Draft:GE 7FDL Series
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| GE 7FDL | |
|---|---|
 Amtrak's P32AC-DM's are equipped with 7FDL-12 prime movers. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GE Transportation of GE (Now owned by Wabtec |
| Also called | FDL series |
| Production | 1958–2004 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 45° Vee in V8, V12, or V16 |
| Displacement | 668.21 cu in (11.0 L) per cylinder |
| Cylinder bore | 9 in (229 mm) |
| Piston stroke | 10.5 in (267 mm) |
| Cylinder head material | aluminum alloy, one per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 12.7:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Idle speed | 450 |
| Max. engine speed | 1050 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Single 7S1716 |
| Fuel system | Electronic Injector |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 1,600 to 4,500 hp (1,200 to 3,400 kW) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | GEVO |
The GE 7FDL Series is a series of prime movers created by GE Transportation for use on their diesel electric locomotives. It was originally created in 1958 for the U18B, and saw use all the way until the AC4400CW in 1993.[1] There are 3 different configurations of cylinders, 8 cylinder, 12 cylinder, and 16 cylinder.
History
[edit]The 7FDL series was originally created as the FVBL engine by Cooper-Bessemer. GE then purchased rights to improve the design and renamed it to the 7FDL series for their Universal Series.
Configurations
[edit]| Cylinders | Used in | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | SG10B, U18B, U13C, U14C, U15C, U17C, U18C, U20C, C18-7i | 1,100 to 2,150 hp (820 to 1,600 kW) |
| 12 | UD18, U23B, U23C, U26C, U50C, U20C1, B23-7, BQ23-7, B30-7A, C30-7A, B32-8, C32-8, AC44i, C30ACi | 2,150 to 4,500 hp (1,600 to 3,360 kW) |
| 16 | B30-7, B36-7, C30-7, C36-7, B36-8, B39-8, B40-8, B40-8W, C36-8, C39-8, C40-8, C40-8M, C40-8W, C40-8.5W, C41-8W, C44-8W, B40-8BM, C40-9, C40-9W, C44-9W, C38EMi, C44EMi, C38AChe B40-9BM, B40-9BW, AC4400CW, C44ACi | 3,000 to 4,400 hp (2,200 to 3,300 kW) |
7HDL
[edit]GE also produced a variant of the 7FDL called the 7HDL for the AC6000CW. The engine, produced from 1995 to 2001, had 6,250 hp
(4,660 kW) and an AC alternator. The engine stopped being produced as railroads did not find the need for such powerful locomotives, making the AC6000CW the only locomotive to use the 7HDL prime mover.
| GE 7HDL | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GE Transportation of GE (Now oened by Wabtec), and Deutz-MWM |
| Production | 1995–2001 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 45° Vee in V16 |
| Displacement | 15,330 cu in (251.2 L) per cylinder |
| Cylinder bore | 9.85 in (250 mm) |
| Piston stroke | 12.61 in (320 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 15.2:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Idle speed | 450 |
| Max. engine speed | 1050 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Dual 7S1408D |
| Fuel system | Electronic Injector |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 6,250 hp (4,660 kW) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | GEVO |
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