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NAVAL
FACILITIES
ENGINEERING
SERVICE
CENTER
Port
Hueneme,
California
93043-4370
USER
GUIDE
UG-2022-ENV
USER
GUIDE
FOR
CONVERSION
TO
DUAL
FUEL
OPERATION
OF
EMD
645
ENGINES
ON
NAVY
MUSE
GENERATOR
SETS
by
Norman
L.
Helgeson,
Ph.D.
Scott
E.
Jensen,
Eugene
Conversions,
Inc.
Allen
E.
Willey,
POl
Delbert
Terrell,
P02
Dave
Vawter,
POl
Michael
Childers,
POl
March
1997
Sponsored
by
Naval
Facilities
Engineering
Command
19970825
130
DTIG
QUALITY
INSPECTED
S
Approved
for
public
release;
distribution
is
unlimited.
^\
Printed
on
recycled
paper

Table of Contents

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Summary

1.0 Introduction

2.0 NOx Reduction for Large, Two-Stroke Diesel Engines

3.0 Elements of the ECI;EMD Dual-Fuel Conversion

3.4 Conversion Kit Components

Lists and describes the components of the dual-fuel conversion kit.

4.0 Sub-System Descriptions and Installation Procedures

4.1 Engine Modifications

Describes modifications to engine components like pistons and heads.

4.2 Natural Gas Supply System

Details the natural gas piping and component installation.

4.7 Natural Gas Safety System

Details safety measures for natural gas operation.

4.8 Electrical System and Controls

Describes the main features of the electrical and control system.

5.0 Operational Procedures

5.2 Natural Gas (Dual-Fuel) Operation

Explains the process and safety requirements for natural gas operation.

5.3 Automatic Control

Details the autostart flowchart and parameters.

5.4 The ECU

5.4.5 Static Protection Precautions

Outlines necessary precautions when working inside the ECU.

6.0 Field Site Installation, Maintenance, and Training

6.2 Maintenance Schedule and Procedures

Provides a recommended schedule for maintenance activities.

7.0 Capital and Operating Costs of the Dual-Fuel MUSE Generator

Appendix A: Letter Report Regarding Fire Safety Measures for Conversion of USN MUSE Diesel-Generator Units from Diesel to Natural Gas Fueling

Hazard Analysis

Analyzes potential hazards associated with natural gas conversion.

Appendix C: Maintenance Bulletins and Instructions

Injector Calibration for Dual Fuel-Converted Engines

Provides procedures for calibrating dual fuel injectors.

Troubleshooting - Stationary Power

Offers guidance for diagnosing and resolving stationary power issues.

Electro motive EMD 645 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeTwo-stroke diesel
ConfigurationV-type
Cylinders8, 12, 16, or 20
Bore9.0625 inches (230.2 mm)
Stroke10 inches (254 mm)
Displacement645 cubic inches per cylinder (10.57 liters per cylinder)
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel TypeDiesel
Cooling SystemWater-cooled