Cummins Spark Ignited Engines

ISL9-G
ISX12-G

April 2013
AGENDA
What is Natural Gas?
Benefits
Models ISL9-G, ISX12-G
Maintenance
•Oil
•Fuel
Payback
Summary
What is Natural Gas ?
 Formed from slowly decomposing buried remains of
plant and ocean life from over 200M years ago.
 Concentrated in layers of rock, brought to the surface
via well heads.
 Simple Chemical make-up of ONE carbon and four
hydrogen atoms – that’s what makes it burn so clean.
 CH4, Natural Gas, currently
meets 1/4th the energy needs,
and will grow by 50% over
the next 20-years.
 Since the 1960s, CNG has
become a vehicle fuel
alternative to oil-based
gasoline and diesel fuel.
Natural Gas—A Safer Fuel !
 Lighter than air, rises and doesn't
accumulate in low places
 Ignites at temperatures of approx. 1100°F
 Rich mixture burns off slowly
 Non-toxic
 Odorless: a detection fragrance is added
 Evaporates quickly
 Environmental Friendly if spilled
 DOES NOT FREEZE !
Benefits
• Natural Gas costs 30-50% less
than diesel
Economics • Return on investment and fuel
savings

• Domestic production and supply

Energy Policy • Reduces crude oil imports

• Reduces greenhouse gas

emissions
Environment • Lower engine noise
• Simple aftertreatment
Stoichiometric
 stoi·chi·o·met·ric [stoi-kee-uh-me-trik]
 –adjectiveChemistry.
 1. of or pertaining to stoichiometry.
 2. pertaining to or involving substances that are in
the exact proportions required for a given reaction.
 Stoichiometric is the ideal combustion process
during which a fuel is burned completely.
A complete combustion is a process which burns all
the carbon (C) to (CO2), all hydrogen (H) to (H2O)
and all sulfur (S) to (SO2).
 The stoichiometric ratio is the perfect ideal fuel-air
ratio where the chemical mixing proportion is
correct. When burned all fuel and air is consumed
without any excess left over.
ISLG Integrated Fuel Housing

Fuel Inlet
Press
Sensor

R
4921495

EG
FSOV

R
EG
3931710

Fuel Reg
3970615

Fuel Outlet
Throttle Act. Press Sensor
Fuel Flow Valve 4921479
4934537
3933841
NG Fuel Gas Mass Flow
flow path Sensor 3929159
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Maintenance-Free Aftertreatment
 Three-Way Catalyst, Passive Device
 Easy Install packaged as a muffler - vertical or horizontal mount
 Weighs approx. 100 pounds
 Minimizes vehicle impact and Maintenance
 No DPF/regeneration NOR SCR/DEF Fluid required.
ISL9-G Technical Specifications
Introducing the ISX12-G

Available for Order Q1 2013

Maintenance Intervals – Same as Diesel

Eg: Truck application Hours Miles Kilometers Months

Check CAC cooler, piping

250 7500 12,000 3
and Air Cleaner

Oil & Filter* 500 15,000 24,000 6

Coolant Filter** None¹ None¹ None¹ None¹

Spin-on Fuel Filter 1,000 30,000 48,000 12

Spark Plugs 1,500 45,000 72,000 18

Standard Coolant 2,000 60,000 96,000 24

Overhead Adjustment*** 2,000 60,000 96,000 24

Air Cleaner/Element Follow vehicle manufacturers published recommendations

Default interval is the hours stated. Interval is whichever comes first – hours, miles or time.
Refer to Owners Manual for complete details on Maintenance Intervals.

¹ If engine is equipped with an optional coolant filter, it will need to be replaced at the same intervals as the oil filter. Regardless if
the engine is or is not equipped with a coolant filter, SCA/DCA additive levels must be checked according to the interval listed in
the Owners Manual.

*Assuming normal duty cycle/based on 30 mph average speed.

**Do not change if SCA above 3
***Initial Overhead Adjustment at 1,000 hours
Engine Maintenance Specific to Natural Gas
Spark Plug Replace – 1,500 hours
•Inspect & Test Ignition Coil – 1,500 hours
Initial Overhead Valve Set – 1,000 hours
•Every Overhead Valve Set – 2,000 hours
Drain Fuel/Water Separator DAILY
Use only natural gas engine oil
• (CES 200074)
 Use 15W-40 Natural Gas Engine Oil
Cummins Westport natural gas
engines require SAE 15W-40
natural gas engine oil that is
available from major oil suppliers
– Careful attention must be paid to
engine oil specifications
– CES 200074 Low Ash
– Natural gas engine oil has different
properties than diesel engine oil
– Higher ash oils (>0.6 percent
sulfated ash) can cause valve and/or
piston damage and lead to excessive
oil consumption and degradation of
the catalyst
Do not use diesel engine oil in a natural gas engine.
If diesel engine oil is used, valve torching, piston
scuffing, and reduction in spark plug life will occur.
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Maintenance Tools
 3375044 Torque wrench
 3375049 Oil filter wrench
 3376592 Torque wrench (valve adjustment)
 3376807 Engine coolant and fuel filter wrench
 3822524 Belt tension gauge, click type (v-belts and v-ribbed with 4 or 5 ribs)
 3822525 Belt tension gauge, click type (v-ribbed with 6 to 12 ribs)
 ST-1138 Belt tension gauge (v-ribbed belts, 6 to 9 ribs)
 3163196 Torque wrench adapter
 ST-1273 Pressure gauge 0 to 1900 Hg [0 to 75 in Hg]
 3824510 Electronic contact cleaner
 3163099 In-line data link adapter kit
 QuickServe™ Online
 Cummins® INSITE™ electronic service tool software
Maintenance Tools continued
 3164486 Tester, Ignition
 3825137 Kit, NG engine tool, includes:
– 3376589 Female Compucheck™ quick connect
– 3823983 Compression gauge/adapter set
– 3823984 Combustible gas detector
– 3824876 Plug socket
– 3824645 Pressure vacuum module
– 3824648 Automotive meter (Flukemeter)
OEM Supplied Fuel System Components
(CNG)
Mounted on the vehicle chassis.
Regulates storage pressure down to engine specification
pressure (70-150 psi).
Note drain on Fuel Filter has a drain requirement.
•Must be drained if there is 1 oz of liquid.
•Make sure to have mounted in accessible location.
Incorporate Engine Heaters: Oil Pan heaters & Block heaters

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Fuel
 Natural Gas fuel for the ISL G can be stored on the vehicle in either
liquid (LNG) or compressed (CNG) form.
 Natural gas fuel must meet ISL G fuel specs per AEB 79.05
 Minimum Methane Number (MN) is 75
 Cummins Westport approves the use of up to 100% biomethane
that meets Cummins published natural gas fuel specifications
 ISL G requires fuel to be regulated to max 150 psi, min 70 psi

or

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 CNG Range
 Natural gas engine mpg lower than diesel
– Lower compression
– Throttled inlet versus fuel injected

 Example:
– Diesel fuel economy 5 mpg
– Natural gas fuel economy 4.5 mpg

 Diesel Fuel Storage 60 g = range 300 miles

 CNG Fuel Storage 60 dge = range 270 miles

 Important to look at cost per mile as natural gas fuel

cost is less than diesel.
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 Specing for The Right Applications
 ISL-G
– Medium Duty Market
– Refuse / Dump / Mixer
– Transit and School Bus
– Pickup and Delivery Truck
– Medium Duty Specialty Vehicles
(street sweeper, yard spotter, etc…)
– Less then 54,000 LB CGWR
 ISX12-G
– Regional Haul Truck
– Regional Tractor/trailer
– Vocational: Refuse / Dump / Mixer
– 65,000 LB CGWR; Diminishing load 80,000 LB
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 Value Spec Tool – Payback Calculator

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Additional NG Scheduled
Maintenance Cost
~$1,135/year
$0.01.1 per mile

(Spark Plugs and

Overhead Valves)
 Comments
Natural gas (NG) trucks cost more

NG Fuel cost is $25,337/yr lower

No DEF required with NG

NG maintenance higher
($1,135 per year)

Save $21,090.97 per year,

per truck

1.9 year Payback

on Incremental
Truck cost
Training: Key to Success for New NG Users
 There are operation & maintenance differences
between a NG and diesel vehicle.
 New users need an orientation for proper O&M:
– Follow Cummins maintenance guidelines
– Use only approved Cummins parts
– Use proper fuels and lubes
 Training can be found in the typical sources:
– Cummins Virtual College ISL-G DVD Training Library
– Quick Serve On Line
– CumminsWestport.com
– ngvi.com, Natural Gas Vehicle Institute
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 Cummins Westport Website

■ New Website launched May 15, 2012

■ Great source of information about
natural gas engines and vehicles.
■ Features the Natural Gas Academy,
a series of instructional videos
■ Designed to provide a general
overview of natural gas as a fuel
whether it is compressed (CNG) or
liquefied (LNG), and how it is used
with vehicles.

www.cumminswestport.com
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What did we learn?
 Natural Gas is Safe to handle and manage.
 Simpler solution - No Aftertreatment.
 Easy Maintenance.
 DRAIN FUEL FILTER DAILY !
 Diesel-like responsiveness
 Half the Fuel Costs
 Broadening product-line for all applications.
 All supported by the World Class Cummins
Dealer Network.
 Natural Gas is OUR fuel of the future!
 Thank You
for the Invitation
to join You today!