Centinel System – Repair Manual – 018-019   Air Intake System

Specifications

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 CAUTION 

Engine intake air must be filtered to prevent dirt and debris from entering the engine. If air intake piping is damaged or loose, unfiltered air will enter the engine and cause premature wear.

Automotive Applications

Maximum Temperature Rise between Ambient Air and Engine Air Inlet (ambient above 0°C [32°F]) 17°C [30°F]
Maximum Inlet Restriction (clean filter) Normal-Duty Element 250 mm H2O [10 in H2O]
Maximum Inlet Restriction (dirty filter) 635 mm H2O [25 in H2O]

Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop across Charge Air Cooler

psi 14 kPa [2 psi]
Hg (mercury) 102 mm Hg [4 in Hg]
Four-Step Wastegate Controller Solenoid Resistance 7 to 8 ohms

Industrial and Generator Drive

Maximum Temperature Rise between Ambient Air and Engine Air Inlet (ambient above 0°C [32°F])

Industrial 17°C [30°F]

Maximum Inlet Restriction (clean filter) Normal-Duty Element:

Industrial 250 mm H2O [10 in H2O]
Power Generation 381 mm H2O [15 in H2O]
Maximum Inlet Restriction (dirty filter) 635 mm H2O [25 in H2O]

Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop across Charge Air Cooler:

Industrial

psi 14 kPa [2 psi]
Hg (mercury) 102 mm Hg [4 in Hg]

Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop from Turbocharger Outlet to Intake Manifold:

Power Generation:

psi 14 kPa [2 psi]
Hg (mercury) 102 mm Hg [4 in Hg]
Four-Step Wastegate Controller Solenoid Resistance 7 to 8 ohms

Last Modified:  19-Feb-2010