Main Title |
The Effects of Long Term High Idle Operation on Diesel Engines. |
Other Authors |
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Publisher |
Defense Technical Information Center |
Year Published |
1984 |
Report Number |
556-1193-18 |
OCLC Number |
227638163 |
Subjects |
Reciprocating and Rotating Engines ;
Diesel engines ;
Operational effectiveness ;
Deterioration ;
Low temperature ;
Damage ;
Performance(engineering) ;
Carbon ;
Lightweight ;
Life cycle costs ;
Stacking ;
Fuel oil ;
Exhaust systems ;
Lubricating oils
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ESAM |
TJ795.I5E3 1984 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
03/17/2009 |
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Collation |
39 p. |
Contents Notes |
There is a common belief among users of DoD diesel-driven (DED) generators that extended operation of diesel engines at rated speeds and light loads (high idle) results in deterioration of performance and engine damage. Information developed during this investigation indicates that the ill effect of high idle on most military diesel engines is limited to the nuisance of carbon buildup in the exhaust system and discharging of unburned fuel (wet stacking or slobbering) in the engne vicinity when operating at low temperatures. The 15 kW and 30 kW set engines are an exception in that some of these engines wet stack lubricating oil moderate temperatures. Techniques to avoid the nuisance effects of high idle operation are presented. Recommendations are made with the goal of improving operating efficiencies and reducing life cycle costs. |