STANDARD ACCESSORIES

BARRING DEVICE – Manual.

CRANKCASE PRESSURE RELIEF DOORS – Flame arresting, 1.5 in.2 relief area per cubic ft. of
crankcase volume.
CRANKCASE VENT CONNECTION – Single 3″ (76.2 mm) round pipe.
NOTE: Refer to ATGL Application Guidelines for proper system design.
GOVERNOR – Woodward model PG–PL hydraulic governor with 3 – 15 psig (0.2 – 1.0 bar) pneumatic speed

8L-AT27GL
setting signal.
LIFTING EYES
PAINT – Oilfield orange primer.
WAUKESHA CUSTOM ENGINE CONTROL™ DETONATION SENSING MODULE (DSM™) – Includes
individual cylinder sensors, Detonation Sensing Module, and filter. Device is compatible with Waukesha
CEC Ignition Module only. Sensors are mounted and wired to DSM Filter. Detonation Sensing Module and
filter are mounted. 24V DC power is required. The DSM meets Canadian Standards Association Class 1, ATGL™ Gas Engine Series
Group D, Division 2, hazardous location requirements.
WAUKESHA CUSTOM ENGINE CONTROL™ AIR FUEL MODULE (AFM™) – Electronic air fuel
Constant Torque
ratio control. Includes air fuel module, main fuel gas regulator actuator, intake manifold pressure
transducer, exhaust O2 sensor assembly, junction box, and wiring harness. AFM module is
shipped loose for customer installation. Wiring harness allows connection of all engine mounted
components to junction box. The module must be mounted off engine. 24V DC power is
required. The AFM meets Canadian Standards Association Class 1, Group D, Division 2,
hazardous location requirements.
MAJOR COMPONENTS
CAMSHAFT – Consists of individual segments, one per cylinder, bolted together.
CONNECTING RODS – Low alloy, forged, fully machined.
CRANKCASE – Single piece, stress relieved, gray iron casting. Main bearing caps are
retained with vertical studs and lateral tie bolts.
CRANKSHAFT – Low alloy, forged, fully machined, counterweighted with nine main
bearing journals. The crankshaft is flanged for full power transmission from each
end. Bearings are heavy duty, replaceable, precision aluminum type.
CYLINDER HEAD – Eight interchangeable, bore-cooled with two hard faced intake and
two hard faced exhaust valves per head. Includes stainless steel intake and exhaust
valve seats and prechamber fuel control valves.
CYLINDER LINER – Removable wet type with intermediate jacket water guide.
ENGINE MONITORING DEVICES – Thermocouples, K-type, for jacket water temperature, intake manifold
temperature, lube oil temperature, individual cylinder exhaust temperatures and pre and post turbocharger
temperatures wired to a common junction box. Pressure taps piped to a common bulkhead for intake manifold Model 8L-AT27GL Turbocharged and
pressure, lube oil pressure, prechamber fuel pressure, main chamber fuel pressure and jacket water pressure. Intercooled Eight Cylinder, Gas Engine
ENGINE PROTECTION DEVICES – Engine emergency shutdown/starter lockout palm button (2) mounted,
one wired on either side of the engine.
FLYWHEEL – With 267 tooth ring gear. Machined for direct connected, single bearing generator shaft or
Thomas plate type coupling. Mounted. Flywheel guard not included.
INTERCOOLER – Air-to-water, for 130° F (54° C) or option 90° F (32° C) inlet water.
PISTON – Single piece, aluminum alloy with integrally cast cooling passages. Four piston rings with the top
two compression rings housed in a Ni-resist ring carrier. 9:1 compression ratio.
SPECIFICATIONS
TURBOCHARGER – One, water cooled center housing, exhaust driven, with Turbocharger Control Module
(TCMII™), electronic controlled wastegate and air bypass. 24V DC required. Cylinders Lube Oil Capacity
VIBRATION DAMPER – Enclosed viscous type.
Inline 8 168 gal.
SYSTEMS Piston Displacement (636 L)
AIR INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Air Inlet Connection – One 16″ (406 mm) round.
8699 cu. in. Starting System
Exhaust Manifold – Water cooled. (142.5 L) 225 psi
Exhaust Outlet – One 16″ (406 mm) ANSI horizontal outlet flange. Bore & Stroke (15.5 bar)
FUEL SYSTEM – Carburetor with precombustion circuit. Single fuel inlet connection, mounted main and
prechamber gas supply regulators. Pneumatic main fuel valve shipped loose. Mounted 24V DC pilot 10.83″ x 11.81″ Rating 650 - 1000 rpm
operated prechamber fuel valve. Includes adjustable speed switch for control of prechamber solenoid (275 x 300 mm) 1355 - 2090 bhp
valve during start cycle.
Compression Ratio 1015 - 1560 kWb
IGNITION SYSTEM – Crankshaft fired Waukesha Custom Engine Control Ignition Module with flange mounted
coils. Ignition system meets Canadian Standards Association Class 1, Group D, Division 2 hazardous 9:1
location requirements. Includes fuses for protection against reverse polarity. 24V DC power required. Jacket Water
LUBRICATION SYSTEM – Gear driven, externally mounted gear type pump with pressure regulator and
bypass circuit. Discharge side has flange for connection to remote oil cooler. Includes shell and tube type System Capacity
lube oil cooler sized for connection in series with intercooler. Not mounted. Includes full flow, 45 gallon 80 gal.
(170 liter) capacity oil filter. Not mounted. Includes 175° F (79° C) lube oil temperature control valve. Not (302 L)
mounted. Includes full flow filter strainer, mounted. Requires single customer lube oil inlet connection.
STARTING SYSTEM – One vane type pneumatic starter with pneumatic starting valve, strainer and lubricator.
Requires 150 psig (10.3 bar) air/gas supply.
WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM
Auxiliary Circuit – Includes gear driven water pump with discharge piped to intercooler. Suction side has
single flange for customer connection. Requires single customer outlet connection. Includes 130° F (54° C)
auxiliary water temperature control valve, not mounted.
Engine Jacket – Includes gear driven water pump with discharge to engine inlet. Suction side has single
flange for customer outlet connection. Requires single customer outlet connection. Includes 180° F (82° C)
jacket water temperature control valve, not mounted.
SPECIFICATIONS: 8L-AT27GL SERIES - CONSTANT TORQUE ENGINES

Basic Model Specifications: Fuel System:

Type ........................................ 4-cycle, 4-valve, lean burn, prechamber Natural gas pressure range at regulator ......... 45 - 60 psi (310 - 414 kPa)
Aspiration ..................................................... Turbocharged - Intercooled Natural gas inlet, pipe flange ................................ 2 in. ANSI (50.8 mm)
Number of cylinders ................................................................... 8 Inline
Bore x stroke ................................ 10.83 in. x 11.81 in. (275 x 300 mm)
Displacement ................................................... 8699 cu. in. (142.5 litres) Air Induction System (Ducting, Filter & Silencer):
Compression ratio ........................................................................ 9.0:1
Maximum permissible restriction - H2O ....................... 15.0 in. (381 mm)
Piston speed - @ 1000 rpm .......................... 1969 ft./min. (10.0 m/sec.)
Compressor inlet pipe diameter ................................... 16 in. (406.4 mm)
Low idle ............................................................................. 650-750 rpm
Required filtering efficiency (coarse dust per SAE726-C) ............ 99.7%

Bearings - Main:
Exhaust System (Turbine Outlet):
Number ............................................................................................... 9
Maximum permissible backpressure - H2O ................ 20.0 in. (508 mm)
Diameter x width ............................... 7.874 x 4.409 in. (200 x 112 mm)
Turbine outlet pipe flange ...................................... 16 in. ANSI (406 mm)
Projected area/bearing ....................................... 34.72 in.2 (22400 mm2)

Bearing - Crankpin: Starting System:

Regulated starting air/gas pressure .......................... 225 psi (15.5 bar)***
Diameter x width ................................. 7.677 x 3.071 in. (195 x 78 mm)
Air inlet flange ................................................... 1.5 in. ANSI (38.1 mm)
Projected area/bearing ........................................ 23.58 in.2 (15210 mm2)
Air outlet flange .................................................... 3 in. ANSI (76.2 mm)

Lube Oil System:

Miscellaneous:
Sump capacity including filters & coolers .................. 168 gal. (636 litres)
Recommended spacing between engines ................. 114 in. (2900 mm)*
Strainer screen ....................................................................... 74 micron
Recommended distance to wall ................................. 78 in. (2000 mm)*
Main filter efficiency ................................... 15 micron @ 90% efficiency
Recommended overhead clearance .......................... 92 in. (2340 mm)*
Normal lube oil pressure ................................... 55-64 psi (378-447 kPa)
Engine dry weight without flywheel ..................... 33,340 lb. (15,123 kg)
Lube oil system pipe flange ................................. 4.0 in. ANSI (102 mm)
Shipping skid ........................................................... 3,060 lb. (1,388 kg)
Prelube:
Flywheel .................................................................... 1,400 lb. (635 kg)
· Duration ................... 5 min. before start or 5 min. each hour not running
Heaviest engine part, top overhaul: cylinder head ......... 450 lb. (204 kg)
· Pressure ................................................................... 25 psi (1.8 bar)**
· Flow ..................................................................... 30 gpm (114 l/min.)
*From centerline of crankshaft
Postlube (after hot shutdown) ....................................................... 5 min.
**Pressure is based on 50° F (10° C) lube oil temperature.

Crankcase Breather System: NOTE: All pipe diameters are typical.

Volume, maximum flow .......................................... 60 scfm (28.3 l/sec)

Suction vacuum - H2O .................................................... 2 in. (51 mm)

Cooling System:
Jacket capacity, engine only ....................................... 80 gal. (302 litres)
Auxiliary water capacity ......................................... 20.0 gal. (75.7 litres)
Maximum inlet head water pump - H2O ........................... 50 ft. (15.2 m)
Minimum inlet head water pump - H2O ........................... 14.1 ft. (4.3 m)
Normal jacket water temperature out of engine ................. 180° F (82° C)
Auxiliary water pipe flange .................................. 4.0 in. ANSI (102 mm)
Jacket water pipe flange ...................................... 4.0 in. ANSI (102 mm)
 TECHNICAL DATA: 8L-AT27GL SERIES - CONSTANT TORQUE ENGINES

Continuous Duty Power Ratings - BHP (kWb) 1000 rpm 950 rpm 900 rpm 850 rpm 750 rpm
130° F (54° C) Intercooler Water Temperature 2090 (1560) 1985 (1485) 1880 (1405) 1775 (1325) 1565 (1170)
NOTE: Torque Constant For All: 10,977 ft-lb (14,888 N•m)

System Flows GPM (l/min) 1000 rpm 900 rpm

Jacket Water 320 (1211) 289 (1094)
Auxiliary Circuit Pump** 250 (946) 225 (852)
Lube Oil 100 (378) 88 (333)
Prelube Pump 30 (113) 30 (113)

Standard Temperatures °F (°C)

Lube Oil - Out 195 (91)
Charge Air Cooler Water - In 130 (54)
Jacket Water - Out 180 (82)

PERFORMANCE: 8L-AT27GL SERIES - CONSTANT TORQUE ENGINES

Intercooler Water Temperature 130°F (54°C) 90°F (32°C)
1000 rpm 900 rpm 1000 rpm 900 rpm
Power 2090 1880 2200 1980
BSFC (Btu/bhp-hr) 6825 6710 6820 6770
Low NOx

NOx (grams/bhp-hr) 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.5

Settings

CO (grams/bhp-hr) 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.2

NMHC (grams/bhp--hr) 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9

BSFC (Btu/bhp-hr) 6430 6320 6425 6375

Consumption
Low Fuel

NOx (grams/bhp-hr) 1.3 1.4 1.0 1.1

Settings

CO (grams/bhp-hr) 1.7 1.8 1.7 1.7

NMHC (grams/bhp--hr) 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.7

NOTES:
1) Performance ratings are based on ISO 3046/1-1995 with mechanical efficiency of 90% and Tcra limited to ± 10° F.
2) Fuel consumptions based on ISO 3046/1-1995 with a +5% tolerance for commercial quality natural gas having a 900 Btu/
ft3 saturated low heat value.
3) Data based on standard conditions of 77° F (25° C) ambient temperature, 29.53 inches Hg (100kPa) barometric pressure,
30% relative humidity (0.3 inches Hg /1 kPa water vapor pressure).
4) Data will vary due to variations in site conditions. For conditions and/or fuels other than standard, consult the Waukesha
Engine Division Sales Engineering Department.
**Charge air cooler and lube oil cooler plumbed in series.
 WAUKESHA ATGL SERIES
IN-LINE LEAN COMBUSTION GAS ENGINE
VALVES AND VALVE TRAIN CYLINDER HEADS
Intake and exhaust valves (two each per In each of the individual bore-cooled
cylinder) have chrome plated stems. The valve cylinder heads jacket water is directed
heads are Stellite® coated and the valve seats around the centrally located prechamber, the
are hardened stainless steel. These features four valve guides and valve seats. This
provide for high strength and wear resistance. means lower overall temperatures and
The hardened valve guides and valve seats are provides reduced deformation of the cylinder
water cooled to minimize high temperature head flame plates. This feature results in
distortion and corrosion. These features mean extended spark plug, valve, valve guide
long valve, seat and guide life. and valve seat life.

PISTONS
CYLINDER LINERS AND WATER GUIDE One piece aluminum alloy pistons. The top
ASSEMBLIES two rings are housed within Ni-Resist
insert, cast into the piston, which provides
An intermediate jacket water guide separates
piston ring groove wear resistance.
the gray iron cylinder liners from the
crankcase deck. This allows a high volume Lubrication oil for cooling is supplied under
of coolant to flow around the combustion pressure to a cooling coil cast into the piston
chamber and also reduces liner bore distortion crown. This feature provides for lower
due to preloading of the cylinder head studs. piston and piston ring operating tempera-
These features mean lower piston ring tures. This design means longer piston and
temperatures and longer ring life. piston ring operating life.

INTERCOOLER, CARBURETOR AND

INTAKE MANIFOLD
CAMSHAFT A single intercooler, carburetor and intake
This camshaft consists of individual cylinder manifold provide for a constant air/fuel ratio
segments bolted together. This feature allows for and uniform air/fuel distribution to each
simplified removal and replacement if necessary. cylinder. This means improved fuel
The camshaft lobe design minimizes valve overlap efficiency, lower exhaust emissions and
which reduces gas flow between the intake and simplified operation and maintenance.
exhaust ports. This assures fuel efficiency and low
exhaust emissions.
CRANKCASE
The crankcase is a single piece gray iron
casting which is stress relieved before final
CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS machining. The main bearing caps are
retained with vertical studs and lateral tie
Underslung crankshaft and connecting rods are fully machined from low alloy, high tensile
bolts. These features assure structural
strength forged steel. The crankshaft also features flanged construction on each end. This
rigidity and lower stress levels. This means
allows full power transmission from either the front or rear end of the engine for greater
a durable crankcase assembly and long
application flexibility.
main bearing life.
Connecting rods have a high angle diagonal split at the rod cap. This permits the largest
possible bearing diameter, for low unit loading, while allowing removal of the piston and
rod assembly from the top of the engine. These features add up to high strength,
application flexibility and long bearing life.

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