C280-16 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
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Generator Set Specifications
- Maximum Rating
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4840 ekW (60Hz), 6500 kVA (50Hz)
- Minimum Rating
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4400 ekW (60Hz), 5875 kVA (50Hz)
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
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EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2
- Frequency
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50 / 60 Hz
- Speed
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900 / 1000 rpm
- Duty Cycle
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Prime, Continuous
Engine Specifications
- Engine Model
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C280-16, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
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11in
- Stroke
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11.8in
- Displacement
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18032in³
- Compression Ratio
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13:01
- Aspiration
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TA
- Fuel System
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Direct unit injection
- Governor Type
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Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Generator Set Dimensions
- Length - Maximum
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404in
- Width - Maximum
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99.62in
- Height - Maximum
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156.6in
- Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
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141840lb
Standard Equipment:
- Air Inlet System
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- Air inlet shutoff
- Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air cleaner
- Cooling System
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- Three-bundle oil cooler
- Jacket water thermostats
- Front Mounted turbos
- Engine coolant water drains
- Water temperature regulator
- Exhaust System
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- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
- Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
- Generator System
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- Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer
- Lube System
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- Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
- Oil filler and dipstick
- Service Side Engine mounted on Cylinder Block Inspection Covers
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
- Oil pressure regulating valve
- Mounting System
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- Damper, torsional vibration
- Engine and generator mounting
- Starting / Charging System
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- Line group for single point custom connection
- Two Motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
- Vane type air starter
- Air silencer
- General:
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- Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
Optional Equipment:
- Air Inlet System
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- Air inlet adapter
- Vertical support bracket
- Air cleaner louver assembly
- Boost control valve
- Soot filter
- Heavy duty air cleaner
- Cooling System
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- Auxiliary water pump
- Heat exchanger for single circuit
- Expansion tank
- Cooling system aids
- Heating aids
- Exhaust System
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- Flexible exhaust Fittings
- Weld flange and related hardware
- Fuel System
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- Duplex primary fuel strainer
- Fuel system connections
- Fuel priming pump
- Generator System
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- Winding temperature detectors
- Anti-condensation space heaters
- 3 Phase, Six Leads, WYE
- Class F insulation
- Busbar connections
- Governor System
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- Electronic/actuators
- EGB actuator
- Digital programmers
- Battery backup/power supply
- 230 UA
- 723 Plus
- Lube System
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- Oil pan drain valve
- Lube ANSI Adapter (Emergency connection)
- Mounting System
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- Spring type vibration isolators
- Vertically Restrained
- Non-vertically Restrained
- Isolator
- Starting / Charging System
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- Compressed air flex hose
- Turbine type air starters
- Pressure reducing valve
- Redundant air starters
