Instructions On Nox Measurements and Leanox Settings: Technical Instruction

TA 1400-0300
Technical Instruction
Instructions on NOx measurements and

LEANOX settings
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Instructions on NOx measurements and LEANOX
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1 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Purpose.................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Safety information................................................................................................................. 2
4 Additional information.......................................................................................................... 2
5 General................................................................................................................................... 3
5.1 INNIO solutions for complying with emission limits ............................................................. 3
5.2 Factors affecting emissions ................................................................................................. 3
5.2.1 Gas quality ................................................................................................................... 4
5.2.2 Moisture in the gas/air mixture ..................................................................................... 4
5.2.3 Temperature fluctuations in engine cooling water........................................................ 5
5.2.4 Temperature fluctuations in low-temperature charge cooling circuit ............................ 5
5.2.5 Knock control system ................................................................................................... 6
5.2.6 Ageing of the combustion chamber (deposits) ............................................................. 6
5.2.7 Motor frequency ........................................................................................................... 7
6 Measuring equipment and performing emission measurements..................................... 8
6.1 Calibrating the test kit with test gas ..................................................................................... 8
6.2 Calibrating the test kit with ambient air................................................................................ 9
6.3 Emission sample point......................................................................................................... 9
6.4 Background conditions for emission measurement........................................................... 10
6.5 Performing the emission measurement............................................................................. 10
6.6 Measuring time .................................................................................................................. 10
6.7 Documentation .................................................................................................................. 10
7 Settings for NOx.................................................................................................................. 11
8 Software functions.............................................................................................................. 12
8.1 Identification of software functions on DIA.NE .................................................................. 12
9 Engine operation with SCR catalytic converter ............................................................... 13
10 Revision code...................................................................................................................... 13
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Distribution Partners, Service Partners, Commissioning Partners, Subsidiaries/Branches, Jenbach
location
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1 Scope
This Technical Instruction (TA) applies to the following Jenbacher Gas Engines:
• Type 2 engines
• Type 3 engines
• Type 4 engines
• Type 6 engines
• Type 9 engines
Author(s): Fallzberger F. Responsible: Boewing R. Release date: 30/06/2021

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2 Purpose
This Technical Instruction (TA) describes the procedure for complying with regulatory exhaust gas
emissions in the design of the system and while the engine is running.
3 Safety information
WARNING
Personal injury
Failure to use personal protective equipment and comply with safety instructions or
employee protection information may lead to personal injury.
Ø Wear the relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ø Observe the safety instructions as per TA 2300-0005.
Ø Observe the employee protection information as per TA 2300-0001.
4 Additional information
In the development of its engines, INNIO Jenbacher GmbH & Co OG takes close account of the German
TA Luft (Technical Instruction on Air Quality Control of 24 July 2002), which imposes limits on CO, NOx
and CH2O emissions. As an aid to operators of the engine or plant, please refer to two VDI (Association
of German Engineers) Guidelines for guidance on how to plan and perform emission measurements:
• VDI 2448 Planning random-sample measurements of stationary source emissions
• VDA 4200 Performing measurements of stationary source emissions
A 1:1 application on engine-operated power plants is sometimes difficult, if not impossible. Nevertheless,
these guidelines provide valuable information that lightens the tasks of acceptance and recurring
emission measurements.
Relevant documents
E 8057 - Operational data ─ NOx measurement
IW 0309 M0 - Spark plugs
IW 8057 M4 - NOx measurement
JWN 080 080 - Adhesive labels and signs
TA 1310-0011 - Standard tool catalogue
TA 1400-0200 - Engine optimisation - Type 4 engines
TA 1503-0041 - Engine adjustment instruction - Advanced Leanox control, type 2/3 engines, gas mixer
for DIA.NE XTEngine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control, type 2/3 engines gas mixer for
DIA.NE XT
TA 1503-0042 - Engine adjustment instruction Engine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control,
type 2/3 engines TecJet for DIA.NE XT
TA 1503-0043 - Engine adjustment instruction Engine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control,
type 4 engines for DIA.NE XT
TA 1503-0045 - Engine Engine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control, type 6 engines (DIA.NE
blue)
TA 1503-0046 - Engine Engine adjustment instruction – type 6 engines (Diane XT)
TA 1503-0047 - Engine adjustment instruction Engine adjustment instruction - Type 6 (DIA.NE XT)
TA 1503-0050 - Oil consumption meter, online oil consumption measurement

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TA 1503-0056 - Engine operation with LEANOXplus

TA 1510-0067 - Setting instructions for gas type 1-2
TA 1530-0181 - Humidity compensation for intake air
TA 2300-0001 - Employee protection
TA 2300-0005 - Safety regulations
5 General
Internal combustion engines are usually subject to an emissions regulation. Emissions must be
categorised either as raw engine emissions (measured downstream of the turbine in the turbocharger) or
as plant emissions (at the chimney outlet after possible exhaust gas treatment). Usually, the regulatory
authorities set the emissions limits for the chimney, where the exhaust gas transfers from the plant to the
environment. Every operator of a plant is legally required to ensure that it is operated properly,
compliance with the legal emissions limits is monitored and the plant is maintained correctly. The
following emissions are often subject to regulations for gas engines (as of date, see revision history:
• Carbon monoxide: CO
• Nitric oxide: NOx (sum of NO and NO2)
• Formaldehyde: CH2O
• Other emissions can be regulated in a plant-specific manner. The limit values can be taken from the
relevant plant permit.
5.1 INNIO solutions for complying with emission limits

Carbon monoxide (CO):
• Raw engine emissions are lower than the set limit - no exhaust gas treatment is required.
• Raw engine emissions exceed the set limit:
– Use a CO oxidation catalyst to treat the exhaust gas.
– Use a "regenerative thermal oxidiser" (Cl.Air® system).
Oxides of nitrogen (NOx):

• Use the principle of lean mixture burning to reduce the NOx emissions inside the engine: Recalibrate
and adjust the engine by periodically measuring the NOx emissions at set intervals and use a
controller (LEANOX controller) that controls the NOx emission values in the permissible part-load to
full-load operation range.
• Use an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system to further reduce the NOx emissions.
Formaldehyde (CH2O):
• Raw engine emissions are lower than the set limit - no exhaust gas treatment is required.
• Raw engine emissions exceed the set limit:
– Use a CO oxidation catalyst.
– Use a "regenerative thermal oxidiser" (Cl.Air® system).
5.2 Factors affecting emissions

Jenbacher Gas Engines do not have ongoing emission measurement and are regulated indirectly on the
basis of NOx emissions. An ongoing NOx measuring probe with control function is optionally available as
LEANOXplus. Because of influencing parameters, e.g. combustion chamber deposits (and others, as

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described below), the operator must check the emissions at set intervals, if necessary adjust the engine
for NOx emissions (setting of LEANOX controller) and if possible maintain the exhaust gas treatment
system (unregulated oxidation catalysts for CO or CH2O and regulated SCR DeNOx systems). Due to
physical conditions, emissions will drift in each plant, irrespective of engine type or size. The following
points influence the raw engine emissions and must be taken into account during plant design, initial
engine commissioning and engine operation (servicing). The table below provides an overview of
influencing factors as well as a matrix showing when to look out for the influencing factors.
Factors influencing raw Plant design Engine commissioning Engine operation
engine emissions (servicing)
Fluctuation in gas quality X X X
Fluctuation in moisture in the X X X
gas/air mixture
Fluctuation in temperature of X
engine cooling water
Fluctuation in temperature of X X
low-temperature cooling circuit
Knock control system X
Deposits in the combustion X
chamber
Rotational speed X X
5.2.1 Gas quality

Raw emissions can also change due to changes in the gas quality, i.e. the calorific value of the fuel gas.
In the case of natural gas operation, the gas supplier will ensure that the calorific value of the fuel gas is
kept constant within certain limits. If the engine is operated with non-natural gases, e.g. biogas (gas
quality not monitored by gas supplier), fluctuations in fuel gas components CO2 and N2 in particular can
have a substantial impact on raw engine NOx emissions. To compensate for fluctuations in the calorific
value of fuel gas as far as possible, Jenbacher engine control systems for plants running on bio-gas or
other methane-containing fuel gases are fitted with a "dual-gas operation" LEANOX controller. For dual-
gas operation, the CH4 content of the fuel gas must be measured and communicated to the engine
control system.
Recommendations in the event of gas quality fluctuations:

• Natural gas operation with slight fluctuations in calorific value (ΔHu[kWh/Nm³] < 5 %): NOx
fluctuations can be ignored.
• Operation on methane-containing gases/biogas (fluctuating gas components N2 and CO2 > 5% Vol.
and ΔHu[kWh/Nm³] > 5%): Use dual-gas operation with the CH4 signal provided in accordance with
TA 1510-0067.
TA 1510-0067 – Setting instructions for gas type 1-2)
5.2.2 Moisture in the gas/air mixture

Raw engine NOx emissions are affected by process or weather-related water vapour content (air
humidity) in the intake air and fuel gas in the engine system and above all by its daily and seasonal
fluctuations. INNIO Jenbacher GmbH & Co OG supplies a "moisture package" which can be integrated
into the engine's air filter (sensor) and into the engine control system (not fitted as standard). It can
prevent possible water vapour condensation forming in the engine in certain conditions through control
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via the LEANOX controller. At the same time, the recalibrated LEANOX control lines are moved and thus
compensated by control technology. As the moisture content of the air is the key factor (the fuel gas/air
mixture consists of approx. 95% by volume of air and only approx. 5% by volume of fuel gas), there is no
need to measure the moisture in the fuel gas.
Recommendations in the event of wildly fluctuating moisture content of the intake air:
• If the engine is operating with major fluctuations in air humidity (fluctuating air humidity > 5 gH2O/kg
of air), you are recommended to use the humidity compensation option by means of the sensor
element in the intake air in accordance with TA 1530-0181.
TA 1530-0181 - Humidity compensation for intake air)

• As an alternative to the "moisture package", the NOx values should be set when the intake air
absolute humidity is at a minimum. This represents the "least favourable" condition. Any increase in
the air humidity will cause a reduction of NOx emissions.
5.2.3 Temperature fluctuations in engine cooling water

Fluctuations in the engine cooling water temperature (high-temperature cooling circuit) or the oil
temperature due to the integrated oil heat exchanger cause differences in NOx formation as a result of
changes in the cooling of the combustion chamber. The plant should be designed to ensure that the
engine cooling water temperature remains constant.
Recommendations:
• To ensure that the effect of the engine cooling water on the NOx emissions is minimised and can
therefore be ignored, the deviation should not exceed ±1°C.
• If a plant is being operated at wildly fluctuating temperature levels, a control valve can be fitted to
keep the engine cooling water temperature constant.
5.2.4 Temperature fluctuations in low-temperature charge cooling circuit

Jenbacher Gas Engines are usually operated with a second low-temperature cooling circuit to further
reduce the mixture temperature (t2‘). Fluctuations in temperature and/or flow rates in the low-temperature
cooling water circuit have a direct impact on the mixture temperature and therefore influence NOx
formation.
Recommendation:
• The effect on NOX formation due to fluctuations in mixture temperature (t2‘) can be ignored, provided
that the fluctuation does not exceed ±1.0°C. This can be taken into account by the customer or
regulated by the engine control system.
• If it is not possible for the customer to stabilise the mixture temperature (t2‘), the Jenbacher engine
control system has a compensation system in the LEANOX controller. You must make sure that this
compensation system has been activated and correctly parametrised. See:
TA 1503-0041 - Engine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control, type 2/3 engines gas mixer for
DIA.NE XT
TA 1503-0042 - Engine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control, type 2/3 engines TecJet for
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TA 1503-0043 - Engine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control, type 4 engines for DIA.NE XT
TA 1503-0045 - Engine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control, type 6 engines (DIA.NE blue)
TA 1503-0046 - Engine adjustment instruction – type 6 engines (Diane XT)
TA 1503-0047 - Engine adjustment instruction - Type 6 (DIA.NE XT)
5.2.5 Knock control system

In order to protect combustion chamber components in the event of knocking during engine operation, the
ignition point is retarded as a quick countermeasure by the knock controller in the engine control system.
Any change in the ignition point has the effect of changing the peak firing pressure and NOx formation.
The knock controller only retards the ignition point. This causes a reduction in peak pressure and,
consequently, NOx emissions and is therefore not critical.
Recommendation:
• In the event of a change in the average engine ignition point of ΔIP<0.5°KW, the effect on NOx
values can be ignored.
• If the knock controller reduces the average IP >0.5°KW, it is possible to compensate for this with a
function contained in the engine control system. You must make sure that this compensation system
has been activated and correctly parametrised. See:
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5.2.6 Ageing of the combustion chamber (deposits)

Raw engine emissions originate in the combustion chamber. Gas engines are designed to have a very
long service life (60,000 - 80,000 oh until the first general overhaul). The prolonged operation of the
engine ages the combustion chamber and the adjacent components.
The following aspects should be borne in mind:
The wear on the spark plugs and the valve/valve seat pairing do not have a significant effect on
emissions. The build-up of deposits in the combustion chamber has a bigger effect (combustion plate of
the cylinder head and on the piston crown). This is caused by contaminated fuel gas (e.g. silicates) and
by oil consumption (e.g. oil type, additives, maintenance of the oil mist separator, the way the engine is
operated, e.g. number of starts and load profile). Pronounced combustion chamber deposits increase
NOx, CO and THC emissions.
Recommendation:
• If the NOx emissions are too high, recalibrate the LEANOX controller to reduce the raw NOx
emissions again.

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• NOx emissions are a function of the cylinder pressure the operating point in question. If the engine
has pronounced combustion chamber deposits or wide variations from cylinder to cylinder, individual
cylinders produce disproportionately more NOx. Cylinder-specific NOx emissions can be evened out
by measuring and adjusting the cylinder-specific ignition point and therefore reduced. This process is
described for type 4 engines in TA 1400-0200. It can also be applied to type 3 engines, however.
TA 1400-0200 - Engine optimisation - Type 4 engines

• Low oil temperatures in the range 70°C to 75°C extend the oil service life. The ingress of oil into the
combustion chamber (caused by lower viscosity at low oil temperatures) can also be reduced, thereby
lowering the rate at which oil ash deposits form in the combustion chamber. A reduction in the oil
temperature can be achieved by using bigger oil heat exchangers.
• Use IW 0309 M0 to prevent misfiring.
IW 0309 M0 – Spark plugs

• The functioning of the oil mist separator (blow-by separator) must be guaranteed.
• If the raw CO, NOx and HC emissions are too high, the combustion chamber must be cleaned, as the
increased surface area of the combustion chamber absorbs unburnt or incompletely burnt gas
components and emits them. Contact the Excellence Center for details of the correct way to clean the
combustion chamber. The Product Training Center deals with the subject of cleaning combustion
chambers (piston, cylinder head and scraper ring) when disassembled as part of the maintenance
training course.
The effect of fuel gas contamination and the combustion residues of the lubricating oil on deposits in the
combustion chamber and therefore on emissions is specific to the engine or plant concerned and must be
determined while the engine is operating.
5.2.7 Motor frequency

Jenbacher gas engines are typically developed and optimised for a nominal speed. In other words, they
are operated at the local mains frequency. During mains parallel operation, the genset is rigidly coupled
to the mains frequency. Deviations of the mains frequency from the setpoint also cause the engine to
change its speed. This also influences the NOx emissions. If the speed is not compensated for, the
standard LEANOX calculation tends to lean the engine during under frequency operation and to enrich it
during over frequency operation. Although the engine speed is taken into account in the LEANOX
controller, additional correction is required.
Recommendation:

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• Make sure that the parameters used for speed correction in the LEANOX function are set correctly as
specified in the following documents:
TA 1503-0041 – Engine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control, type 2/3 engines gas mixer for
DIA.NE XT
TA 1503-0042 – Engine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control, type 2/3 engines TecJet for
DIA.NE XT
TA 1503-0043 – Engine setting instruction, enhanced Leanox control, Type 4 engines for DIA.NE XT
TA 1503-0045 – Engine adjustment instruction, extended Leanox control, type 6 engines (DIA.NE blue)
TA 1503-0046 – Engine adjustment instruction – type 6 engines (Diane XT)
TA 1503-0047 – Engine adjustment instruction - Type 6 (DIA.NE XT)
6 Measuring equipment and performing emission measurements

Using an exhaust-gas test kit to determine NOx emissions is a cost-effective solution compared with
alternative measuring methods. Suitable exhaust-gas test kits should contain measuring cells for at least
NO, NO2, O2 and also CO. The measured values should be displayed and converted in units typically
used in the country concerned so that they are easy to compare with the requirements.
Example:
Output in mg/Nm³@5% O2 dry (milligrams per standard cubic metre at 5% residual oxygen in dry exhaust
gas), with regulatory standard to DIN 1343 (273.15 K; 1013.25 hPa) and conversion to 5% reference
oxygen content.
The measuring accuracy of standard measuring instruments is typically stated under laboratory
conditions, with a newly calibrated measuring instrument (with test gas, immediately before the
measurement) and without cross-influences from other components of the exhaust gas at ±5 % NO, NO2
and CO and ±0.2 % O2. In the case of NOx emissions in mg/Nm³ relative to a reference oxygen content,
an accuracy of ±25 mg/Nm³@5 % O2 dry can be achieved in the best-case scenario. Larger measuring
tolerances must be expected as cross sensitivities to other exhaust gas components exist and no test gas
is usually supplied for calibration on site.
Tolerances are added or deducted, depending on local emissions regulations. If you don't know the exact
regulations, you should always add the measuring tolerance to the measured value for safety's sake, i.e.
keep the measuring tolerance and parametrise the engine’s LEANOX controller so that the sum of the
two values remains below the setpoint value.
To comply with the required accuracy of emissions measurement, use the exhaust-gas test kits listed by
INNIO in its standard tool catalogue or measuring instruments with the same or better measuring
accuracy specification. The exhaust-gas test kits are specified in TA 1310-0011.
TA 1310-0011 – Standard tool catalogue
6.1 Calibrating the test kit with test gas

If possible, use test gas (NO and NO2) to calibrate the emission-measurement equipment directly before
the measurement and on site to compensate for the effect of pressure and temperature on the measuring
cell. If this is not possible, keep a wider measuring tolerance, as contained in Section ⇨ Settings for NOx,
when recalibrating the LEANOX controller.

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The measuring instrument must be tested, serviced and calibrated at least once a year in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions. The calibration and maintenance record sheets from the manufacturer or
a qualified individual must be retained and readily available.
6.2 Calibrating the test kit with ambient air

The exhaust gas test kit must be flushed and calibrated with ambient air before each measurement. You
must make sure that the ambient air is not contaminated so as to avoid incorrect calibration. The
calibration must take place at temperatures from >5°C up to a maximum of 40°C in well-ventilated
premises or in the open air.
6.3 Emission sample point

A sample point must be provided to carry out the emissions measurement. The dimension should be half
an inch (not less) with a screw plug. The point must be freely accessible. The clearance required is 1 m x
1 m. A plumber wrench must be used to open the screw plug, i.e. the insulation must be designed to
allow the wrench to fit on to the screw plug. The Emissions Sample Points are entered on the technical
diagram (ESP1.0, ESP2.0, etc.) and must be denoted on the plant with an appropriate sign in accordance
with JWN 080 080.
JWN 080 080 – Adhesive labels and signs

The emissions sample points for the exhaust-gas test kit vary according to INNIO Jenbacher GmbH & Co
OG scope of supply and the local plant construction industry.
The plant operator is required to adhere to the emissions values at the chimney outlet, so usually a
suitable sample point on the chimney should be used to recalibrate the LEANOX controller.
Exceptions and additional measurements may arise in applications involving exhaust gas treatment units.
Examples of LEANOX recalibration:
• When oxidation catalysts are used -> LEANOX is recalibrated at the chimney, downstream of the
chimney
• When Cl.Air systems are used -> LEANOX is recalibrated at the chimney downstream of the Cl.Air
unit and the engine emissions are checked upstream of the Cl.Air unit. NOx deviations of over 10 %
between the two values can indicate malfunctions and must be resolved.
• When SCR DeNOx or SCR Oxi systems are used -> LEANOX is recalibrated downstream of the
engine but upstream of where the urea is added for the SCR; subsequently LEANOX shall be set to
the contractually specified emissions value (without taking account of the measuring tolerances) and
the emissions values checked at the chimney, once the SCR has reached a stable operating point.
• In the case of special gas plants with exhaust gas treatment, the emissions values must also be
determined downstream of the engine and documented, in addition to the measurement at the
chimney. The recalibration of the LEANOX takes place at the chimney when the exhaust gas
treatment unit is in INNIO scope of supply, or otherwise downstream of the engine.

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Basically, the measuring probe should be positioned as centrally as possible in the pipe in the exhaust
gas flow to be measured, but at least 100 mm from the internal wall towards the centre of the pipe, as far
downstream as possible from the exhaust gas treatment systems. Striping in the exhaust gas system
immediately downstream of the exhaust gas treatment system can lead to faulty measurements, but the
exhaust gas is generally sufficiently mixed by the time it reaches the chimney, making it possible to obtain
reproducible results at the chimney.
The sample points on the engine, e.g. in type 4 engines, are the openings in the exhaust manifold
downstream of the turbocharger and, in type 6 engines, the 90° bends downstream of the turbo chargers
(measure both sides and, if necessary, adjust the engine so that the average value of both banks
conforms to the specification). When insulating the plant, ensure that sample points remain freely
accessible and cut-outs are provided in accordance with EHS. All emissions values in the exhaust-gas
test kit and its units must be entered in E 8057.
6.4 Background conditions for emission measurement

The engine must be at a stable operating point 10 minutes before the measurement and during the
measurement. One indicator is the rated electric power, which may deviate from the power setpoint by a
maximum of ±1.5 %. In addition, neither the engine cooling water temperature nor the mixture
temperature should fluctuate by more than ±1°C. No serious misfiring should occur. This can be
determined on the engine control system. The misfire integrator should be showing 0% and Idyn<3.0%
over an observation period of one minute. You should also ensure that the average ignition point is stable
(deviation <0.2 KW).
6.5 Performing the emission measurement

To be able to recalibrate and parametrise the LEANOX controller, you need at least password level 15 for
enhanced access rights to DIA.NE XT controls. To have level 15 access enabled for you, you will have to
complete various training courses, which are provided by the Jenbacher Product Training Center.
Read the operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the measuring instrument before starting the
emission measurement. The measuring cells in the instrument must become acclimatised to the sample
point (ambient pressure and ambient temperature). It is advisable to switch off the measuring instrument
and leave it to acclimatise to the sample point for 1-2 hours. Only operate the measuring instrument in the
temperature range >5°C up to a maximum of 40°C (see operating instructions).
6.6 Measuring time

It should take about two minutes to measure the emissions at each sample point. Average out the
measured value over one minute and record it. As the measured value will fluctuate, record the maximum
value and minimum value as well. If the fluctuation range is much bigger than ±5%, please contact the
Service department.
6.7 Documentation
Record the measured values after the LEANOX adjustment. Record the following components in the
appropriate unit and file them in the operational logbook as well as the service technician's report:
• NO in [ppm]
• NO2 in [ppm]
• O2 in [%]

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• CO in [ppm] (optional, if available)

• NOx in [mg/Nm³@5 % O2 dry]
• Actual electrical power output: Pel (not the parameter value)
• Actual charge air temperature: t2‘ (not the parameter value)
• Actual charge pressure: p2‘ (not the parameter value)
Formula for calculating NOx when using commercially available exhaust-gas test kits (measuring the dry,
condensed exhaust gas):
NOx [ppm] Sum of measured values for NO [ppm] and NO2 [ppm]
ρNO2 [kg/m³] The density of NO2 is 2.05 kg/m³
O2Bezug [%] Reference oxygen, in this case O2reference is 5 % (TA-Luft 2002)
O2 [%] Measured value for oxygen in the exhaust gas in [vol. %]
7 Settings for NOx

In accordance with and in implementation of the recommendations on the factors described in Section ⇨
Factors affecting emissions that influence NOx drift as well as the measurement tolerances in the
exhaust-gas test kit as described in Section ⇨ Measuring equipment and performing emission
measurements, the NOx emissions values for type 2/3/4 direct ignition engines must be set (using the
LEANOX controller) to 80 % up to a maximum of 85 % of the NOx value specified by INNIO; for type 6/9
pre-combustion engines they must be set to 85 % up to a maximum of 88 %.
The table below shows the absolute values to be set, taking as an example TA-Luft and TA-Luft-Halbe
(figures in mg/Nm³ at 5% O2 dry):
Example:
Limit value 500 250
Note TA-Luft TA-Luft-Halbe
Unit mg/Nm³@5 % O2 dry
Engine type Average set value
2/3 400…425 200…215 Direct ignition method
4 400…425 200…215
6 425…440 210…220 Pre-chamber combustion method
9 425…440 -
Note:
A new engine or an engine with new combustion chamber components (pistons with piston rings
combined with cylinder liner) must be run in during the first few operating hours. This will increase the
ingress of oil into the combustion chamber, which will affect NOx emissions. You can evaluate the exact
situation by measuring the oil consumption. An aid to determining oil consumption is provided in
TA 1503-0050. Oil consumption increases during the first 2,000 - 6,000 oh and then stabilises at a
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as specified in the maintenance plan. If you notice that there is substantial NOx drift and the limit value is
being exceeded, carry out the maintenance work "LEANOX recalibration" at half intervals as specified in
the maintenance plan.
TA 1503-0050 – Oil consumption meter, online oil consumption measurement
8 Software functions
Two software functions can further improve the stability of NOx emission control:
Charge pressure compensation due to LEANOX “engine aging” without additional technology for long-
term stability.
“LEANOXplus” as NOx sensor-assisted control for short and long-term stability. For this function, an NOx
sensor must be installed on the engine (for details, see TA 1503-0056).
If the software function “Charge pressure compensation due LEANOX engine aging” or the software
function “LEANOXplus” (NOx sensor) is available on the engine, the NOx emission values can be set to a
maximum of 92 % of the specified NOx value via the LEANOX controller for type 2/3/4/6/9 gas engines.
(figures in mg/Nm³ at 5%O2-dry):
Example:
Limit value 500 250
Note TA-Luft TA-Luft-Halbe
Unit mg/Nm³@5%O2-dry
2/3/4/6/9 460 230
8.1 Identification of software functions on DIA.NE
Function "Charge pressure compensation due to LEANOX Engine Aging"

Parameters:
• ENG/Engine/LEANOX/Compensation: No. 13972 Charge pressure compensation due to LEANOX
Engine Aging active
"LEANOXplus" function
Parameters:
• ENG/Engine/LEANOX/LEANOX PLUS: No. 14305 LEANOX PLUS enabling
• VIS/ENG/LEANOX controller

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settings
9 Engine operation with SCR catalytic converter

When using an SCR catalytic converter for NOx exhaust gas aftertreatment (SCR-DeNOx or SCR-Oxi
systems), the NOx emission values downstream of engine (before reducing agent addition for the SCR
catalytic converter) can be set to 100% of the specified NOx value of the engine version via the LEANOX
controller for type 2/3/4/6/9 engines. The specified NOx value can be found in the data sheet of the
corresponding engine version and can be requested from the regional customer advisor.
(figures in mg/Nm³ at 5%O2-dry):
Example:
Specified NOx rating of the 500 250
engine version
Note TA-Luft TA-Luft Halbe
Unit mg/Nm³@5%O2-dry
2/3/4/6/9 500 250
Project-specific NOx setting values:
Deviations from the information given in this chapter are possible on a project-specific basis according to
the specifications and/or approval of INNIO .
10 Revision code
Revision history
Index Date Description / Revision summary Expert
Auditor
4 30.06.2021 Kapitel 5.2.7 hinzugefügt / Chapter 5.2.7 added Herrero Pastor M.
Boewing R.
Kapitel 9 hinzugefügt, Kapitel 5.2 und 8 aktualisiert / Fuchs J.
Chapter 9 added, Chapter 5.2 and 8 updated Boewing R.
3 28.04.2020 Kapitel “Softwarefunktionen” hinzugefügt / Chapter Fuchs J.
„softwarefunctions“ added Boewing R.
2 30.04.2019 GE durch INNIO ersetzt / GE replaced by INNIO Stojiljkovic T.
Pichler R.
1 15.05.2017 Erstausgabe / First issue Fuchs J.
SprungMarke!!!27021614798369931
Boewing R.


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Instructions on NOx measurements and

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TA 1503-0056 - Engine operation with LEANOXplus

5.1 INNIO solutions for complying with emission limits

Oxides of nitrogen (NOx):

5.2 Factors affecting emissions

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5.2.1 Gas quality

Recommendations in the event of gas quality fluctuations:

TA 1510-0067 – Setting instructions for gas type 1-2)

5.2.2 Moisture in the gas/air mixture

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TA 1530-0181 - Humidity compensation for intake air)

5.2.3 Temperature fluctuations in engine cooling water

5.2.4 Temperature fluctuations in low-temperature charge cooling circuit

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5.2.5 Knock control system

5.2.6 Ageing of the combustion chamber (deposits)

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TA 1400-0200 - Engine optimisation - Type 4 engines

IW 0309 M0 – Spark plugs

5.2.7 Motor frequency

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6 Measuring equipment and performing emission measurements

TA 1310-0011 – Standard tool catalogue

6.1 Calibrating the test kit with test gas

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6.2 Calibrating the test kit with ambient air

6.3 Emission sample point

JWN 080 080 – Adhesive labels and signs

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E 8057 - Operational data ─ NOx measurement

6.4 Background conditions for emission measurement

6.5 Performing the emission measurement

6.6 Measuring time

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• CO in [ppm] (optional, if available)

E 8057 - Operational data ─ NOx measurement

7 Settings for NOx

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TA 1503-0050 – Oil consumption meter, online oil consumption measurement

8.1 Identification of software functions on DIA.NE

Function "Charge pressure compensation due to LEANOX Engine Aging"

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9 Engine operation with SCR catalytic converter

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