire-proof coupling is recommended.
Coupling installation and removal is governed by the installation and alignment instructions of the relevant
coupling manufacturer
Take into consideration the MTU regulations (see MTU drawing 5260001625) when mounting the alternator to the engine.
Balance coupling components or safeguard the balance quality through a choice of suitable materials and
production methods.
Use suitable precautionary measures to prevent accidental contact with couplings and all rotating parts.
Tighten the connecting bolts with a torque wrench to the specified tightening torque.
Make sure by choosing suitable bolts, nuts, washers, materials and contact surfaces that bolt pretension is
fully maintained even under operating conditions.
For coupling parts made of aluminum, use larger-sized washers required for material strength.
Spring washers are not suitable for these bolted joints.
Before installing a coupling, clean the flange-mounting surfaces and bolt contact surfaces, examine for
transportation damage and level if necessary.
Prior to installation, check the installation dimensions of the coupling, engine and alternator/machine.
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12 Engine Management
12.1 General
The Series 4000 L61 engines are equipped as standard with an engine interface switchgear cabinet (MIS).
The MIS has primarily the following components/functions:
Component
GECON
Series 4000
Engine monitoring
Communication
IC 900/TIS910
Ignition system
EGS01
Governor
Mixture control
ProAct
Throttle valve activation
A SIAM 4000 (plant control (start/stop sequence, genset monitoring and synchronization)) and a data bypass (GW
4 CAN/CAN) are also supplied.
The engines are supplied with an engine interface switchgear cabinet including wiring and sensors.
No alterations are permitted to be made to the engine management system. Please refer to the MTU Standard
Documentation for detailed technical information on the engine management components.
12.2 Engine-interface-switchgear cabinet (MIS)

The MIS can be mounted on the plant skid (to the side of the alternator) or next to the plant skid on the floor. The
side U-shaped sections of the MIS have a prepared footplate with corresponding bore holes for this purpose. In the
case of floor mounting, it is essential to ensure that the MIS is securely anchored.
The switchgear cabinet and the electronic components housed inside are designed for ambient temperatures < 50
C.
12.3 Engine sensors

The cables ahead of the individual sensors are provided with cable markers for rapid identification of the sensors.
The corresponding MTU electrical markings are featured on these cable markers. The sensors should be freely
accessible to facilitate their replacement if necessary. The sensor cables are brought together into wiring harnesses and routed in Wellflex tubes to protected them against mechanical damage.
When connecting the sensor plugs, make sure that the contacts engage correctly and when the knurled nuts are
closed the contacts are not damaged (shorn off).
12.4 SIAM 4000 and GW 4 CAN/CAN

The basis scope of supply (as at 2004) includes the SIAM 4000 genset control system and the GW4 CAN/CAN
gateway (data bypass).
The SIAM is prepared for installation in the switchgear cabinet door (plant control). A front opening with the dimensions (W x H) 138 x 138 mm is required for this purpose. The SIAM is inserted at the front through the opening and
screwed to the rear wall with the screw-type/clamp-type terminals provided.
The gateway is installed in the switchgear cabinet. The device is prepared as standard for mounting on a top-hat
rail.
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Sound Data
13 Sound Data
MTU supplies specific sound spectra for engine surface noise (including intake noise) and exhaust gas noise for
the purpose of designing sound insulation.
13.1 Explanation of sound spectra

This publication shows third and octave spectra, the reference variable is 2 x 10--5 Pa, therefore the spectrum in
this case is a sound pressure spectrum (unlike a sound power spectrum with the reference variable 1 x 10--12 W).
The spectra are shown unweighted in dB in accordance with the standard.
Tolerance:
+5 dB for individual value upper deviation +2 or +3 dB for average upper deviation.
Note:
Some engine manufacturers publish A-weighted spectra. When comparing with MTU engines, it is absolutely essential for the spectra to be available in the same form.
LA stands for the A-weighted sum level in dB(A), L for the unweighted (shown spectrally in the diagram), i.e.
merely logarithmically added level of the spectrum in dB.
13.2 Engine surface noise (averaged free-field spectrum

The spectra shown are energetically averaged spectra from a number of measuring points dependent on the size
of the engine. The measuring distance, i.e. the distance between the microphone and the engine reference surface
during the measurement, is 1 m. The term free-field spectrum means that the levels determined in the test bay are
mathematically reduced by the share of extraneous noise (if present) and by the share reflected by the test bay
walls. Only in this way can such spectra of different engine manufacturers be compared.
The spectra are based on measurements with MTU standard air filters, i.e. the measured values already contain
the intake noise. This usually corresponds to the standard erection conditions for plants. If other air filters are used,
deviations in the entire engine noise spectrum are possible.
Note:
Some engine manufacturers determine the engine surface noise without intake noise (intake from outside). This
results in lower levels. This must be taken into account when comparing with MTU engines and in project planning.
13.3 Undamped exhaust gas noise

Because the exhaust gas noise is measured (without silencers) outside the test bay, i.e. in the open air, there is
no room level correction the free-field spectrum is already recorded. The spectrum is energetically averaged from
measured values at 2 points at a distance of 1 m from the outer edge of the pipe under an angle of 90 to the pipe
centerline.
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14 Startup/Engine operation
14.1 Installation check
In order to eliminate any installation flaws, it is necessary after erecting the plant to check the installation by means
of visual inspections and measurements.
14.2 Initial operation

Initial operation (commissioning) may only be performed under the supervision of an experienced specialist in plant
construction.
Before the plant is put into operation, the following preconditions must be satisfied:
All work on the plant must have been completed.
Check to ascertain correct and proper design.
All safety devices (protective grilles, etc.) must be fitted.
There must be no tools or other non-regulation parts left in the working area of the plant.
The Initial Operation section in the Engine Operation Manual has been read and fully digested.
The fluids and lubricants approved in the MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification such as fuel, oils,
greases, coolant, corrosion inhibitor and antifreeze have been used.
14.3 Operation
Read and comply with the relevant operating instructions for the purpose of operating the plant.
MTU recommendation:
We recommend that you keep an operation log as a record of the maintenance and repair work carried out and of
the fluids and lubricants used.
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15 Appendices
15.1 Appendix A
List of abbreviations
Note:
The following list of abbreviations contains no standard German abbreviations.
Degree Celsius
Per cent
Acceleration
Ampere
CE
Conformit Europenne, European Conformity (certifikation marks of the European Union)
cm
Centimeter
dB(A)
Decibel, logarithmic unit of sound pressure A-weighted
dB
Decibel, here: logarithmic unit of sound pressure
DIN
German Institute for Standardization; formerly: Greman Industrie Standard
DN
Nominal diameter
ECU
Engine Control Unit
EMC
Elektromagnetic combatibility
EN
European Standard (standard of the CEN)
Frequency
Gravity acceleration constant, acceleration due gravity (9,81 m/s2)
Height
Hz
Hertz
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission, standardization body
kg
Kilogram
KGS
Free end
KS
Driving end
Length
LA
A-weighted sum level in the sound spectrum
Unweighted sum level in the sound spectrum
Meter
mA
Milliampere
min
MInute
mm
Millimeter
ms
Millisecond
Pa
Pascal, Unit of pressure
TECHNICA
L
Technical Sales Document (engine data)
Volt
Watt
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15.2 Appendix B
Designation of engine sides and cylinders
For the purpose of side designation, the engine is always viewed from the driving end (KS).
For the purpose of cylinder designation (as per DIN ISO 1294), the cylinders on the left side of the engine are designated A and the cylinders on the right side B.
Each cylinder is numbered consecutively, starting at the driving end of the engine with no. 1.
Consecutive numbering of other components also starts at the driving end f the engine with no. 1.
Fig. 11 : Designation of engine sides and cylinders

KGS
KS
links
rechts
=
=
=
=
Free end
Driving end
left engine side
right engine side
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15.3 Appendix C
Collection of formulae
Calculation of alternator terminal power using gas engine power
PAlternator [kVA] =
PGas [kWm] x Alternator

cos
PAlternator [kWe] =
PGas [kWm] x Alternator
PAlternator [kVA]
PAlternator [kWe]
PGas [kWm]
Alternator
cos
=
=
=
=
Alternator terminal power in kVA (apparent power)

Alternator terminal power in kW (active power)
Gas engine power in kW
Alternator efficiency (e.g. 0.95)
Power factor (e.g. 0.8)
The power factor is dependent on the type of loads/consumers. In the case of pure active-power loads/consumers
such as e.g. filament lamps or heaters, the factor is 1.0.
In the case of transformers and electric motors, the factor is < 1 (the power factor is indicated on the nameplate).
Calculation of mean effective piston pressure
PGas [kW]
VH [Liter] x n [min -1 ]
Pm [bar] = 1200 x
Pm
1200
PGas
VH
n
=
=
=
=
=
Mean effective piston pressure in bar

Factor for four-stroke engines
Gas enginge power in kW
Total displacement of Gas engine in liters
Engine speed in min-1(rpm)
Calculation of engine torque
M [Nm] = 9550 x
M
9550
PGas
n
=
=
=
=
PGas [kW]
n [min -1 ]
Gas engine torque in Nm

Conversion factor
Gas engine power in kW
Engine speed in min-1(rpm)
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Conversions
Units of energy
Unit
1 MJ
1 kWh
MJ
J
kWh
kcal
ft lbf
Btu
J
106
3.6x106
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
kWh
0.2778
1
kcal
238.8
859.85
ft lbf
737560.0
2.6553x106
Btu
947.8
3412.13
Megajoule
Joule
Kilowatt hour
Kilocalorie
foot pound-force
Britisch thermal unit
Units of power
Unit
1 kW
kW
W
PS
hp
Btu/s
MJ/h
kcal/h
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
W
1000
PS
1.36
hp
1.341
Btu/s
947.8x10-3
MJ/h
3.6
kcal/h
860
Kilowatt
Watt
Pferdestrke (metric horsepower)
Horsepower
Britisch thermal unit per second
Megajoue per hour
Kilocalorie per hour
Units of pressure
Unit
1 bar
1Pa
1mbar
lbf/in2
mbar
Pa
lbf/in2
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Pa
105
1
100
6894.8
mbar
1000
0.01
1
68.948
bar
1
10-5
0,001
0.0689
lbf/in2
14.5037
0.00195
0.145
1
Millibar
Pascal
pound-force per square inch
Units of tempeature
C
= Degree Celsius
F
= Degree Fahrenheit
K
= Kelvin
1K
= 1C = 1.8 F (272.15 C = 457.87F)
Zero points
0 C = 32F
0 F = 17.78 C
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Conversions
TC
TF
=
=
Temperature in C
Temperature in F
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Technical Publication

MTU Gasengines for

Transportation and Storage ..................................................................................................................5

Erection Conditions ...............................................................................................................................7

Engine rom requirements,........................................................................................................................7

Starting System and Auxiliary Supply .................................................................................................8

Electric starter ..........................................................................................................................................8

Fuel System ............................................................................................................................................9

Description of Series 4000 L61 engine fuel system.................................................................................9

Lube oil System....................................................................................................................................14

Combustion Air System ......................................................................................................................17

Combustion air filters .............................................................................................................................17

Exhaust pipe (after engine) ....................................................................................................................20

Alternators and Couplings ..................................................................................................................37

Alternator type ........................................................................................................................................37

Engine Management ............................................................................................................................39

Sound Data ...........................................................................................................................................40

Explanation of sound spectra.................................................................................................................40

Startup/Engine operation ....................................................................................................................41

1.2 Safety references

Engine installation drawings

Technical engine data

Accessory drawings etc.

To order technical documentation, please contact us at the following address:

Transportation and Storage

2 Transportation and Storage

Only lift the engine with suitable lifting/suspension equipment.

Observe the engine or plant center of gravity (MTU installation drawing).

Preserve the engine/plant according to instructions

Transportation and Storage

2.3 Electric welding on engine and alternator

Welding on the engine or mounted assemblies is not permitted.

Never use the engine as a connection to ground.

There should be a gap of at least 1 m all round the plant.

Starter batteries should be installed as closely as possible to the starter.

Sufficient openings/apertures for accommodating the components should be catered for.

3.2 Foundation and attenuation of structure-borne noise

3.2.3 Attenuation of structure-borne noise

Starting System and Auxiliary Supply

4 Starting System and Auxiliary Supply

Mounted on the engine ready for operation

EGS microprocessor-controlled control unit

Tecjet electronic gas-metering valve

IC 900 ignition system

Venturi gas mixer

5.2 Series 4000 L61 engine fuel system schematic drawing

Fig 1: Schematic drawing of Series 4000 L61 engine fuel system

5.3 Series 4000 L61 fuel supply system

Fig. 2: Example of a gas control system for Series 4000

Fig. 3: Schematic drawing of a gas control system

5.4 Installation of a gas system

Work must be carried out by a spezilized company.

Block-type thermal power stations with reciprocating internal combustion engines,

Lube oil System

6 Lube oil System

6.2 Oil lines

6.3 Oil pan/maintaining required oil quantity