Title:
AFTER COOLER - 20Y-03-46170VP
SKU:
20Y-03-46170VP 87,500.00 PHP
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In Stock
Dismantled parts from PC200-8M0 C22176.
The After Cooler Assembly of a Komatsu PC200-8M0 excavator is a component of the engine's air intake system, specifically designed to cool the compressed air before it enters the engine’s combustion chambers. It is also known as an intercooler and plays a crucial role in improving engine efficiency, enhancing power output, and reducing emissions.
Function:
The primary function of the After Cooler Assembly is to reduce the temperature of the compressed intake air after it has been pressurized by the turbocharger. This results in:
- Increased Air Density: Cooling the compressed air increases its density, allowing more oxygen to enter the engine for combustion, which improves engine power and fuel efficiency.
- Improved Combustion: Cooler, denser air promotes a more efficient and complete combustion process, leading to better fuel economy and reduced harmful emissions.
- Reduced Engine Temperatures: By lowering the intake air temperature, the after cooler helps keep the overall engine temperature in check, reducing the risk of overheating and protecting critical engine components.
Operation:
- Air Compression by Turbocharger: The turbocharger compresses air to increase the engine’s intake of oxygen, but this process also raises the air temperature significantly.
- Cooling Process: The hot compressed air is then routed through the after cooler, where it passes through the cooler’s tubes. Heat from the air is transferred to the cooler’s fins and dissipated into the surrounding air or coolant.
- Cooled Air to Engine: The now cooled and denser air is sent to the engine’s intake manifold, where it mixes with fuel and is burned in the combustion process, leading to more efficient power generation.
Benefits:
- Increased Engine Power: Cooler, denser air allows the engine to produce more power without increasing the fuel input.
- Improved Fuel Efficiency: The after cooler helps the engine burn fuel more efficiently, reducing fuel consumption.
- Reduced Emissions: By ensuring a more complete combustion process, the cooler helps reduce NOx emissions, making the engine more environmentally friendly.
- Extended Engine Life: Lower intake air temperatures reduce thermal stress on engine components, improving durability and reducing maintenance costs.
- Enhanced Machine Performance: The after cooler ensures the excavator can operate efficiently in high-demand situations, such as heavy digging or lifting.
Importance:
The After Cooler Assembly is a critical component for the Komatsu PC200-8M0 excavator, ensuring that the engine can deliver maximum power and efficiency while reducing emissions. By cooling the turbocharged air before it enters the engine, the after cooler enhances combustion, improves fuel economy, and helps maintain engine performance in challenging working conditions.