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FDL SERIES EDIT PREVIEW TESTING
[edit]| GE 7FDL | |
|---|---|
 Amtrak's P32AC-DM's are equipped with 7FDL-12 prime movers. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GE Transportation of 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 | 12.2:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Idle speed | 450 |
| Max. engine speed | 1050 |
| Combustion | |
| Supercharger | One or two Roots-type blower |
| Turbocharger | Single |
| 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 U5B, 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]8 Cylinder
[edit]The 7FDL-8 was used on the GE U20C[2]. It is uncommon to see one in North America.
12 Cylinder
[edit]The 7FDL-12 was used on the P32AC-DM. These, along with the 16 cylinder variant are common to see across North America.
16 Cylinder
[edit]The 7FDL-16 was used on the AC4400CW. These, along with the 16 cylinder variant are common to see across North America.