PRODUCT INFORMATION
INDEX
DATE
Dep. 2
IC-C-D-35-002e C
May 2016
GAS ENGINES INTAKE SYSTEM
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1. AIM
The aim of this product information sheet is to describe the elements installed in series to make up the gas
engine intake system.
2. INTRODUCTION
The air intake system comprises the following elements mounted on the engine:
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Air
filter.
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Carburettor.
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Turbocharger (only in supercharged engines).
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Air Cooler (only in supercharged engines).
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Throttle
Valve.
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Intake
Manifold.
3. AIR FILTER
It is the air filter's function to remove impurities from the air needed for combustion. The most appropriate type
of filter for the operational environment must be defined.
The air filtration system must guarantee 99.7% efficiency. The maximum intake restriction is 38 mbar when the
engine is operating at its rated power.
There are two types of filters in use: two-stage cyclone filters and high-rate single-stage filter.
Fig. 1 - Air Filter (two stages)
Filter
Prefilter
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