English Electric diesel engines

English Electric's K, RK and V type diesel engines were manufactured by the English Electric company of the United Kingdom for stationary, rail transport and maritime use between 1934 and 1968.

EE "K" Type
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1934–1963
Layout
ConfigurationStraight engine in I4, I6, I7 or I8
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain2 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Redline600-680rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output41.7 hp (31 kW) to 100 hp (75 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
SuccessorEE "RK" Type Mk I
EE "RK" Type Mk I
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1947–1960
Layout
ConfigurationStraight engine in I4, I6 or I8
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain2 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Redline600-680rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output41.7 hp (31 kW) to 110 hp (82 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
PredecessorEE "K" Type
SuccessorEE "RK" Type Mk II
EE "RK" Type Mk II
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1951–1968
Layout
ConfigurationStraight engine in I4, I6 or I8
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain4 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Redline750-900rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
PredecessorEE "RK" Type Mk I
SuccessorEE "RK" Type Mk III
EE "RK" Type Mk III
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1962–1968
Layout
ConfigurationStraight engine in I4, I6 or I8
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain4 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Redline750-900rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
PredecessorEE "RK" Type Mk II
SuccessorRuston-Paxman RK3
EE "V" Type Mk I
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1947–1966
Layout
ConfigurationV engine in V8, V12 or V16 configurations
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain2 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Redline600-680rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output41.7 hp (31 kW) to 110 hp (82 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
SuccessorEE "V" Type Mk II
EE "V" Type Mk II
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1951–1968
Layout
ConfigurationV engine in V8, V12 or V16 configurations
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain2 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Redline750-900rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
PredecessorEE "V" Type Mk I
SuccessorEE "V" Type Mk III
EE "V" Type Mk III
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1962–1968
Layout
ConfigurationV engine in V8, V12 or V16 configurations
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain2 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Redline750-900rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
PredecessorEE "V" Type Mk II
SuccessorRuston-Paxman RK3

History

Initially, the "K" type engine developed in the 1930s were offered in I4, I6, I7 and I8 variants, had 2-valve cylinder heads and ran at 600-680rpm. In 1940, turbocharging became an option, boosting power output by about 61%.

Due to the demand of more power, the Mark I "RK" (Revised K) and "V" type were introduced in 1947. The "V" type were built in V8, V12 and V16 configurations.

In 1951, the engines received 4-valve cylinder heads, thus creating Mark II "RK" and "V" types which ran at 750-900rpm. Intercooling was now optional, adding a "C" to the engine designation should it be equipped. More revisions saw the creation of the Mark III engines in 1962.

Unlike other comparable engines (and unusually for its size), EE used timing chains instead of timing gears. This was changed in 1968 with the introduction of the RK3 series by Ruston-Paxman after the demise of EE in the same year.

Nomenclature

  • 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 16 - Cylinder count
  • C - Intercooler
  • S - Supercharged (actually turbocharged)
  • K, RK, V - Engine type
  • M, T - Intended purpose
    • M - Maritime
    • T - Rail Traction

Variants

TypeCylindersAspirationApplications
4RKM4Naturally AspiratedPort Phillip Bay pilot ship DE (or MV or TS) Wyuna (originally had three but third engine was removed in 1980s and is with the Australian Maritime College)
4SRKT Mk II4TurbochargerBR Class 73, 201, 202, 205 & 207, UTA 70 Class, NIR 450 Class, SAR 500 Class
6KT6Naturally AspiratedBR Class 08, 09, 11, 12, 13 & D3/11, VR F class, KTM Class 15, Litt V1 Nr 3 & 4 & NS Class 600, AIS D9 Class
6RKT Mk I6Naturally AspiratedSAR 350 Class
6SRKT Mk I6TurbochargerNZR DE Class, TGR X Class
6SRKT Mk II6TurbochargerMRWA F Class, NZR DG & DH Classes (1955), SAR 800 Class, Tasmanian Government Railways Y class
6CSRKT6Turbocharger & IntercoolerGML1-2, NZR DI Class, QR 1600 & 1620 Classes, WAGR H Class, AIS D35 Class
6CSRKM6Turbocharger & IntercoolerNZR rail ferries Aramoana, Aranui, Aratika, Arahunga
7SKM7TurbochargerMV North Head, MV Baragoola & MV Bellubera
8RKM8Naturally AspiratedPort Phillip Bay pilot ship DE (or MV or TS) Wyuna (3x)
8SRKT8TurbochargerAIS D1 Class, AIS D16 Class
8SVT Mk II8TurbochargerBritish Rail Class 20, MRWA G Class
8CSV8Turbocharger & IntercoolerHinkley Point A Nuclear Power Station Emergency Backup Generators (Stationary installation)
8CSVT8Turbocharger & IntercoolerCP Class 1400, KTM Class 22
12SVT Mk II12TurbochargerBR Class 31, KTM Class 20, NZR DF Class (1954), QR 1200, 1225, 1250 & 1270 Classes
12CSVT12Turbocharger & IntercoolerBR Class 37, AIS D34 Class, GML3-9, QR 1300, 2350 & 2370 Classes, TGR Z & Za Classes, WAGR C, K & R/RA Classes, Rhodesia Railways Class DE3
16SVT Mk I16TurbochargerBR Class D16/1 (equipped with Brown Boveri turbochargers)[1] & D16/2 (equipped with Napier & Son turbochargers),[2] SAR 900 Class
16SVT Mk II16TurbochargerBR Class 40, Rhodesia Railways Class DE2
16CSVT16Turbocharger & IntercoolerBR DP2 & Class 50, CP Class 1800
16CSVM16Turbocharger & IntercoolerRoyal Australian Navy Oberon class submarine, NZR rail ferries Aramoana, Aranui

References

  1. Clough, David N. (2011). "2: Diesel-Electric Development after 1945". Hydraulic vs Electric: The battle for the BR diesel fleet. Ian Allan. p. 14. ISBN 978-0-7110-3550-8.
  2. Clough 2011, p. 20
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