C280-8 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
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Generator Set Specifications
- Maximum Rating
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2420 ekW (60Hz), 3250 kVA (50Hz)
- Minimum Rating
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2200 ekW (60Hz), 2938 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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C280-8, I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
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11in
- Stroke
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11.8in
- Displacement
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9064in³
- 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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91050lb
Standard Equipment:
- Air Inlet System
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- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
- Air inlet shutoff
- Cooling System
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- Engine coolant water drains
- Jacket water thermostats
- Water temperature regulator
- Exhaust System
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- Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
- 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- Generator System
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- Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer
- Lube System
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- Oil filler and dipstick
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
- Oil pressure regulating valve
- Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
- Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
- Mounting System
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- Engine and generator mounting
- Damper, torsional vibration
- Starting / Charging System
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- Air silencer
- Vane type air starter
- One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
- Line group for single point custom connection
- General:
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- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
Optional Equipment:
- Air Inlet System
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- Air cleaner louver assembly
- Boost control valve
- Soot filter
- Vertical support bracket
- Heavy duty air cleaner
- Air inlet adapter
- Cooling System
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- Heating aids
- Auxiliary water pump
- Cooling system aids
- Expansion tank
- Exhaust System
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- Weld flange and related hardware
- Flexible exhaust fittings
- Fuel System
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- Fuel priming pump
- Fuel system connections
- Duplex primary fuel strainer
- Generator System
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- 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
- Class F insulation
- Busbar connections
- Winding temperature detectors
- Anti-condensation space heaters
- Governor System
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- Battery backup/power supply
- EGB actuator
- 2301 A load share
- Electronic/actuators
- Digital programmers
- 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
- Isolator
- Vertically restrained
- Non-vertically restrained
- Starting / Charging System
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- Pressure reducing valve
- Compressed air flex hose
