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Actuator Fault Diagnosis with Application to a Diesel Engine Testbed

Table 3

Caterpillar 3126B engine characteristics.

Description
Model Caterpillar 3126B
Type of engine Inline, 4-stroke
Number of cylinders 6
Number of inlet valves 2
Number of exhaust valves 1
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Type of combustion Direct injection
Maximum torque 1166 Nm @ 1440 rpm
Maximum power 224 kw @ 2200 rpm
Idle speed 700 rpm
Maximum speed 2640 rpm

Geometrical characteristics
Bore 110 mm
Stroke 127 mm
Compression ratio 16
Total displacement 7.25 liter
Connecting rod length 199.9 mm
Crank throw radius 63.5 mm

Injection system
Type HEUI
Injection pressure 200–145 bar
Injection orifices number 6
Type of combustion Direct injection

Geometrical characteristics of manifolds and pipes
Intake manifold 5 L
Exhaust manifold 0.945 L