THE POWER TO LEAD

ACERT™ TECHNOLOGY
FOR MARINE ENGINES

CATERPILLAR® MARINE POWER SYSTEMS

“ACERT ™ Technology is a breakthrough because

it is a combination of individual technologies

married together that is very different from what

anyone else has to offer. It’s a breakthrough

we worked on for a long time and we didn’t

see the answer until we began to look for

different combinations.”
Director of Engine Design and Development
Caterpillar Inc.

THAT’S THE POWER TO LEAD.

LEVERAGING ACERT TECHNOLOGY FOR MARINE.
ACERT Technology is the product of a $500 million investment structured on
the broadest product, application and manufacturing base in the industry. No
other marine engine supplier can draw on an 11 kW to 16000 kW product
experience, combined with internal fuel systems, manufacturing and internal
electronic controls design. This broad, solid base is what makes it possible for
the building blocks of ACERT Technology to work better together than they
would as stand-alone components.

The investment paid off when Caterpillar made landmark breakthroughs in

the science of fuel combustion. ACERT Technology allows the combustion
process to be shaped and managed with an extremely high degree of
precision. The end result is an engine that meets emissions requirements
both now and in the future.

Advanced combustion has been a goal of engine researchers for decades.

But only Caterpillar has the expertise, resources and technology base—with
proprietary electronic controls, fuel systems and air management systems—
to make it a reality.

PROVIDES BETTER PERFORMANCE.

What makes ACERT Technology good for the environment also makes it good
for performance. Efficient combustion reduces engine wear and maximizes the
amount of fuel energy applied to the propeller or generator. ACERT Technology
drives the combustion system to pull the maximum amount of energy from
each injection.
DEVELOPING ACERT TECHNOLOGY

WHAT MAKES ACERT TECHNOLOGY SO SIMPLE?

ACERT Technology is primarily a combustion technology; therefore there is no
external plumbing to clutter cramped engine rooms. ACERT Technology also avoids
the complications and costs of water injection systems and urea-based catalysts.
In addition, when you specify an engine, ACERT Technology building block
components are included only as needed, so you get a solution customized and
optimized for your application.

WHAT MAKES ACERT TECHNOLOGY SO ADVANCED?

Any company can purchase off-the-shelf technology and call it innovation. Only
Caterpillar has the breadth of product line, application experience, manufacturing
capabilities and design expertise to create a comprehensive, long-term emissions
and performance solution. The building blocks of ACERT Technology are optimized
to work together in a highly integrated way.

ACERT Technology is already proving itself in demanding applications. Thousands

of Cat® engines with ACERT Technology are now logging miles in on-highway trucks
or cruising the world’s oceans—and customer reaction has been outstanding.

A CLEAR FUTURE.
As worldwide emissions standards tighten, Caterpillar will continue to rise to the
challenge. Unlike other emissions solutions, ACERT Technology offers a clear
direction for future regulatory compliance.
The building blocks of ACERT Technology can be added as needed, and they’re
being constantly refined to enhance their effectiveness.

ACERT Technology is the right solution for marine power today. And you can count
on it to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
BUILDING BLOCKS
OF ACERT TECHNOLOGY
The building blocks that make up ACERT Technology fall into four categories:

FUEL DELIVERY
Multiple injection fuel delivery introduces fuel into the combustion chamber in a
series of precisely-timed “microbursts.”

This allows control over many more variables during the combustion process. The
combustion cycle can be tailored to deliver maximum power and efficiency with
minimum emissions for a wide range of engine speeds and loads.

ELECTRONICS
The Cat ADEM™ electronic controller acts as the brains of ACERT Technology.
Pioneered by Caterpillar almost 20 years ago, the ADEM controller coordinates
and enhances fuel delivery, air supply and other engine functions to maximize
overall performance and reduce emissions output.

AIR MANAGEMENT
Cat engines with ACERT Technology use a variety of refined air management
technologies, including crossflow cylinder heads and wastegate turbochargers.
They also take advantage of several new innovations:
Variable Valve Timing uses electronically-controlled hydraulic actuators to govern
when valves open and close to let air in and exhaust out of the combustion chamber.

Series Turbocharging uses two smaller turbos together to reduce lag time while
maintaining high airflows. Lower shaft speeds also enhance reliability and
service life.

MaK Flex Cam Technology offers another way to precisely control valve
timing. This technology allows MaK engines to exceed current IMO
emissions requirements using an easy-to-maintain internal solution.

COMBUSTION DESIGN
To optimize the flexibility of these new systems, Caterpillar utilizes advanced predictive
modeling software that incorporates factors such as aerodynamics, thermodynamics,
spray penetration, fuel vaporization, ignition, combustion and emission chemistry to
select the best nozzle configurations and combustion cylinder geometry.
 LEADING THE WAY.
For more than 80 years, Caterpillar
and MaK have been global leaders
in marine engine manufacturing.
A sales leader in every market we
®
serve, Caterpillar is dedicated to WORLDWIDE CAT
putting excellence on board any
vessel, anywhere in the world.
DEALER NETWORK.
Caterpillar gives you access to
From propulsion engines to drive line more than 2,000 service locations
and electronic control systems, from worldwide—the best dealer
auxiliary power units to generator coverage in the industry. Most
sets, Caterpillar Marine Power parts are available within 24 hours,
Systems offers a complete line of anywhere in the world.
dependable, reliable systems for the
power you live by. Your local dealer offers complete
sales and service support for all
Cat products, with flexible financing
for any engine or an entire vessel.
With representatives in every time
zone, you’ll have a service home in
every port.

Headquarters Europe, Africa, Middle East Americas Asia-Pacific

Caterpillar Marine Caterpillar Marine MaK Americas Inc. Caterpillar Marine Trading Caterpillar Marine Asia
Power Systems Power Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Pacific Pte Ltd
Neumühlen 9 Neumühlen 9 3450 Executive Way Rm 2309, Lippo Plaza 14 Tractor Road
22763 Hamburg/Germany 22763 Hamburg/Germany Miramar Park of Commerce 222, Huai Hai Zhong Road Singapore 627973/Singapore
Phone: +49 40 2380-3000 Phone: +49 40 2380-3000 Miramar, FL. 33025/USA 200021 Shanghai/P. R. China
Telefax: +49 40 2380-3535 Telefax: +49 40 2380-3535 Phone: +1 954 447 71 00 Phone: +86 21 5396 5577 Phone: +65 68287-600
Telefax: +1 954 447 71 15 Telefax: +86 21 5396 7007 Telefax: +65 68287-624

LEDM4610-01

© 2006 Caterpillar
All Rights Reserved CAT, CATERPILLAR, ACERT, their respective logos and "Caterpillar Yellow," as well as corporate and
Printed in USA product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.