14-2755B Cálculo Do BHP IMP
14-2755B Cálculo Do BHP IMP
14-2755B Cálculo Do BHP IMP
TOPIC: Application
IDENT NO: 14--2755B
SUPERSEDES: 14--2755A
DATE: May 15, 2001
This Service Bulletin has been completely revised to NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase
further include calculations to estimate the average the margin of error.
horsepower or intake manifold pressures of VHP G and
GSI engines along with the VHP GL/LT engines D. Intake Manifold Temperature Measurement:
calculations originally included. This Bulletin also Use the taps that are provided in the intake
makes Service Bulletin 14--2562A, obsolete. manifold. Temperatures should be measured by
thermocouple for maximum accuracy (see
VHP “G” ENGINE CALCULATIONS Figure 3 and Figure 4).
1. The formulas in Table 3 through Table 14, are guides NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase
to be used to estimate the average horsepower or intake the margin of error.
manifold pressure of VHP G engines using standard E. Site Altitude:
timing. If the nameplate timing specifies a timing other
Altitude must be known at the engine site.
than the timings listed in Table 1 and Table 2, these Altitude is measured in feet.
formulas will not apply. The formulas are based on a
statistical average of test data. F. Exhaust Manifold Pressure Measurement:
Use the taps that are provided in the exhaust
2. There are many factors that influence the accuracy
manifold. Pressure is measured in inches of
of the formulas. The most influential are:
mercury (inches Hg) gauge with a suitable
A. Exhaust Oxygen: instrument.
The only accepted method of measurement is
G. Engine Speed:
with an exhaust oxygen meter analyzer to Use a digital tachometer to measure engine speed.
measure the percentage of exhaust O2 present.
Any other method will only increase the margin of H. Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä) of the fuel gas.
error. See S--Sheet S--8483 (or latest revision)
for percentages of excess exhaust oxygen as 3. The engine must be in good operating condition and
related to the carburetor adjustment. The mea- properly adjusted in order to obtain reasonable agree-
surement must be taken at the exhaust elbows ment with these formulas.
(see Figure 1 and Figure 2).
4. These formulas are only good for engines operating
B. Spark Timing: on commercial quality dry natural gas. The use of other
For ignition timing refer to Table 1 and Table 2. fuels will increase the margin of error.
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INSTALL
PROBES
INSTALL PROBE
MANIFOLD PRESSURE
OR TEMPERATURE TAPS
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To calculate power or intake manifold pressure use the b. Multiply the values in Column 2 with the
following procedure: constants in Column 3 and enter the result into
Column 4.
a. Enter the value of each parameter identified in
Column 1, into Column 2. Use the units as given in c. Add the values in Column 4 and enter the result at
Column 1. For naturally aspirated engines, intake the bottom of Column 4. This is the standard
manifold pressure is actually a vacuum, therefore temperature solution in BHP or inches mercury
enter this value as a negative, with a minus “--” sign in (Inches Hg gauge)
front of it. The factor “Intake Manifold Pressure
(Inches Hg gauge) X Engine Speed (rpm)” will also d. Adjust the result from Step c., based on the site
be negative. intake manifold temperature with the formulas given
below each Table.
DEFINITIONS
IMPsite = Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) At Site Intake Manifold Temperature
IMP77 = Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) At 77° F Intake Manifold Temperature
IMTsite = Intake Manifold Temperature (° F) Measured At Site
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To calculate power or intake manifold pressure use the c. Add the values in Column 4 and enter the result at
following procedure: the bottom of Column 4. This is the solution in BHP or
inches mercury (Inches Hg).
a. Enter the value of each parameter identified in
Column 1 into Column 2. Use the units as given in
Column 1.
The following two examples show how to calculate BHP and intake manifold pressure for a F2895GSI. The engines
shown are run at 1000 rpm, intake manifold temperature of 130° F and an altitude of 1000 ft.
EXAMPLE: F2895GSI BHP Prediction
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
PARAMETER X MULTIPLIER = RESULT
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) 7 X 5.16 = 36.12
Intake Manifold Temperature (°F) 130 F X --0.740 = --96.2
Engine Speed (rpm) 1000 X 0.398 = 398
Intake Manifold Pressure (Inches Hg gauge) 7 X Engine Speed (rpm) 1000 = 7000 7000 X 0.0136 = 95.2
Exhaust Oxygen (% dry) 0.3 X --25.8 = --7.74
Altitude (ft.) 1000 X --0.0187 = --18.7
Intercept 1.0 X 82.4 = 82.4
Calculated BHP = 489
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C. Intake Manifold Pressure Measurement: L5794LT 15° -- 25° BTDC 15° -- 25° BTDC
Use the taps that are provided in the intake L7042GL 10° BTDC 10° BTDC
manifold. Pressures are measured in inches of P9390GL 10° BTDC 10° BTDC
mercury (Inches Hg gauge) with a digital
manometer (see Figure 3 and Figure 4). The formulas for VHP GL engines are based on the
following data ranges:
NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase
the margin of error. F2895GL, F3521GL, L7042GL, P9390GL Engines:
65 -- 160 psi BMEP
D. Intake Manifold Temperature Measurement:
85° -- 130° F intercooler water temperature
Use the taps that are provided in the intake
800 -- 1200 rpm engine speed
manifold. Temperatures should be measured by
Standard natural gas ignition timing
thermocouple for maximum accuracy
Lambda = 1.74 (9.8% O2 dry)
(see Figure 3 and Figure 4).
Accuracy is ±5.0% on power and ± 2.0 Inches Hg for
NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase
intake manifold pressure at rated load.
the margin of error.
The formulas for VHP LT engines are based on the
E. Site Altitude:
following data ranges:
Altitude must be known at the engine site.
Altitude is measured in feet. L5794LT Engines:
75 -- 180 psi BMEP
F. Exhaust Manifold Pressure:
130° F intercooler water temperature
Use the taps that are provided in the exhaust
800 -- 1200 rpm engine speed
outlet. Pressures are measured in inches of
56 -- 94 Waukesha Knock Indexä (WKIä)
mercury (Inches Hg) by a mechanical device.
15° -- 25° BTDC ignition timing
NOTE: Other methods of measurement may increase 6.2 -- 8.4% Exhaust O2 dry
the margin of error. Sea Level to 500 ft. Altitude
To calculate power or intake manifold pressure use the c. Multiply the values in Column 2 with the constants
following procedure: in Column 3 and enter the result into Column 4.
a. Calculate IMP x rpm or BHP/rpm as indicated for d. Add the values in Column 4 and enter the result at
the specific engine model. Enter the result where the bottom of Column 4. This is the solution in BHP or
indicated in Column 2. inches mercury (Inches Hg gauge).
The following two examples show how to calculate BHP and intake manifold pressure for a F2895GL. The engines
shown are run at 1200 rpm, intake manifold temperature of 130° F and an altitude of 1500 ft. -
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