Project “Tibet” is going on in R&D center of KAMAZ. Within this project, OEM is performing work on creation of an inline 6 cylinder engine, the KAMAZ-910.40 that meets the Euro-6 Emission standard. The initial prototype of the engine has been assembled.
New engine should have NOX reduced in 5 times, particles – in 2,5 times, ammonia – in 2,5 times, comparing to its predecessor. There are also stricter requirements to engine diagnostics.
According to R&D specialist Mr. Gordeev, this is most complicated process of upgrading emission standards in KAMAZ. Earlier upgrades to E-4 and E-5 were not so challenging. Within this project OEM has to match engine design, optimal volume, right components such as turbo, EGR, exhaust gases neutralization system.
At the moment, the prototype is being tested. It includes EGR system adaptation, and the EGR alone cannot reach required Euro-6 parameters, so it will be complex solution – NOX level will be reduced by EGR, the rest of exhaust will be cleaned by catalytic system.
The project is expected to produce whole range of 13-liter engines from 420 to 560 hp. No major upgrades of the production line is expected since the new components will be offered as add-ons. Read The Article
PSR Analysis: KAMAZ 910.40 is a modification of the 910.10 engine, developed by the OEM in co-operation with Liebherr. Earlier, KAMAZ made many attempts to create its own exhaust cleaning system conforming Euro-6 standards in co-operation with many world leaders, including Cummins. At that time, the parties were talking about SCR technology. As soon as the alternative EGR system was selected, these attempts were not continued. PSR
Maxim Sakov is Market Consultant, Russia, for Power Systems Research
