Engine Performance Data at 1500 RPM: B5.9 1 Cummins Inc
Engine Performance Data at 1500 RPM: B5.9 1 Cummins Inc
Engine Performance Data at 1500 RPM: B5.9 1 Cummins Inc
Displacement : 5.9 litre (360 in3 ) Bore : 102mm (4.02 in.) Stroke : 120 mm (4.72 in.)
No. of Cylinders : 6 Aspiration : Turbocharged and Air to Air Aftercooled
PRIME POWER 20
100 145 195 0.218 0.358 37 9.8 15
75 109 146 0.222 0.366 29 7.5 10
50 73 98 0.222 0.365 19 5.0 5
25 36 49 0.220 0.362 9 2.5
0
CONTINUOUS POWER 36 73 109 145 160
G r o ss E n g i n e O u tp u t (k W m )
100 101 135 0.220 0.362 26 6.9
CONVERSIONS:(litres = US Gal x 3.785) (US Gal = litres x 0.2642) Data Subject to Change Without Notice
These guidelines have been formulated to ensure proper application of generator drive engines in A.C. generator set in-
Reference AEB 10.47 for determining Electrical Output.
stallations. STANDBY POWER RATING: Applicable for supplying emergency power for the duration of the utility power
outage. No overload capability is available for this rating. Under no condition is an engine allowed to operate in parallel
Data shown above represent gross engine performance capabilities obtained and corrected in accordance with ISO-
with the public utility at the Standby Power rating. This rating should be applied where reliable utility power is available. A
3046 conditions of 100 kPa (29.53 in Hg) barometric pressure [110 m (361 ft) altitude], 25 °C (77 °F) air inlet temper-
Standby rated engine should be sized for a maximum of an 80% average load factor and 200 hours of operation per year.
ature, and relative humidity of 30% with No. 2 diesel or a fuel corresponding to ASTM D2.
This includes less than 25 hours per year at the Standby Power rating. Standby ratings should never be applied except in
Derates shown are based on 15 in H20 air intake restriction and 2 in Hg exhaust back pressure.
true emergency power outages. Negotiated power outages contracted with a utility company are not considered an emer-
gency. PRIME POWER RATING: Applicable for supplying electric power in lieu of commercially purchased power. Prime
Power applications must be in the form of one of the following two categories:UNLIMITED TIME RUNNING PRIME POW- The fuel consumption data is based on No. 2 diesel fuel weight at 0.85 kg/litre (7.1 lbs/US gal). Power output curves are
ER: Prime Power is available for an unlimited number of hours per year in a variable load application. Variable load should based on the engine operating with fuel system, water pump and lubricating oil pump; not included are battery charging
not exceed a 70% average of the Prime Power rating during any operating period of 250 hours. The total operating time alternator, fan, optional equipment and driven components.
at 100% Prime Power shall not exceed 500 hours per year. A 10% overload capability is available for a period of 1 hour
within a 12-hour period of operation. Total operating time at the 10% overload power shall not exceed 25 hours per year. Data Status: Limited Production
LIMITED TIME RUNNING PRIME POWER: Limited Time Prime Power is available for a limited number of hours in a non-
variable load application. It is intended for use in situations where power outages are contracted, such as in utility power Data Tolerance: ± 5%
curtailment. Engines may be operated in parallel to the public utility up to 750 hours per year at power levels never to ex-
ceed the Prime Power rating. The customer should be aware, however, that the life of any engine will be reduced by this Chief Engineer:
constant high load operation. Any operation exceeding 750 hours per year at the Prime Power rating should use the Con-
tinuous Power rating.CONTINUOUS POWER RATING: Applicable for supplying utility power at a constant 100% load for
an unlimited number of hours per year. No overload capability is available for this rating.
6BTAA5.9-G5 G-DRIVE
B5.9
2
1500 RPM Power Derate Curves
35
35
Ambient Temp. 0C/0F
30 Ambient Temp. 0C/0F
30
Derate (% of Rated Power)
10 10
40 / 104 50 / 122
5 5
25 / 77 40 / 104
25 / 77
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Altitude (meters) Altitude (meters)
Continuous Power
35
Ambient Temp. 0C/0F
30
Derate (% of Rated Power)
25
55 / 131
50 / 122
20
15
40 / 104
10
5 25 / 77
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Altitude (meters)
For Standby Operation above these conditions, derate by an additional 3% per 300 m (1000 ft), and 10% per 10 oC (18 oF).
For Prime Operation above these conditions, derate by an additional 2% per 300 m (1000 ft), and 12% per 10 oC (18 oF).
For Continuous Operation above these conditions, derate by an additional 3% per 300 m (1000 ft), and 17% per 10 oC (18 oF).
G-DRIVE
B5.9
Cummins Inc. 3
Engine Data Sheet
ENGINE MOUNTING
Maximum Bending Moment at Rear Face of Block ......................................................... — lb • ft (N • m) 996 (1350)
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Maximum Back Pressure..................................................................................................... — in Hg (kPa) 3 (10.25)
COOLING SYSTEM
Jacket Water Circuit Requirements
Coolant Capacity — Engine Only ...................................................................................... — US gal (litre) 2.4 (9.1)
Maximum Static Head of Coolant Above Engine Crank Centerline ..............................................— ft (m) 46 (14)
Standard Thermostat (Modulating) Range ................................................................................. — °F (°C) 183-203 (84-95)
Minimum Pressure Cap............................................................................................................ — psi (kPa) 7 (48)
Maximum Top Tank Temperature for Standby / Prime Power ................................................. — °F (°C) 212 (100)
Maximum Coolant Friction Head External to Engine — psi (kPa) 4 (28)
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil Pressure @ Idle Speed (miniumum)............................................................................... — psi (kPa) 10 (69)
@ Governed Speed ......................................................................................... — psi (kPa) 30-50 (207-345)
Maximum Oil Temperature.......................................................................................................... — °F (°C) 250 (121)
Oil Capacity with OP 9006 Oil Pan : Low - High .............................................................. — US gal (litre) 3-3.8 (11.5 -14.3)
Total System Capacity (With Combo Filters).................................................................... — US gal (litre) 4.3 (16.4)
G-DRIVE
B5.9
4
FUEL SYSTEM
Type Injection System................................................................................................................................................................... Bosch Mechanical
Maximum Restriction at Lift Pump(clean/dirty filter)................................................................................................— in Hg (kPa) 4/8 (13.5/27)
Maximum Allowable Head on Injector Return Line (Consisting of Friction Head and Static Head) — in Hg (kPa) 2.5 (8.4)
Maximum Fuel Flow to Injector Pump ........................................................................................................... — US gph (litre/hr) 11.9 (45)
Maximum Return Fuel Flow ........................................................................................................................... — US gph (litre/hr) TBD (TBD)
Maximum Fuel Inlet Temperature .................................................................................................................................— °F (°C) 160 (71)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Cranking Motor (Heavy Duty, Positive Engagement)..........................................................................................................— volt 12
Battery Charging System, Negative Ground.................................................................................................................— ampere 55
Maximum Allowable Resistance of Cranking Circuit........................................................................................................ — ohm 0.002
Minimum Recommended Battery Capacity
• Cold Soak @ -18 °C to 0 °C (0 °F to 32 °F)........................................................................................................— 0°F CCA 950
PERFORMANCE DATA
All data is based on: • Engine operating with fuel system, water pump, lubricating oil pump, air cleaner and exhaust
silencer; not included are battery charging alternator, fan, and optional driven components.
• Engine operating with fuel corresponding to grade No. 2-D per ASTM D975.
• ISO 3046, Part 1, Standard Reference Conditions of:
Barometric Pressure : 100 kPa (29.53 in Hg) Air Temperature : 25 °C (77 °F)
Altitude : 110 m (361 ft) Relative Humidity : 30%
Air Intake Restriction : 381 mm H2O (15 in H2O) Exhaust Restriction : 6.7 kPa (2 in Hg)
Steady State Stability Band at any Constant Load .............................................................................................................. — % +/- 0.86
Estimated Free Field Sound Pressure Level of a Typical Generator Set;
Excludes Exhaust Noise; at Rated Load and 7.5 m (24.6 ft); @1800 rpm ..................................................................... — dBA TBD
Exhaust Noise at 1 m Horizontally from Centerline of Exhaust Pipe Outlet Upwards at 45°......................................... — dBA TBD
Engine Data
Intake Air Flow...................................................................... cfm (litre/s) 439 (207) 417 (197)
Exhaust Gas Temperature ......................................................... °F (°C) 991 (533) 963 (517)
Exhaust Gas Flow................................................................ cfm (litre/s) 1146 (541) 1102 (520)
Air to Fuel Ratio.......................................................................... air : fuel 24.2 : 1 25.4 : 1
Radiated Heat to Ambient ............................................. BTU/min (kW) 967 (17) 910 (16)
Heat Rejection to Jacket Coolant................................... BTU/min (kW) 3128 (55) 2900 (51)
Heat Rejection to Exhaust.............................................. BTU/min (kW) 15810 (278) 13762 (242)
Heat Rejected to Fuel ..................................................... BTU/min (kW) NA NA
Charge Air Cooler Heat Rejection.................................. BTU/min (kW) 2673 (47) 1649 (29)
Turbocharger Compressor Outlet Pressure........................... psi (kPa) 32.6 (225) 30 (207)
Turbocharger Compressor Outlet Temperature ....................... °F (°C) 405 (207) 381 (194)
N.A. - Not Available
N/A - Not Applicable to this Engine
TBD - To Be Determined
*This is the maximum heat rejection to fuel, which is at low load.
ENGINE MODEL : 6BTAA5.9-G5
DATA SHEET : DS-92891
DATE : 04Mar 09
Cummins Inc. Columbus, Indiana 47202-3005 CURVE NO. : FR-92891