ISO/TC 70 - Internal combustion engines

This document specifies the principal characteristics of alternating current (a.c.) generators under the control of their excitation control system when used for reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engine driven generating set applications and supplements the requirements given in IEC 60034-1. It covers the use of such a.c. generators for land and marine applications, excluding generating sets used on aircraft or to propel land vehicles and locomotives. NOTE For some specific applications (e...view more

This document specifies requirements for handle starting equipment used on reciprocating internal combustion engines for land, rail and marine use, excluding engines used to propel road vehicle and aircraft. It can be applied to engines used to propel road construction, earth moving machines and other applications where no suitable International Standards exist. In addition to the technical safety requirements, this document describes procedures for checking adherence to these requirements.

This document specifies the measurement methods for gaseous and particulate exhaust emissions from reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engines on a test bed, necessary for determining one weighted value for each exhaust gas pollutant. Various combinations of engine load and speed reflect different engine applications (see ISO 8178‑4). This document is applicable to RIC engines for mobile, transportable and stationary use, excluding engines for motor vehicles primarily designed for road use. ...view more

This document specifies the test cycles, the test procedures and the evaluation of gaseous and particulate exhaust emissions from reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engines coupled to a dynamometer. With certain restrictions, this document can also be used for measurements at site. The tests are carried out under steady-state and transient operation using test cycles which are representative of given applications. This document is applicable to RIC engines for mobile, transportable and stat...view more

This document specifies a method of testing the ability of full-flow lubricating oil filters manufactured with metal pressure vessel materials for internal combustion engines to withstand an internal pressure surge. Normally surges occur when an engine is started from cold, and cyclic internal pressure variations experienced during operation. These tests are intended for application to spin-on type filters and detachable filters with disposable elements. The tests can be applied to other filters...view more

This document specifies the survey method, which is the measurement method of the sound power level for reciprocating internal combustion engines. This document applies to all reciprocating internal combustion engines falling within the field of application of ISO 3046‑1 and other internal combustion engines where no suitable International Standard exists. NOTE In this document, reciprocating internal combustion engines are referred to as engines unless otherwise explained.

This document specifies general requirements for overspeed limiting devices used for the protection of reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engines and their driven machinery. It applies to reciprocating internal combustion engines for land, rail traction and marine use, excluding engines used in road vehicles and aircrafts.

This document specifies the engineering method, which is the measurement method of the sound power level for reciprocating internal combustion engines. This document applies to all reciprocating internal combustion engines falling within the field of application of ISO 3046-1 and other internal combustion engines where no suitable International Standard exists. NOTE In this document, reciprocating internal combustion engines are referred to as engines unless otherwise explained.

This document specifies the measurement procedures and test cycles for the evaluation of smoke emissions from compression ignition engines using an opacimeter. The tests are carried out under steady-state and transient operation using tests cycles which are representative of a given application. The smoke testing is conducted using opacimeter-type smoke meters which operate on the light extinction principle. The purpose of this document is to define the smoke test cycles and the methods used to ...view more

This document defines terms relating to the characteristics of engines and their components relevant to maintenance activities. This document gives a classification of terms according to reasons for their use and defines typical means, failures and procedures resulting in or from engine maintenance.

This document specifies a method for the measurement of smoke from exhaust gas of reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engines at a steady state condition. The method evaluates the soot content by measurement of the blackening of a filter and derivation of black carbon mass concentration (mg/m3) from FSN. Where necessary, individual requirements may be specified for particular engine applications. This document is applicable to RIC engines for mobile, transportable and stationary use, excludi...view more

This document specifies design and performance criteria arising out of the combination of a reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engine and an alternating current (a.c.) generator when operating as a unit. This unit can run paralleling or not to the grid. It applies to a.c. generating sets driven by RIC engines for land and marine use, excluding generating sets used on aircraft or to propel land vehicles and locomotives. For some specific applications (e.g. essential hospital supplies and hig...view more

This document specifies the principal characteristics of Reciprocating Internal Combustion (RIC) engines when used for alternating current (a.c.) generating set applications. It applies to RIC engines for a.c. generating sets for land and marine use, excluding generating sets used on aircraft or to propel land vehicles and locomotives. For some specific applications (e.g. essential hospital supplies, high rise buildings), supplementary requirements can be necessary. The provisions of this docume...view more

ISO 8178-6:2018 specifies a data format for reporting the measurement results of exhaust emissions from RIC engines for mobile, transportable and stationary use, excluding engines for motor vehicles primarily designed for road use. It includes basic information of the engine being tested. Equivalent data formats including those that are electronically generated can be used as long as the required engine, test cell and test data information is made available. ISO 8178-6:2018 applies to measuremen...view more

ISO 8528-1:2018 defines various classifications for the application, rating and performance of generating sets consisting of a Reciprocating Internal Combustion (RIC) engine, Alternating Current (a.c.) generator and any associated controlgear, switchgear and auxiliary equipment. ISO 8528-1:2018 applies to a.c. generating sets driven by RIC engines for land and marine use, excluding generating sets used on aircraft or to propel land vehicles and locomotives. For some specific applications (e.g. e...view more

ISO 2710-1:2017 defines the basic terms relating to the design and operation of reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engines. Further terms relating to components and systems of RIC engines are defined in ISO 7967 (all parts), and performance is defined in ISO 15550, ISO 14396 and in ISO 3046 (all parts).

ISO 8528-9:2017 describes a procedure for measuring and evaluating the external mechanical vibration behaviour of generating sets at the measuring points stated in this document. It applies to RIC engine driven a.c. generating sets for fixed and mobile installations with rigid and/or resilient mountings. It is applicable for land and marine use, excluding generating sets used on aircraft or those used to propel land vehicles and locomotives. For some specific applications (essential hospital sup...view more

ISO 8528-7:2017 specifies the requirements and parameters for the specification and design of a reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engine driven generating set, with reference to the definitions given in ISO 8528‑1 to ISO 8528‑6. It applies to alternating current (a.c.) generating sets driven by RIC engines for land and marine use, excluding generating sets used on aircraft or to propel land vehicles and locomotives. For some specific applications (for example, essential hospital supplies, ...view more

ISO 4548-12:2017 specifies a multi-pass filtration test with continuous contaminant injection and using the online particle counting method for evaluating the performance of full-flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines. The scope of this document is limited to steady state conditions and does not address fluctuations in the flow rate. The test procedure determines the contaminant capacity of a filter, its particulate removal characteristics and differential pressure. This te...view more

1.1 ISO 15550:2016 specifies standard reference conditions and methods of declaring the power, fuel consumption, lubricating oil consumption and test methods for internal combustion engines in commercial production using liquid or gaseous fuels. It is applicable to the following: a) reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engines (spark-ignition or compression-ignition engines) but excluding free piston engines; b) rotary piston engines. These engines can be naturally aspirated or pressure-charg...view more

ISO 8528-8:2016 defines design requirements, minimum performances and type tests for low-power generating sets driven by reciprocating internal combustion engines for land and marine use (domestic, recreational and industrial application), excluding generating sets used on aircraft. It concerns mainly low-power generating sets driven by reciprocating internal combustion engines for the generation of single or multiphase alternating current or direct current up to 500 V. The generating sets are s...view more

ISO 8528-13:2016 specifies the safety requirements for reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engine driven generating sets up to 1 000 V consisting of an RIC engine, an alternating current (AC) generator including the additional equipment required for operating, e.g. controlgear, switchgear, auxiliary equipment. It is applicable to generating sets for land and marine use (domestic, recreational and industrial application). It is not applicable to generating sets used on board of seagoing vesse...view more

ISO 4548-14:2016 specifies a method of testing the ability of full-flow lubricating oil filters manufactured with composite pressure vessel materials for internal combustion engines to withstand an internal pressure surge and cyclic internal pressure variations experienced in the application at specified operating temperatures. These tests are intended for application to spin-on type filters and detachable filters with disposable elements constructed of composite materials.

ISO/TS 19425:2015 specifies the measurement method and requirements for combustion air inlet noise of air cleaners which are installed on reciprocating internal combustion engines, including laboratory measurement (engineering method and survey method) and site measurement (survey method). ISO/TS 19425:2015 applies to all air cleaners installed on reciprocating internal combustion engines (reciprocating internal combustion engine is referred to as engine except particular explanation in the foll...view more

ISO 8178-5:2015 specifies fuels whose use is recommended for performing the exhaust emission test cycles given in ISO 8178-4. It is applicable to reciprocating internal combustion engines for mobile, transportable and stationary installations excluding engines for vehicles primarily designed for road use. This part of ISO 8178 may be applied to engines used, e.g. earth-moving machines and generating sets, and for other applications.

ISO 8178-8:2015 specifies the parameters to be applied for the determination of which engine specifications can be included in an engine group and for the selection of the parent engine of the group. It can be applied for applications that might require modification or adjustment to suit at-site operating conditions. Such applications include stationary engines and engines for shipping.

ISO 8178-7:2015 specifies the parameters to be applied for the determination of which engine specifications may be included in an engine family and for the selection of the parent engine of the family. ISO 8178-7:2015 is applicable to reciprocating internal combustion engines for land, rail traction, and marine use, excluding engines for motor vehicles primarily designed for on-road operation. It may be applied to engines for power production and/or propulsion, e.g. agricultural equipment, road ...view more

ISO 7967-11:2014 establishes a vocabulary for fuel systems of reciprocating internal combustion engines. Also, in ISO 7967-11:2014, the terms and the definitions are classified as follows: ? fuel supply system (3.1); ? carburetor (3.2); ? fuel injection system (3.3). ISO 2710‑1 gives a classification of reciprocating internal combustion engines and denotes the basic terms and definitions of such engines and their characteristics.

ISO 7967-10:2014 establishes a vocabulary for ignition systems of reciprocating internal combustion engines.

ISO 7967-12:2014 establishes a vocabulary for emission control systems of reciprocating internal combustion engines. ISO 2710‑1 gives a classification of reciprocating internal combustion engines and denotes basic terms and definitions of such engines and their characteristics. In this part of ISO 7967, terms are classified as the following: a) exhaust emission matter; b) exhaust emission control system and device; c) parameters for exhaust emission control system.

ISO 4548-15:2014 specifies a method of testing the structural integrity of full-flow lubricating oil filters to withstand engine vibrations. This test is intended for application to spin-on type filters and detachable filters with disposable elements with a maximum flow rate of 100 L/min. Upon agreement between manufacturer and purchaser, this test method can be applied to filters with higher flow rates. This test method is intended for test parts made from composite materials that experience me...view more

ISO 15619:2013 specifies the measurement method and requirements for exhaust silencers which is installed on reciprocating internal combustion engines, including laboratory measurement and site measurement.

ISO 4548-13:2013 specifies a method of testing full-flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines to determine their ability to withstand a static pressure objective at high and cold temperatures and to determine their burst pressure and the failure mode. It applies to all oil filters, for example spin-on ones and filters made of temperature sensitive materials. It applies to new filters and filters returned from endurance tests.

ISO 4548.7:2012 specifies a method of testing the constructional integrity of full-flow lubricating oil filters to withstand engine vibrations. This test is intended for application to spin-on type filters and detachable filters with disposable elements with a maximum flow rate of 100 l/min. This test method is intended for test parts made from materials that do not experience mechanical property changes within the temperature range experienced in service. The test may be applied to other filter...view more

ISO 4548-6:2012 specifies a method of testing full-flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines to determine their ability to withstand a static pressure objective and to determine their burst pressure and the failure mode concerned. It does not apply to filters for use in aeronautical applications or plastic components.

ISO 7967-3:2010 defines terms relating to the valves, camshaft drive and actuating mechanisms of reciprocating internal combustion engines.

ISO 3046-4:2009 establishes a classification for the requirements and parameters of speed-governing systems and specifies terms and definitions of typical engine speeds for reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engines. Where necessary, individual requirements are given for particular engine applications. ISO 3046-4:2009 applies to RIC engines for land, rail-traction and marine use, excluding engines used to propel road-construction and earth-moving machines, agricultural and industrial types ...view more

ISO 8178-2:2008, together with ISO 8178-1 and ISO 8178-11, specifies the measurement and evaluation methods for gaseous and particulate exhaust emission from reciprocating internal combustion engines (RIC engines) under steady-state and transient conditions for field testing. ISO 8178-2:2008 is applied when RIC engines used in off-road vehicles, marine installations, generating sets, diesel rail traction or similar applications must be measured under field conditions or at site in order to deter...view more

ISO 4548-9:2007 specifies methods of measuring the effectiveness of either inlet or outlet anti-drain valves if fitted to a full-flow lubricating oil filter of the "spin-on" or "easy change" type, for internal combustion engines.

ISO 3046-3:2006 specifies the common measurement techniques of the main performance parameters of reciprocating internal combustion engines, in addition to the basic requirements defined in ISO 15550. This is to ensure that the required accuracy of measurement is achieved for comparison of the measured values with those values specified by the engine manufacturer. Where necessary, individual requirements may be given for particular engine applications. ISO 3046-3:2006 applies to reciprocating in...view more

ISO 21006:2006 specifies how to make a declaration of the engine weight (mass) for internal combustion engines. For the purposes of this standard, the word weight is used as the direct equivalent of the word mass. ISO 21006:2006 concerns reciprocating internal combustion engines (spark-ignition or compression ignition engines) but excluding free piston engines, and rotary piston engines. NOTE These engines may be naturally aspirated or pressure-charged, either by a mechanical pressure-charger or...view more