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C18 Generator Set

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
455 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Voltage:
480 Volts

Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
455 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Voltage:
480 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
1455.7in
Stroke:
7.2in
Displacement:
1106.4in³
Compression Ratio:
14.5:1
Aspiration:
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System:
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type:
Adem™A4

Standard Equipment

air inlet

  • Air cleaner

exhaust system

  • Exhaust manifold - dry

cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

fuel system

  • Fuel cooler
  • Engine fuel transfer pump
  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Flexible fuel lines

exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

fuel

  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters

generator

  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • IP23 Protection
  • Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time

power termination

  • Busbar

lube system

  • Oil filter and dipstick
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain lines with valve; piped to edge of base
  • Fumes disposal, piped to front of radiator
  • Oil cooler

control panel

  • GCCP Genset Controller

mounting

  • Rubber vibration isolators

protection system

  • Safety shutoffs for: Higher water temperature - Overspeed - Low oil pressure

cooling system

  • Thermostats and housing, full open temperature 92 deg C (198 deg F)
  • Coolant level sensor
  • Coolant level sight gauge
  • Fan and belt guards
  • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
  • Coolant drain line with valve; terminated on edge of base
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant

starting/charging

  • 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • 24 volt starting motor
  • Batteries

general

  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Operation and maintenance manual pack and OMM storage compartment
  • Parts book
  • Vibration damper

control system

  • Local annunciator
  • Programmable Input / Output: 2 programmable digital inputs - 2 programmable relay outputs (Form A) - 2 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Suitable for use as service equipment label
  • Separation plate
  • Control panel mounting location
  • Breaker box mounting location
  • Optional external analog input
  • Remote annunciators
  • GCCP 1.2
  • Communications: Customer data link (RS485 Modbus RTu) - Serial annunciator module data link for local and remote annunciator IVR - Integrated Voltage Regulation (Digital) - EM10 Excitation Module
  • Controls include: Run/auto/ stop/control - Speed adjust - Voltage adjust - Engine cycle crank - Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Digital indication for: rpm - DC volts - operating hours - Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar) - Coolant temperature (C or F) - Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz) - Amps (per phase & average) - Power factor (per phase & average) - kW (per phase & average) - kVA (per phase & average) - kVAr (per phase and average) - kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)
  • Programmable protective relaying functions: Generator phase sequence - Over/under voltage (27/59) - Over/under frequency (81 o/u) - Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - high coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level
  • Control panel options: Dust proof control panel - volt free contact - Device server - Ground fault relay

governing system

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

generator and attachments

  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound.
  • Insulation Class H and temperature rise
  • AREP generator
  • CIP - generators
  • IP23 Protection
  • Power center, IP22 bottom cable entry

air inlet system

  • Single element air filter
  • Air cleaner - Heavy duty
  • Air cleaner - Single element

extended service coverage

  • Silver, Gold and Platinum coverage

circuit breakers

  • 3 Pole 100% rated

Optional Equipment

control system

  • Ground fault relay
  • Dust proof control panel
  • Breaker box mounting location
  • Volt free contact
  • Device server
  • Separation plate
  • Remote annunciators
  • GCCP 1.5
  • Local annunciator
  • Remote E-stop button
  • Optional external analog input
  • Control panel mounting

exhaust

  • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

generator

  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
  • Oversize and premium generators

power termination

  • Circuit breakers, UL listed

generators and attachments

  • AREP generator
  • CIP generators
  • Space heater
  • Generator mounting and duct plate

air inlet system

  • Single element air filter
  • Dual element air cleaner

certifications

  • Certificate of Compliance
  • IBC Certification wind load

circuit breakers

  • Motorized single circuit breaker
  • Neutral bars
  • Power cables
  • Dual breakers first circuit breaker (CB2) LS/I package mounted
  • Current transformers
  • Package mounted single circuit breakers
  • Dual breakers first circuit breaker (CB1) LS/I package mounted
  • Auxiliary contacts

cooling system

  • Aftertreatment guard
  • Standard radiator

enclosures

  • Sound attenuated enclosures

exhaust system

  • Flange kits
  • Exhaust flexible fittings

fuel system

  • 660 gallon base tank

generator attachments

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator

mounting system

  • Standard base wide
  • 5 Gallon spill containment
  • Optional CB shroud
  • Overfill prevention valve
  • Locking fuel fill

starting / charging system

  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Jacket water heater
  • Shore power control group
  • 10 Amp dual Battery charger

tests

  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • 4 Hour factory test (un-witnessed)
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Generator test report
Enclosure

C18 Sound Attenuated Enclosure 50 and 60 Hz

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
455 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Voltage:
480 Volts
Enclosure

C18 Tier 4 Final Sound Attenuated Enclosure

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
455 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Voltage:
480 Volts